• ●Increased participation in college fairs, high school visits, and community events within Kentucky and in key out-of-state markets.
• ●A recent Detroit initiative during the Classic, where staff conducted on-the-spot admissions at area high schools, resulting in 148 students being admitted immediately.
• ●Use of iPads and QR codes at recruitment events, enabling students to complete the application in about five minutes and receive rapid admissions when credentials are available.
• ●Implementation of direct admission criteria, allowing staff to admit qualified students immediately upon reviewing transcripts and test scores.

Dr. Dailey noted that:

• ●As of the fall census, Kentucky State's total enrollment is just under 2,900 students, with continued growth expected through the late-start online "C term."
• ●The university’s online programs operate in three terms (A, B, and C) each semester, with C-term students scheduled to begin October 20. Enrollment additions from the C term are expected to help the university cross the 3,000-student threshold later in the fall.

Ten-Year Enrollment Trends and Program Highlights

Dr. Mayberry shared a 10-year enrollment trend:

• ●Total headcount has fluctuated historically, with periods of growth followed by decline.
• ●Over the past three years, under President Akakpo's intentional enrollment strategy, the university has experienced steady year-over-year growth instead of the previous “roller coaster” pattern.

She identified Kentucky State's top undergraduate programs by enrollment:

• ●Nursing
• ●Business Administration
• ●Agriculture, Food, and Environment
• ●Psychology
• ●Computer Science

She also highlighted strong graduate programs, including:

• ●Environmental Studies
• ●Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• ●Master of Business Administration (MBA)