Vice-Chair Rye reported for BASC. The committee has not yet received a line-item budget. There is yet to be a response from President Burse to the second request as reported to full Senate on October 12. It was reported that the Committee discussed extensively the options available, research necessary and appropriate timeline for a third request. The committee decided to wait on another formal request, since a copy of the budget may be made available to them over the next week.

The Curriculum Committee Chair Ken Andries reported that there are no pending action items for consideration. Any curriculum changes for Summer and Fall 2016 may be submitted.

Regent McFayden said he was proud of this Faculty Senate and group of faculty. He said they have "stayed the course in a difficult environment." He reported that the Board of Regents approved two appointments with Tenure: Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs Deneia Thomas and Chief of Operations Candice Jackson. He questioned the policy of suspension of Tenure and Promotion while hiring new employees with Tenure granted. The Board of Regents approved suspension of tenure for FY16. A Senator said that hiring administrators, other than VPAA and Dean, with Tenure is not documented approved policy regardless.

He said the administration has initiated searches for Chairs, but no Search Committees have been formed.

He contended that KSU is out of compliance in some programs with accreditation. In one program only one faculty member teaches 9-10 classes.

He expressed concern with the performance of the KSU investment portfolio and is pushing for a change in management.

A non-senator asked if there is any determination or discussion on the question of Freshmen in on-line courses. McFayden answered, no.

A Senator inquired if the Biology program changes were presented yet. The answer was no.

A Senator raised questions about administrative decisions on the insurance issue. Will they put it out to bid? Policies have been dropped retroactively and, as a result, procedures approved and completed will not be covered for those who decided to not re-enroll with United through KSU. Is the administration aware of this consequence? He spoke with a United representative who expressed concern that KSU employees were not adequately informed. He asked if the Board of Regents is aware of this situation and Regent McFayden said, yes, since he had told them.

BASC Vice-Chair Rye inquired about the committee's need to receive a copy of the FY16 budget. Regent McFayden suggested checking on the legal issues with the Kentucky State Attorney General's office.

President Smith asked Vice President Grimes to preside, according to Robert's Rule of Order, due to an issue that he should initiate not as Senate President and not official business of the Senate, but in a non-