The Office of Career Counseling and Placement held its fall career fair on October 16, 2008. There were 60 companies registered for the fair. Ten seminars were presented between August thru October on career awareness, resume writing, proper dress, interview techniques, dining etiquette, do's and don'ts of safety during homecoming activities, seminars on time management and constructive use of leisure time. The office also sponsored the first etiquette/business fashion show seminar for student leaders and Thurgood Marshall Leadership participants. Fifteen of the 30 students interviewed were selected to participate in the Thurgood Marshall College Leadership Conference in New York on October 24-28, 2008.
The Office of Global Education & Programs attended the KIIS Fall Board meeting in Louisville, Sept. 12-13, 2008. A Study Abroad Information Social was held on September 25, 2008. 73 students have been provided services during this period. An International Festival is planned for Nov. 6th and 7th via partnership of the Office of Global Education Program and the CASS program.
The Office of the Registrar has contracted to become a participant in the electronic exchange of college to college transcripts with state assisted schools in Kentucky via the Clearinghouse. Additionally, the Registrar's office has activated through the Clearinghouse enrollment and degree verification.
The Office of Admissions will host a fall open house on Saturday, October 25, 2008. KSU also held a Bluegrass Community College and Technical College Day at the Cooper Campus on October 23, 2008. A special thank you is extended to all of the faculty, staff, students and the KSU band who participated in this event.
The Office of Enrollment Management reported on the total enrollment for Fall 2008 by classification and by the five largest enrollments by State Origin.
The Student Government Association reported that the $50 Homecoming fee allowed full time students to attend events free. Homecoming events went smoothly and were well attended by the students.
Motion for adjournment of the Student Affairs Committee's October 24, 2008 meeting was made by Regent Leavell-Greene and seconded by Interim Regent Turner. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Submitted by:
Approved by:
Dr. Rubye Jones
Vice President for Student Affairs
And Enrollment Management
Kentucky State University
Approved by:
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Regent Laura Douglas, Acting Chairperson
Student Affairs Committee
Board of Regents
Kentucky State University
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