President Koffi Akakpo presented this agenda item and began by highlighting the success of the mobile health units being deployed to vulnerable populations in West Louisville, Hazard, Paducah and Hopkinsville. He also addressed the strategic plan, the status of the goal to enroll 3,000 students, employee demographics and KSU's partnership with BCTC to promote the University's Nursing program. Chair Dukes thanked President Akakpo for his presentation.
These action items were presented by Ms. Jennifer Linton, Director, Capital Planning & Facilities Management. Chair Dukes requested that Regents approve each of the items by category rather than individually.
Approval of Budget Increase for the McCullin Hall Renovation Project
Approval of Budget Increase for the Chandler Hall Renovation Project
Approval of Budget Increase for the Betty White Renovation Project
Approval of Improvements to Campus Walkways and Miscellaneous Repairs
Approval of the Hunter Hall Renovation Project
Approval of the ASB Roof and Windows Project
Move the Board to approve the Capital Planning and Facilities Management agenda items. Seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.
These agenda items were presented by VP Dunaway and Ms. Fran Pinkston, Purchasing Director.
Approval to Sell Surplus Buses
Approval to Increase Per Diem Rates
Approval of Protiviti Contract Expenditures
Approval of PeopleLink Contract Expenditures
Approval of New Tuition Rates
Move the Board to approve the Finance agenda items.
Seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.
This agenda item was presented by Ms. Kendra Herve, Director of Human Resources. Ms. Herve introduced her staff and shared a brief HR presentation covering employee and employment demographics, benefits offered by the University, employee recognition events, and vacant and filled positions.