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Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees: Enrollment and Student Services Committee Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several key topics related to student services and enrollment. Discussions included updates on career programming and workforce engagement, with a focus on recent career fairs and future workshop planning. Enrollment trends for graduate and undergraduate students were reviewed, along with current outreach initiatives such as call campaigns and virtual events. Additional updates were provided on scholarship programs, including the ReEngage program and new federal aid considerations, as well as counseling support services and upcoming campus events like the Bear Bash.
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Board of Trustees Enrollment and Student Services Committee Minutes
The committee meeting covered updates on career programming and workforce engagement, including the implementation of hybrid workshops and strategic partnerships with local government and businesses. Enrollment trends for summer and fall semesters were reviewed, alongside current outreach initiatives such as transfer days and graduate webinars. Scholarship program updates and the activities of the Dean of Students office were presented. Additionally, the committee discussed strategies to support enrollment growth and the proposed creation of a Vice President of Enrollment Management position.
Jan 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Athens State University Board Of Trustees Board Meeting
The board reviewed and reaffirmed the university mission statement and accepted an information security program report. Additionally, they approved a new master's degree track for strategic leadership, a name change for an academic degree program, and an organizational structure change to improve efficiency. The board also authorized an enrollment marketing contract and officially renamed the Alabama Center for the Arts Performing Arts Center to the Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center. Reports were received regarding learning partnerships, foundation endowments, quarterly financials, and various administrative updates.
Jan 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees Enrollment and Student Services Committee Minutes
The committee discussed the organizational realignment of Enrollment and Student Services, including the removal of an AVP position and the integration of Student Wellness, Title IX, ADA, and Veterans Affairs into broader departmental umbrellas. They reviewed the performance of digital marketing campaigns conducted by Echo Delta, evaluated Spring 2026 enrollment and admissions data showing growth in applications and student yield, and discussed the successful impact of new President's and Dean's scholarships. Additionally, the committee reviewed the positive performance of the call center, noted record-high retention and persistence rates, and outlined future student engagement goals for the upcoming semester.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
