| DATE: | December 5, 2019 |
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| SUBJECT: | Approval of 2020 Legislative Agenda |
| FROM: | GOVERNANCE |
| ACTION ITEM: | YES |
BACKGROUND: The 2020 Legislative Agenda lists objectives for legislative action at the state level that affects operational efficiency. The agenda includes six public-policy priorities for advocacy in addition to maintaining base funding requiring approval by the General Assembly.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: To advocate for Kentucky State University’s legislative priorities before members of the Kentucky General Assembly.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS:
Goal 1: Enhance Student Enrollment, Improve Student Life and Engagement, and Improve Student Advising and Career Development.
Goal 2: Achieve Academic Excellence Across all Programs and Colleges, Increase Student General Education Skills, Degree Persistence, Career Readiness and Graduation Rates.
Goal 3: Increase the University's Financial Strength and Operational Efficiency.
Goal 4: Enhance the Impact of External Relations and Development.
Goal 5: Obtain Maximum Institutional Effectiveness through the Implementation of a Continuous Quality Improvement Process framed within the seven Baldrige Performance Excellence in Education criteria.
PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS: A decrease in general fund appropriations will have a direct impact on program development, implementation, and student services. Advocacy efforts seek to retain funding allocations and authorization to remain competitive in the global market.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: General fund appropriations directly impact operational efficiency, campus infrastructure, and student success.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2020 Legislative Agenda.
ATTACHMENTS: YES