DATE: April 23, 2020
SUBJECT: The Kentucky State University Response to COVID-19: The Global Pandemic
FROM: GOVERNANCE
ACTION ITEM: NO
BACKGROUND: In response to the declaration of a State of Emergency issued by Governor Beshear, Executive Order 2020-215, Kentucky State University has diligently planned and implemented institutional actions to help in mitigating any challenges incurred by students. The attached document outlines deliverables, challenges, long-term opportunities, and real-life examples of the problems solved with regard to the COVID19 pandemic.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: Overview of the actions that were undertaken by Kentucky State University in preparation for and response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide support to the students, faculty, staff, and institutional stakeholders.
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: N/A
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: YES