INFORMATION ITEM: Enrollment Management Update
Kentucky State University (KSU) welcomed the challenge issued by President Koffi C. Akakpo to enroll 3,000 students. To reach this goal, KSU faculty and staff had to come together and accept the responsibility of recruitment, retention and graduation was a shared responsibility. KSU further adopted a philosophy of becoming a “Student Ready” institution with a customer focused approach in all aspects of the collegiate experience.
The purpose of this update is to provide a detailed overview of the enrollment data, milestones achieved, and the strategies implemented to reach the goal of 3,000 students. The implementation of new programs and targeted recruitment strategies have positioned the University for continuous growth noting enrollment increases for the past three years.
Staff will share how intentional efforts have improved Kentucky student growth, the student onboarding experience, and efforts to support student retention to graduation.