KSU Golf Team:
The board congratulated the members of the KSU Golf Team for winning the 2014 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Championship by 5 strokes. Regent Jeter-Davis was a member of the team.
Third Party Consultant/Graduation Rate:
Corrections to the cohort data was made for the category of first-time freshmen students who were accepted to KSU, but never attended. As a result of this correction, the 2008-14 cohort of students had a graduation rate of 18.4% instead of 13.4%. KSU is also reviewing the current and past cohort numbers to ensure that the graduation rates were recorded accurately.
Tuition Model/Flat Rate (15 to Finish):
President Sias shared the plan to move KSU tuition to one flat rate for students taking 12-18 credit hours. This change is expected to help completion rates, as student accounts would not have to be adjusted if a student added or dropped courses within 12-18 credit hours. The change would also have a positive impact on students as they would most likely pay less in tuition. KSU has communicated with CPE about its intent to move to the flat rate.
Doctoral Program in Nursing Practice:
The approval KSU's Doctoral Program in Nursing Practice will be considered at CPE's next meeting on April 28, 2014. If CPE approves KSU's program, the university will begin accepting students in the Fall Semester. Auburn University, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Prairie View A&M University have agreed to provide consultative support for KSU's program development.
Campus Safety:
KSU plans to hire a Risk Management professional as a result of Dr. Griskell's departure from the university last year.
Campus security upgrades have been implemented on campus and the university has spent approximately $75,000 on security cameras.
Active Shooter Training was held in the Fall and will be offered to faculty, staff and students again.
KSU Gala:
KSU held its annual scholarship gala two weeks ago and it was a wonderful event. Congratulations were extended to Mr. Hinfred McDuffie and his staff for coordinating the event.
Dr. Gus Ridgel, a former KSU faculty and staff member, attended the Gala and presented the university with its largest single gift by an individual. Dr. Ridgel contributed $100,000 in honor of his wife, Gertrude.