Action: Motion to approve the minutes from Board of Regents meeting held on July 22, 2011 was made by Regent Reddy with the correction that Regent Reddy was present for the July 22, 2011, meeting and seconded by Regent Whitehead. The motion passed.
President Sias addressed the Board regarding the following:
President Sias expressed her congratulations to all university personnel who planned and participated in the Homecoming festivities. President Sias was very pleased with the Homecoming programming and also expressed her appreciation to the Frankfort Courier-Journal for covering the Homecoming weekend, particularly with a large photo spread.
President Sias informed the Board that the football player injured during the Homecoming game was recovering well with no serious long term injury.
President Sias reported that while the university did not win the football game, October 1, 2011, everyone in attendance had an enjoyable time. President Sias was pleased to inform the board that the KSU Band won the Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands during the football game. President Sias stated that she was looking forward to the potential of future participation with the Circle City Classic.
President Sias announced that the Dance Theater of Harlem Dance Ensemble is schedule to perform on November 17, 2011 on campus at Bradford Hall. The Frankfort community will be invited to the performance at no cost.
President Sias stated the university would pilot a December Graduation ceremony in December at Bradford Hall. President Sias anticipates that 75-100 students will be eligible to participate.
President Sias introduced Dr. Mac A. Stewart as the University's Interim Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Stewart, a graduate of Morehouse College and Ohio State University, was formerly Associate Dean and Vice President and Special Assistant to the Provost at Ohio State University. Dr. Stewart is an expert in Black Male Student Success.
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