| iii. | SGA Report | Ms. Cheyenne Rushing\nSGA President |
| B. | Office of the President\nPresident’s Report | Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo\nPresident |
| C. | Academic Feature: School of Nursing | Dr. Mary Ellen Broaddus\nNursing Program Administrator |
| D. | Division of Finance & Administration\ni. FY2024 and FY2025 Audit Update\nii. FY2026 Budget Update\ni. President’s Expenses July-October\niv. Report of Expenditures over $100,000 July-October | Dr. Heather Bigard\nVice President of\nFinance and Admin. and CFO,\nBoard Treasurer |
| E. | Capital Planning and Facilities Management Update | Wayne Cowan\nDirector of\nCapital Planning and Facilities\nManagement |
| F. | Division of Academic and Student Affairs\nAcademic and Student Affairs Updates | Dr. Michael D. Dailey\nProvost & Vice President of\nAcademic and Student Affairs |
| 8. | Closing Remarks | Chair Dukes |
9. Adjournment
Chair Dukes
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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS ATHLETICS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
# *** Meeting Was Conducted in Person and by Teleconference *** Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 p.m. EDT
# Board of Regents Room Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building, 2nd Floor 400 East Main Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Primary Physical Location)
MINUTES
*****
### I. Call To Order
The Committee’s Chair, Regent Jason Moseley, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
### II. Roll Call
The Board's Secretary, Zachary Atwell, called the roll:
Regent Edward Fields Present
Regent Jason Moseley, Chair Present
Regent Robert Ramsey, Sr. Not Present
Regent Herman Walston, EdD Not Present
Regent Jonathan Rabinowitz, Esq. Present
Regent Aury Rios-Alcantara Present
Four (4) Regents were in attendance and present at roll call. A quorum was therefore established.
### III. Approval of the Agenda
MOTION by Regent Fields:
Move the Committee to approve the agenda of the June 26, 2025, Board of Regents Athletics Committee meeting.
Seconded by Regent Rios-Alcantara and passed without dissent.
### IV. Athletics Updates
The University’s Athletics Director, Mr. Grant Stepp, presented all agenda items. He began the presentation by showcasing student athlete academic achievements during the Spring 2025 semester. Ms. Jackie Duvall, Associate Athletics Director, also shared student accolades.
### V. Athletics Fundraising Initiatives
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AD Stepp presented the following Athletics initiatives expected to occur within the next three months.
### 1. Support the Winners Circle or Thorobred Athletics Fund ("TAF")
AD Stepp explained the Winners Circle and Thorobred Athletics Fund (“TAF”), which will create multiple means by which individuals will be able to donate to the Athletics program.
### 2. Alumni Jacket Campaign
AD Stepp stated this program will allow alumni to connect with student athletes by purchasing them a letterman's jacket and creating opportunities to bond.
### 3. Brick Campaign (General, Unrestricted)
This fundraising initiative will foster deepening connections between alumni and the University by allowing alumni to purchase a brick at the Alumni Stadium.
### 4. Endowment Aspirations
This agenda item was incorporated into the above discussions.
### VI. Enrollment Growth Discussion
AD Stepp touched upon enrollment growth, and how the athletics program provides a key opportunity to increase enrollment.
### VII. The Powerstop Proposal
AD Stepp presented highlights of the Powerstop Proposal, created to increase revenue and sponsorship while drawing attention to the University's Athletics program brand.
Regent Dukes inquired into the status of the scoreboard.
Regent Rios-Alcantara requested an update regarding strength and conditioning equipment.
Regent Moseley posed a question regarding the budget and athletics.
Regent Rios-Alcantara requested an update regarding upgrades to the gym and flooring.
### VIII. Adjournment
MOTION by Regent Fields:
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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Submitted by:
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Zachary Atwell, Secretary
Board of Regents
Kentucky State University
Regent Jason Moseley, Chair
Board of Regents Athletics Committee
Kentucky State University
Approved with no corrections
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Approved with corrections
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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS FINANCE & ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
Meeting Was Conducted in Person and by Teleconference
June 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. EDT
# Board of Regents Room Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building, 2nd Floor 400 East Main Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Primary Physical Location)
MINUTES
*****
### I. Call To Order
The Committee’s Chair, Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq., called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
### II. Roll Call
The Board's Secretary, Zachary Atwell, called the roll:
Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq., Chair Present
Regent Charles Moyer, PhD, Co-Chair Present
Regent Jonathan Rabinowitz, Esq. Present
Regent Robert Ramsey, Sr. Not Present
Regent Tammi Dukes Present
Four (4) Regents were in attendance and present at roll call. A quorum was therefore established.
### III. Approval of the Agenda
## MOTION by Regent Moyer:
Move the Committee to approve the agenda of the June 26, 2025, meeting of the Finance & Advancement Committee.
Seconded by Regent Dukes and passed without dissent.
### IV. Information Items
### A. Finance and Administration Updates
This agenda item was presented by Dr. Melissa Hicks, Interim VP and Finance & Administration CFO, who began by presenting a revised FY25 budget. Dr. Hicks
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recommended that a special call meeting be held to review the fiscal year 2025 budget versus actual, which will include the June actuals.
Regent Dukes asked when that meeting should be held.
Chair Hatchett inquired why the FY24 actual numbers were blank in the student tuition fees and scholarship section and requested that those numbers be available at tomorrow's full Board meeting.
Next, Dr. Hicks shared the budget to actual report.
Regent Moyer asked how much of the tuition numbers reported by Dr. Hicks relates to international students.
Moving ahead to uncollected Accounts Receivable, Dr. Hicks explained figures and protocols regarding uncollected accounts.
Regent Walston queried whether Dr. Hicks anticipated that the new protocols and procedures for uncollected results would result in a greater number of collections by this time next year.
Regent Dukes inquired into the number of non-payments or uncollectibles over the Fall semester that continued into the Spring semester.
