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January 6, 2026

Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo

President

Kentucky State University

400 East Main Street

Frankfort, KY 40601

Dear Dr. Akakpo:

The following action regarding your institution was taken by the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) during its meeting held on December 7, 2025:

The SACSCOC Board of Trustees placed the institution on Probation for Good Cause.

For twelve months for failure to comply with Standard 13.6 (Federal and state responsibilities). A Special Committee was authorized to visit the institution.

We appreciate your continued support of SACSCOC's activities and work. If you have questions, please contact your assigned SACSCOC Vice President and refer to case UI022240 or Action ACT-29752.

Sincerely,

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Stephen L. Pruitt, Ph.D.

President

cc: Dr. Nuria M. Cuevas, Vice President, SACSCOC

Ms. Tammi Dukes, Board Chair, Kentucky State University

Dr. Aaron Thompson, President, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education