MOTION by Regent Hatchett:
Move the Board to approve all FY 2026 tuition and fees, and all other F&A agenda action items.
Seconded by Regent Walston and passed without dissent.
D. Division of Academic Affairs
i. PEP Program (Information Item)
This information item was presented by Dr. Michael Dailey, Provost, and Ms. Cathi Smith, Director of Adult Learning and Experiential Education.
Dr. Dailey introduced the Prison Education Program (“PEP”) and turned the presentation over to Ms. Smith. She explained the component and outcomes/goals of the PEP and criteria for the prison selection process, as well as a launch timeline and growth and PEP instruction modality. Ms. Smith also clarified the program’s importance to KSU and the community, then read letters from former program participants.
Regent Fields inquired into the candidate selection process.
Regent Walston posed a question regarding currently incarcerated individuals who had previously completed coursework at KSU and now wish to continue their education.
Regent Rabinowitz asked how the curriculum was decided upon.
ii. Approval of Tenure and Promotion Action (Action Item)
This agenda item was presented by Dr. Dailey.
Regent Walston sought clarification as to the number of candidates under consideration.
Approval of Dual Credit Tuition Policy (Action Item)
This action item was presented by Dr. Dailey.
Approval of Emeritus Faculty Designation (Action Item)
Dr. Dailey presented this agenda item.
Following Dr. Dailey's presentation, Chair Dukes requested that all Academic Affairs action items (ii, iii, and iv) under consideration be approved under one motion and vote.
MOTION by Regent Fields:
Move the Board to approve the tenure and promotion action, dual credit tuition policy and emeritus faculty designation.
Seconded by Regent Rios-Alcantara and passed without dissent.