Dr. Wheeler gave an update on the Academic Support Plan. The two primary goals are retention and graduation. Dr. Wheeler is working with ACE and CAPS to define the roles and responsibilities within the process so that information is received by the appropriate function within student support. A discussion was held on internal marketing and branding of services offered by student support at Kentucky State University.
Dr. Brown-Wright updated the committee on Sponsored Programs. During FY 2016, forty-one proposals have been submitted. Of the 41 proposals submitted, 38% were classified as research, 25% were classified as public service, and 16% were classified as Student Services. Through February 2016, 46 new awards were received and activated through Office of Sponsored Projects.
Regent Farris requested that at next board meeting the Mid-Term Grade Overview comparison be from Spring 2016 mid-term grades and final grades from same students in same classes. This will give a more accurate comparison of how students are really doing.
A motion was made to confer the appropriate degrees upon students who have completed degree requirements and are eligible to graduate on May 14, 2016, by Regent McFayden and seconded by Regent Bearden. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion for approval to award Faculty Emeriti status to George Shields was made by Regent McFayden and seconded by Regent Gordon. The motion passed unanimously.
President Burse stated that in looking into class attendance and found that most students do not buy textbooks. How can you be successful if you do not have the book or books for the class? A textbook company has presented a proposal that ensures that all students will have all books for their classes on the first day of class for a nominal fee. If we are successful, this will allow us to address our students' needs in both managing the rising costs of textbooks and their learning environment from the first day of class. Though this is at the development stage, the Faculty Senate is excited about the prospect of the prepared student.
Regent Farris asked to know Kentucky State University's Academic Inventory. President Burse stated Kentucky State University offers two Associate degree programs, twenty-eight Baccalaureate degree programs, eight Master's programs, and one Doctoral program. We now qualify for the Work Ready Scholarship.
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