The EPP also developed and collaborated with outside agencies to assist in the growth and development of students and instructors. The EPP also increased the population of its KEA-SP program that offers student teaching candidates insurance, professional development and various other opportunities to become effective educators once they become lead instructors of P-12 classrooms.
The Mission of the unit:
As the first public institution of higher education to prepare African American teachers in Kentucky, Kentucky State University, through the School of Education and Human Development, is grounded in history, theory, and research. Building on our proud legacy, the School of Education and Human Development now forms a diverse, supportive community that promotes cultural competence, provides access to resources, creates opportunities for meaningful learning, engages in effective problem solving, and activates positive system change for all.
Vision of the unit:
The School of Education and Human Development collaborates with partners to offer educational opportunities through which individuals from myriad cultures learn together as a community and grow into culturally competent, highly skilled, professional leaders in a global society.
Goals of the unit:
Collaborate with partners to create and implement a dynamic strategic plan to transition School of Education programs into programs of distinction.
Collaborate with partners to improve student recruitment and enrollment.
Collaborate with partners to increase student retention and graduation.
Collaborate with partners to improve academic excellence, career readiness, and successful employment.
Strengthen alumni relations.