○ Legislative requirements

  • Presenting the mapping to Board of Regents & CPE – Current Step Teach-Out Planning Requirements

For programs recommended for discontinuation:

  • Develop a compliant teach-out plan that protects student progression.
  • Communicate timelines and advising pathways.

Ensure accreditation and SACSCOC requirements are met.

Communication Plan – Ensuring Transparency and Trust

1. Internal Communication

  • Weekly updates from Academic Affairs to faculty and staff.
  • Town halls for faculty, students, and staff to address concerns and clarify misconceptions.
  • Elevator speech training for deans, chairs, and faculty to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Dedicated SharePoint site with timelines, FAQs, data summaries, and meeting recordings.

2. Student Communication

  • Clear explanations of teach-out plans (if applicable).
  • Advising sessions to ensure degree progression.
  • Student-focused messaging emphasizing that KSU remains a four-year HBCU with a comprehensive mission, not a trade school.

3. Alumni & Community Communication

  • Proactive outreach to alumni groups to prevent misinformation.
  • Messaging that highlights:
  • Regular updates to legislators and community partners to maintain support.
  • Continued commitment to humanities and general education core
  • The polytechnic model as a future-focused, workforce-aligned evolution, not a departure from KSU's identity

4. Executive & Governance Communication

  • Monthly briefings/communication to the Board of Regents.
  • Regular updates to CPE to ensure alignment with state expectations.
  • Documentation of all decisions for accreditation compliance.

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