The position of Director of Alumni Relations at Kentucky State University was posted on the Kentucky State University website on December 19, 2016. The position will remain posted until it has been filled.
A Search Committee for the position has been formed to review all applications received from the Office of Human Resources. The committee is comprised of the Interim Vice President for External Relations and Development, seven alumni, and two staff members. Members were appointed by the Interim Vice President of External Relations and Development and approved by the Interim President of Kentucky State University.
A table was set up during the December graduation ceremony to sell bricks.
In early February, a mailing to active alumni is planned encouraging them to purchase a brick, as tax season is approaching.
A flash sale and a separate mailing are planned prior to commencement in May. The sale will end an hour or two after the conclusion of the graduation ceremony. Flash sale prices are $350, $700, and $1,100. A mailing to families of the May graduates encouraging families to buy bricks as gifts for the graduates is in the planning stages, pending approval.
A plan to advertise the sale of Cheaney bricks on the website is also being planned.
Administrative personnel in facilities and maintenance received notification in October about proper care of the plaza. Another reminder was sent in early January so bricks are not damaged during snow removal this year.
KSU retained the company Brick It to extract and place the bricks. KSU plans to choose a new engraving company by the end of January.
Bricks not ordered during the last order, and mistakes with bricks in the last order, will be replaced and/or placed on the plaza in March when the weather is better. The most recent bricks were placed prior to Homecoming 2016. Delayed recipients will receive an upgrade for their inconvenience.
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