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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND

To: Board of Regents, Academic Affairs CommitteeDate: May 11, 2011
From: Dr. James P. Chapman
Subject: Conferring of Degrees
Reason for Consideration: ApprovalEnclosure: No

Background:

According to the Board of Regents of Kentucky State University Bylaws, Article V, Section 1, one of the duties of the Board of Regents is to "...grant diplomas and confer degrees upon the recommendation of the President and faculty." Therefore, upon recommendation of the President and University Faculty, the Board is requested formally to confer the appropriate degrees upon students who have completed degree requirements during the 2010-2011 academic year.

Recommendation:

APPROVAL

Initiator:Dr. James P. Chapman Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Board Action Date:May 11, 2011
Effective Date:May 11, 2011

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