September 29, 2006 - YSU - Youngstown State University

meeting were ap-
revisions thereto, the minutes of the June 23 rd
proved as provided.
ITEM III – OATH OF OFFICE OF NEW STUDENT TRUSTEE ERIANNE R.
RAIB.
The chairperson reported that Governor Taft had appointed
Ms. Erianne R. Raib as student trustee for the term concluding
May 2008. At the request of the chairperson, the secretary
administered the oath of office to Ms. Raib, and she was invited
to take her seat with the board of trustees.
ITEM IV – REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Dr. Sweet distributed the “Youngstown State University
Institutional Annual Plan – FY07,” a copy of which is
attached to these minutes. Dr. Sweet provided a report on the
subjects of Enrollment, Diversity, Partnerships, and Fall Semester
Highlights. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation used by
Dr. Sweet during his report is attached to these minutes.
Enrollment. Dr. Sweet noted that Fall 2006 headcount
enrollment stands at 13,183, an increase of 2.9% from Fall
2005 and an increase of 11.8% from Fall 2000. Dr. Sweet stated
that non-traditional student enrollment had increased by 20%
since Fall 2000. Dr. Sweet stated that credit for the success
in increasing enrollment can be shared across campus by students,
faculty and staff.
Diversity. Dr. Sweet stated that there are
nearly 800 more minority students on the YSU campus this fall
than in 2000. Minority students now represent nearly 16% of the
student population compared to 11% in Fall 2000. Dr. Sweet reported
that 4 new faculty members have been hired under the
Strategic Hiring Initiative. The university will continue to
emphasize the recruitment of diverse faculty and staff, particularly
in those units that have direct contact with students.
Partnerships. Dr. Sweet reported that the
Youngstown Early College is off to a great start this year with
101 first year students registered. Dr. Sweet reported that Dr.
Ritchey and the Community College Planning Committee are conducting
open forums on campus this month. Staff is developing a
schedule for communicating with external groups such as the local
legislative delegation, local school system superintendents
from school districts in the lake-to-river region and the local
business community.
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