BACKGROUND: Kentucky State University will launch its newly formed University College in the fall semester 2018. University College is the unit into which all first year and pre-major students will be enrolled.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ ACTIVITIES: The Kentucky State University College Model is built on three programmatic structures/ services: 1) Developmental Academic Advising, 2) First Year Experience Program, and 3) Academic Support Services. Students will be guided through their first year in curricular strands that encourage their college major and career exploration.

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.

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