Outreach and Innovation

Online Programs:

• Launched Blackboard 9.1 which is the latest version of the Learning Management System product for online learning. New features of this product make it easier for faculty to design robust courses and track student assignments.
• I rained residence nail staff on Smartninking online tutoring program. Our university has an agreement with the online tutoring vendor called Smarthinking to provide 24/7 online tutoring. All KSU students may access the program through Blackboard.
• Recruited a Coordinator of Online and Special Programs, Marissa Hancock, who will be responsible for advising, recruiting and marketing online degree programs and other special programs.

TRIO/College Access Programs:

• In August, our institution was notified that our Upward Bound program was refunded through 2017. The total five year award amount is $1,250,000.
• Dr. Penny Smith presented at the national TRIO conference sponsored by the Council on Opportunity in Education held in New York City. The presentation was entitled, “Building bridges for Middle School to High School.” The presentation was related to the Gaining Options for College Collaborative grant that is in its 3rd year of a 5 year grant from the Council on Opportunity in Education.

Special Programs:

- Kentucky State University has submitted a proposal to the Kentucky Department of Transportation to coordinate a workforce development initiative for the Louisville Bridges project. If funded, this project will be estimated at over 2 million dollars annually for the duration of the initiative.

PUBLICATIONS

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PRESENTATIONS

Appendix B

COMMUNITY SERVICE

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