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Proposed KSU plates likely to succeed

Published on February 13, 2007 by The Sentinel

    The Office of Academic Affairs, with the help of the Alumni Association Board, has re-launched a program to make KSU license plates available in 2008. This show of college pride was first attempted several years ago, but fell short of the 500 plate minimum order.

    Now, the Office of Alumni Affairs hopes to surpass the minimum requirement to make KSU license plates a reality.

    With a new president and a renewed focus, the Office of Alumni Affairs believed it was an ideal time to retry the license plate initiative.

    “So far we have seen enough interest from the faculty, staff, alumni community and students to reach the minimum,” said director of the Office of Alumni Affairs Lisa Duke. “We do not foresee having any difficulty reaching 500, but we still want to push it.”

    Without the necessary 500 license plate orders, the proposal will not succeed. Purchasing a KSU plate invests in the school’s future and provides an opportunity to display college pride.

    There is a $25 manufacturing fee in order to receive a KSU license plate. The state has not yet released an official tally number of plates already ordered, but the Office of Alumni Affairs is confident that they will exceed the minimum requirement.

    “The feedback has been phenomenal,” Duke said.  “We are very excited.”

    Also, you do not have to be an alumnus to purchase the license plates. Students and faculty are encouraged to buy them as well. In fact, no actual affiliation with the university is needed.

    “It is a great way for students to show pride in their school,” said KSU freshmen Melinda Wilson. “I will definitely consider purchasing one of the license plates if the measure is passed. Especially with KSU being such a diverse college with so many people who commute, anything that promotes school unity is awesome.”
    Professors seemed in favor of the campaign as well.

    “I think it is a great idea,” said professor Garey Simpson. “Other schools have them and I believe it’s a source of revenue for the school. They look good, it’s all worthwhile. It improves alumni relations and adds to the ability of the alumni program to expand and improve.”

    Anyone interested in purchasing a school license plate, can visit the KSU Alumni Association’s web site for more details and ordering information.