KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Regular Meeting of the Board of Regents External Relations and Development Committee October 22, 2015 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Cooperative Extension Building, Conference Room Frankfort, Kentucky

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT

During the period of July 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015, Kentucky State University received contributions in the amount of $49,255 from 87 contributors – alumni, employees, University friends, corporations, foundations and organizations. The total amount received to date for Uniting Generations...Securing Futures – A Capital Campaign for Kentucky State University is $6,463,661.

Highlights for the quarter from the Office of External Relations and Development include the following: A KSU/Community networking event was held in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History to create an additional networking opportunity for KSU and the general community. The event had three strong community partners – the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, the Frankfort Kiwanis Club, and the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. An event was also held on campus to promote the beginning of the football season in Frankfort. Area high school teams and coaches were invited to Exum for a meet and greet with KSU players and heard remarks from the Assistant Director of the Kentucky High School Athletic Commission and coaches from KSU. The fourth edition of Onward & Upward was released. The focus for the homecoming issue was Thorobreds in Transformation. The office also gained positive name recognition for the University at the annual Roots and Heritage Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, and participation in the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Cheaney Legacy Plaza has been updated with the entry of 23 new sponsors' bricks. A spike in brick purchases is expected with the special promotion that will occur during Homecoming Weekend. Those wishing to purchase a brick will be able to do so. Homecoming Weekend at a discounted price. Full payments or payment plans must be established at time of purchase.

The Development Office received a $10,000 sponsorship from Brown-Forman Corporation to create an event that will promote academic success and achievement at KSU. This is the first of many opportunities for sponsorship with Brown-Forman Corporation. The Development Office also received a $6,000 scholarship from the Meritor Corp. The funds are to be used to provide financial aid to deserving students at KSU for one academic year. One student will receive $2,500 each semester in the form of a scholarship. The remaining $1,000 will be used for event sponsorship.

The office added Diane Hawkins as the new Director of Communications.

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