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Help power the Frankfort Chapter! Plug in with YOUR energy!
Our members power the KSU Alumni Frankfort Chapter. Attend our monthly meetings, scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Schedule of meetings: Chapter members meet monthly, however the Executive Committee can conduct special called meetings, if the Executive Committee or if the National Alumni Association President requests the Chapter to conduct a meeting.
Special Meetings: Special meetings of the chapter membership may be held at any time upon call of the President or most of the Executive Committee.
What is a quorum at the meeting? The majority of the financial members present determine the quorum necessary to conduct routine business.
Join or Renew Today!
Congratulations to our new Membership Chair, Rachel Yett! She is working hard to build our membership and increase chapter participation.
Dues for the year are $25 payable by check or online.
To join by check, mail our treasurer, Donna F. Fowler, PO Box 32153, Louisville KY 40232, a check payable to KSU Alumni Association Frankfort Chapter. Include your phone number, street/city address, and email.
We are working on the option of online membership, but it's not quite ready yet! Check back later this week.
Run for Office - Serve as a Chapter Leader!
How can I become involved in chapter leadership? The officers (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer) are elected in even years (i.e. 2026; 2028; 2030.) The election will be held May 2026 and the installation of officers held at the last meeting in June 2026.
What's the requirement to run for Chapter officer? All officers must have been active members of the Chapter for the preceding two consecutive years (July 2023 - June 2025)
All officers officially assume their duties on July 1 of the election year.
Meet our Officers
President: Dr. Phil Fowler
Vice President: Cornelia Calhoun
Secretary: Mary Lynn Collins
Treasurer: Donna Fowler
Kentucky State University Alumni - Frankfort Chapter
Our Mission* & Objectives
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Objectives of Frankfort's KSU Alumni Chapter:
Maintain & preserve the historical mission* of the University.
Advocate for equal opportunity & excellence in education for Kentucky State University, its students & our alumni.
Promote the highest interest & traditions of the University and our alumni.
Keep the “KSU spirit” alive among our alu
Objectives of Frankfort's KSU Alumni Chapter:
Maintain & preserve the historical mission* of the University.
Advocate for equal opportunity & excellence in education for Kentucky State University, its students & our alumni.
Promote the highest interest & traditions of the University and our alumni.
Keep the “KSU spirit” alive among our alumni & affiliates.
Establish a dialogue with the University President, Board of Regents, Alumni Office, Regional & National Alumni Organization for the greater opportunities in identifying trouble areas & to act as consultants with the same as needed.
Create & sustain an informal network between the Frankfort Alumni Chapter & our legislative representative(s) in all matters relative to Kentucky State University.
Provide transformative educational experiences to prepare graduates for making meaningful contributions to society.
*KSU Mission: The following mission statement appears on KSU's website. (It does not yet reflect the changes made through the passage of 26 RS SB 185) '
KSU's mission is "to provide transformative educational experiences to prepare graduates for making meaningful contributions to society. '
'Kentucky State University is a public, research-comprehensive, historically black, 1890 land grant institution."
Legislation enacted by the 2026 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, as 26 RS SB 185, changes the mission. The new law established the following mission for Kentucky State University:
Section 1 of 26 RS SB 185, House Committee Substitute:
Kentucky State University, recognized as an 1890 land-grant university that is Kentucky's only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU), shall be a four (4) year residential polytechnic institution that focuses on highly technical, industry-based applied learning and offers liberal studies and polytechnic programs that are aligned with the workforce needs of the Commonwealth and 10 consistent with the historical mission of an HBCU.
Since the bill has not yet been codified, citations for specific chapters & sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes are not available. This section of our website will be changed to reflect the proper citation for the codification of SB 185.
Membership, Dues & Meetings
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Membership, Dues & Meetings
Membership consists of KSU graduates and association members in the Frankfort and Franklin County service areas. KSU graduates and associate members are defined by the Kentucky State University Alumni Association’s Constitution “as any person who has attended Kentucky State University at least one semester.”
Financial members are those who
Membership consists of KSU graduates and association members in the Frankfort and Franklin County service areas. KSU graduates and associate members are defined by the Kentucky State University Alumni Association’s Constitution “as any person who has attended Kentucky State University at least one semester.”
Financial members are those who have paid dues to the Frankfort Alumni Chapter.
All graduating seniors from the Frankfort/Franklin County service area will receive a one-year free membership upon graduation.
Associate memberships may be granted to those persons who are interested in the activities and welfare of the University and the Alumni Association by paying annual dues. This will entitle them to all privileges except that of holding office.
Honorary membership may be granted to outstanding individuals by recommendation of the Executive Committee for approval of the full body.
Meetings of the Chapter
Chapter meetings are scheduled to be held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Notice of all meetings are announced at 1 week prior to the meeting date. Special meetings: the notice shall briefly state the objectives.
Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be deemed necessary by the Committee or the President or upon request of the President by the Kentucky State National Alumni Association.
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Special meetings of the chapter membership may be held at any time upon call of the President or most of the Executive Committee.
The majority of the financial members present shall determine the quorum necessary to conduct routine business.
Meeting of the Standing Committees are held at such times and places as they determine. Committee chairs must inform the President, Vice President or Secretary of the time and place of their meetings.
Chapter Officers, Fiscal Year, & Dues
Chapter Officers, Fiscal Year, & Dues
Chapter Officers, Fiscal Year, & Dues
Officers of the Frankfort Alumni Chapter are:
* President
* Vice president
* Recording secretary
* Corresponding secretary
* Treasurer
Officers are chosen by the general membership by a majority ballot & hold office for 2 years, with the term starting on July 1.
The Chapter’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends June 30th.
The annual dues for e
Officers of the Frankfort Alumni Chapter are:
* President
* Vice president
* Recording secretary
* Corresponding secretary
* Treasurer
Officers are chosen by the general membership by a majority ballot & hold office for 2 years, with the term starting on July 1.
The Chapter’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends June 30th.
The annual dues for each member are $25.00 for local dues & $50.00 to the National membership, payable as of July 1.
*Names and contact information for the Chapter's officers are in the section: Contact Our Leaders.
Understanding the Value of HBCU's
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HBCUs outperform non-HBCU institutions in retaining and graduating first-generation, low-income African American students.
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have long been pillars of education, opportunity and progress. However, beyond their historical significance, HBCUs remain relevant today, not just as academic ins
HBCUs outperform non-HBCU institutions in retaining and graduating first-generation, low-income African American students.
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have long been pillars of education, opportunity and progress. However, beyond their historical significance, HBCUs remain relevant today, not just as academic institutions but also as powerful economic engines that drive career success and community development. HBCUs continue to provide students with the support and resources needed to build financially secure futures and excel in careers that impact society.
HBCUs Drive Economic Empowerment
HBCUs serve only about 3% of college students in the U.S., yet they produce nearly 16% of all Black U.S. graduates from these institutions and are responsible for 18% of graduates in STEM fields.
According to a landmark report by UNCF, HBCUs generate:
$16.5 billion annually in total economic impact
More than 136,000 jobs nationwide each year
2021 HBCU graduates will earn $146 billion in their lifetimes