2.1 Redesign the University's General Education Core to foster cross-disciplinary, experiential, and inquiry-based learning. 2.2 Create new and strengthen existing programs of distinction. 2.3 Develop a Cross-disciplinary, Common Freshman Project Experience. 2.4 Create Cross-disciplinary, Cross-functional Capstone Projects for Seniors.

3.1 Develop Partnerships and Articulation Agreements with Public and Private Educational Institutions.

3.2 Promote Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development to Support Job Creation in the Commonwealth.

4.1 Support a work environment that empowers its members by providing training and opportunities for professional development that increase productivity by improving accountability. Introduce a system that encourages merit and outstanding performance.

4.2 Develop a flexible and accountable management plan to increase the University's transparency and shared governance.

Regent Bearden stated that KSU must create “pillar programs.” She used the Education Department as an example and stated that the University has a long, tremendous history of producing good teachers that must be continued. President Burse stated that the Education Department is not at the level it should be but his intent is for every program on campus to have the opportunity to create cutting-edge, world-renowned programs.

A discussion ensued, during which Regent Farris and Regent Barfield stated that the Strategic Plan should guide the University in developing world-renowned programs.

Regent Reddy emphasized the needs of the Nursing Program. President Burse stated that KSU needs a new nursing facility and needs to add a BSN program to its offerings.

In regard to the Whitney Young program, President Burse stated that he would like to enhance the program and take it back to its roots as a leadership-focused program. He stressed that the Whitney Young program, along with all student education programs, must emphasize development of the whole student.