| 1. | Call to Order | Regent Tammi Dukes\nBoard Chair |
| 2. | Roll Call | Mr. Zachary Atwell\nBoard Secretary\nGeneral Counsel |
| 3. | Approval of the Agenda | Chair Dukes |
| 4. | Action Items |
| A. Approval of Resolution to Confer Earned Academic Degrees | Dr. Michael D. Dailey\nProvost and VP, Academic & Student Affairs |
| B. Approval of Resolution to Confer Honorary Degrees | Dr. Michael D. Dailey\nProvost and VP, Academic & Student Affairs |
| C. Approval of Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Increase for FY 2026 | Dr. Melissa Hicks\nInterim VP, Finance & Administration and CFO |
| | Ms. Ann Jarvis\nBudget Director |
| 5. | Adjournment | Chair Dukes |
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## ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Resolution to Confer Earned Academic Degrees
## FACTS:
Approximately 340 students have completed, or will complete, the requirements for Associate's degrees, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, and Doctoral degrees during the Summer 2024 session, Fall 2024 session, and Spring 2025 semester.
In accordance with The Gold Book, the Board of Regents grants diplomas and confers degrees upon the recommendation of the President and the Kentucky State University faculty.
## BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
Not applicable.
## RECOMMENDATION:
President Koffi C. Akakpo recommends that the Board of Regents approve the resolution.
## MOTION:
Approve the resolution.
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# RESOLUTION
Whereas, Kentucky State University's Spring Commencement Exercises are scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025; and
Whereas, there are approximately three hundred forty (340) prospective graduates at Kentucky State University who have completed, or will complete, the requirements for Associate's degrees, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, and Doctoral degrees during the Summer 2024 session, Fall 2024 semester, and Spring 2025 semester.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the degrees to be conferred upon the candidates for graduation by President Koffi C. Akakpo, upon approval and recommendation by the faculty and appropriate administration, are hereby approved.
Be it further resolved that the list of graduates may be supplemented or modified as necessary to carry out this resolution.
## Certificate
We, the duly qualified officers of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Kentucky State University Board of Regents at its special meeting on April 28, 2025.
Board Chair
Kentucky State University Board of Regents
Board Secretary
Kentucky State University Board of Regents
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## ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Resolution to Confer Honorary Degrees
FACTS:
President Akakpo would like to confer honorary degrees to the following individuals:
- Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh
Former Governor Ernie Fletcher
- Former Representative Derrick Graham
- Ret. Army Brigadier General Henry Huntley
Representative James Tipton
In accordance with The Gold Book, the Board of Regents grants diplomas and confers degrees upon the recommendation of the President and the Kentucky State University faculty. This process includes the conferral of honorary degrees.
## BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
Not applicable.
## RECOMMENDATION:
President Koffi C. Akakpo recommends that the Board of Regents approve the resolution.
## MOTION:
Approve the resolution.
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# RESOLUTION
Whereas, Kentucky State University's Spring Commencement Exercises are scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025; and
Whereas, Kentucky State University has determined that the following individuals are deserving of an honorary degree:
- Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh
Former Governor Ernie Fletcher
- Former Representative Derrick Graham
- Ret. Army Brigadier General Henry Huntley
Representative James Tipton
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the honorary degrees to be conferred by President Koffi C. Akakpo during the Spring Commencement are hereby approved.
## Certificate
We, the duly qualified officers of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Kentucky State University Board of Regents at its special meeting on April 28, 2025.
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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
## ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Increase for FY 2026
## FACTS:
KSU has proposed, in compliance with CPE’s approved parameters, a $420 total increase to FY 2026’s undergraduate tuition for Kentucky residents. The $420 increase will be placed solely on tuition. The total cost for tuition and mandatory fees for resident undergraduate students taking 12–18 credit hours in FY 2026 shall not exceed the $9,807 limit set by CPE.
Non-resident undergraduate tuition and fees will not exceed 150% of resident undergraduate tuition and fees.
Additionally, KSU proposes a new course fee of $139.12 per semester for certain journalism courses.
If the Board approves of the suggested increase, the proposal will go before CPE's Board for final approval.
## BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
The proposed action would result in a 4.47% increase in potential revenue per student from FY 2025 to FY 2026.
## RECOMMENDATION:
President Koffi C. Akakpo recommends that the Board of Regents approve the proposed undergraduate tuition and fee increase.
## MOTION:
Approve the proposed undergraduate tuition and fee increase.
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| Fees |
| Activity Fee | 175.00 | - | 175.00 | |
| Asset Preservation Fee- Per Semester-Resident/Non | | | | *excluded from increase cap |
| Homecoming Fee (Fall semester) | 60.00 | - | 60.00 | |
| Safety & Security fee- Per Semester-Resident/Non | 52.00 | - | 52.00 | |
| Technology fee- Per Semester-Resident/Non | 156.00 | - | 156.00 | |
| 4,573.50 | 210.00 | 4,783.50 | |
| Two semester total | 9,147.00 | 420.00 | 9,507.00 | 9,507 w/out asset preservation |
| Over by 60 Homecoming | | | 9,807.00 | Total w/asset preservation\n9,807 total w/asset preservation |
| CPE notes 9,087 which is 60 less | | | | |
