MINUTES

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Special Meeting of the Board of Regents Board Retreat 9:00 a.m., September 10, 2009 Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel and Sloan Convention Center Bowling Green, Kentucky

1. Call to Order

Regent Laura Douglas called the meeting of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents to order at 9:00 a.m. on September 10, 2009.

II. Swearing-In of New Regents

Angela Curry administered the Oath of Office to Regent Syamala Reddy. Chairperson Douglas welcomed the new Regent to the Board.

III. Roll Call

Chairperson Douglas asked Angela Curry to conduct the roll call:

Regent Mindy Barfield, Absent

Regent Karen W. Bearden, Present

Chairperson Laura M. Douglas, Present

Regent Michael Fuller, Absent

Regent Wilbert W. James, Present

Regent Tucker Landy, Present

Regent Syamala H. Reddy, Present

Regent Joel Schrader, Present

Regent Stefan Turner, Present

Regent Charles Whitehead, Absent

Regent Phyllis Williams, Present

Eight Regents were in attendance. A quorum was declared.

IV. Election of Board Officers

tion Items: Regent Douglas was elected as Chairperson. Regent James was elected as Vice-Chairperson. Angela Curry was selected to serve as Secretary to the Board.

V. Discussion Items

President Sias provided an extensive overview of University initiatives and accomplishments.