Kentucky State University Appoints New Student Success Leaders

Kentucky State University has appointed Myiah Clemons and Jasmine Prince to key roles on its Student Success team, bringing fresh expertise in academic advising, retention, and student engagement to campus.

A Renewed Focus on Data and Leadership

The appointments place a renewed emphasis on combining data-driven academic support with student leadership opportunities. Adam A. Smith, interim vice president of enrollment management and student success, pointed to the practical impact of the new hires.

“We want students to know where to turn for support and to see themselves as active members of this University community,” Smith said. “Myiah and Jasmine bring the experience to help us strengthen those connections and keep students moving toward graduation.”

Steering Retention and First-Year Experience

Clemons serves as director of student success and retention, overseeing academic advising, degree progression, student care, early alerts, and the first-year experience. Her portfolio focuses on leveraging data and technology to anticipate student needs and intervene earlier.

Prior to her arrival at Kentucky State, Clemons managed student success data and systems at Berea College and directed multicultural affairs and diversity programs at Morehead State University. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from Morehead State and is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership at the University of Kentucky.

“I want to strengthen the systems behind student success while also strengthening the relationships that make those systems meaningful,” Clemons said.

Expanding Campus Life and Traditions

Working alongside that academic focus, Prince serves as director of student experience, leading the Office of Student Experience and Leadership. The office manages student organizations, the Student Government Association, the Royal Court, Greek life including National Pan-Hellenic Council engagement, and campus traditions.

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A Decade of Student Affairs Background

Prince brings a decade of experience developing student leaders, creating student experiences, and strengthening campus engagement, having previously served as associate director of the Martin Luther King Center at the University of Kentucky. Originally hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, her academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree in psychology earned at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, alongside a master’s degree in college student affairs from the University of South Florida.

“We want to help create a Kentucky State experience that feels distinctly ours, one that celebrates our traditions, elevates student leadership, and gives students a strong sense of connection and belonging,” Prince said.