Planning and Resources Meeting Minutes


Meeting Details:

Fiscal Year: FY2026
Date:
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Microsoft Teams
Guest Speaker: Nick Stevens and Heather Blanck
Minutes Recorded By: Shayla Murphy
Minutes Approved On:

Attendance

Attending Members

  • Missy Somers (Chair)
  • Jason O’ Connor
  • Mia Keene
  • Andrew Moddrell
  • Poppy DeltaDawn
  • Brett Sitts
  • Jason Hornberger

Other Attendees

  • Nick Stevens
  • Heather Blanck
  • Shayla Murphy

Approval of Previous Minutes

Meeting minutes from Jan 29, 2026 sent ahead and time. 

No objections to meeting minutes. Approved by acclamation. 

Guest Speaker Presentation

Guest Speaker: Nick Stevens and Heather Blanck
  • Nick Stevens, Vice Provost of Enrollment Management
  • Heather Blanck, Vice Chancellor of Strategic Growth Initiatives and Real Estate

New Business

Two guest speakers today: Nick Stevens and Heather Blanck

Nick gives an overview of enrollment at KU. Heather presents on the Gateway District Phase II, and the timeline. Heather also manages “Jayhawk Hospitality.” 

A Director of Real Estate will be joining KU – it’s a “One KU” position. 

Val Carreno will be taking on this University Real Estate role.

Meeting adjourned at 11:06 am. 


Planning and Resources - Feb 26, 2026