As Regent Moyer began to ask a question, a technical difficulty occurred that lasted nearly nine minutes. When the meeting resumed, Board members shared comments as they reflected on President Johnson and Dr. Burnette's report.

Regent Fields asked President Johnson how the Board would be involved in his recommendation for an RFP to find a vendor to help KSU develop the strategic direction and plan.

Regent Walston inquired if the RFP would include some of the types of initiatives President Johnson mentioned in his previous comments. Attorney Lang asked President Johnson to clarify the purpose of the RFP.

Chair Patton asked what the time frame was for a more tangible timeline or compilation with the business model as the framework.

Chair Patton also requested from President Johnson a distilled version of the complex business model that he presented—approximately 5 to 7 pages in length—that could not only help the Board members understand and more succinctly articulate what the Board and Institution intend to do (namely, that the new business model is structured on sustainability rather than being a stop-gap measure for putting out fires), but that could also be shared with various bodies interested in the direction of the Institution.

Chair Patton thanked President Johnson and Dr. Lyons for their presentations and perspectives.

MOTION made by Regent Briggs:

Move the Board to adjourn.

Seconded by Regent Dukes and passed without dissent.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

Submitted by:

Zach Atwell Secretary, Board of Regents

Secretary, Board of Regents

Kentucky State University

Regent Gerald Patton, PhD

Chair, Board of Regents

Kentucky State University

Approved with no corrections