III. #KSUForward: A Campus Overview
Dr. Tymon Graham, Director of Strategic Initiatives, gave an overview of KSU's current events, including a discussion of funds allocated for professional development and student development.
IV. Boots on the Ground: Unit Division Reports
Each of the University's Vice-Presidents gave an overview of what is happening in their respective areas:
A. Mr. Douglas R. Allen II, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
EVP Allen shared updates about the new ID cards, the new bookstore, payroll deposits and tax reporting, audits, the Go365 initiative, dining services, and laptop distribution for students with zero balances.
B. Ms. Clara Ross Stamps, Senior Vice President for Brand Identity and University Relations
SVP Stamps spoke about ownership of the Kentucky State University Brand, delivering on the brand promise, protecting the KSU name on social media, and how to speak about KSU in interactions. SVP Stamps distributed the style guides, which included the new logos, and shared that KSU's magazine was named best alumni HBCU publication by HBCU Digest 2019 HBCU Awards. SVP Stamps concluded with an introduction of two campus campaigns, Get Your Green On and the Twinning Campaign.
C. Dr. Lucian Yates, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
VP Yates reported on the SACSCOC visits, program accreditations, new academic programs, Maymester, and online program scheduling. Dr. Yates also announced new hires in his area: Lieutenant Colonel John Gregory, Dr. Michael Dailey, and Dr. Anthony Adams.
D. Dr. Derek Greenfield, Vice President for Student Engagement and Campus Life
VP Greenfield reported that KSU experienced a thirty (30) percent increase in dorm occupancy. He stated that move-in day was a success, with a viral video of campus move-in receiving over 18,000 views. Dr. Greenfield updated the audience on campus improvements that impacted student engagement such as renovations to the game room, the intramural program, green and gold lane markers in the pool, and improvements to the Exum Center gym. Dr. Greenfield announced that he hired a new dean, Dr. Pernella Deams and spoke about engagement initiatives such as the pop-up date party and the student section at athletic events.