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Regent Laura Douglas called the meeting of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents to order at 1:25 p.m. on July 24, 2009.

Angela Curry administered the Oath of Office to Regent Mindy Barfield, Regent Michael Fuller, and Regent Charles Whitehead. Chairperson Douglas welcomed the new Regents to the Board.

Chairperson Douglas asked Angela Curry to conduct the roll call:

Regent Mindy Barfield, Present

Regent Karen W. Bearden, Present

Chairperson Laura M. Douglas, Present

Regent Michael Fuller, Present

Regent Wilbert W. James, Absent

Regent Tucker Landy, Present

Regent Syamala H. Reddy, Absent

Regent Joel Schrader, Absent

Regent Stefan Turner, Present

Regent Charles Whitehead, Present

Regent Phyllis Williams, Present

Eight Regents were in attendance. A quorum was declared.

Chairperson Douglas opened the meeting and asked the Regents to review the materials presented. Each Regent reviewed and signed the 2009 Board Conflict of Interest Certification. Each Regent also reviewed and signed the Open Meetings Law & Open Records Law Acknowledgement form.

Chairperson Douglas announced that the 2009 Board Retreat would be held in September 2009 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Action: Motion to approve the minutes from the Board of Regents meeting held on April 24, 2009 was made by Regent Turner and seconded by Regent Landy. The motion passed.

President Sias updated the Board on the University's reaffirmation efforts with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. President Sias also updated the Board on the continuing success of the University's Quality Enhancement Plan.

President Sias reported that Dr. Ivory Griskell would be monitoring implementation of the University's Business Continuity Plan.

Dr. Ivory Griskell provided a brief overview of the Risk Management and Compliance at the University.

President Sias announced the establishment of a one-year moratorium on membership intake for all Greek organizations on the campus. The organizations will receive training in best practices for membership intake. The moratorium will not affect community service projects and Greek Week.

Jack McNear, Director of Capital Planning, provided an overview of upcoming capital projects. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. McNear discussed initiatives related to the Spring House.

Vernell Bennett, Associate Vice-President of Student Affairs, provided an update on the University's streamlined registration process. In response to questions from the Board regarding fall enrollment and alternative housing, President Sias confirmed that the University would pay for temporary alternative housing. She also reported that transportation would be provided for those students that had met all filing requirements and were waiting for on-campus housing.

In response to additional questions from the Board related to student housing, the President confirmed that students had already received building assignments and confirmation numbers. President Sias also reported on the University's efforts to prepare facilities for foreign exchange students.

Academic Affairs

Regent Bearden presented the Academic Affairs Committee report.

A motion to approve the Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies was made by the Academic Affairs Committee. In response to a question from the Board, Dr. Chapman cited the benefits of the proposed degree. The motion passed.

Regent Douglas presented the Student Affairs Committee report. Regent Douglas reported an increased enrollment in the Summer Bridge Program and a projected increased enrollment for the fall. She also introduced Regent Fuller as the new Student Regent and SGA President.

Regent Douglas presented the Finance and Administration Committee report in the absence of Regent James. Regent Douglas reported that the University was over projected revenue and slightly under projected expenses.

Regent Douglas presented the External Relations & Development report. Representatives from Fifth Third Bank updated the Board on endowment funds.

Regent Bearden presented the Audit Committee report. Dr. Ralph Kimbrough, Internal Auditor presented his report to the Board.

Action: A motion to convene a closed session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation was made by Regent Bearden and seconded by Regent Whitehead. The motion passed.

The Board discussed pending litigation and personnel matters. The Board took no action in Closed Session.

The Board reconvened in Open Session.

The meeting adjourned at 4:35.

Approved by:

Submitted by: Angela Curry, Esq. General Counsel/Secretary Kentucky State University

Laura M. Douglas, Chair Kentucky State University Board of Regents

Kentucky State University Board of Regents

✓ Approved with corrections

___ Approved with no corrections