• Enrollment increased by 70% compared to last year. This year's enrollment is 2020, compared to a little over 1700 last fall.
  • Talking about building a new residence hall with a new cafeteria. Several barriers need to overcome first. This would be a private/public partnership building.
  • Motion to add 5 minutes, moved, seconded, all were in favor.
  • Budget showed a decrease in revenue with an increase in expenditure compared to approved budget outcomes
  • Institution needs to decide if KSU want to be a part of the KERS system by April. This mainly affects staff.
  • 12. Faculty Ombudsman Report [10 minute limit]
  • Ombudsman spoke about his role on campus as serving faculty.
  • Ombudsman reported 20% of indirect costs will go back to faculty member. Below are questions from faculty for ombudsman to take back to cabinet.
  • When do funds need to be spent buy?
  • How was it communicated about the structure of these funds being distributed?
  • How can funds be utilized?
  • How are chairs and deans relying information to faculty member doing the grant.
  • First meeting with President Brown will take place tomorrow. Contact ombudsman if you need assistant.
  • Other Business [5 minute time limit]
  • Kentucky State Professional Travel Fund has been reinstated this year.
  • September 17 celebrating Constitution Day. Will be passing out pocket Constitution, having guest speaker, and allowing students to do poster session.
  • College teaching books available for faculty members.
  • Adjournment
  • Vote held, moved, seconded, and all were in favor.

Sign in table and sheets are posted below.

Minutes completed by Dr. Jason Keeler