DRAFT – MARCH 11, 2016
Goal 1: Maximize Student Success in an Inclusive and Diverse Environment
At Kentucky State University, dedicated faculty and staff promote learning and discovery, and maximize student success through excellence in teaching, strong academic support, experiential learning and extraordinary undergraduate research opportunities. Recognizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of the global society, Kentucky State University values and demonstrates appreciation of diverse cultures, experiences and views in its educational environment.
Objective 1.1: Recruit, Retain and Graduate a Diverse Student Body.
Increase enrollment (headcount) by 25% by 2020. 10% per year. (This number based on Fall 2015 total headcount of 1,586) (Note: this is about 100 total students per year)
Increase enrollment in graduate programs by 25% by 2020.
Increase faculty diversity to reflect the diversity of the student body by 2020.
Increase Year 1 to Year 2 Retention Rate to 70% by 2020 (This goal based on CPE Retention Rate of Cohort of 2014-2015 of 60.2%).
Reduce time to degree: Increase number of undergraduate students completing 30 credit hours per year by 10% each per year by 2020 (need this calculation baseline).
Achieve CPE's target for number of degrees conferred including STEM fields by 2020.
Double four-year graduation rate by 2020 (This number based on Fall 2016 Cohort to graduate in 4 years in 2020) Need 4 year graduation rate from 2015 cohort.
Increase six-year graduation rate by 40% or to 30% by 2020 (This number based on May 2015 6 year graduation rate of 22%).
Objective 1.2: Increase opportunities for student to engage in learning and discovery, and achieve cultural competency.
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