Dr. Dailey reported that KSU Online was launched fourteen (14) weeks ago and then discussed aspects of the program’s applications, enrollment, and marketing.
Regent Moyer inquired into the faculty teaching in the online program.
Chair Walston asked how aligned adjunct professors teaching within the online program were with the needs and learning styles of KSU's students.
Next, Dr. Dailey explained the status of the University’s organizational chart and how the format will mesh with the reorganization into three colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering & Technology, and Agriculture, Health Sciences & Natural Resources).
Chair Walston queried when the organizational chart would be available online.
Dr. Dailey shared a high-level overview of Fall enrollment, reporting that Fall 2024 total registration is up 34.9% compared to this time last year.
Chair Walston asked whether graduate students were included in the enrollment numbers being conveyed and further inquired into the types of incentives offered to graduate students to attract them to KSU.
Dr. Dailey reiterated President Akakpo's prior announcement that the faculty tenure and promotion process has been reinstated, elaborating on three key tenets.
As to the tenet that all faculty will be required to conduct research, Chair Walston inquired whether standards and expectations for scholarly work would be formally conveyed to or discussed with faculty.
Regent Moyer asked whether all faculty members would be expected to fit into a single profile in terms of research and teaching expectations.
Regent Fields sought clarification regarding research requirements for faculty members not interested in obtaining tenure.
Next, Dr. Dailey shared an update as to the University's accreditation status as well as the status of the University's report being prepared for submission to SACSCOC and their upcoming campus visit in October.