A vibrant university that delivers academic excellence and focuses on student retention and success is a strong pillar of the community and economy. Kentucky State University’s enrollment initiative integrates innovative practices centered around analytics, curriculum, standards, and measurement to reduce barriers to timely completion of the degree. The university requests legislative support for student success tools such as mental health and intervention programs, expanding next-generation online learning and campus technology (including Pre-College Academy, University College, and KCTCS transfer articulation/common course numbering).
Kentucky State University’s Environmental Education Research Center educates, inspires, and empowers K-12 students through hands-on curriculum for STEM, environmental education including workforce development, 21st-century team building, critical thinking, and creativity. The Center is a feasible and sustainable infrastructure to support a state-wide environment literacy plan coordinating with school districts and community partners. Kentucky State University requests support for a partnership initiative with the Commonwealth.