Dr. Derek Greenfield
Vice President for Student Affairs / Chief Diversity Officer
412 Academic Service Building
Phone: (502) 597-6388
E-mail: derek.greenfield@kysu.edu
The Office of Student Engagement and Campus Life delivers student-centered services and activities to enhance the academic experience of the Kentucky State University student, and the person as a whole in society. Student Engagement strives to nurture the student in the growth of the personal, social, civic, safety, and professional growth aspects of their lives. The office is located in Suite 320 of the Hill Student Center and the phone number is 502-597-6671. The Office of Student Engagement and Campus Life include: New Student Orientation, University College Career and Professional Development Center; Campus Life; Financial Aid; Student Health Services; Residence Life, Student Conduct and Campus Life. Enrollment Management and Student Engagement also addresses matters concerning student conduct and discipline; meal exemptions and class absence excuses.
Bred Prep New Student Orientation is a student's first major step in becoming acquainted with the campus community. During Bred Prep students will meet other students, handle Thorobred business, learn about class registration, register for classes with an advisor, and receive a class schedule. The day will finish out at the finish line, where students will receive information regarding Bred Week, and next steps for the Fall Semester.
Bred Week is a five-day program, designed to assist first year residential students in their transition from home to college. Program participants move to campus a week before classes begin and benefit from the opportunity to get acclimated to campus before the upperclassmen arrive and begin building a social support network. During Bred Week, students will experience our Thorobred Parent Parting Ceremony, Freshman Confirmation Assembly, and “For Bred's Only” Celebration. Educational sessions, special events, and evening social activities provide program participants with opportunities to learn tips of the trade from student leaders, meet new people, and identify resources to help them succeed in and out of the classroom.
As a unit within Enrollment Management and Student Engagement, University College has the singular mission to provide a series of programs, services, and curriculum to promote and support the academic success of the university's first year students. As each student begins their college journey, it is our hope that they will find that the transition to this new experience is a rewarding opportunity to learn and grow. By fostering productive academic habits for students through first year academic advising, academic support, and first year experience programs, University College will effectively and rapidly increase the likelihood for first-year students' academic success and retention. The College will strengthen students' academic foundations, so that they can confidently and successfully progress toward their declaration of academic majors, and toward degree completion.