Regent Walston sought clarification regarding the process for dealing with students who agree to a payment plan but do not make timely payments.
Regent Fields queried whether plans are under consideration to hire collectors within the Bursar’s office to assist with collecting student accounts, and also asked President Akakpo to explain how individuals “game the system”.
Regent Walston asked whether the request to hire additional staff in the Bursar's office during peak times had been incorporated into the budget.
Moving forward, Dr. Hicks reported the FY25 Auxiliaries Budget to Actual through May.
Regent Walston inquired how contracted vendors would be handled if their quality of provided services does not meet the University’s expectations.
As to the E&G page of Dr. Hicks' presentation, Chair Hatchett asked Dr. Hicks to explain the gap between the budget to actual figures.
Regent Dukes inquired into accountability measures being taken for those employees who continue to violate purchasing policies and procedures.
Regent Walston queried where the University stands in terms of balancing the budget as we prepare for the new budget and further inquired into the audit status.
Hearing no additional questions Dr. Hicks presented the FY 2026 proposed budget.
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Regent Dukes asked whether the projected reserve for uncollectibles was achievable.
Chair Hatchett requested an update from President Akakpo regarding the re-negotiation of long-term debt relative to the new dorm, and how that would help in balancing the budget. He also sought clarification relative to services provided by Sway Communications.
### B. Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Findings and Status Update on Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 Audits
This agenda item was presented by Dr. Hicks and Mr. Mike Johns, Clifton Larson Allen (CLA).
Chair Hatchett inquired how the projected audit completion date meshes with the SACSCOC submission timeline.
Mr. Johns continued the presentation, sharing audit highlights, issues detected, and an opinion regarding the 2022-2023 audit. Material weaknesses and significant deficiencies were identified and discussed. He also explained audit timing as well as governance communications.
As to the material weakness and significant deficiencies identified in the audit, Regent Dukes inquired how the issues could be corrected and whether the University has the resources to do so.
### C. Internal Audit Status
Ms. Megan Young, CBIZ, presented this item, recapping accomplishments to-date and tasks remaining regarding the 2024-2025 internal audit.
Hearing no questions, Chair Hatchett thanked her for her presentation.
### D. Ethics Hotline Reports
Regent Dukes stated that no reports to the Ethics Hotline have been received during the last quarter.
### E. Philanthropy Review Report
Mr. Michael DeCourcy, VP, Institutional Advancement & External Relations, and Benefactor Group presented this agenda item. Before the presentation began, Chair Hatchett requested that the meeting time be extended in order to hear Mr. deCourcy's report, and the Committee agreed.
Mr. DeCourcy introduced Kelly Quilter from the Benefactor Group, who shared high-level highlights of the Campaign Planning Study, as well as a summary of findings and recommendations.
### F. Institutional Advancement Updates
Due to time constraints, this item was tabled until the August Board retreat and meeting.
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#### G. Kentucky State University Thorobreds Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees
Mr. DeCourcy stated that the Kentucky State University Thorobreds Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees nominees are included in tomorrow's Board materials and will be voted upon during tomorrow's meeting.
Regent Walston sought clarification as to Trustee's term length.
### V. Adjournment
MOTION by Regent Moyer:
Move the Committee to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Dukes and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Submitted by:
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Approved with no corrections
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Approved with corrections
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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
*** Meeting Was Conducted in Person and by Teleconference ***
Thursday, June 26, 2025
2:00 p.m. EDT
Board of Regents Room
Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building, 2nd Floor
400 East Main Street
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
(Primary Physical Location)
MINUTES
*****
### I. Call To Order
The Committee's Chair, Regent Edward Fields, called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
### II. Roll Call
The Board's Secretary, Zachary Atwell, called the roll:
Regent Edward Fields, Chair Present
Regent Jason Moseley, Co-Chair Present
Regent Tammi Dukes
Regent Robert Ramsey, Sr. Not Present
Regent Herman Walston, Ed.D. Present
Regent Aury Rios-Alcantara Present
Five (5) Regents were in attendance and present at roll call. A quorum was therefore established.
### III. Approval of the Agenda
MOTION by Regent Moseley:
Move the Committee to approve the agenda of the June 26, 2025, meeting of the Student Affairs Committee. Seconded by Regent Dukes and passed without dissent.
### IV. Information Items
All information items were presented by Dr. Stephanie Mayberry, Vice Provost of Student Affairs.
### A. Student Affairs Initiatives
Dr. Mayberry discussed Student Affairs initiatives including SOVA process mapping, Mainstay, and
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Marketing, then shared continuing challenges.
Regent Rios-Alcantara asked whether a breakdown of actual costs would be provided on the website in the future.
### B. Federal Impact on Student Affairs
Next, Dr. Mayberry addressed the federal impact on Student Affairs, in terms of financial aid and TRIO programs (including Student Support Services and Upward Bound).
### C. Enrollment
Dr. Mayberry reported that currently 1,546 first-time freshmen students have been admitted and intend to enroll for the Fall 2025 semester, with 334 registered for New Student Orientation (“NSO”). She also shared other enrollment figures including transfer, continuing, international, online, graduate and dual credit student programs.
### D. Student Success and Retention
Dr. Mayberry explained ongoing advising and registration efforts as well as summer school enrollment, then touched upon progression towards graduation.
### E. Financial Aid Packaging and Billing
Next, Dr. Mayberry discussed Fall 2025 billing and Fall 2025-Spring 2026 financial aid packaging, noting that bills could not be submitted until students had registered and applied for housing. She also addressed how outstanding student balances will be handled in terms of being able to receive housing assignments.
Chair Fields asked whether students with outstanding balances would be notified.
Regent Moseley inquired whether housing assignments were determined on a first-come, first-serve basis.
