The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down a lot of things, but enrollment at Hopkinsville Community College is not one of them.
During the college board of directors meeting Monday, Chief Students Affairs Officer Angel Prescott says enrollment between the last spring semester and this semester is down by 36 students.
Prescott applauded faculty, staff, and advisors who are working tirelessly to retain students this semester.
Prescott adds work is ongoing for the summer and fall semesters.
In addition, the board unanimously approved the 2020-2021 budget request. Chief Business Affairs Officer Dr. Dale Leatherman presented the budget which shows the unrestricted funds at more than $14.2 million and the restricted funds at more than $11.9 million. Both budgets estimate the school will bring in $652,000 less than the current budget.
Dr. Leatherman says there is a lot that remains uncertain for the school at this time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Leatherman adds one possible good thing for the school is that in the past there has been an inverse relationship between enrollment and an economic slump.
In other news, college President Dr. Alissa Young says the school is going to be receiving $1.4 million from the CARES Act. She adds the school will receive the money is two allocations of approximately $700,000 each and the money will go to students who qualify.
Dr. Young also received high praise, when board chair Richard Nelson shared the results of her evaluation from board members.
Nelson says overall the responses were positive toward Dr. Young. The results of the evaluation have to be turned in to Kentucky Community and Technical College System President Dr. Jay Box.
