Regent Dukes asked whether the new student housing facility will be in use by the beginning of the 2023 spring semester and if there will be any parking.

Regent Dukes further asked when the cafeteria in the new residence hall would be operational.

Regent Briggs also inquired about parking for the facility. Director Cable stated that any work on the parking lots will not be completed until the end of the 2023 spring semester.

Vice Chair Walston asked about the mortgage on the facility.

Regent Moseley requested an update on the roof repair project for the Exum Center. Director Cable replied that the contractor will start work soon and that the project will cost approximately $2,000,000.

Regent Moseley also asked about the new gym floor that was purchased to replace the old floor. He noted that the new floor had not been installed and asked whether there are any plans to use it. Director Cable responded that the floor was bought by a previous administration and that there are no current plans to install it. However, he assured the Board that the new floor is properly stored so that it can be used in the future.

Regent Fletcher noted that the occupancy rate is approximately 13.2 percent. He asked whether the University would consider closing dorms for repairs given the low occupancy rate. CFO Shields clarified that the occupancy rate of 13.2 percent pertains to summer enrollment and is not a reflection of the occupancy rate for the upcoming fall semester. Regent Fletcher then asked for historic occupancy rates. CFO Shields and Director Cable stated that they could not provide such rates at that time.

Interim President Johnson identified numerous issues with housing and restraints on the University's ability to address said issues.

Regent Briggs asked what had been done with existing campus housing to prepare for students arriving for the fall semester. Regent Briggs further stated that housing must be a priority and asked why more progress has not been made on dorm repairs. Director Cable assured Regent Briggs that he and his department are doing all they can to address housing issues and noted that there have been several constraints on their ability to begin and complete projects.

Interim President Johnson stated that he would speak with the campus community to determine what can be done to increase progress concerning housing.

Regent Moseley emphasized the importance of maintaining campus cleanliness instead of only cleaning in anticipation of important events, such as move-in.

CFO Shields provided an overview of the Land Grant Program and the requested expenditure. Dr. Kirk Pomper, Director of Land Grant Programs, gave a detailed description of the properties that Land Grant would like to purchase, as well as an explanation of how the properties would be used. Director Pomper noted that the properties would be purchased using federal funds and that those funds would have to be returned to the federal government if not used before the end of September.