President Sias invited Dr. Kimberly Holmes to discuss the KSU Diversity Plan. Dr. Holmes reported that the CPE Committee on Equal Opportunities met on June 9, 2011 to review institutional draft diversity plans. Dr. Holmes reported that there were no questions or concerns with regard to KSU's Diversity Plan and that the plan was accepted by the Committee.
Dr. Holmes also reiterated that the provisions of KRS 164.020(19) remain intact and that the non-achievement of diversity goals allows CPE to prevent institutions from offering new programs.
Chair Douglas reminded board members that a copy of the Diversity Plan was included in the board packet. Chair Douglas provided the board with an opportunity to propose modifications to the Diversity Plan. No modifications were offered.
President Sias reminded the board to complete the Open Records Proof of Receipt and Conflict of Interest documents and return to Ms. Lori Davis, Board Secretary.
President Sias invited Mr. Jack McNear, Associate Vice President for Capital Planning, Construction and Facilities, to provide an update regarding the property acquired by the university. Mr. McNear stated that the property is located at the corner of Douglass and College streets adjacent to the Betty White Health Center. The purchase of this property was authorized by the board at its prior meeting. President Sias reported that this property will be utilized for parking needs in the short term and as a part of the Betty White expansion in the long-term capital plan of the university.
President Sias reported that the university has implemented a compliance reporting telephone hotline. This hotline allows employees and others to report possible violations of ethics, policy violations, theft or other acts at the university. This hotline is monitored by a third-party vendor that provides periodic reports to the university. Complainants can report and receive updates about the status of their reports.
Mr. Whit Whitaker, BANNER Project Manager, provided an update regarding BANNER implementation. Mr. Whitaker reported that all modules are “live” and that the two year implementation phase is going well. Mr. Whitaker also reported