Through the core values, we—the faculty, staff, administration, and students of Kentucky State University—communicate to all our stakeholders and constituents the way in which we choose to do business. The following values that we hold are essential to achieving the University’s mission:
Student Centered Philosophy—In everything we do, our students come first. We strive to create an environment that values the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of all our students and provide them with the academic, leadership, and social tools to help them grow as responsible, knowledgeable, and creative global citizens. We encourage attitudes and behaviors that lead to a desire to learn, a commitment to goals, and respect for the dignity of others. Ultimately, we encourage attitudes and behaviors that build success.
Excellence and Innovation—We believe in students' potential to learn and to connect what they learn inside and outside the classroom to solving problems for productive changes. We strive to offer excellent academic programs; to encourage exploration and discovery through providing outstanding instruction, technology, and facilities; and to ignite a curiosity toward the world and a passion for lifelong learning. We seek to reward the pursuit and achievement of excellence and innovation in an environment where freedom of thought and expression are valued. We want all members of our campus community to leave a mark through their creativity, curiosity, discovery, exploration, and ingenuity. Ethical Conduct—We encourage the sharing of information in an open and responsible manner while maintaining the highest ethical and moral standards. The standards are reflected in our commitment to accountability and to personal responsibility for our choices and actions. We encourage respect for the dignity, diversity, and right of individuals. We welcome all students who commit themselves to learning, knowing that students and faculty with diverse perspectives enhance our classroom experience.
Ethical Conduct—We encourage the sharing of information in an open and responsible manner while maintaining the highest ethical and moral standards. The standards are reflected in our commitment to accountability and to personal responsibility for our choices and actions. We encourage respect for the dignity, diversity, and right of individuals. We welcome all students who commit themselves to learning, knowing that students and faculty with diverse perspectives enhance our classroom experience.
Social Responsibility—We share responsibility for each other and are committed to providing opportunities for the participation in the economic, political, and cultural life of our local, state, regional, national, and global communities. We are sensitive to our surrounding community; therefore, we recognize the value of integrating classroom learning with the community experience. Our commitment is to provide leadership and to establish partnerships for addressing community and workforce needs and to make a positive difference in the city of Frankfort, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the world.
2022 U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best Colleges, KSU is: 9th among Public Institutions within our region 15th for Best Value within our region 27th in Social Mobility within our region 36th among Historically Black Colleges and Universities 44th among Southern Regional Institutions