Undergraduate Certificate Program, a 15-credit-hour undergraduate certificate program, and authorize its implementation beginning in Spring 2027.

The proposed program will be supported during its initial three-year development and implementation period by approximately $298,895 in external funding from the USDA/NIFA 1890 Capacity Building Grants Program. Continuation of the program beyond the grant-funded period will be subject to the University's regular review of academic performance, enrollment demand, financial requirements, and long-term sustainability.

To approve the recommendation as stated.

I move that the Kentucky State University Board of Regents approve the establishment of the Agricultural & Business Data Science Undergraduate Certificate Program, a 15-credit-hour undergraduate certificate program, and authorize its implementation beginning in Spring 2027, with initial development and implementation supported by approximately $298,895 in funding from the USDA/NIFA 1890 Capacity Building Grants Program. Continuation beyond the grant-funded period shall be subject to the University’s regular academic, enrollment, financial, and sustainability review.