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Kentucky State University

Institutional Diversity Plan

Academic Years 2013-14

January 14, 2016

Submitted to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

Committee on Equal Opportunities (CEO)

on behalf of

President Raymond M. Burse

Prepared by the Office of Academic Affairs

Academic Assessment and Evaluation

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 4

Introduction 7

Student Body Diversity 11

Student Success/Closing the Achievement Gap 12

Workforce Diversity 18

Campus Climate 19

Conclusion/Next Steps 24

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Executive Summary

Kentucky State University (KSU) has long celebrated its status as the most diverse

public university in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Both diversity and inclusion are central to

the mission and vision of KSU, building on its legacy of achievement as a historically black,

liberal arts, and 1890 Land Grant University, where we afford access to, and prepare a diverse

student population to compete in a multifaceted, ever-changing global society. To accomplish

this, Kentucky State University recognizes its strength of fostering an environment where

diversity is valued, understood and respected. Moreover, we believe that education is the

foundation on which diversity is transformed into opportunities for understanding social

difference.

The Institutional Diversity Policy, established by CPE on behalf of its Committee on

Equal Opportunities (CEO) in partnership with the public institutions, provides the framework for

accountability for all public postsecondary institutional diversity plans. CPE requires that each

public institution submit, for approval, a campus-based diversity plan, which shall set forth

specific strategies that promote diversity and measurable goals reflecting the institutional

demographics in comparison to the population. The statewide policy requires that institutional

plans, at the minimum, will address four (4) areas: 1) student body diversity, 2) student

success/closing the achievement gap, 3) workforce diversity, and 4) campus climate.

Recognizing its unique status as a federally designated historically black, 1890 Land Grant

University, KSU created the 2011 Institutional Diversity Plan to accomplish the following tasks:

a) Meet or exceed statewide diversity requirements identified by CPE,

b) Continue gains achieved in the last decades in the recruitment and enrollment of diverse

students (domestic and international), and

c) Provide students, faculty, and staff with the tools necessary to reach higher levels of

achievement as change agents across this nation and around the world.

The Kentucky State University Institutional Diversity Plan was developed to align with

the University’s mission, the 2008-2013, “Growth with Distinction”, Strategic Plan, the 2011-15,

“Stronger by Degrees”, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Strategic Agenda,

and the 2014 (rev.) Kentucky Public Postsecondary Education Diversity Policy and Framework

for Institution Diversity Plan Development (Kentucky State University Institutional Diversity

Plan, 2011).

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To achieve these requirements, KSU set as its diversity targets/goals: 1) continue efforts

to recruit and retain a majority population of African American students, and 2) recruit and

retain students from other ethnic minority groups, and the majority population as defined by the

demographic makeup of the university’s service area (e.g. Franklin, Scott, Anderson, Shelby,

Henry, and Owen Counties) (Kentucky State University Institutional Diversity Plan, 2011).

The Institutional Diversity Policy requires that institutions submit an annual evaluation of

progress toward meeting its diversity targets/goals for student enrollment, student

success/closing the achievement gap, workforce diversity, and campus climate. This Diversity

Plan assessment report for Kentucky State University represents the evaluation from the 2013

to the 2014 academic years. In addition, this report highlights the general progress from the

baseline targets established in 2011 to 2014.

Following a statewide trend, Kentucky State experienced an overall decrease in student

enrollment in 2014 compared to 2013. Although, there was a decrease for the Black, Non-

Hispanic population, this demographic remained the majority population of African American

students. In addition, the goal to recruit and retain students from other ethnic minority groups

and the majority population as defined by the demographic makeup of the University’s service

area showed an increase in enrollment for the White, Non-Hispanic and Hispanic populations.

Concerning student success/closing the achievement gap, the University’s student

retention decreased for the majority student population, Black, Non-Hispanic and increased for

the White, Non-Hispanic student population in 2014. The University has taken steps to remedy

these decreases through new leadership and coordinated services for student success and

retention. Overall, there was an increase in the graduation rates in 2014 compared to 2013.