### F. Student Wellness and Experience
Dr. Mayberry provided updates regarding student housing assignments, housing renovation and expansion projects, Fall 2025 student activities, expanded intramural sports offerings, and the Stable Scoop initiative to foster and encourage communication with parents.
Regent Moseley posed a question regarding activities at the old football field.
Regent Walston inquired whether faculty would be involved in upcoming student activities.
Regent Rios-Alcantara asked when incoming students would receive communications regarding billing and payment plans, and a notification that they were cleared to enroll in classes. She also inquired into dorm move-in and advising processes, and when diplomas would be sent to students who graduated in May.
Regent Moseley queried whether Dr. Mayberry had a clear plan in place, and was prepared to execute the plan, regarding students with outstanding balances.
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### V. Adjournment
Prior to calling for a motion to adjourn, Chair Fields announced that the Executive Committee meeting, scheduled to follow the Student Affairs Committee meeting, was cancelled.
MOTION by Regent Moseley:
Move the Committee to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Dukes and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:38 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Approved with no corrections
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Approved with corrections
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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
Meeting Was Conducted in Person and by Teleconference
June 26, 2025
11:46 a.m. EDT
# Board of Regents Room Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building, 2nd Floor 400 East Main Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Primary Physical Location)
## MINUTES
*****
### I. Call To Order
The Committee’s Chair, Regent Herman Walston, EdD, called the meeting to order at 11:46 a.m.
### II. Roll Call
The Board's Secretary, Zachary Atwell, called the roll:
Regent Herman Walston, EdD, Chair Present
Regent Charles Moyer, PhD, Co-Chair Present
Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq. Present
Regent Edward Fields Present
Regent Aury Rios-Alcantara Present
Five (5) Regents were in attendance and present at roll call. A quorum was therefore established.
### III. Approval of the Agenda
MOTION by Regent Fields:
Move the Committee to approve the agenda of the June 26, 2025, regular meeting of the Academic Affairs Committee.
Seconded by Regent Moyer and passed without dissent.
### IV. Information Items
All information items were presented by Dr. Michael Dailey, Provost, who began by introducing the University's new Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs, Dr. Nyree McDonald.
### A. Status of Online/Virtual Degree Programs
Dr. Dailey discussed the status of the online degree program, including enrollment.
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Regent Walston asked whether all online students were in virtual degree programs. Or also included residential students participating in online classes, and whether there was a distinction between graduate and undergraduate online programs. He also inquired into the enrollment figures for the Masters in Social Work program.
Regent Fields sought clarification as to whether the initial online program target enrollment numbers had been met.
Regent Walston queried how students are accounted for in terms of FTE.
Regent Dukes inquired into the online program financials.
Regent Hatchett inquired into the online program cost per credit hour, and how that pricing was calculated.
Regent Moyer asked when fees are collected, and whether this is a model where there are no uncollected fees.
Regent Walston queried why the online program does not have a 100% collection rate.
Regent Moyer inquired whether some of the University’s full-time faculty taught in the online program, whether it was in load or overload basis, and if classes are presented synchronously or asynchronously.
Regent Walston asked whether the online program linked students from various states with KSU alumni chapters within their geographic area.
Regent Rios-Alcantara queried whether the summer online program had begun yet and inquired into the course review process.
Regent Walston requested that Dr. Dailey continue to keep the Committee updated relative to the virtual degree programs and status of the online courses.
### B. Organizational Charts
Dr. Dailey explained that the updated organizational chart, reflecting the University’s reorganized structure, is now available on the University website. [41.25]
### C. SACSCOC Update
Vice Provost McDonald and Dr. Tierra Freeman-Taylor joined Dr. Dailey for the SACSCOC Update presentation.
### D. Faculty Demographics
Dr. Dailey led a discussion regarding faculty demographics and exceeding expectations under HB4 and increasing faculty interaction with student events.
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### E. Enrollment Forecast for AY 25-26
To-date, 1,546 first-time freshmen have been admitted, with 334 of those registered and participating in new student orientation. Dr. Dailey also shared current enrollment figures regarding transfer, continuing, and international students.
Regent Rios-Alcantara inquired into the number of remaining new student orientation sessions.
Regent Walston inquired into the summer school enrollment, which Dr. Dailey then discussed, below.
### F. Summer School Enrollment Update
Regent Walston inquired as to the number of students who enroll at KSU after attending a summer camp or summer program on campus.
### V. Items Recommended for Board Approval
In the interest of time, the following agenda items were deferred until the June 27, 2025, Board of Regents regular meeting.
A. Tenure and Promotion
B. Dual Credit Policy
### VI. Adjournment
C. Emeritus Faculty Designation
MOTION by Regent Fields:
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Rios-Alcantara and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:51 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Approved with corrections
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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS REGULAR MEETING
# *** Meeting Was Conducted in Person and by Teleconference *** Friday, June 27, 2025 10:00 a.m. EDT
# Board of Regents Room Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building, 2nd Floor 400 East Main Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Primary Physical Location)
MINUTES
*****
### I. Call To Order
The Board's Chair, Regent Tammi Dukes, called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
### II. Roll Call
The Board's Secretary, Zachary Atwell, called the roll:
Regent Tammi Dukes, Chair Present
Regent Edward Fields Present
Regent Ernie Jonathan Rabinowitz, Esq. Present
Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq. Present
Regent Jason Moseley Present
Regent Charles Moyer, PhD Present
Regent Robert Ramsey, Sr. Not Present
Regent Herman Walston, EdD Present
Regent Aury Rios-Alcantara Present
Eight (8) Regents were in attendance and present at roll call. A quorum was therefore established.
### III. Consent Agenda
### A. Minutes from Previous Board and Committee Meetings
i. January 30, 2025, Academic Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes
ii. January 30, 2025, Finance & Advancement Committee Meeting Minutes
iii. January 30, 2025, Student Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes
iv. January 31, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes
v. April 28, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes
The Board’s Chair, Regent Tammi Dukes, presented this agenda item and requested these items be approved under one vote.
