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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

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Approved with no corrections

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Approved with corrections