that not only ease the transition into Kentucky State University life but also lay a solid foundation for academic success, personal development, and career readiness.
The Scope of Work Section 40.2. outlines the parameters and objectives for the development of innovative and impactful First- and Second-Year Experience courses at Kentucky State University. The goal is to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters student engagement, builds a sense of community, and equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful academic journey and beyond.
This RFP is seeking proposals for a seven-part process: (1) identify a First-Year Experience (FYE) and First-Year Seminar (FYS) model that will foster a sense of belonging, encourage academic curiosity, and equip students with essential skills for a successful college journey at Kentucky State University; (2) identify a Second-Year Experience (SYE) and Second-Year Seminar (SYS) model that will deepen students' engagement with our academic and social communities while focusing on career preparation, leadership development, and collaborative projects to enhance students' confidence and sense of purpose; (3) develop four-, eight- and fifteen-week student-focused syllabi for the first-year experience course sequence (Faculty Senate Syllabi template is attached); (4) develop four-, eight- and fifteen-week student-focused syllabi for the second-year experience course sequence (Faculty Senate Syllabi template is attached); (5) (a) leverage instructional designers to develop dynamic first-year experience learning modules with assessments and (b) build these first-year experience course shells with dynamic learning modules into our learning management system; (6) (a) leverage instructional designers to develop dynamic second-year experience learning modules with assessments and (b) build these second-year experience course shells with dynamic learning modules into our learning management system; and, (7) develop and implement workshops to train the coordinator, faculty, and staff how to successfully implement and evaluate these impactful first- and second-year experience courses.
The University's acceptance of the Vendor's offer in response to the solicitation, indicated by the issuance of a contract award by Kentucky State University, shall create a valid contract between the Parties consisting of the following:
In the event of any conflict between or among the provisions contained in the contract, the order of precedence shall be as enumerated above.