student's home. Television programs are broadcast throughout the semester at specified days and times. They may be viewed immediately or taped for later review and study at home. Students take notes and complete assignments and submit them to the instructor. Professors require students to attend an initial orientation class meeting on the first Saturday of the semester and also require testing on campus. Most courses air once a week for one hour. These courses are ideal for students with limited "free" time and hectic schedules. Students should be aware that these courses require as much preparation and work as traditional on-campus classes.
Kentucky State University enrolls students in courses that are created and managed by faculty using the Kentucky Virtual University network. These “virtual” classrooms are available for study and review whenever and wherever registered students have access to the Internet. Students work at these classes wherever computers are available, e.g. at home, at work, or in a public library. They can learn the course materials on a twenty-four-hour, seven-day-per-week basis. In conjunction with traditional textbook materials, online courses provide students with many opportunities. They can read additional class notes provided by the teacher, link to other Web site resources like the Kentucky Virtual Library for research, complete assignments, take tests, e-mail questions to teachers and receive answers, and discuss topics with other online classmates. This computer Web option meets the needs of students who cannot attend regularly scheduled and place-defined classes. They are ideal for people who need maximum time and location flexibility.
Students interested in enrolling in any of the above distance education opportunities may access a copy of the current Schedule of Classes booklet to review the course listings under the Service Area Programs section. This can be done either by viewing the University Web pages (www.kysu.edu) or by calling the Office of Distance and Continuing Education (502/597-5611) to receive the schedule in the mail.
A university education is an investment with payoffs which can be realized from the beginning. New found freedom and responsibility give students their first taste of the power of adulthood. Students are asked to devote much time, diligence, and native intelligence to make the investment worthwhile. However, for new “investors,” the experience can be overwhelming. The First-Year Experience (FYE) Program is dedicated to guiding new students to choices that will make their educational careers safe, successful, and satisfactory. FYE is here to help you achieve maximum returns on your investment. Our Counselors are available to help you set realistic academic and personal goals, listen to your concerns, and guide you in finding the resources and assistance you need.
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concerns, and guide you in finding the resources and assistance you need.
FYE works in collaboration with many other offices and units on campus to put you in touch with the support you need. To name just a few, Instructional Counselors in the Communication Skills Center (CSC) are prepared to assist you with enhancing your reading, writing, time management, and study skills; the Director of the Office of Academic Advising is dedicated to assigning you an advisor who best suits your needs, and the Director and staff of the Office of Financial Aid want to help you find affordable solutions for funding your university experience.
FYE provides peer tutors through the Peers Empowering Peers (PEP) Program to help you meet the challenges you will face in math, Spanish, biology, chemistry, accounting, French, and computer science. FYE's UNV 101 course takes you on a journey of discovery where you will become familiar with all of the services KSU has to offer ensuring that your transition to university life is a smooth one.
Your investment of time and energy, and your commitment to education is one of the best you will ever make. Kentucky State University has implemented the First-Year Experience Program to assist you in making it a successful and rewarding investment. Students interested in obtaining more information should contact the Director of the First-Year Experience in Hathaway Hall 102, at (502) 597-6217.