February 12, 2025
K-State's agenda for the February Kansas Board of Regents meeting
Submitted by Communications & Marketing
The Kansas Board of Regents will meet virtually on Feb. 12. A livestream will be available for individuals to listen remotely.
K-State items on the consent agenda:
K-State requests approval to amend the fiscal year 2025 capital improvement project plan and to accept the program statement for renovations and additions to the Bioprocessing and Industrial Value Added Products, BIVAP, Innovation Center. The project will be completed in four phases. At this time, $7 million from university funds, federal grants and philanthropic gifts have been identified to support the project's first phase.
K-State requests approval to amend the fiscal year 2025 capital improvement project plan and to accept the program statement for a new Kansas Forest Service/College of Agriculture joint facility. The proposed project would create a joint-use facility to address overlapping needs between the Kansas Forest Service and College of Agriculture. The estimated project cost is $5 million and will be funded by K-State Research and Extension reserve funds and an Economic Adjustment Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.
K-State requests approval to raze 11 structures on the existing Beef Cattle Research Center site in advance of constructing a new research center at the same location.
K-State items on the discussion agenda:
The Regents will act on student health insurance benefits and premium rates for plan year 2025-2026. The recommended plan reflects a 6% premium reduction with no benefit changes for all plan options.
The Regents will receive updates from the state universities on the impact of Legislative investments in student success initiatives. Thomas Lane, vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students, will share how K-State has utilized the funding to improve student retention and graduation rates and provide additional need-based aid.
Agendas and complete meeting minutes are available online.