balances owed to the university. President Sias informed the board that the university has made a presentation about the Green2Gold program to the United States Department of Education (USDOE). USDOE is considering the use of the Green2Gold program as a model for other higher education institutions.
Risk Management Committee:
President Sias stated that the University's Risk Management Committee met last week and reported that the KSU Fraud and Abuse Hotline, "Tell/-It," had been in place but had not received any calls. Risk Management is reportedly reviewing: 1) operations of the Police Department; 2) HR "Return-to-Work" policies; and 3) Emergency Preparedness policies. Dr. Griskell, Director of Risk Management and Compliance, is also developing a Request for Proposals for insurance brokerage services.
University Reorganization Plan:
President Sias offered her recommendation to the Board to reorganize university departments at the Cabinet and Senior staff levels. President Sias distributed copies of her recommended plan and orally highlighted the following items:
New positions added include, a Chief Information Officer, Director of Marketing and Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management
The Student Success and Enrollment Management Department was divided into subcomponents, including Advising/Retention; Enrollment Management and Student Development
Regents were provided an opportunity to review the recommended reorganization document and ask questions.
Action: Motion was made to approve the University Reorganization Plan as submitted by the President. The motion was made by Regent Reddy and seconded by Regent Henry. The motion passed, 11-0.
President Sias provided a written report to the board entitled, “What’s Not Changing At KSU.” President Sias also shared a video of selected facility improvements that the university completed including, installation of new equipment, relocation of the Police Department to the Rosenwald Building, renovation of the Old Federal Building, refurbishment of the Bradford Hall Auditorium, construction of the Aquatic Vessel and the installation of the New KSU Entrance Archway.
President Sias also discussed a PowerPoint presentation outlining the following:
KSU's ongoing commitment to Quality and Excellence because it stands ready to help students "Enter to Learn, Go out to Serve" despite enrollment declines at HBCU's and other universities across the nation