Kentucky State University successfully hosted the, 2013-14 National Association for Equal Opportunity (NAFEO) -Wal-Mart Foundation: American Indian Higher Education Council (AIHEC), Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and NAFEO Student Success Collaborative Conference on September 13-14, 2013. The conference's focus was on identifying campus support strategies that have a positive impact on first-generation student success, and then replicating those initiatives throughout the network of MSI institutions. There were about fifty (50) representatives from these universities in attendance of the conference.

The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning concluded its work under the Title III grant. It is now in the process of being envisioned as part of the new Library structure. The new Library Structure will be highlighted in the January 2014 Board report.

Two hundred eighteen high school students are participating with KSU dual credit for the Fall 2013 semester. This is a 66.4% increase over Fall 2012 high school dual credit students (131). 11 high schools and 2 home school associations are represented in this enrollment.

During the month of August, students attended Back to School program overview sessions and a trip to the Underground Railroad Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Back to School program overview provided students and parents with the program's expectations and guidelines for the academic year.

In the month of September, students participated in a college readiness and college essay writing workshop conducted by the Upward Bound Interim Director, T'Ebony Torain, Interim Counselor, Ms. Angela Reynolds and Professor Frolich of the University of Kentucky. Upward Bound is currently in the process of continuing to build and implement the academic component.

GO College is a federally funded college access program aimed at improving the college-going rates for at risk students. GO College works particularly with students who are minority, low-income, and/or potential first generation college students. The program has been in existence at Fern Creek Traditional High School in Louisville since its inception in 2011. GO College partners with the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). GO College is entirely funded by an Investment in Innovation (IC3) grant provided by the federal government and United States Department of Education. GO College currently operates in Erie, PA and Louisville, KY.

With the start of the 2013-14 academic year, GO College has been afforded a new opportunity to innovatively engage our students. With the funding from a four million dollar grant provided to 18 schools district wide in Jefferson County, GO College now serves all its students for two hours once each week after school. Extended School Day, provides all students with access to afterschool academic services, college and career readiness promotion, and support services. Each student is provided with a meal and free bus transportation home following activities.

GO College has used this time to provide college awareness and personal development activities and lessons to our students. The lessons provided to date include: info goal setting, the achievement gap, financial aid, the benefits of college, and personal empowerment skills building.