Kentucky State University – Academic Program Review & Polytechnic Transition Implementation Plan

Phase 1. Deans and Chairs – Process Review and Report Completion – Completed

Purpose: Established a data driven foundation for all subsequent decisions. Due Date: April 22, 2026

Objectives

• Ensured each dean and department chair thoroughly reviewed the Gray & Associates program economics data.
• Completed the structured analysis report for every academic program, focusing on:
• Documented strengths, risks, and opportunities for each program.
• oEnrollment trends (including dual credit and online students)
• oProgram economics and contribution margins
• oWorkforce alignment and market demand
• oFit with the emerging polytechnic identity (STEM + Humanities)

Key Actions

• Provided standardized templates and instructions emphasizing data over advocacy, consistent with the meeting guidance.
• Conducted orientation sessions to explain expectations and reduce anxiety among faculty, especially in Arts & Sciences.
• Submitted completed reports to Academic Affairs for synthesis and cross-college analysis.

Dependencies

• No further steps in the implementation plan may begin until this report is fully completed.

Phase 2. Committee - Identify Academic Programs to Continue or Stop (Including Teach-Out Planning) - Completed

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