The Office of Student Affairs is collaborating with academic units across the campus for recruitment, retention, and holistic programming projects. The most recent collaboration is with the College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems (CAFSSS). Faculty from CAFSSS have formed teaching partnerships within schools in our service area. Staff from Admissions accompanies the CAFSSS on school visits. Student Affairs will be hosting the students for lunch and a campus tour in the spring.

The Office of Student Affairs has undertaken two campaigns to improve customer service and student engagement. They are, “Student Life Support” and the “How’d I Do?” campaigns. The “Student Life Support” campaign encourages students to participate in planning Student Life programming. The “How’d I Do? Campaign” campaign encourages students to complete an online survey that rates customer service on campus. Increased student engagement and participation are the desired end result of involving students in the planning process for programming. The chosen student events will be featured on the weekly “Spirit Day”.

Students are also encouraged to complete online surveys to share their customer service experiences across campus, both good and bad. The “How’d I Do” campaign awards one participant monthly for completing an online survey. Data from this survey will guide future service delivery as well as increase efficiency.

The Spring Open House will be held on March 28, 2015. The format has been restructured and the following goals have been set:

• Attendees will complete evaluation forms on-site or electronically
• Seventy-five percent of attendees will rate their experience as “satisfied” or “very satisfied”
• Current high school students who are involved in KSU pre-college initiatives or dual credit learning will be featured
• Attendees who have submitted Intent to Enroll forms will be recognized
• The University's goal is to have 300 prospective students attend the Spring open house.
• 50% of prospective students will submit an application for admission for the Fall semester.

Other Student Affairs highlights:

Student Accomplishments

Junior, Elementary Education major, Miss Alexis Fonville was chosen to compete in the nationally televised, Black College Quiz show. The television show was taped in Atlanta, Georgia. Miss Fonville's episode is scheduled to air during the month of January. Dr. Vernell Bennett served as Miss Fonville's coach.

Five students were chosen to participate in the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute in Washington, DC.

The Office of Career Counseling & Placement

• Co-Sponsored a Women's Leadership Summit with Lowe's. Thirty-five female students, 25 Lowe's managers, and 10 KSU staff attended.
• Sponsored the Annual Career Fair. Forty-one vendors and two hundred students participated.
• Offered workshops that focus on career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, proper dress and financial planning. Six hundred eleven students attended fourteen workshops.
• Placed two hundred students in seasonal positions at Amazon and eBay.
• Placed forty-five graduates during the reporting period.