President Clay reported that, in his meetings with student representatives, they have asked for faculty to be more conscientious in keeping Blackboard up to date in our courses.
The Faculty Regent election was successfully concluded. There will be a university holiday October 11. Midterm grades will be due October 13. Founders' Day is October 15. Midterms are Oct 2-8 and Homecoming is Oct 8-10. Last day to drop course with a "W" is Oct 22. NO ESA's (Emotional Support Animals) are allowed in the classroom or any other
building on campus besides the Halls Dormitory. ONLY, Service Animals with proper documentation.
Dr. Herman Walston-Introductory Address & Update
Dr. Walston reported that he has not yet had his orientation for the Board, and his swearing-in will be at the next Board meeting. He then shared his thoughts about serving on the Board of Regents. He has been at KSU for 44 years under 11 presidents, so he is very familiar with KSU. He thanked the faculty for electing him. He wants to see the university operate smoothly and see student success. We're off track now, Dr. Walston said, from the Board all the way down. We need to return to the strong emphasis on teaching, research and service instead of an emphasis on self-serving administrators. He said he wants to do what is best for the school. He noted that, while some of the current situation is new, much of it isn't. KSU is resilient, he said. Dr. Walston promised to be transparent. Eventually, the Board will move toward selecting a new president who can move us forward. The key words for that process are transparent and accountable. We all have to work together. I'm committed, he said, and after 44 years, he's seen it all. He noted that the Board has a called meeting October 16, and he would do the right thing. That's what he has to offer.
A faculty guest asked if Dr. Walston had any comment on the dismissal of Staff Regent Chandee Felder. He replied that he doesn’t know what was behind it, and he didn’t want to get ahead of the Faculty Senate’s discussion of the issue. He noted that we should be calm and not get bogged down.
Thanks to all who have participated in Blackboard training. Walk-in Wednesdays will begin soon. Coffee and snacks will be available and all are welcome to walk in with their academic technology questions and problems.
Senator Ballard-Kang asked where the Distance Learning office is now. Dr. Dailey replied that it is Hathaway 409 and the walk-in hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Nurse Todd- Safety
The vaccine promotion campaign is being reviewed by Acting President Stamps. It will come with incentives to encourage vaccination among staff and students. Also rolling out