Kentucky State University
Regular External Relations and Development Committee Meeting
Board of Regents
External Relations and Development Committee
11 a.m., Oct. 26, 2012
Board Room, Academic Services Building
Frankfort, Kentucky
Regent Charles Whitehead called the meeting of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents External Relations and Development Committee to order at 11:58 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012. Mr. Hinfred McDuffie, Executive Vice President for Administration. called roll:
Regent Ron Banks, present
Regent David Guarnieri, present
Regent Charles Whitehead, present
Regent Phyllis Williams, absent
Three of the four regents were present. A quorum was established.
The minutes of the July 27, 2012, External Relations and Development Committee meeting were approved.
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 are down for this year. Regent Guarnieri asked if the university is able to offset the decrease by cutting and managing expenses. Mr. McDuffie responded that the university had adjusted the budget as soon as it was determined that the numbers would be down. Auxiliary Enterprises continues to monitor the budget per transaction and expects to remain profitable in both areas.