Specifically, there was a steady progression from 2011 for the number of degrees conferred for

the Black, Non-Hispanic population. In addition, there was an increase in our STEM-H degrees

conferred for all student groups in 2014 compared to 2013. The undergraduate student transfer

progress from KCTCS to Kentucky State University for the Black, Non-Hispanic population

declined in 2014. Yet, there was a considerable increase in the student transfer rate for White,

Non-Hispanic population increasing by approximately 25% since 2011.

KSU’s progress in workforce diversity shows a decrease for the three areas (i.e.

executives/administrators/managerial, faculty, professional staff) for targeted groups. KSU has

taken steps to increase the recruitment and retention of minority and underrepresented faculty.

These efforts include strategic recruitment at the Southern Regional Board (SREB) conference,

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dedicated print and online advertisement in Diverse Issues in Higher Education, as well as the

Chronicle of Higher Education and faculty development programs. In addition, the University

reorganization and key leadership changes provide the blueprint leading to sustainability and

success.

Although, there were no conclusive findings relating to the Campus Environment team

(CET) goals in 2014, the Office of Student Life presented positive feedback detailing the

extracurricular activities conducted to enhance the overall educational experience of students

through social, cultural, intellectual, instructional, leadership, spiritual, recreational and

governance programs.

KSU will continue to guide its students toward a “culture of completion” with a holistic

view for student success at KSU and beyond. With the disposition, “In All Things Excellence:

the Transformation”, strategies will focus on customer service, financial stability, faculty and

staff who are actively engaged with students, retention, in-state and service-area recruitment,

improved graduation rates, and inclusion.

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Introduction

This 2014 Institutional Diversity plan assessment identifies the progress for 2013-14 and

from the baseline in 2011 for the four areas: 1) student body diversity that reflects the diversity

of the Commonwealth or the institution’s service area, 2) achievement gaps, 3) workforce

diversity, and 4) campus climate.

Institutional Diversity Plan Vision Statement

Kentucky State University shall continue to build on its success as the most diverse

public university in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to become a university of distinction and

model for higher education institutions nationwide, providing a world-class education in an

environment where all members of the university community excel, serve, and become

productive global citizens.

Kentucky State University fosters a diverse and inclusive campus by sustaining a

campus culture that is respectful, safe, and welcoming for all students, faculty and staff

established within our mission and core values.

Kentucky State University Mission

“Kentucky State University, building on its legacy of achievement as a historically black,

liberal arts, and 1890 Land Grant University, affords access to and prepares a diverse

student population of traditional and non-traditional students to compete in a

multifaceted, ever changing global society by providing student-centered learning while

integrating teaching, research and service through high-quality undergraduate and

select graduate programs. Kentucky State University is committed to keeping relevant

its legacy of service by proactively engaging the community in partnerships on civic

2011

Baseline Established

Measureable Tarets/Goals

2012-13

Progress compared to 2011

2013-14

Progress compared to baseline and

2012-13

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projects driven by the objective of positively impacting the quality of life of the citizens of

the Commonwealth”.

Kentucky State University Core Values

Through these core values, the faculty, staff, administrators and students of Kentucky

State University communicate their ideals, which are essential to achieving the University’s

mission:

Student-Centered Philosophy

In everything we do, our students come first. We strive to create an environment

that values and includes the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of all our

students and to provide them with the academic, leadership, and social tools to help

them grow as responsible, knowledgeable, and creative global citizens. We encourage

attitudes and behaviors that lead to a desire to learn, a commitment to goals, and a

respect for the dignity and well-being of others.

Excellence and Innovation

We believe in students’ potential to learn and connect knowledge with experience

for problem solving. We offer excellent academic programs; encourage exploration and

discovery through providing outstanding instruction, technology and facilities; and ignite

a curiosity toward the world and a passion for lifelong learning. We reward the

achievement of excellence and innovation in an environment where freedom of thought

and expression is valued. All members of our campus community should leave a

legacy of their creativity, curiosity, exploration, discovery, and ingenuity.

Ethical Conduct

We encourage sharing information in a responsible manner while maintaining the

highest ethical and moral standards. These standards are reflected in our commitment

to accountability and personal responsibility for our choices. We encourage respect for

the dignity, diversity, and rights of all individuals.

