Endowments are vital to the longevity of any institution and their adaptability to future unfunded needs. Through the Title III, Part B funds, the institution will grow its endowment by matching and managing the perpetual funds through The Kentucky State University Thorobred Foundation, Inc. The endowment will provide long-term financial stability, funds vital to academic areas like student aid, faculty and student research, which enables for long-range planning - independent of government funding, and economic downturns. The goal of achieving $100M is to ensure a continuous revenue stream to support our mission, vision, and goals of education, research, and public service not only to the Commonwealth of Kentucky but globally.
| Title III Goal | KSU Priority | Key Performance Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Provide a minimum of $150,000.00 in Title III funds to reach the December 2029 goal of $1,115,000.00 for the Kentucky State University Thorobred Foundation | SP2 | 2024-2025 665,000.00 (Bucks for Brains CPE Match)n2025-2026150,000.00\n2026-2027 150,000.00n2027-2028150,000.00 |
A robust ecosystem of resources is necessary for the retention and persistence of all students, including first-year, second-year, transfer, and probationary students. Different groups require distinct support, but key strategies such as proactive academic advising, financial aid, and community-building programs can help address the needs of all students.
| Title III Goal | KSU Priority | Key Performance Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Provide Additional Resources to Ensure Retention and Persistence of All; First Year, Second Year, Probation and Transfer Students | SP3 | Hire Coordinator of First- and Second-Year ExperienceHire Retention SpecialistUp-to-date early alert systemsAdditional Professional DevelopmentEvaluation of Student Success |