KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Board of Regents
DATE:September 6, 2018
SUBJECT:Approval of University Bell Tower Project
FROM:Office of Finance and Administration
ACTION ITEM:YES
BACKGROUND: Using private donations matched with SAFRA funds, the University has the opportunity to construct a bell tower in the plaza in front of Blazer Library. Bell towers often become a symbol of a university and provide focal point and gathering areas for students, alumni, and faculty and staff. The bell tower provides the opportunity to develop new traditions and community at the University.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: Working with the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the University will design and construct a bell tower in the plaza in front of Blazer Library. Design and construction are estimated to take approximately 8 months and construction should be complete by May 1, 2019.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS:
Goal 1: Enhance Student Enrollment, Improve Student Life and Engagement, and Improve Student Advising and Career Development.
Community gathering spaces are essential for the campus. This project will develop a new gathering space on campus and provide a symbol for the advancement of the campus.
COMMITTEE/PROGRAM ACTION: N/A
PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS: N/A