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## MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to approve the previous Boad and Committee meeting minutes.
Seconded by Regent Moseley and passed without dissent.
### IV. Action and Information Items
### A. University Senate Reports
### i. Faculty Senate Report
This item was presented by Dr. Patrese A. Nesbitt, Faculty Senate President. She presented updates regarding curricula in several academic areas, and explained the newly-approved faculty mentorship program.
Regent Walston inquired into the Master of Social Work program.
Next, Dr. Nesbitt shared Faculty Senate Committee feedback, and discussed Faculty Senate goals for AY25-26, as well as Faculty Senate election results and AY 25-26 meeting dates.
### ii. Staff Senate Report
Mr. Delandual Conwell, Staff Senate President, presented this agenda item. In the upcoming year, the Staff Senate would like to offer more work study opportunities for students. Mr. Conwell also discussed several software, app, and web-based initiatives that the staff senate is spearheading. He further reported that the Staff Senate is finishing the documentation on the mentoring program in conjunction with the University’s probationary period for new employees and is seeking volunteers to assist with student move-in in August.
### iii. SGA Report
Regent Aury Rios-Alcantara, SGA President, presented the SGA report. She introduced the newly elected SGA present and reflected upon her experiences this year as the student Regent. Next, she recapped SGA activities from the past academic year and discussed ongoing student concerns.
### B. Office of the President
The University’s President, Dr. Koffi Akapo, presented these agenda items.
### i. Six Month Report (Information Item)
President Akakpo presented highlights of the Spring 2025 President's Report, presenting accomplishments as well as opportunities for continued growth.
### ii. Approval of Board Retreat Meeting (Action Item)
President Akakpo presented this action item. The Board’s Secretary also requested that the regularly scheduled August 7 committee meetings be rescheduled to accommodate the
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Board Retreat Meeting, and that the Board meetings scheduled for October 10 be rescheduled to 2 pm.
## MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to approve the Board Retreat Meeting schedule to cancel the August 7 committee meetings to instead allow for a full Board retreat August 7 and 8, and to move the meeting time on Oct 10 to 2 pm.
Passed without dissent.
### C. Division of Finance and Administration
Prior to the presentations Chair Dukes requested that all action items be approved under one vote at the end of each Divisional presentation.
### i. Approval of Revised FY25 Budget (Action Item)
Dr. Melissa Hicks, Interim VP, Finance and Administration, presented this agenda item and explained how the adjusted budget was determined.
Regent Hatchett queried how often a budget can be amended.
### ii. Approval of FY 2026 Budget (Action Item)
This agenda item was presented by VP Hicks. She began by reporting the proposed E&G budget and Auxiliaries budget, comparing them to last year's budget. Dr. Hicks also discussed potential cost saving measures.
Regent Moyer requested clarification regarding Dr. Hicks' characterization of the proposed FY26 budget as a “conservative budget”.
Regent Moseley posed a question regarding student athlete scholarships.
### iii. President's Expense Report (Information Item)
Next, Dr. Hicks presented this agenda item.
Regent Moseley inquired into the status of Hillcrest and whether private funds had been secured to assist with repairs.
Regent Walston sought clarification as to the inhabitability of Hillcrest.
Regent Moyer inquired into the cost to repair Hillcrest.
Regent Dukes requested than an assessment of Hillcrest repair costs be completed and presented at the August Board Retreat.
iv. Report on Expenditures over $100,000 (Information Item)
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Moving forward, Dr. Hicks presented this agenda item.
Regent Moseley posed a question regarding payments to Magellan.
Regent Moyer requested a comparison between the University's cost for online education versus the income generated from it, and whether the program was close to breaking even.
### v. Update on Appropriations (Information Item)
This agenda item was presented by Dr. DeAnna Brown, Title III Director. Dr. Brown reported that to-date the University has received one award for HBCU Part B, a slight decrease over what we received over this time last year.
Regent Hatchett inquired into the reason for the decrease and wondered what effect the current federal administration's policies are having upon the University's funding from DC.
Dr. Brown reported that two additional grants, Part F and the HBCU Masters, have been received; however, the Department has not yet been authorized to release those funds.
Regent Walston asked whether these programs were in addition to Title III.
### vi. Approval of all FY 2026 Tuition and Fees (Action Item)
Dr. Hicks and Dr. Stephanie Mayberry, Vice Provost, Student Affairs, presented this agenda item.
Regent Rabinowitz posed a question regarding in-state tuition reciprocity for in-coming students from contiguous states, and for Kentucky students attending school in contiguous states.
Regent Moyer inquired into the relationship between fees and the cost of services that are provided by the fee.
Regent Rios-Alcantara inquired into the status of increasing the homecoming fee to provide better homecoming entertainment.
Regent Moseley asked how much of the Activities Fee would go towards athletics.
Regent Fields asked whether the dorm fee was charged annually or per semester.
Regent Fields sought clarification regarding the on-campus meal plan category, “twelve weekly meals with $500.00”.
Regent Rios-Alcantara inquired into the increased housing costs.
Following the presentation, Chair Dukes reiterated all Finance & Administration action items under consideration, then called for a motion.
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## 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.
iii. Approval of Dual Credit Tuition Policy (Action Item)
This action item was presented by Dr. Dailey.
iv. 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.
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Following the approval Regent Walston asked whether there were any available funds in the budget for faculty promotions.
### E. Division of Institutional Advancement & External Relations
i. Philanthropy Review Report (Information Item)
This agenda item was presented by Mr. Michael DeCourcy, VP Institutional Advancement and External Relations, and Ms. Kelly Quilter and Ms. AJ Casey, Benefactor Group. Ms. Quilter and Ms. Casey presented findings and recommendations of the Campaign Planning Feasibility Study conducted by Benefactor Group.
