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Chairperson Karen Bearden called the meeting of the Kentucky State University (“KSU” or the “University”) Board of Regents (the “Board”) to order on Friday, October 21, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.

Chairperson Bearden opened with brief, introductory remarks and welcomed all attendees to the Board meeting. Chairperson Bearden yielded the floor to Ron Chi, Special Assistant to the President, to discuss the dual credit program. Ron Chi introduced the dual credit program then yielded the floor to Vince Mattox for additional remarks.

Vince Mattox explained how the dual credit program has evolved into a true pipeline program for the University. Through this program, KSU has developed important relationships with partner schools and has also aided in teacher development at the partner schools, especially in the area of cultural competence.

Karen Heavin discussed the history of the program. The program was originally designed to provide access to high quality instruction for high school algebra students. The program focused on economically and socially disadvantaged students who typically don’t have access to such services. Many of the students who enrolled initially went on to become first generation college students.

Interim President Aaron Thompson also discussed the pipeline nature of the dual credit program. He stated that students who participate are prepared for the rigors of college because they have actually been enrolled in college. KSU is in the best position to attract these students after enrollment in the program because they are exposed to the University, its instructors and many of the programs they could participate in. President Thompson also emphasized that the University's partnership with area schools allows the University to infuse cultural competence into classrooms that may not otherwise have diverse cultural exposure.

Regent Elaine Farris invited Vince Mattox and Karen Heavin to attend the dual credit workshop sponsored by CPE.

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