President Brown is a visionary and passionate leader who has articulated a clear, concise, and compelling vision for Kentucky State University. Student success is the centerpiece of his vision and serves as the focus of his priorities, decision-making and leadership. Dr. Brown is perceived as charismatic, energetic, inclusive, transparent, engaging, accessible and futuristic.
Achieved specialized accreditation in several academic areas
Increased enrollment each semester
Increased student retention rates
Increased four-year graduation rate
Improved academic profile of entering students
Exhibited a commitment to faculty diversity through establishment of the TOPS program
Streamlined academic structure and appointed permanent deans
Stabilized university leadership
Strengthened the KSU brand, locally, statewide, and nationally
Secured bonding authority for a residence hall
Increased private fundraising
Established positive working relationship with members of the Kentucky State Legislature
Established effective working relationships with faculty, alumni, and students
Improved town-gown relationships by strategically involving city officials, residents, alumni, and members of the university community