Chair Fields sought clarification that Dr. Mayberry's goal for the Fall 2024 semester was to have upperclassme assigned to housing by March 15 and incoming freshmen assigned by April 15.
B. Student Enrollment Update
Next, Vice-Provost Mayberry presented the Fall 2023 Enrollment update. As of September 18, total Fall enrollment is at 1,689 students. This is a slight decrease from last year and appears to primarily be in the areas of dual-credit and transfer students.
Regent Walston posed a question pertaining to a specific grant relative to the dual-credit office. A discussion of the dual-credit program ensued. Dr. Mayberry noted that steps are underway to build the partnership between admissions and the dual-credit program, and that a new Director of Admissions has been hired.
C. Enrollment Goals for Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 Semesters
This agenda item was presented by Vice-sProvost Mayberry and was incorporated into the Student Enrollment Update.
D. Residence Halls Update
This agenda item was presented by Vice-Provost Mayberry. Dr. Mayberry reported that of the 1,689 students enrolled for the Fall semester, 947 are residing on campus. All residence halls are open except for Combs Hall. Currently, there are approximately 216 beds still available. Discussions have begun regarding renovations to Chandler and Combs Hall. President Akakpo stated that it is his goal to improve the dorms one by one.
Regent Walston inquired whether the Committee needed to address any issues or problems that had been identified in reference to the residence halls. Dr. Mayberry responded that there are issues relative to cleanliness and biological growth in the residence halls. However, they will be addressed as the University ends its contract with Sodexo and enters a new contract with a different service provider.
E. Upcoming Student Activities
Vice-Provost Mayberry shared a list of upcoming Homecoming activities and events and reported that the Student Center game room is scheduled to reopen in mid-October.
Chair Fields inquired whether any other upcoming student activities were scheduled in addition to homecoming-related events.
Regent Moseley asked whether the homecoming step show would be held in Exum, and further queried if precautions were being taken to prevent damage to the basketball court floor, as had occurred during last year's show.
F. Student Services Discussion
This agenda item was incorporated into Dr. Mayberry's previous updates, above.