VI. Strategic Plan Update—Office of Academic Affairs

Goal 2: Achieve Academic Excellence Across all Programs and Colleges, Increase Student General Education Skills, Degree Persistence, Career Readiness and Graduation Rates.

2.a. Launch the Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness Plan

The Assessment and Evaluation Plan has been updated and is being implemented. Policies are being reviewed and, in some cases, drafted, to ensure effectiveness in the Office of Academic Affairs. The document is being finalized for final approval. Academic Program Reviews comprise the first stage of the Academic Assessment and Evaluation Plan and are in process.

2.b. Develop and deploy a Quality Enhancement Plan.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requires institutions to develop a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) with each decennial review. A key component of the reaffirmation of accreditation process, the QEP provides a three- to five-year plan of action to improve student knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, or behaviors. The requirements for the QEP are defined in the SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation: Core Requirement 2.12 and Comprehensive Standard 3.3.2. This information is also posted on the Kentucky State University website.

2.c. Launch an effective program review process

An Academic Program Review calendar and cycle has been developed. Those programs undergoing program review are submitting self-studies to the Office of the Academic Affairs for Assessment and Recommendations.

2.d. Review academic programs for sustainability

Academic programs are being reviewed for sustainability through the program review process. Disciplines with consistent low enrollment will be suspended or eliminated.

2.x. Develop a plan to promote opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to participate in significant and conscientious shared governance.

The Kentucky State University Faculty Senate remains engaged in the transformation of Kentucky State University through shared governance. The Faculty Senate is integrally involved with the University Committee Book and makes recommendations to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the President.

2.bb. Design tactics to promote the teacher education program as a program of distinction built on a culturally responsive curriculum. The School will graduate teachers who are

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