Regent Rabinowitz inquired how long it would take to plan an initiative such as the one being described.
ii. Approval of Resolution Endorsing Philanthropy Review Recommendations (Action Item)
VP DeCourcy presented this agenda item.
Following the presentation, Chair Dukes requested that all divisional action items be consolidated and approved under one motion and vote.
iii. Approval of KSUNAA MOU Resolution (Action Item)
This agenda item was presented by VP DeCourcy and Mr. Barry Johnson, KSUNAA President.
Regent Fields inquired into the status of the University's alumni database.
iv. Approval of KSU Thorobreds Foundation Inc. Amended MOU (Action Item)
This agenda item was presented by VP DeCourcy.
v. Approval of Resolution Endorsing KSU Thorobreds Foundation, Inc. Bylaws and Policies (Action Item)
This agenda item was presented by VP DeCourcy.
vi. Approval of KSU Thorobreds Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees (Action Item)
This agenda item was presented by VP DeCourcy.
Regent Walston and Regent Moseley requested two additional nominations.
Following the conclusion of the action item presentations, Chair Dukes requested that all divisional action items be approved under one motion and vote, then read each item under consideration.
MOTION by Regent Moseley:
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Move the Board to approve all items as presented.
Seconded by Regent Rabinowitz and passed without dissent.
### F. Office of Human Resources
Chair Dukes asked that all Human Resources action items be approved under one vote and read them into the record. Next, Ms. Kendra Herve, HR Director, presented divisional items (i)-(iii), and AD Grant Stepp presented item (iv).
i. Filled Positions (Information Item)
ii. Staff Holiday Schedule (Information Item)
iii. Approval of Pending Personnel Items (Action Item)
iv. Approval of Addendum to Head Football Coach Contract (Action Item)
Mr. Grant Stepp, Athletic Director, presented this agenda item.
## MOTION by Regent Fields:
Move the Board to approve the pending personnel actions and addendum to the head football coach contract.
Seconded by Regent Walston and passed without dissent.
### G. Office of General Counsel
i. Approval of Viewpoint Neutrality Policy (Action Item)
MOTION by Regent Fields:
This agenda item was presented by the University's General Counsel, Mr. Zachary Atwell.
Move the Board to approve the Viewpoint Neutrality Policy.
Seconded by Regent Rios Alcantara and passed without dissent.
ii. Update on Policies, Regulations, and Procedures (Information Item)
Attorney Atwell presented this agenda item.
Chair Dukes queried whether the policy, regulation and procedures holders had been identified so they could be responsible for future reviews and updates.
### V. Closing Remarks
Chair Dukes thanked Regents Walston and Rios Alcantara for their service to the Board and community and expressed her appreciation to the Regents, President, and community for their leadership and support in building a sustainable future for the University.
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### VI. Adjournment
MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:54p.m.
Submitted by:
Secretary
Board of Regents
Kentucky State University
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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Education and General Operating Budget Report For the Period from 7.1.25 to 10.31.25 With Comparative Prior Year Data
| KYSU: Travel (Acct. 7110) |
| ACUE conference attendance- 3 | $ 9,000.00 |
| Distance Education Consortiums | $ 2,000.00 |
| KY San | $ 1,500.00 |
| Subtotals | $ 12,500.00 |
| KYSU: Communication (Acct. 7120) |
| Postage | |
| Phone | |
| Other | |
| Subtotals | $ - |
| KYSU: Services and Contracts (Acct. 7130) |
| Quality Matters | $ 3,825.00 |
| NC Sara | $ 7,000.00 |
| Subtotals | $ 10,825.00 |
| KYSU: Interdepartmental (Acct. 7140) |
| Printing | $ 100.00 |
| Copying | |
| Subtotals | $ 100.00 |
| KYSU: Maintenance Contracts (Acct. 7170/7180) |
| Canvas Support | |
| Subtotals | $ - |
| KYSU: Equipment (Acct. 7250) |
| Computers (remote employees) | $ - |
| Subtotals | $ - |
| KYSU: Other Misc. Expenses |
| NCS Pearsons | $ 11,536.00 |
| Subtotals | $ 11,536.00 |
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| Services & Support Budget: 2025/2026 |
| Area | Item | Grand Total | Months | Monthly |
| Operations |
| Associate VP for Online Education | $ 192,625.00 | 12 | $ 16,052.08 |
| Director of Implementation | $ 125,625.00 | 12 | $ 10,468.75 |
| Student Support Concierge Services | $ 190,950.00 | 12 | $ 15,912.50 |
| Financial Aid Coordinator | $ 95,475.00 | 12 | $ 7,956.25 |
| Financial Aid Support Services | $ 72,025.00 | 12 | $ 6,002.08 |
| Faculty Mentor Services | $ 112,225.00 | 12 | $ 9,352.08 |
| Learning & Development |
| Learning and Development: Director (fractional) | $ 36,682.50 | 12 | $ 3,056.88 |
| Learning and Development: Assistant Director (fractional) | $ 27,637.50 | 12 | $ 2,303.13 |
| Learning and Development: Consultant (fractional) | $ 12,562.50 | 12 | $ 1,046.88 |
| Learning and Development: Coordinator | $ 92,125.00 | 12 | $ 7,677.08 |
| Instructional Design | $ 452,250.00 | 12 | $ 37,687.50 |
| Admissions & Enrollment |
| Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment | $ 134,000.00 | 12 | $ 11,166.67 |
| Director of Admissions | $ 93,800.00 | 12 | $ 7,816.67 |
| Functional Planning and Systems Support (fractional) | $ 50,250.00 | 12 | $ 4,187.50 |
| Records Specialist | $ 70,350.00 | 12 | $ 5,862.50 |
| Transcript Ordering | $ 150,000.00 | 12 | $ 12,500.00 |
| Student Application Services | $ 30,000.00 | 12 | $ 2,500.00 |
| Misc |
| Executive Consulting | $ 128,000.00 | 12 | $ 10,666.67 |
| Business Intelligence Support (fractional) | $ 30,000.00 | 12 | $ 2,500.00 |
| Systems Support Services (Ad | $ 150,000.00 | 12 | $ 12,500.00 |
| UTM API | $ 7,500.00 | 12 | $ 625.00 |
