Finance and Administration:

Finance and Administration: Regent Henry presented the Finance and Administration report. The following actions occurred:

Action: Motion was made by the Finance and Administration Committee to approve the FY 2014 Tuition Rates as outlined in the Board materials. The motion passed 10-0.

Action: Motion was made by the Finance and Administration Committee to approve the FY 2014 Tuition Rates for the Rosenwald Child Care Center. The motion passed 8-2. Regents Jeter-Davis and Thomas opposed the motion.

There were questions about the cost of tuition for parents who utilized child care assistance subsidies. President Sias stated that the cost of the tuition had been benchmarked against other child care facilities with the goal of the center to attain the highest level of accreditation.

The Finance and Administration Committee considered a revision to Staff Personnel Policy 6.0, Grievance Procedure. This matter was tabled for further consideration at a future meeting.

Student Success and Enrollment Management:

Regent Williams presented the Student Success and Enrollment Management Committee report. She provided an update on Student Life Activities, Health Services utilization, Career Placement, Enrollment Management, and Admissions.

Regent Williams stated that the Student Success and Enrollment Management Division (SSEM) had hired a new Mental Health Counselor, Ms. Joy Harris and new Safety and Security Director, Mr. James Berry. Regent Williams also reported that Mr. John Martin, longtime Registrar, recently retired.

The SSEM Strategic Enrollment Management Review has been completed and recommendations will be implemented. New Ellucian software has been purchased and SSEM will use this software to assist with increased student management tracking, particularly for early academic warnings.

The Frankfort/Franklin County partnership with KSU is ongoing and the expectation is that this relationship will develop additional students from the area attending KSU as well as a stronger bond with the community.

No action items were reported.