Social Responsibility

We share a responsibility for each other and are committed to providing

opportunities for participation in the economic, political, and cultural facets of local,

state, regional, national, and global communities. We are sensitive to our surrounding

community; therefore, we recognize the value of integrating classroom learning with

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community service. Our commitment is to provide leadership and establish

partnerships for addressing community and workforce needs and to make a positive

difference in the city of Frankfort, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the world”.

KSU Institutional Diversity Plan Goals and Performance Measures

The associated performance measures are either defined by Kentucky State University

and/or mandated by KRS 164.020 (19). For each goal, KSU selected specific parameters to

measure and report to its Board of Regents and the Council on Postsecondary Education. The

parameters reported to the CPE were to be no less than those necessary for certifying that

thresholds of state mandated performance measures have either been achieved or exceeded.

Kentucky State University's 2011 Institutional Diversity Plan identified the target/goals and

baseline thresholds to assess annual progress. The Indian/Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian

or other Pacific Islander were not established due to few residents represented from these

groups in the KSU defined service area.

Our unique status, as the Commonwealth’s only public historically Black College and

University, Kentucky State University set its diversity targets to:

1. Continue its efforts to recruit and retain a majority population of African American

students.

2. Recruit and retain students from other ethnic minority groups and the majority

population as defined by the demographic makeup of the University’s service area (e.g.

Franklin, Scott, Anderson, Shelby, Henry, and Owen Counties).

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(Table 1: Diversity Baseline Target/Goals) (p.8, Kentucky State University Institutional Diversity Plan, 2011)

*Due to the status of Kentucky State University as the Commonwealth’s only public Historically Black College/University (HBCU), efforts will be applied to remain in the range of the baseline percentages of African American and White, Non-Hispanic group representation.**Where there is zero gap, a negative gap or a gap less than 1%, no improvement threshold will be set. (p.8, Kentucky State University Institutional Diversity Plan, 2011).

Undergraduate Students Enrolled

KSU Fall 2010 Baseline (%)

Representation By State Data

Representation Gap by State Data

Five-Year Improvement

Threshold

Total 2,606

Total Female 1,556 59.7% 51% (8.7%) **

Total Male 1,050 40.3% 49% 8.7% 2%

Hispanic or Latino, regardless of race

28 1.1% 2.4% 1.3% 1%

Black, Non-Hispanic only

1,531 58.7% 7.4% (51.3%) *

American Indian/Alaska Native only

2 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% **

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander only

2 0.1% 0.1% 0% **

Asian only 0% 1.0% 1.0% 1%

White, Non-Hispanic only

550 21.1% 87.7% 66.6% *

Graduate Students Enrolled

Fall 2010 Baseline

Representation by State Data

Representation Gap by State

Data

Five-Year Improvement

Threshold

Total 245

Female 126 51.4% 51% (0.4%) **

Male 119 48.6% 49% 0.4% **

Hispanic or Latino, regardless of race

3 1.2% 2.4% 1.2% 1%

Black, Non-Hispanic only

120 49% 7.4% (41.6%) *

American Indian/Alaska Native only

4 1.6% 0.2% (1.4%) **

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander only

1 0.4% 0.1% (0.3%) **

Asian only 4 1.6% 1.0% (0.6%) **

White, Non-Hispanic only

83 33.9% 87.7% 53.8% *

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In collaboration with Student Affairs, Business Affairs and Institutional Research,

information was coordinated by the Office of Academic Assessment and Evaluation to

complete this 2014 annual assessment of the Kentucky State Institutional Diversity

Plan.

Student Body Diversity

Student Enrollment

(Table 2: 2014 Student Enrollment)

