1. REACH OUT – SPREAD THE WORD

2. There are 172,500 living UK Alumni 52% male and 48% female 65% reside in the Commonwealth of Kentucky 40% are under 40 years old The Association’s records staff maintains addresses for over 163,000 or 95% of these alumni

3. UK’s progress to be a Top 20 Public Research University State legislative mandate in late 1990’s States with top 20 research universities have higher average personal incomes, lower poverty rates and higher quality healthcare UK currently ranks 34 th, in late 1990’s ranked 42 nd

4. Quality of Incoming Freshman Class Record # of undergrad applicants in 08/09 = 11,120 Record enrollment for freshman class in 08/09 = 4,044 ACT/GPA average for incoming freshman = 24.4/3.52 Average state/natl. averages on ACT = 20.9/21.1 Governor scholars = 389; Merit scholars = 32; Valedictorians = 133 Alumni Clubs participated in 80 college fairs, 27 student send-offs and 10 UK preview nights

5. Scholarship Awards The Alumni Association and Alumni Clubs awarded 101 scholarships totaling approximately $123,000 for the 09/10 academic year

6. Diversity Described by the University’s Commission on Diversity: ◦ as to transcend ourselves – to see light through many different lenses is an essential quality for success in a changing world. Described by the Strategic Plan Committee: ◦ under represented/under-served groups ◦ dealing with inequities caused by disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, regional/international or socio-economic status