that final student data should be loaded by September 2011. The future focus is to continue to using Banner tools, training and working through kinks. Mr. Whitaker was pleased with the project. Dr. Sias offered congratulations to Mr. Whitaker and all the faculty and staff who have been working hard to implement BANNER.
Regent Whitehead requested the completion percentage of BANNER implementation. Mr. Whitaker stated that KSU will be at 100% completion by September 1, 2011.
Regent Whitehead inquired about the future updates and installations to BANNER. President Sias stated that the university will utilize future Title III funds to implement the installation of future BANNER units.
V. Committee Reports:
Academic Affairs:
Regent Bearden presented the Academic Affairs Committee report. Regent Bearden commented upon the university's commitment to diversity with the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Holmes as Associate Vice President of Inclusion and Innovation.
Regent Bearden also commented upon the large number of KSU students studying abroad. Twenty-one students studied abroad this year.
Regent Bearden noted the commitment to excellence across the university and provided examples of the high scholarship and research conducted by faculty and students.
During the full board meeting the following action was taken:
Action: Upon recommendation from the Academic Affairs Committee, a motion was made to approve the appointment of Dr. Teferi Tsegaye, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Sciences and Sustainable Systems as a full Professor with tenure was made by Regent Bearden. The motion passed.
Student Affairs:
Regent Williams presented the Student Affairs Committee report. She provided an update on Student Life Activities, Health Services utilization, Career Placement, Enrollment and Admissions.
Regent Williams stated that the Student Government Association is working with the Office of Student Life on student programming for 2011-12 and that the KSU Police have opened a sub-station on campus at Blazer Library. Regent Williams also noted that Mr. James Burrell resigned as Director of Admissions