KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Board of Regents

BACKGROUND: It has been well noted that the university has struggled to implement a robust campus life experiences that fully engages, excites, and educates our student population. As a result, the Vice President has been working closely with staff to develop more dynamic programming/services and to enhance marketing efforts to successfully reach our students and publicly celebrate our successes.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES:

• Meetings/retreat with staff to provide professional enhancement on student development theory and to explore strategies for stronger programming
• Development of framework for ensuring programming meets various goals and needs and a monthly calendar of events
• Coordination with student leadership groups to encourage greater ownership of the student experience, which will enhance their own leadership skills
• Building enhancements including more lounge space and an enhanced game room in the Student Center and a refurbished weight room (opening soon)
• Implementation of a student-run intramurals program
• Hiring of a Coordinator of Greek Life to deliver an enriched and more popular experience
• Creation of a more robust space and programming for Career and Professional Development
• Revamping of student conduct processes – beginning with hiring of new Dean for Student Leadership, Conduct, and Health – which emphasizes more positive, strength-based approaches, including restorative justice
• Creation of Center for Mental Health and Wellness (proposed Title III) to provide comprehensive prevention and intervention services for students
• Creation of an Innovation and Creativity Lounge (proposed Title III) to support student creativity and entrepreneurship development