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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
ATHLETICS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
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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
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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.
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V. Athletics Fundraising Initiatives
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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Secretary
Board of Regents
Kentucky State University
Regent Tammi Dukes, Chair
Board of Regents Athletics Committee
Kentucky State University
Approved with no corrections
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Approved with corrections