Whereas the Faculty Handbook is the primary document for the faculty of Kentucky State University with reference to the traditional, residentially based academic programs, the KYSU Online Faculty Handbook is the primary document for the online faculty and online academic programs. Additionally, it stands upon the policies and procedures established by the institution. Sometimes those policies can be applied in the online programs as they stand; oftentimes, KYSU Online/Global has developed policies to accommodate the inherent differences between online and traditional programs. The KYSU Online Faculty Handbook refers to relevant policies throughout the document.
Kentucky State University’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 institution3.
KYSU Online/Global contributes to the mission of Kentucky State University by making its academic programs more accessible to students in non-residential programs. The Office of Online Education represents the mission of KYSU Online/Global.
The Office of Online Education at KYSU provides eLearning opportunities to support flexibility and convenience for working adults, traditional and non-traditional students, military personnel, recent graduates, state government employees, international students, and citizens across the state. KYSU Online/Global provides opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands of a global marketplace.5
1 https://www.kysu.edu/policies/files/faculty-handbook-current.pdf
2 https://www.kysu.edu/policies/policy-search-by-volume.php
3 https://www.kysu.edu/about-ksu/mission-vision-core-values.php
5 https://www.kysu.edu/policies/files/online-learning.pdf
1.2.1.1 KYSU Online/Global Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of Online Education is to support excellence in teaching and learning, providing student-centered learning experiences, interactive media-enriched content, and innovation through emerging technologies.6
1.2.1.2 KYSU Online/Global Vision Statement
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