LEVEL RACE Fall 2011

Fall 2012

Fall 2013

Fall 2014

GRADUATE Asian 1.2% 0.9% 3.1% 0.0%

Black, Non-Hispanic 52.3% 51.8% 46.6% 43.3%

Hispanic 1.2% 2.6% 4.3% 0.7%

White, Non-Hispanic 33.2% 35.1% 33.1% 34.0%

UNDERGRADUATE

Asian 0.2% 0.3% 0.7% 0.6%


Hispanic 1.2% 0.9% 1.3% 1.8%


LEVEL CATEGORY Fall 2011

Fall 2012

Fall 2013

Fall 2014

GRADUATE URM 54.3% 55.7% 54.6% 45.4%

NON URM 34.4% 36.0% 36.2% 34.0%

UNDERGRADUATE URM 56.6% 54.7% 60.1% 58.3%

NON URM 20.1% 22.6% 26.6% 29.2%

URM=Underrepresented Minority

The enrollment for the Black, Non-Hispanic population at the undergraduate level

was (56.4%) in 2013 and decreased to (53.9%) in 2014. Likewise, at the graduate level

the enrollment decreased from (46.6%) in 2013 to (43.3%) in 2014. However, we did

meet our target/goal of maintaining the majority population of African American

students. Furthermore, we met our target/goal to increase the majority as defined by the

demographic makeup of the university’s service area at both the undergraduate and

graduate levels from (25.9%-undergraduate) and (33.1%-graduate) to (28.7%-

undergraduate) and (34%-graduate) in 2014. Likewise, there was an increase in the

Hispanic student enrollment at the undergraduate level (1.8%) in 2014 from our

baseline (1.2%) in 2011 and (1.3%) in 2013.

The elimination of the open enrollment practice and adherence to the Admissions

standards requiring a minimum ACT score of 18 and a 2.5 GPA

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(http://kysu.edu/administration-governance/student-affairs/admissions/requirements)

may have affected enrollment. In addition, students with an outstanding balance on their

financial obligation to the institution were not permitted to re-enroll until previous and

current responsibilities were fulfilled, contributed to the 2014 enrollment.

With the new administration and key leadership transitions, recruitment strategies

focused on the service counties and throughout the Commonwealth. A major

development was the Thorobred Express, a mobile recruitment initiative that takes

KSU’s campus across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Attendees receive priority

consideration for academic, vocal and instrumental scholarships. The assembly

features KSU’s students, faculty, administration, Greek organizations, Concert Choir

and Mighty Marching Thorobred Band. The Thorobred Express includes a college fair

and partnerships between KSU faculty and high school teachers, guidance counselors

and community college professors. The KSU faculty, in collaboration with area teachers,

provide classroom instruction and conduct master classes. Prospective students have

an opportunity to apply for and receive an admission decision from KSU immediately.

Other recruitment efforts included the development of strategic partnerships and

articulation agreements with organizations to offer a variety of academic scholarships

(e.g. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, James Graham Brown Scholarship).

Student Success and Closing the Achievement Gap

Undergraduate Student Retention

(Table 3: 2014 Student Retention)

RACE 11 TO 12 12 TO 13 13 TO 14

Asian

Black, Non-Hispanic 45.0% 44.7% 43.7%

Hispanic 60.0% 33.3% 16.7%

White, Non-Hispanic 65.0% 42.9% 58.8%

Grand Total 46.3% 47.1% 43.5%

CATEGORY 11 TO 12 12 TO 13 13 TO 14

URM 46.2% 44.6% 42.2%

NON URM 65.0% 42.9% 57.7%

http://kysu.edu/administration-governance/student-affairs/admissions/requirements

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Progress toward achieving our student success target/goals at the

undergraduate level decreased in the retention for Black, Non-Hispanic students to in

from (44.7%) in 2013 to (43.7%) in 2014. This decline follows a pattern from the

baseline threshold of (45%) in 2011. However, the retention for the White, Non-Hispanic

population increased to (58.8%) in 2014 from (42.9%) in 2013 (Table 4). President

Burse charged the campus-community with student success. Strategies to increase our

retention for all students was led by new leadership in Student Success and Retention.

Coordinated services include:

Center for Academic Persistence (CAPS) -CAPS a retention program to focus on

establishing the critical relationship between the institution and the first-year student.

Advisors were charged with delivering intrusive advising to all students with thirty hours

and under. Not only were advisors responsible for helping students schedule classes,

but they were also tasked with helping students to develop academic, social, and

emotional skills to ease the transition into Kentucky State University. Advisors utilized

Course Signals early alert system to strategically prepare proactive interventions for

individual students before mid-terms. Advisors also provided success workshops to

prepare students for mid-terms and assist undecided students with selecting a major.

