The best mask is the one you will wear. It needs a bridge piece to push down over the nose. N95 and KN95 masks are best. There are some free masks being given out at Kroger, Meier and other chain pharmacies. Returning students were tested at move-in. Positivity was 2.2 percent. Known student vaccination is 66 percent. So far this semester there have been 28 student cases and 18 staff cases. Everything is virtual except classes. No spectators at sporting events. Only 40 percent of staff have uploaded vaccination status through ADP. The federal mandate is now lifted for this by a Supreme Court decision, but it should be done for data purposes. Go to the ADP website, or contact humanresources@kysu.edu
Regarding class excuses, Student Engagement has lost its assistant, so excuses will come from Destini Baker. Nurse Todd will notify us when our student has a positive test.
A senator asked about visitors on campus, high school groups, etc.
This will probably become possible later in the semester, Nurse Todd said. As of now admissions is touring family groups.
A senator asked about cleaning supplies.
Requests should go to Issac.Yett@kysu.edu
Nurse Todd noted that students who refuse to mask should be removed from class and reported to Charles Holloway in University College.
Career Fair February 23 will be a virtual event. KSU currently has 11 students enrolled in a program with the Medpro company that ends with a visit to corporate headquarters. Students get a certificate and $500 upon completion. Career Services is working on getting students involved in the Grow with Google certification program and is looking for ways for students to get credit for intern experiences. Our students leave a positive impression with employers every time they get the chance.
A report was submitted by Dr. Margery Coulson-Clark and read, in her absence, by President Clay. Faculty are urged to take attendance. Please have a minimum of TBA or Staff classes in student schedules when Fall 2022 pre-registration begins. We should expect 600 freshmen in Fall 2022.
Spring semester opening session had 217 participants. Thanks to all faculty members who helped make that happen, especially Professors Grimes, Griffiths, Freeman-Taylor and Wicker.
For the Management Improvement Plan, academic affairs has met with CPE on course offerings and faculty productivity. He’s developing at team to redesign teacher preparation in the education division. We are working to become more efficient in closing low or no enrollment