Regent Walston asked whether any students were already asking to participate in the credit for life program.
Regent Rios-Alcantara inquired whether the application would be offered in different languages and whether classification as an adult learner included age criteria.
Moving forward, Dr. Dailey presented updates regarding dual credit opportunities as well as graduate and undergraduate program offerings.
Regent Walston posed a question regarding faculty for the new Master of Science Sports Management and Analytics program.
Regent Adams queried whether plans existed to partner with any nearby professional teams in conjunction with the new Sports Analytics and Management program.
Hearing no further questions Dr. Dailey turned over the presentation to Dr. Stephanie Mayberry, who provided a Student Affairs update.
Dr. Mayberry noted that Student Affairs is excited to be welcoming KSU’s first-year students to campus today, and has worked hard to ensure a comprehensive, robust student experience this year. She also discussed a comparison of 2023 and 2024 enrollments, as well as opportunities to grow enrollment moving forward.
Regent Hatchett asked what could be done to improve the University's ability to recruit foreign students.
Regent Moyer queried as to what is being done, other than what is on the University's website, to proactively recruit international students. President Akakpo shared current efforts underway to recruit international students.
Dr. Mayberry concluded with the Fall 2024 semester move-in and orientation week schedule.
Chair Dukes thanked Dr. Mayberry for her presentation.
Chair Dukes announced the Board Committee appointments for the upcoming year, pursuant to section 9.1 of the Gold Book:
Academic Affairs Committee: Regent Walston (Chair), Regent Moyer (Co-Chair), Regent Hatchett, Regent Fields, Regent Rios-Alcantara
Investment & Advancement Committee: Regent Moyer (Chair), Regent Adams (Co-Chair), Regent Fletcher, Regent Hatchett, Regent Ramsey, Regent Dukes
Student Affairs Committee: Regent Fields (Chair), Regent Moseley (Co-Chair), Regent Ramsey, Regent Walston, Regent Rios-Alcantara, Regent Dukes
Finance & Audit Committee: Regent Hatchett (Chair), Regent Fletcher (Co-Chair), Regent Moyer, Regent Ramsey
Executive Committee: Regent Dukes (Chair), Regent Adams (Co-Chair), Regent Walston, Regent Fields, Regent Moyer, Regent Hatchett