Regent Hatchett asked the strategic plan and Dr. Mayberry said they have scholarships available, particularly Thorobred Promise. It targets Kentucky residents that have a 2.5 or below student aid index. They will be able to come to Kentucky State at no cost.
Dr. Mayberry responded to Regent Hatchett that the GPA is not causing a retention problem and said they don't have many after the first year that are not academically eligible to return.
Regent Fields asked about the enrollment committee and Dr. Mayberry said it is going really well.
Regent Fields recommended, if possible, a flowchart – a systems chart of the different steps or different activities or strategies that the team members are working on so that there are no duplicate efforts. He said the systems flow would be nice so that everybody would have a better view of their part in that.
Dr. Mayberry responded that they have a Teams channel where they put all their documentation, flyers and graphics.
Regent Hatchett asked how the physical plant at KSU figures into the student wellbeing and retention issues. Dr. Mayberry responded that they are doing some work to improve the physical plant and the renovations will help tremendously.
She responded that they are ready to hit the 3,000 target.
She said because of the renovations, they are not having to raise prices with the new residence hall.
Regent Hatchett asked if there are many vacancies in residence halls and she responded not very many. The few vacancies will be filled in January.
There was a general discussion on housing off campus.
government. So it's the unmet needs that students have of being able to afford college.
Regent Dukes made motion to adjourn the meeting. Regent Hatchett seconded the motion.
Meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.