Dr. James Obielodan noted that issues from the previous committee meeting were addressed. The instructional budget suffered a decrease. The committee discussed student technical challenges as how their accessing Blackboard using their personal email address rather than their campus one is creating problems for them in regard to their being able to access their Blackboard account.

Dr. Dailey intervened to say that the cost of textbooks is being addressed in the university's strategic plan. The city of Frankfort's strategic plan may be working with the university to determine how KSU's strategic plan could align with the city's and what (if any funding) the university would receive from the city's planning.

Additional considerations came from Dr. Obielodan as he asked if students would have to pay for their textbooks in the coming semester. Dr. Clay encouraged the faculty to attend Homecoming events in order to show our presence to the students during that period. Dr. Mccutchen provided a link or will provide one be able to access the committees.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted by

Dr Charles R. Nichols