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    ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ BoR: Presidential Search Committee, May 12, 2023

    Committee Members Present:

    • James Lee Steven, Co-Chair
    • Brianna Whitten, Co-Chair
    • Brittanie Bogard
    • Carey Castle, President, Somerset Community College
    • Wendy Fletcher – joined at 4:16
    • Keith Hamilton
    • Joseph Heerdink
    • Barry Martin
    • Alissa Young – President, Hopkinsville Community College

    Call to Order:

    ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Board of Regents Chair and Stevens called to order the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents Interim President Selection Committee meeting at 4:04 p.m. (ET) on May 12, 2023. This is a special virtual meeting of this committee.

    The press was notified of this meeting on May 8, 2023. Hon. Pam Duncan, ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ General Counsel, served as parliamentarian.

    There being a quorum present, the meeting began.

    Committee Co-Chair Stevens asked the Committee Members to introduce themselves. The Committee Members are Chair Stevens, Regent Brianna Whitten, Regent Brittanie Bogard, Dr. Carey Castle, Regent Wendy Fletcher, Regent Keith Hamilton, Regent Joe Heerdink, Regent Barry Martin, and Dr. Alissa Young. Board Liaison Hannah Rivera shared that everyone on this Committee, including the two college presidents will have one vote for any matters requiring action.

    Agenda Review:

    Committee Co-Chair Stevens then turned the meeting over to Committee Co-Chair Regent Whitten to discuss the agenda with the Committee. Committee Co-Chair Whitten noted that the AGB Consultants were unable to be at the meeting but will be present for the next Committee meeting.

    Committee Co-Chair Whitten began discussion on the policy for the education requirements noted for the ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Presidential Search Candidates. Parliamentarian Duncan noted that a motion would need to be made to accept the policy or to change the policy.

    Regent Heerdink made the motion to accept the policy as is, with no changes. Regent Martin seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with those present on screen.

    Parliamentarian Duncan asked the Committee to amend the motion to accept discussion on the current policy since the item was not listed on the agenda. The revised motion was approved unanimously with those present on the screen.

    Committee Co-Chair Stevens called for discussion of the policy.

    During the discussion, it was noted that a doctorate degree is preferred, but experience will also be looked at. Board Liaison Rivera shared that AGB noted that a doctorate degree is generally a requirement, but in post-covid qualifications have changed, but AGB will honor the ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ policy as it currently reads.

    Committee Co-Chair Stevens called for additional discussion, there be none he moved to the next item on the agenda.

    Charge to the Committee:

    Board Liaison Rivera asked the Committee to review the draft charge to the committee (Attachment A) that was provided to the Committee, and it will be discussed in depth at the next Committee meeting with the AGB Consultants. Board Liaison Rivera reviewed the charge and moved to the next agenda item.

    Confidentiality Statement:

    Board Liaison Rivera asked Parliamentarian Duncan to review the Confidentiality Statement (Attachment B) with the Committee. She shared that the Committee needs to sign the statement and not discuss any part of the Search with anyone but the Committee and Consultants. She noted that any breach could compromise the Search and the Search would have to start over.

    Parliamentarian Duncan shared that Ms. Jennings has placed the statement in OnBoard and will be collecting the statements from each Committee member.

    Parliamentarian Duncan noted that all meetings will be closed session if candidates are discussed. Candidates would not be named until the top three candidates are announced for public forums.

    Committee Co-Chair Stevens called for additional discussion, there being none, he moved to the next agenda item.

    Implicit Bias Training for the Committee:

    Parliamentarian Duncan shared that she would be providing the training and a video to the Committee to review anti-discrimination laws and prohibited questions, etc. The training information will be sent out in the next two weeks to the Committee for completion.

    Committee Co-Chair Stevens called for discussion, there being none, he moved to the next agenda item.

    Review of the Search Timeline:

    Committee Co-Chair Whitten reviewed the draft search timeline (Attachment C) with the Committee. She noted that more in-depth discussion would happen at the next Search Committee Meeting.

    Stakeholder Input Discussion:

    Board Liaison Rivera asked the Committee to see if there are additional stakeholders that need to be added for the Search.

    Committee Co-Chair Stevens called for discussion.

    During discussion, Regents asked if the candidates would be aware of the Senate Resolution and the Huron Study. Board Liaison Rivera noted that information would be shared.

    Committee Co-Chair Whitten asked to be included on the calls with the AGB Search Firm.

    Committee Co-Chair Stevens called for additional discussion. There being none he moved to next agenda item.

    Next Meeting:

    The next meeting of the ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Presidential Search Committee Meeting will be held May 26, 2023, via TEAMS.

    Committee Co-Chair Stevens called for any additional discussion. Hearing none, he called for a motion to adjourn.

    Adjournment:

    Ms. Whitten moved, and Mr. Martin seconded that the meeting be adjourned.

    Chair Stevens called for the vote.

    The motion was approved unanimously by those Regents present, and the meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m. (ET)