Accelerated Learning Program- Kentucky State University’s developmental

learning community piloted the Accelerated Learning Model in fall 2014 in Math and

English. Accelerated learning model addresses non-cognitive issues such as,

encouraging productive persistence, introducing students to college culture, helping

students feel that they belong in college, and helping students cope with life issues. The

structure of an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) reduces the need for

developmental education helping the student matriculate faster through college.

However, acceleration itself can seem a bit misleading because although one is moving

the student along “faster” they are actually engaging the student in a “deeper” learning

process. Acceleration does not reduce course rigor, rather, student’s benefit from

productive struggle. Because many low-income, minority, 1st-generation students are at

higher risk for need remedial courses, the accelerated model reduces the achievement

gap for these students.

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(Table 4: Accelerated Learning Pilot)

Fall 2014 for Math 115 Success Rate

A B C D F W Total ABC

Total Success rate

MAT 115-01 6 2 1 1 7 2 9 19 47%

MAT 115-02 3 3 4 5 8 7 10 30 33%

MAT 115-03 3 3 5 1 3 2 11 17 65%

MAT 115-04 2 2 5 2 6 4 9 21 43%

Total 14 10 15 9 24 15 39 87 45%

The math pilot identified one section of MAT 097, Intermediate Algebra and

enrolled the students in MAT 097 and MAT 115 at the same semester. Students

attended classes five days per week. The curriculum for MAT097/115 was similar to that

of MAT 176, which integrates the developmental material (MAT 097) in the college

algebra curriculum on an as-needed basis. Students in the pilot course had a higher

pass rate than students in the non-development course, MAT 115 course. In spring

2015, the second pilot will feature one course, MAT 176 that will combine both college

level and developmental math concepts (Table 4).

The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) - The Academic Center for

Excellence (ACE) is a comprehensive learning center that promotes academic

excellence year-round by helping students’ access resources and develop habits that

encourage achievement. Both professional instructional counselors, as well as peer

tutors, comprise the staff for ACE. The Center provides access to supplemental

instruction in a wide variety of subjects, including college reading, writing,

mathematics, science, computer science, foreign languages, study skills and time

management. ACE's activities and successes for the reporting year included:

Providing tutoring services for 1085+ students in 4,254 sessions

Offered tutoring from a diverse professional and peer staff

Assisted the Accelerated Learning Program by providing in class

academic support

Students who attended ACE regularly had a 87% pass rate

Fall 2014 Accelerated Pilot Success Rates

A B C D F W Total

ABC

Total Success rate

MAT 097-02 4 5 9 0 1 0 18 19 95%

MAT 115-05 2 4 8 3 2 0 14 19 74%

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FRIENDS- Finding Resources in Education for Nontraditional Students

(FRIENDS) program contributes to the success of Kentucky State University's overall

mission with a focus on the nontraditional, commuter, and distance education students.

Staff members of FRIENDS, in conjunction with the Academic Center for Excellence

(ACE), provided academic workshops to KSU students on learning styles, study skills,

goal setting, and time management. FRIENDS also provided tutoring services for

nursing students in the Nursing Education Enrichment Project (NEEP). In the 2014

academic year, there were 225 visits from FRIENDS participants.

Linking All Pre-College Programs to Recruitment and Retention- Pre-college

initiatives, ( P C I ’ s ) are designed to identify middle and high school students from

various populations across the state and nation who, after exposure to high quality

programs and experiential learning opportunities on the KSU campus, subsequently

enroll, excel academically, and graduate from KSU.

The Payment Installment Option (PIO) system is a strategy offered as a financial

possibility to support students with their obligations for paying balances. In addition, the

Green to Gold program is available for undergraduate students. Through this program,

students are able to work in campus settings and apply work time directly toward their

student bill in lieu of a paycheck.

Student retention remains a critical focus at Kentucky State University. Ongoing

retention strategies have been implemented for student intervention and success.

