Part 1: Our Thorobred Identity Mission & Vision Statement

Mission Statement:

Provide transformative educational experiences to prepare graduates for making meaningful contributions to society.

Kentucky State University is a public, research-comprehensive, historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution.

Vision Statement:

Foster innovation and inspire leaders to advance the Commonwealth and the World.

A Brief History

From our founding in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, Kentucky State University has grown from a small teacher-training school into a comprehensive university serving an intellectually diverse student body. Located on a scenic bluff overlooking Frankfort, Kentucky, KSU has a proud history as one of the first two state-supported institutions of higher learning in Kentucky. Recitation Hall (now Jackson Hall), our first building, was erected in 1887, and we became a land-grant college in 1890. Through several name changes and expansions, our core mission of providing access to an excellent education has remained constant.

The Thorobred Creed

The Thorobred Creed is the statement of our shared values. As a member of the KSU community, you are expected to live by these principles:

• I will practice personal and academic integrity.
• I will respect the dignity, rights, and property of all persons.
• I will discourage bigotry and discrimination, while striving to learn from differences in people, ideas, and opinions.
• In thought, word, and deed, I will support excellence in the learning, growth, and development of others.
• Daily, I will practice responsibility, leadership, and service to my community, and I will be proactive in projecting the best image of myself and my campus.

Allegiance to these ideals requires each Thorobred to refrain from, and seek to prevent, behaviors which threaten the freedom and respect every individual deserves.