| Systems and Overhead | $ 35,218.75 | 12 | $ 2,934.90 |
| Administration and Support Services | $ 30,000.00 | 12 | $ 2,500.00 |
| July & August Adjustment | $ 74,882.80 | | |
| Totals | $ 2,394,184.05 | | $ 193,275.10 |
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### III. Payment Schedule: AY 2025/2026
| Resident (In-State Students) | Non-Resident (Out-of-State Students) |
| Credit Hours | Tuition | Credit Hours | Tuition | |
| 12 to 18** | 4,415.00 | 12 to 18** | 6,622.50 | |
| 19 | 4,783.00 | 19 | 7,174.50 | |
| 20 | 5,151.00 | 20 | 7,726.50 | |
| 21 | 5,519.00 | 21 | 8,278.50 | |
| Undergrad | Per Credit Hour | | Graduate | Per Credit Hour | 605.00 |
| Resident | 368.00 | | | Virtual <1> | 605.00 |
| Non-Res | 552.00 | | | | |
| Virtual <1> | 437.00 | | | | |
| Global Campus | Undergrad | Per Credit Hour | | Global Campus | Graduate | Per Credit Hour | |
| KYSU Global | 350.00 | | | KYSU Global | 475.00 |
| Military | 250.00 | | | Military | 275.00 |
| High School | Per Credit Hour | | Doctor of Nursing Practice | Per Credit Hour |
| Dual Enroll High School <2> | 97.00 | | | 620.00 |
| **Maymester, Summer, and Wintermester courses will be billed PER CREDIT HOUR. |
| Residence Halls | Meal Plans |
| Dormitory | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Suite | On-Campus: |
| Combs | 5,000.00 | 2,850.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12 weekly meals w/ 500 | 1,650.00 |
| Kentucky/Chandler | 5,000.00 | 2,850.00 | 2,250.00 | n/a | 3,650.00 | 19 weekly meals w/ 350 | 1,950.00 |
| Hunter Hall | n/a | 2,850.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 weekly meals w/ 750 | 1,250.00 |
| The Halls | 4,000.00 | 2,500.00 | n/a | n/a | 3,500.00 | | |
| McCullin | 5,500.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3,650.00 | Commuter Meals | |
| Young | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3,650.00 | Plan 275 | 275.00 |
| Thorobred | 6,000.00 | 5,000.00 | n/a | 4,750.00 | n/a | | |
| Grad Int'l Housing | 3,250.00 | | | n/a | n/a | Faculty/Staff 250 | |
| Associated Fees: |  | | 50 meal swipes | 350.00 |
| | | | | | 20 meal swipes | 150.00 |
| Laundry Fee | | | | |
| Housing Reservation Fee<3> | | | Associated Fee: | |
| ID Card Replacement | 25.00 |
| Academic Services Building - 3rd Floor |
| Registrar | 502-597-6234 | | Bursar | 502-597-6278 | |
| Auxiliary Services | 502-597-5692 | | Financial Aid | 502-597-5960 | |
| Housing | 502-597-6123 | | | | |
| Mandatory Fees |
| Activity Fee | 175.00 | Safety & Security | Fee - Per Semester - Res/Non | 52.00 |
| Asset Preservation Fee* - Res/Non - Per Semester | 150.00 | Safety & Security | Fee - Per Credit Hour (part-time) | 10.00 |
| <1> An undergraduate student who is registered for 12 or more hours (online exclusively will be classified as a full-time student and shall be charged based on the normal tuition and fee schedule or residency). All students enrolled in online courses with at least 6 hours of the instruction delivered online will be assessed an additional 10.00 per credit hour access fee (included in PCH rate)n lt;2 gt; Dual credit rates are80.00 per credit hour.\n<3> This is a non-refundable fee.\n<4> Fee does not include regalia such as cap and tassle, gown, cord and/or hood.\n<5> Course Materials Fee is 37.00 per credit hour for part-time load undergraduate and grad. < /td > < /tr > < /table > < table border = 1 style = 'margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;' > < tr > < td colspan = "3" > Biology < /td > < td colspan = "3" > Physical Science < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > BIO 101 107 108 111 204 210 212 301 302 303n304 305 307 309 315 316 317 318 408n410 411 412 413 417 427 460 < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > | 50.00 | PHS 201 202 | $ | 40.00 |
| Aquaculture | Physics |
| AQU 410 412 428 510 512 | $ | 50.00 | PHY 111 112 207 208 211 212 390 | $ | 40.00 |
| Chemistry | Social Work |
| CHE 109 110 120 209 303 310 320 350 414 425 | $ | 55.00 | SOW 201 | < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > 100.00 < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td colspan = "3" > Applied Information Technology < /td > < td colspan = "3" > Art < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > CIT 110 111 112 120 136 137 200 220 255 310n355 360 450 451 < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > | 40.00 | ART 101 110 112 113 211 305 306 310\n319 330 405 419 430 431 432\nART 130 360 | < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > 50.00 < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td colspan = "3" > Computer Science < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > ART 220 240 315 317 340 415 417 420n433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440n441 442 443 444 < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > | 25.00 |
| COS 100 101 108 109 180 200 230 232 242 250\n300 301 340 350 410 420 481 482 483 484\n485 502 504 511 512 513 514 515 517 518\n520 533 581 582 583 584 585 586 587\n588 589 | $ | 30.00 | ART 307 312 322 407 412 451 452 453 | $ | 70.00 |
| Journalism | Music |
| JOU 202 204 206 302 322 364 367 373 | < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > 139.12 < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > MUS 112 114 212 214nMusic Theory I, II, III, IV < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > | 50.00 |
| Nursing | Half Hour Private Lesson | 70.00 < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > NUR 105 114 204 214 325B 330B 340B 405Bn406B 440B 450B 462B < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > | 350.00 | One Hour Private Lesson | < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > 100.00 < /td > < /tr > < /table > ## ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Tuition and/or fees are subject to approval by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education < div style = "text-align: center;" > < img src = "imgs/imginchartbox907163713421898.jpg" alt = "Image" width = "17%" / > < /div > < table border = 1 style = 'margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;' > < tr > < td colspan = "5" > Other Participatory Fees < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Application Fees: < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Miscellaneous Fees, cont #x27;d: < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > International: < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > | 50.00 | Payment Plan (in-house) Set-Up Fee | $ 50.00 |
