of assessments to compare assessment to outcomes. Regent Farris asked if the Standard 3.3.1.1 could be provided so that they can see what we have to meet. Dr. Jackson agreed to present that to the committee.
Regent Whitehead asked what can be done to stay out of “crisis management mode?
Dr. Jackson stated one thing being done was Junior Audits, so that students knew
where they are at the end of the junior year of study and what classes are needed for
timely matriculation. This also assist Kentucky State University in scheduling to ensure
that the classes needed are provided to students. It is continuously communicated to
the faculty when grades are due, and if grades are not entered by the time the system is
closed, the faculty members must conference with Dr. Jackson.
Dr. Jackson gave a report on Midterm Grade vs. Final Grade Analysis, stating that this report analyzed the last three years of data. In 2013, 55.2% of students having A, B, and C's at midterm and final grades, 2014 63.1% of students having A, B, and C's at midterm and final grades and in 2016 we were at 77.7% of students having A, B, and C's at midterm and final grades, showing an upward trend. There is a downward trend for students with D's and F's at midterm to final grades. Academic Support Services has conducted midterm interventions and the midterm examination have been rescheduled to two weeks before homecoming as well as conferencing with students to help them stay on track. As well, Kentucky State University's adherence to the stated admissions policy has brought a more academically prepared student to the institution. Regent Henry asked about the graph on page 11 showing lots of improvement since 2013; this is the information that should be marketed for recruitment. Regent Farris would like to know how many students in the Fall of 2013 are the same in 2014? Regent Farris and Regent Henry want a report that shows more solid numbers, backing out students who have left or transferred.
Dr. Jackson gave an update on Office of Academic Support. The University Orientation Coordinator position has been filled and the UNV will be what the Board requested to see. Dr. Wheeler spoke about the Living Learning Committee will standout, we are building Special Interest Groups, which will engage student's talents and interests. For example, Dr. Jackson will be leading the Black Comic Group, we will also have a Gaming Group, Fashion Design Group, Gender Groups and more to come. If students feel a sense of belonging, they tend to be more active.
A discussion ensued regarding student mentorship and what was being done here at the University. Dr. Wheeler stated that mentorship was university-wide. Changes are being made in both UNV and at New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation Leaders will mentor the students met that day, so the incoming first year student already knows someone and will be more comfortable. Faculty and Staff were carefully selected for the LINK program, and will not include quality students to that program to foster peer mentoring. President Thompson stated that starting a mentoring program will increase success by 22%. Peer engagement increases both the success rate for both the mentor and mentored. Regent Henry stated that it needs to become a culture and suggested Dr. Jackson review Murray State's Model.
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