Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee 8:30 a.m., April 24, 2009

Academic Services Building, Board Room Frankfort, KY

Regent Karen Bearden called the meeting of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee to order at 8:35 a.m. on April 24, 2009. Regent Bearden asked Lisa Hammie, Academic Affairs, to call roll:

Regent Karen Bearden, present Regent Tucker Landy, present

Regent Wilbert James, present

Staff, Dr. James Chapman, present

A quorum was declared. Dr. Chapman gave an overview of the executive report. The University completed the third phase of the SACS reaffirmation process. Of the 70 requirements and standards, the University was found to be in compliance on 69. One area requires further work and clarification. The recommendation will be addressed as soon as possible. A formal letter, conveying the final outcome, will be sent to the University in January 2010.

Action: A Motion for the approval of the Academic Affairs' January 25, 2009, October 24, 2008, July 25, 2008, and April 25, 2008, Committee minutes was made by Regent Bearden and seconded by Regent Landy. The motion passed and the minutes were approved.

Action: A motion for approval of the conferring of degrees at the May 9, 2009, commencement ceremony was made by Regent Landy and seconded by Regent Bearden. The motion passed.

Action: A motion for the approval of Honorary Degrees was made by Regent Landy and seconded by Regent Bearden. The motion passed.

Action: A Motion for the approval of the New Program Waiver Resolution was made by Regent Landy and seconded by Regent James. The motion carried.

Action: A motion for approval of the Bachelor Degree in Spanish was made by Regent Landy and seconded by Regent James. The motion carried.

Action: A motion for approval for the Master's Degree in Environmental Studies was made by Regent James and seconded by Regent Landy. The motion carried.

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