Chair Dukes requested that Dr. Scott Wicker, Acting Provost and VPAA, present this agenda item.
Dr. Wicker began by sharing highlights of the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semester calendars, adding that the goal is to move towards long-range planning.
Regent Briggs queried whether every student would have class on Friday.
Regent Moyer asked for a definition of “encampment,” and who that would involve.
Next, Dr. Wicker presented the 2024 enrollment projections and updates, including the Fall 2023 total registration yearly trend analysis. Currently, the undergraduate target enrollment is 1250 and is 78% attained. To date, 60% of the graduate student enrollment target has been attained. Dr. Wicker also presented the fall 2023 first-time freshman enrollment process status.
Dr. Wicker reported that the Division of Student Engagement and Campus Life requires assistance with providing crucial academic advising services. The short-term personal services contract (“PSC”) with Mr. Travis Haskins will provide much-needed assistance to the Division. Dr. Wicker reviewed the duties enumerated in the personal service contract.
Regent Walston inquired whether the contract in the Board Book was for the contractor that Dr. Wicker was discussing, and wondered why the contract term would not be longer.
Regent Briggs also queried whether the contract could be slightly extended by a few weeks.
Regent Hatchett inquired into the nature of Mr. Haskins' job responsibilities/duties when he was previously employed by KSU.
Regent Moyer asked how many different graduate degrees KSU offers.
Acting President Dailey offered additional remarks regarding the overall Academic Affairs update.
Regent Walston inquired into the status of the Public Administration program, and whether accreditation would be sought as that program is revamped.
This agenda item was presented by Acting Provost Wicker.
Chair Dukes clarified that the Board had been unaware that a request for information had been made but was not responded to, and asked Dr. Dailey how he became aware of this issue.
Dr. Dailey explained the timeline and circumstances preceding and surrounding the suspension. Chair Dukes asked who at KSU had received the initial request for information.