IV. Training Session: “Foundational Aspects of Trusteeship”
Dr. James Lyons, Sr., Senior Consultant with the Association of Governing Boards, presented the training session “Foundational Aspects of Trusteeship.” Dr. Lyons asked Board members to share their personal interpretations and experiences regarding the first three principles of trusteeship he presented (Understand Governance, Lead by Example, and Think Strategically), and a discussion then ensued.
Dr. Lyons, Chair Patton, and Ms. Lisa Lang, General Counsel, discussed the permissibility of current Board members providing appointee recommendations to the Governor’s Office—specifically, recommendations of individuals whose professional background or area of expertise would strengthen the Board as a whole. Dr. Lyons then continued presenting.
The Board took a brief recess and reconvened at approximately 10:23 a.m. Dr. Lyons continued his presentation with “Ten Habits of Highly Effective Boards.”
Chair Patton asked Dr. Lyons a question regarding the historical emphasis on, and understanding of, the “value added” construct by boards of educational institutions as a component of student success, and his opinion as to how that may be added or parlayed into the issue of academic programs, academic quality, and student success today.
Dr. Lyons concluded the presentation by inviting questions from Board members. Dr. Lyons and Chair Patton discussed the structure of KSU's Board of Regent's committees and how they overlap with the full Board.
V. Lunch Break
MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to adjourn for lunch.
Seconded by Regent Dukes and passed without dissent.
VI. President's Presentation: "Plotting a Pathway Forward for KSU"
Following lunch, Chair Patton called for a motion to reconvene the meeting.
MOTION by Regent Briggs:
Move the Board to reconvene the meeting.
Seconded by Regent Dukes and passed without dissent. The meeting reconvened at 12:45 p.m.
Interim President Johnson and Dr. Daarel Burnette, Interim Chief of Staff, presented “Plotting a Pathway Forward for KSU.” President Johnson began by establishing a four-part agenda for the afternoon session and then provided an overview and framework for moving KSU forward (Agenda Item I). Dr. Burnette continued with Agenda Item II: Current Steps to Address Pressing Challenges. President Johnson presented Agenda Item III: Envision a Future State for KSU’s Business Model (An Intended Future), in which he engaged the Regents in a collaborative exercise to create KSU Distinction Narratives (also referred to as the KSU Value Proposition). President Johnson stated that it was a level-setting activity and the first step to envisioning a future for KSU, as the value proposition sits at the heart of the business model.
President Johnson concluded the presentation with Part IV: Identify Actionable Milestones to the Envisioned Future of KSU. He then recommended next steps and invited questions and comments.