Kentucky State University
Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes
March 25, 2022
Submitted by Senate Secretary, Danny Collum
Call to Order
Meeting began at 9:01 a.m. with a quorum of senators present.
Approval of Agenda
The proposed meeting agenda was approved unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the March 4, 2022 Senate meeting were approved unanimously.
Faculty Senate President's Report – President Phillip Clay
All faculty are urged to follow the status of legislation affecting KSU as the legislative session comes to its final days. Also pay attention to developments with the COVID 19 pandemic. Grade changes for “Incompletes” given in the Fall 2021 semester must be submitted by March 28. Student evaluations of faculty will open April 4. Good Friday, April 15, is a school holiday, so no meetings will be held, unless there is an emergency need for a meeting. Last day of class is May 6. Final exams are May 7-12. Baccalaureate is May 12 and commencement May 13.
After his report, President Clay left the meeting due to travel commitments, and Senator Gary Stratton assumed the chair.
Faculty Regent Report
There is no report. There has been no Board of Regents meeting, pending legislation to reconstitute the membership of the Board.
Administrative Updates
Academic Affairs – Provost Leroy Hamilton
Thanks to all faculty for participation in the Atwood Institute convocation, especially all who served on the planning committee for the event.
Distance Education and Technology – Dr. Michael Dailey
KSU has been approved to offer ACUE (Association of College and University Educators) training for online teaching through a master’s grant. This training has been shown to improve retention rates. Distance Education is in the final stage of getting out the certificate badges for online teaching certification. The badges are still under review at Brand Management.