The Auxiliary Enterprise report was presented by Mr. Harold Hayes, Executive Director of Auxiliary Enterprises.
The Capital Planning, Construction and Facility Operations report was presented by Mr. Jack McNear, Associate Vice President for Capital Planning, Construction and Facility Operations.
The Public Relations and Communications report was presented by Ms. Felicia Lewis, Assistant Vice President for External Relations/Director of Communications.
Regent Whitehead asked if surveys have been conducted regarding the university's marketing efforts. Mr. McDuffie responded that a marketing consultant was engaged to conduct a region-wide survey. The results will be used by the university in planning its future marketing strategy and will be reported to the Board. In addition, the Office of Alumni Relations conducts two surveys per the year, focusing on graduating seniors and alumni satisfaction.
The endowment summary report was presented by LouAnn Atlas and James Fereday of Fifth Third Bank.
The following action items were presented for approval by the committee to send to the full Board:
Motion was made by Regent Douglas and seconded by Regent Guarnieri for the following: That the External Relations and Development Committee recommend the approval of the Atwood Research Building renovation by the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. The motion passed.
viotion was made by Regent Guamieri and seconded by Regent Williams for the following: That the External Relations and Development Committee recommend the approval of the housing room rate increase I by the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. The motion passed.
Motion was made by Regent Douglas and seconded by Regent Banks for the following: That the External Relations and Development Committee recommend the approval of the proposed asset class inclusions and changes to the asset class strategic ranges and percentages, outlined in Section V (Asset Allocation Guidelines) of the Kentucky State University Endowment Investment Policy, as last amended October 26, 2007, by the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
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