Academic Affairs will review their areas to determine where support is needed. Program reviews have not been completed since 2014. Instead of eliminating programs in question, they will be suspended until evidence supports their return. Data will be prepared from Institutional Research and delivered to Academic Affairs and faculty to determine priorities and ensure alignment with the Faculty Handbook.

CPE Metrics Highlights:

1. Page 2 KR2.120 – Mandated programs were defined by CPE President Bob King and his team. The volume performance model will be discussed in the future and it is based on volume not percentage of Pell grant numbers.
2. Operational support on page 5. Ten percent (10%) of funding shall be allocated by facilities square footage. On July 6, 2017, we will meet with CPE on our metrics.

Chairperson Bearden made a request for simple documents describing what performance funding means to Kentucky State University.

There was a motion made by Regent Farris to recess for 5 minutes. The motion was seconded by Regent McFayden. Board recessed at 2:07 p.m.

Board reconvened at 2:15 p.m.

No additional action was taken on the Academic Affairs Committee report.

Enrollment Management and Brand Identity Committee

Admissions and Enrollment Update – Justin Mathis, Admissions Director, stated 145 students were enrolled in March and 452 students signed intent to enroll documents. Regarding students admitted in the 2+2 program, Dr. Wheeler explained that the program was intentionally implemented to be a pilot program and they are not counted in our cohort. The threshold on the 2+2 program will be discussed at the September Board meeting.

Media Report – Mr. Louis DeFreeze provided an update on brand identity. The new website is on administrative hold to assess the University’s needs. KSU Gold TV show currently appears on cable 10 and reaches over 10,000 households. The show airs every Monday at 8:00 p.m. Vice President Clara Stamps is assessing our audience of alumni, students, and community, to determine our needs.

Finance and Administration Committee

Action Items: Motion for the Approval of Tuition and Fees for Academic Year 2017-2018 - a 5% increase. Regent McFayden moved to approve