KSU educates students about the roles, rights and responsibilities of citizenship and provides students opportunities to participate in local, national, and global development opportunities.
EXCELLENCE IN ALL THINGS
KSU’s commitment to excellence impels both individuals and the University to strive for outcomes that are exemplary rather than simply satisfactory. Striving for excellence touches all aspects of University life from academic programs to sports, from student services to campus environment, from recruitment to publications, and from special occasions to daily business.
DISTINCTIVENESS EARNED THROUGH DISCIPLINE AND DIVERSITY KSU instills discipline and promotes diversity in all aspects of the University.
VISION, MISSION, AND GOALS OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Vision Statement of Graduate Studies
Kentucky State University Graduate Studies shall be recognized as “The Star of Graduate Education with a Global Perspective.”
Mission Statement of Graduate Studies
The Kentucky State University Graduate Studies embraces and supports all aspects of the University’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. Accordingly, KSU Graduate Studies programs shall provide an enriching academic environment for the development of leaders with world-class expertise to contribute significantly towards solving increasingly complex issues of diverse global society.
Goals for Graduate Studies
Kentucky State University Graduate Studies strives to maintain the highest quality graduate programs and excellence among graduate faculty and students. The Graduate Programs seek to recruit students of high potential, readiness, and motivation for success in graduate studies and, following graduation, continued professional accomplishment. In support of these broad goals, the following measurable goals are specified based on the University’s 2016-2020 strategic goals:
Goal 1: Increase graduate enrollment by 2.5% each year, over the next five years. Goal 2: Increase graduate student retention rates by 1.5% each year, over the next five years.