Faculty, Staff and Alumni,
I am thankful for the broad interest from WKU faculty and staff wishing to help guide the implementation of our strategic plan. You can view the 30 committee members selected from across the University who comprise our Strategic Plan Steering Committee
here
. There will be additional opportunities for those who expressed an interest in contributing as our work progresses. I appreciate the willingness of so many on our campus to participate in shaping the future of WKU.
I have spoken frequently about our increased institutional focus on recruitment, retention and graduation. As we enter the yield season of the admission process, the individual engagement of our faculty, staff and academic programs is the most persuasive way to inform students of the advantages of the WKU Experience. I want to thank each college and the faculty and staff members who participated in our admitted student days held during the past month. I know many of you are personally involved with outreach and recruitment. I am grateful for your commitment and the spirit in which you do this for our University and for our students.
During his visit to the Hill in February, Jeff Kallay confirmed the significance of our creating additional communication channels and increasing real, personal conversations directly with students and their families. In this critical period when our admitted students are making their final decisions about college attendance, we must continue to communicate aggressively the increased likelihood of students completing a bachelor’s degree if they begin at a four-year university, the competitiveness of our net tuition compared to other Kentucky institutions, and the unique, student-centered experience offered at WKU.
