Kentucky State University

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

August 26, 2022

Submitted by Keith McCutchen, Faculty Senate President

Call to Order

Meeting was called to order with a quorum present at 9:02 am.

Approval of Agenda

Agenda was approved as presented without opposition.

Introduction of Executive Committee

• Dr. Keith McCutchen, President
• Dr. Kristopher Grimes, Vice President
• Dr. Phillip Clay, Ex officio (President)
• Dr. Charles Nichols, Parliamentarian
• Secretary – Vacant (Request for secretary position was made.)

Faculty Senate President's Report President Keith McCutchen

• Overview of Faculty Senate Committees and responsibilities.
• Letter sent to KSU President during summer requesting the reinstatement of Tenure and Promotion. (Letter provided to Faculty/Senate)
• Uploaded Faculty Senate Constitution (overview PDF provided to Faculty/Senate)

Faculty Regent Report Regent Herman Walston

• The new board met: June 17th, and July 15th
• Approval of Policy on Policies.
• Contract for President (Housing and Travel)
• Holiday Calendar Approved
• Internal Audit Contract
• Land Grant Project

Nurse's Report – Lisa Turner

• New Nurse Practitioner is nurse Megan Turner
• Student orientation

Student Success and Retention Director, Krissalyn Love

• Thank you to Faculty and Staff for One Stop Registration
• Completed 1st week of KSU 118
• Need faculty support to promote academic programs.