External Relations and Development Committee Board of Regents April 26, 2013 9:00 a.m. Board Room – Academic Services Building Frankfort, Kentucky

January 25, 2013 MINUTES

Regent Karen Bearden called the meeting of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents External Relations and Development Committee to order at 9:06 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013, in the absence of committee Chair Charles Whitehead. Mr. Hinfred McDuffie, Executive Vice President for Administration, called roll:

Regent Ronald Banks, present Regent David Guarnieri, present Regent Charles Whitehead, absent Regent Phyllis Williams, absent

Two of the four regents were present. A quorum was not established.

Presentations:

Mr. McDuffie introduced the Division of External Relations and Development staff for area reports as follows:

  • The Communications report was presented by Ms. Felicia Lewis, Assistant Vice President for Communications and Publications.
  • The Auxiliary Enterprises report was presented by Mr. Harold Hayes, Executive Director of Auxiliary Enterprises.
  • Mr. Hayes explained that due to a decrease in enrollment for the fall semester, budgeted numbers for revenues in both student housing and dining services were down by approximately 14 percent. Regent Bearden asked for further explanation. Mr. McDuffie responded that housing and dining services have a direct correlation to enrollment and that the university generally experiences some revenue reduction in the spring due to student attrition.
  • The Capital Planning, Construction and Facility Operations report was presented by Mr. Jack McNear, Associate Vice President for Capital Planning, Construction and Facility Operations.