one male and one female, one history video and one recruitment video.
On March 15, 2016, we applied for a grant to the Kentucky Bar Foundation to prepare a pre-law program. That application was denied. We will need to make a determination if it is something we would like to consider in the future.
On April 30, 2016, we had our first KSU Football Golf Tournament. It was a great opportunity to introduce to the community Head Football Coach John L. Smith. The event was well-received.
Rick Smith officially introduced to the Board John L. Smith, Football Coach, Jamaal Jackson, Men's Basketball Coach, and Terrance Slater, Women's Basketball Coach.
Kentucky State University was a sponsor of the Kentucky Pro-Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Council Rudolph was welcomed to the Hall of Fame. Interim President Thompson hosted a reception for him and his family. Mr. Rudolph wants to return and support our football programs.
Rick Smith gave an update on Alumni Relations. JC Campbell has been hired as the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. Some action items the department has undertaken are: development of an alumni newsletter that will be published weekly; Onward & Upward [DA1] will be out before Homecoming; dedication to a 24-hour turnover for calls and inquiries into the office; and researching and updating fundraising, how we communicate with our alumni.
Rick Smith talked briefly about the Communications Report stating the department is increasing its efforts to pitch positive media stories, or “earned media”. Smith said we want to be more proactive in the area of media relations.
Motion for adjournment of the External Relations and Development Committee meeting was made by Regent Henry and seconded by Regent McFayden. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
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