Agenda and Meeting Notes
All Team Agenda – April 6, 2026
- Recruitment Update
- One KU Strategic Framework
- Branding Update
- Legislative Update
Meeting Notes
Enrollment Update
Nick Stevens, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, shared unofficial enrollment projections for the Fall 2026 semester. Admission representatives are working on a personalized yield campaign to call and/or text students to make unique connections. Beginning next year, Stevens hopes to link students’ interests from their applications to relevant units to tailor messaging and create a more personalized admissions process.
One KU Strategic Framework
Corinne Bannon, Chief Strategy and Data Officer and Vice Chancellor, presented a draft of the One KU strategic framework and implementation timeline, with an ask for leaders to provide input to refine the framework and identify problems/solutions. The framework – which will function as a playbook for setting priorities and making decisions – will outline KU’s mission-critical priorities, foundational support areas, and high-level metrics and targets. Bannon noted that this is not a static 5- or 10-year plan; leadership will revisit strategies annually to adjust as needed.
Unit leaders expressed concern about the rushed implementation timeline and its impact on receiving adequate feedback from community members. Bannon will discuss lengthening the timeline with the University Cabinet.
Branding Update
Chris Gregory, Chief Marketing Officer in the Office of Public Affairs, provided an update on the outcomes of the Towering Toward the Blue branding campaign. Gregory shared examples of the types of marketing and advertising KU has been doing using the new brand, including engaging in more outreach events like the Kansas State Fair. Overall, the effort has had measurable success in increasing KU’s reputation.
Legislative Session Updates
Julie Murray, Chief of Staff to Chancellor Girod and Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, noted that the legislature returns on Thursday, April 9, for a veto session and will work through Friday, April 10. Research universities in Kansas are expected to take a 2.5% budget cut, while other state agencies will take a 1.5% cut. Universities are included in the 1% pay increase for state employees, however, because of varied funding streams for the university, the amount equals only a partial percentage increase for all Lawrence and Edwards employees.