President Sias presented a report of the university's achievements during the fiscal year. President Sias highlighted many accomplishments, particularly in the areas of Student Success and Enrollment information and Athletics.
President Sias asked Lori Davis, General Counsel and Corlia Logsdon, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Disability Services, to discuss the university's proposal that would prohibit tobacco use anywhere on campus grounds effective August 1, 2013. Ms. Davis and Ms. Logsdon presented the rationale for the university's determination that tobacco use was detrimental to the campus community and requested that the Board approve the proposal presented.
Action: Motion to approve the Tobacco Free Policy effective October 1, 2013 was made by Regent Reddy and seconded by Regent Henry. The motion passed, 8-2. Regents Jeter-Davis and McFayden opposed the motion.
Academic Affairs:
Regent Bearden presented the Academic Affairs Committee report. Provost Thierstein highlighted the successes in the areas of teaching, research and service. Regent Bearden commented upon the ongoing work of the dedicated faculty at KSU. A written report was also provided to the board.
Action: Motion was made by the Academic Affairs Committee to grant Faculty Emeriti status to Dr. Louis Bourgois. A second was not necessary. The motion passed 10-0.
Action: Motion was made by the Academic Affairs Committee to approve a title revision for Dr. Teferi Tsegaye, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems. The title revision recommendation is as Associate Vice President for Land Grant Programs and Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems. The motion passed 10-0.