Regent Obielodan stated that he would like to see an increase for their base salary even if it's only a dollar as recognition for their value. Dr. Akakpo responded. Regent Obielodan responded that he just wanted to put it on the record.
E. Student Affairs Update. Mr. Adam Smith, Interim VP of Enrollment Management and Student Success.
Presenter: Mr. Adam Smith.
The following have moved into the dorms: the football team, the band, the volleyball team, Student Government Association, the Royal Court and the Resident Assistants.
Chair Dukes responded to the update.
2026 Fall Enrollment:
○ 213 seniors (70 male, 143 female)
Student population is approximately 64% female and 36% male
First time freshmen, the figures are 155 females and 157 males. For females, 30 less students than last fall.
○ 727 freshmen (327 male, 400 female)
○ 265 sophomores (108 male, 157 female)
○ 209 juniors (75 male, 134 female)
○ 199 graduate students (65 male, 134 female)
○ Total enrollment is 1,613. Fall 2025 enrollment was 1,671
Reported updates on the following:
○ Enrollment by state and country
○ Top academic programs, with Nursing leading
Housing occupancy and residence hall operations
Student well-being initiatives
Regent Moseley had several questions.
There are 312 duel-credit students and between 550 and 600 in the residence halls this semester.
- The Board entered into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(c), (f) and (m) to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters that may result in appointments or dismissals for faculty or staff and to discuss records exempted from disclosures under