Recruit and retain students from other ethnic minority groups, and the majority population as defined by the demographic makeup of the University's service area (e.g. Franklin, Scott, Anderson, Shelby, Henry, and Owen Counties).
These goals were formulated using institutional data from 2010 and 2011 across the four CPE required categories named above. The goals are, also, derivatives of the institutional strategic plan “Growth with Distinction” (2008-2013) and aligned with the CPE strategic agenda, “Stronger by Degrees” (2011-2015).
The CPE Institutional Diversity Policy requires that institutions submit an annual evaluation of progress toward meeting its diversity goals for student enrollment, student success/closing the achievement gap, workforce diversity, and campus climate. This assessment report represents an evaluation of the period from 2013 to 2014. Also, the report highlights the general progress made from the baseline targets of 2010.
Following a statewide trend, Kentucky State experienced an overall decrease in student enrollment in the fall 2014 compared to the fall 2013. Although there was a decline for the Black, Non-Hispanic population, this demographic maintained its standing as the majority population. Also, the goal to recruit and retain students from other ethnic minority groups, and the majority population, showed an increase in enrollment among the White, Non-Hispanic and Hispanic populations.
In meeting student success/closing achievement gap, student retention decreased for the majority, Black, Non-Hispanic population and increased for the White, Non-Hispanic student population in 2014. KSU partially met its goal in retaining Black, Non-Hispanic students. The University has taken steps to address the decrease through new leadership and coordinated services for student success and retention.
There were mixed results for the graduation rate in 2014. Numbers for Black, Non-Hispanic graduates increased in 2014 compared to 2013. Further, the overall amount of degrees conferred in 2014 increased for the Black, Non-Hispanic population. On the other hand, numbers for White, Non-Hispanic graduates decreased over the same period. However, numbers soared for the Hispanic graduates over the same period.
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