THE ABCs: BRAND IDENTITY

STATEMENT OF FACTS

  • KSU has “historically” been regarded as a leading HBCU.
  • The campus has experienced declining enrollments.
  • The recent presidential search press has been troublesome.

STRATEGIES FOR RESOLUTION

  • Establish a high energy digital presence
  • Reintroduce KSU to key media outlets (e.g., Editorial Boards)
  • Monetize existing resources
  • Identify more press-positive campus convenings
  • Affirm presidential support of stakeholder groups
  • Promote KSU within key networks and alliances
  • Launch a recruitment campaign within key cities
  • Target untapped governmental relationships
  • Student FTE volume and brand ownership