BUDGET IMPLICATIONS - Developmental Courses Taken by Students
Funds are needed to provide financial assistance to students when they deplete their financial aid allocations.
Attempts at revitalization vary across programs and include collaboration with other programs and units; revamping curricula, instructional practices and assessment methods; greater student engagement; and increased academic support for students.
Identifying the problems
Low enrollment
Publicized program effectiveness and success
Funds are needed for release time for faculty to plan revitalization strategies
education in Kentucky. In addition to being recognized as the most racially diverse IHE, KSU's faculty volunteer in the community to support schools and other organizations. Among the activities faculty provide to the community are professional development training, judges in competitions, collaboration on grant writing and working with individual teachers on instructional strategies. Student complete internships and service learning hours within the community. Activities such as these keep KSU's mission of service in the forefront. They also assist in eliminating some of the negative reputation that has emerged from what appears to be instability and inconsistent leadership.
The greatest non-monetary impact on the college is reputation and confidence in the university's ability to prepare students to compete for gainful employment. KSU has some work to do in these areas.
KSU continues to have the most diverse student and faculty populations within the institutions of higher education in Kentucky. In addition to being recognized as the most racially diverse IHE, KSU's faculty volunteer in the community to support schools and other organizations. Among the activities faculty provide to the community are professional development training, judges in competitions, collaboration on grant writing and working with individual teachers on instructional strategies. Student complete internships and service learning hours within the community. Activities such as these keep KSU's mission of service in the forefront. They also assist in eliminating some of the negative reputation that has emerged from what appears to be instability and inconsistent leadership.
With an improved and positive reputation, the likelihood for growth in enrollment increases. Increased enrollment will be a financial asset to KSU.
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