| | | Returned Check Fee | $ 50.00 |
| Graduation Fees<4>: | | | Thesis Fee | $ 40.00 |
| Undergraduate: | $ | 100.00 | Transcript Fee | $ 10.00 |
| Graduate : | $ | 150.00 | Diploma Replacement (Undergraduate) | $ 20.00 |
| | | Diploma Replacement Cover (Undergrad) | $ 30.00 |
| Miscellaneous Fees <3>: | | | Diploma Replacement (Graduate) | $ 30.00 |
| Late Registration | $ | 200.00 | Diploma Replacement Cover (Graduate) | $ 50.00 |
| Orientation Fee | $ | 150.00 | Nursing Student Liability | $ 25.00 |
| Vehicle Registration(student, faculty/staff) | $ | 50.00 per semester | Nursing Student Drug Screening | $ 50.00 |
| Other Participatory Fees | | | | | | | |
| Application Fees: | | | | Miscellaneous Fees, cont'd: | | |
| International: | | $ 50.00 | | Payment Plan (in-house) Set-Up Fee | $ 50.00 | |
| | | | Returned Check Fee | $ 50.00 | |
| Graduation Fees<4>: | | | | Thesis Fee | $ 40.00 | |
| Undergraduate: | | $ 100.00 | | Transcript Fee | $ 10.00 | |
| Graduate : | | $ 150.00 | | Diploma Replacement (Undergraduate) | $ 20.00 | |
| | | | Diploma Replacement Cover (Undergrad) | $ 30.00 | |
| Miscellaneous Fees <3>: | | | | Diploma Replacement (Graduate) | $ 30.00 | |
| Late Registration | | $ 200.00 | | Diploma Replacement Cover (Graduate) | $ 50.00 | |
| Orientation Fee | | $ 150.00 | | Nursing Student Liability | $ 25.00 | |
| Vehicle Registration(student, faculty/staff) | | $ 50.00 | per semester | Nursing Student Drug Screening | $ 50.00 | |
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## Housing and Meals
| Course Fees | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Biology | | | | | Physical Science | | | |
| BIO 101 107 108 111 204 210 212 301 302 303 | | | | | PHS 201 202 | | | $ 40.00 | |
| 304 305 307 309 315 316 317 318 408 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 410 411 412 413 417 427 460 | | | $ 50.00 | | Physics | | | | |
| | | | | PHY 111 112 207 208 211 212 390 | | | $ 40.00 | |
| Aquaculture | | | | | | | | | | |
| AQU 410 412 428 510 512 | | | $ 50.00 | | Social Work | | | | |
| | | | | SOW 201 | | | $ 100.00 | |
| Chemistry | | | | | | | | | | |
| CHE 109 110 120 209 303 310 320 350 414 425 | | $ 55.00 | | | Art | | | | |
| | | | | ART 101 110 112 113 211 305 306 310 | | | | |
| Applied Information Technology | | | | | 319 330 405 419 430 431 432 | | | $ 50.00 | |
| CIT 110 111 112 120 136 137 200 220 255 310 | | | | | ART 130 360 | | | $ 25.00 | |
| 355 360 450 451 | | | $ 40.00 | | ART 220 240 315 317 340 415 417 420 | | | | |
| | | | | 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 | | | | |
| Computer Science | | | | | 441 442 443 444 | | | $ 70.00 | |
| COS 100 101 108 109 180 200 230 232 242 250 | | | | | ART 307 312 322 407 412 451 452 453 | | | | |
| 300 301 340 350 410 420 481 482 483 484 | | | | | | | | | $ 100.00 | |
| 485 502 504 511 512 513 514 515 517 518 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 520 533 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 | | | | | Music | | | | |
| 588 589 | | | $ 30.00 | | MUS 112 114 212 214 | | | | |
| | | | | Music Theory I, II, III, IV | | | $ 50.00 | |
| Journalism | | | | | Half Hour Private Lesson | | | $ 70.00 | |
| JOU 202 204 206 302 322 364 367 373 | | | $ 139.12 | | One Hour Private Lesson | | | $ 100.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Nursing | | | | | | | | | | |
| NUR 105 114 204 214, 325B, 330B, 340B, 405B, 406B, 440B, 450B, 462B | | | $ 350.00 | | | | | | | |
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## Finance & Administration
## • Capital Planning and Facilities Update
• Health Sciences Center
Shauntee Hall
• Chandler Hall
Bradford Hall
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| Inputs | Faculty expertise, digital tools, industry partnerships, facilities |
| Activities | Training, digital labs, internships, business consulting |
| Outputs | Trained students, delivered workshops, expanded partnerships |
| Short-Term Outcomes | Increased digital fluency, job readiness, professional skills |
| Long-Term Impact | Stronger workforce pipeline, economic growth, institutional distinction |
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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY School of Business
| Primary Type of Employee | Employment Status | Contracted Traditional / Hybrid Courses (per sem.) | Online Courses assigned by Office of Online Ed | Considered a member of the online faculty? |
| Fulltime faculty | Fulltime employee | Fulltime course load | At least 1 course during a semester | Yes – concerning online courses independently of contracted load |
| Fulltime faculty | Fulltime employee | Fulltime course load | None | No – apart from teaching an online course and being plugged into the online admin structure |
| Adjunct faculty | Part-time employee | No contract, but teaches 1 residential course | At least 1 course during a semester | Yes – concerning online courses only; reports to Dept. Chair for residential course |
| Adjunct faculty | Part-time employee | Teaches 1 residential course | Does not request or receive approval to teach online courses | No – apart from teaching an online course and being plugged into the online admin structure |
| Adjunct faculty | Part-time employee | None | Hired to teach online courses | Yes – concerning online courses |
See 2.1 – Faculty Status and KYSU Online.
