Regent Patton asked President Johnson to present this agenda item. President Johnson clarified that there would be two signatories on this account—himself and Dr. Burnette.
Move the Board to approve the resolution to provide Dr. Burnette with signatory authority for the ARGI Financial Group account.
Though it was unclear as to which Regent seconded the Motion, it was unanimously approved by the Board and passed without dissent.
Regent Patton asked Ms. Candace Raglin, Director of Human Resources, to present this agenda item.
Regent Walston asked, relative to the slide titled “Grant-Funded Position Vacancy Authorization,” why there was a salary range versus a salary indicated for the Grant Fund Administrator position, and where that person would be housed. Regent Walston further queried as to how the nursing positions fit into the land grant initiative.
Move the Board to approve the pending personnel actions.
Seconded by Regent Moyer. During the vote, there was one “nay.” However, the “ayes” prevailed, and the motion passed.
Chair Patton asked Provost Hamilton and Director Thompson to present this agenda item.
Regent Walston asked if this expenditure was within the scope of Title III guidelines.
Move the Board to approve the Blazer Library flooring renovations.
Seconded by Regent Walston and passed without dissent.
Chair Patton asked Provost Hamilton to present this agenda item. Provost Hamilton stated that the division of Academic Affairs was requesting approval to use Title III funds for this expenditure.
Chair Patton asked Provost Hamilton if he thought the library needed online and print resources, or just one type of resource.
Regent Moyer inquired as to why KSU still has any print resources and noted the benefits of going to only online resources.
Attorney Han introduced Ms. Sheila Stuckey, Library Director, who further addressed the aforementioned questions.
Move the Board to approve the Blazer Library periodicals subscription.
Seconded by Regent Moyer and passed without dissent.