for increasing enrollment for Fall Semester 2016. The Enrollment Management Team reported to the committee that, as of the date of the meeting, the student headcount was 1,707. The committee engaged in discussions regarding KSU's enrollment management strategy. Ms. Sanders discussed the services provided by RNL, including marketing communication and analysis, retention analysis, web strategy, student satisfaction inventory, priority surveys for online learners, and development of recruiting strategies. The committee engaged in a robust discussion regarding Fall Semester 2016 recruiting strategies and enrollment goals.

Dionna McDonald and Francene Gilmer presented the Housing Report to the Student Affairs Committee. Ms. McDonald reported that housing strategies have been prepared for Fall Semester 2016 to handle the housing needs of students at any enrollment level. The committee received a detailed list of student life activities, programs and services planned for the 2016-2017 academic year. Ms. Gilmer reported to the committee that in May 2016, she would provide a detailed plan for the reorganization and planned programming for the Placement Office for the 2016-2017 academic year. She also reported that the Student Handbook was being revised.

No action was taken in regard to the Student Affairs Committee Report.

Regent Guarneri summarized the Business Affairs Committee meeting, which was held on the previous day. He stated that the committee discussed the implementation of a non-refundable $150 enrollment deposit. The fee will not be waivable. The $35 application fee, which was often waived for students, will be eliminated.

Regent Guarneiri also reported on debt collection and accounts receivable. As of the date of the meeting, 711 accounts were outstanding, totaling $4.47 million dollars. The outstanding accounts have been placed with four separate collection agencies, including the Kentucky Department of Revenue.

The committee received a report from the Office of Human Resources (“OHR”). OHR is undergoing a six-month plan for improvements. The committee also received a report on the recent data breach at KSU and the actions of the University administration to protect the University’s W-2 employees affected by the data breach.

The committee reviewed current financial statements. Vice President for Business Affairs Greg Rush reported to the committee that the cuts proposed by Governor Bevin were restored. The University's budget is very tight but due to internal cuts by the administration, KSU was still on track to have a balanced budget for the fiscal year.

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