#### 1.3.4 Subject Matter Experts
The Office of Online Education appoints or approves Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). They are credentialed faculty who are the primary source of academic expertise for the content in an online course.
The relationship of SMEs to an online course takes two forms. During the development of an online course, the initial SME develops the course content. This involves contributing to the
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selection of learning resources, the production of instructional content, and the development of course assignments and assessments. Sometimes, this also includes completing the instructional design of the course in the LMS. Whenever KYSU Online contracts outside course development services to reduce the development load on faculty, SMEs will not be required to design the course in the Learning Management Systems. However, the SMEs will work closely with contracted Instructional Designers during the course development process on matters requiring academic expertise and faculty involvement.
The second form of a SME’s relationship to an online course follows the conclusion of the development process. Once course development is completed, the initial SME or newly designated SME manages the content in the primary course shell thereafter,13 collaborating with faculty, Faculty Mentors, and the Office of Online Education on course edits, revisions, and redevelopments. SMEs report to the Office of Online Education concerning the online course(s).
In addition to contributing to the development and maintenance of online courses, SMEs often teach in the online sections of those courses once the course launches, working separately as the online faculty in assigned sections. Instructional course load is separate from SME involvement in course development, so the Office of Online Education does not require that initial SMEs accept course load as online faculty after course development is complete.
See Section 3.1 – Subject Matter Expert (SME) Model for Online Courses. See also the document, KYSU Online SME Model for Online Courses, and the document, KYSU Online Course Content Management Procedures.
#### 1.3.5 Instructional Designers
The Office of Online Education often utilizes Instructional Designers (IDs) alongside SMEs in the process of developing online courses. This can include IDs within the Office of Online Education or embedded IDs whose roles have been tied to specific departments and programs. Additionally, KYSU Online contracts IDs to support the ambitious course development plan needed to launch online programs according to schedule in conjunction with student recruiting initiatives.
Instructional Designers work with SMEs to design and develop effective online courses. SMEs provide each course's academic expertise and instructional content, while the IDs build the primary course shell in the Learning Management System and optimize the content for the student experience. This helps showcase the SMEs' academic expertise without requiring them to become experts in instructional design and LMS functionality.
### 1.4 Online Course Modality
KYSU Online offers courses in the asynchronous online modality. As asynchronous, the courses do not require students to remotely participate in learning activities at specified times. This accommodates the needs of online students and their general preference for flexibility. Asynchronous requirements further support the ability of students in various time zones to engage academically with the course material. Exceptions to the asynchronous requirements of courses must be formally requested from the Office of Online Education at the outset of the course development process. The Office of Online Education will review the request and consult
Commented [JM20]: Continue working on this paragraph to distinguish the initial SME from the SME that continues ongoing management of the course shell. Also, clarify the collaborative work of the SME with faculty in programs of various modalities.
Commented [JM21]: Retention and general administrative input. Non-discipline specific input.
Commented [JM22]: Note that KYSU has an instructional designed in the ag. Some Chairs also serve as course designers. Include reference in section.
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with the Online Advisory Committee as needed. Consideration will be given to the request's impact on the educational experience of students, the delivery of learning outcomes, and the logistics of the proposed synchronous requirements. This process serves as an internal control to prevent differences in advertised and actual requirements.
KYSU Online courses are offered 100% through the Learning Management System (LMS) and do not require students to travel to specific locations. All course materials are housed within the course pages of the LMS. Textbooks are integrated directly into the LMS as well. Students submit their assignments for grading through the LMS. Faculty instructors also grade assignments and provide substantive feedback to students in the LMS. Although the LMS has messaging features, faculty and students may communicate through email and Microsoft Teams using their official KYSU accounts.
Online courses are designated in university systems and literature with the code letter “A,” “B,” or “C,” “J,” or “P” prefixed to the course section number. Previously, Kentucky State University referred to a “virtual” course modality, which is broader than the online modality described above as it included courses in residential programs with synchronous requirements as well as asynchronous “distance education” courses. Beginning in the 2024-25 academic year, virtual courses (designated with the “V” code letter) will only include courses offered for the residential programs that which permit students to attend scheduled lectures synchronously through the LMS rather than requiring their physical attendance in lectures on the campus of Kentucky State University. Courses that require a combination of physical attendance and non-physical academic engagement are referred to as “hybrid” courses and designated with the “H” code letter.
| Commented [MD28]: three faculty types (Extended Contact) |
| Commented [JM29R28]: Are the extended contract faculty full-time faculty without tenure? |
| Commented [JM30R28]: Based on meeting today, I will include the extended contract faculty under the heading of full-time faculty. I think this will help keep them in the right bucket for the SACS “adequate full-time faculty” standard. E.g., they are full-time faculty of KSU, but they are engaged in an additional/extended scope of work for the online programs. |
| Commented [JM31]: This is covered below. |
| Commented [JM32]: Need to add section explaining extended contract faculty. |
| Commented [JM33R32]: I added this into the existing sections since they are treated as FT faculty — a subtype. |
traditional elements of faculty workload in the credit hour systems of calculations are quantified in faculty workload units.