Undergraduate Student Graduation

(Table 5: Graduation Rate)

RACE 05 TO 11 06 TO 12 07 TO 13 08 TO 14

Asian 20.0% 0.0% 100.0%


Hispanic 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 66.7%


Grand Total 21.0% 13.1% 17.5% 20.1%

CATEGORY

URM 22.1% 12.6% 18.2% 21.2%

NON URM 15.1% 18.8% 18.8% 14.6%

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KSU’s graduation rate increased in 2014, (22%) from (18%) in 2013. For our

target Black, Non-Hispanic population the rate increased from (18.3%) in 2013 to 20.8%

for 2014. There was a decline in the White non-Hispanic population from (15.2%) for

2013 to (14.6%) in 2014. Ongoing cohort reclamation initiatives and Project Graduate

efforts are in place to increase student graduation (Table 5).

Undergraduate Student Degrees and Credentials

(Table 6: Undergraduate Student Degrees and Credentials)

The data shows that there was an increase from (55.3%) in 2013 to (60.7%) in

2014 for the Black, Non-Hispanic bachelor degrees awarded. However, there was a

decline in the degrees for the White, Non-Hispanic population in 2011 (29.2%) and

(24.3%) in 2014 (Table 6).

Undergraduate Degrees STEM-H

(Table 7: Undergraduate Degrees STEM-H)

RACE 2011 2012 2013 2014

Asian 2.4% 0.8% 1.8% 3.5%


Hispanic 1.2% 1.6% 0.0% 0.9%


LEVEL RACE 2011 2012 2013 2014

BACHELOR

Asian 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.4%


Hispanic 0.9% 0.4% 0.5% 0.0%


LEVEL CATEGORY 2011 2012 2013 2014

BACHELOR URM 63.3% 64.6% 57.3% 62.5%

NON URM 29.2% 26.2% 32.0% 24.6%

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The Black, Non-Hispanic population show an increase from 2013 (31.6%) to

(31.9%) in 2014 for STEM-H degrees awarded. There was an increase in the STEM-H

degrees awarded for the White, Non-Hispanic population in 2014 (51.3%) from (50.9%)

in 2013. Growth has remained steady for the Black, Non-Hispanic population since

2011 and minor fluctuations for the White, Non-Hispanic population (Table 7).

Undergraduate Student Transfer from KCTCS to 4-year University

(Table 8: Undergraduate Student Transfer from KCTCS to 4-Year University)

RACE Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014

Asian 0.0% 1.3% 1.2% 0.0%


Hispanic 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.5%


CATEGORY

URM 25.0% 17.5% 22.2% 23.5%

NON URM 36.4% 45.0% 48.1% 60.0%

Undergraduate student transfers from KCTCS to Kentucky State University for

the Black, Non-Hispanic population declined from (19.8%) in 2013 to (16.5%) in 2014.

There was an increase in the transfers for the White, Non-Hispanic population (60.0%)

in 2014 from (46.9%) in 2013. The data shows a steady increase in transfers for the

White, Non-Hispanic population by 25% from the baseline year of 2011 (36.4%). (Table

8).

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Workforce Diversity

(Table 9: Workforce Diversity)

LEVEL RACE 2011 2012 2013 2014

Executive/Administrators/Managerial Asian 0.0% 1.9% 3.8% 2.3%



Faculty

Asian 5.5% 5.6% 6.5% 6.5%


Hispanic 1.6% 1.1% 1.1% 0.6%


Professional Asian 6.5% 4.1% 1.2% 2.0%


Hispanic 2.2% 1.8% 1.8% 0.7%


LEVEL CATEGORY 2011 2012 2013 2014

Executive/Administrators/Managerial URM 78.3% 76.9% 75.5% 70.5%

NON URM 21.7% 23.1% 20.8% 11.4%

Faculty URM 28.6% 32.6% 28.3% 27.8%

NON URM 68.7% 63.5% 67.4% 63.3%

Professional URM 60.2% 65.3% 69.0% 63.4%

NON URM 37.6% 33.5% 29.2% 33.3%

Definitions for each workforce level are defined according to the EEO

codes identified in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The

Executive/administrative/managerial (EEO code H10) are all persons whose

assignments require management of the institution, or a customarily recognized

department or subdivision thereof. The Faculty (EEO code H20) is persons identified by

the institution as such and typically those whose initial assignments are made for

conducting instruction, research or public service as a principal activity (or activities).

Other professionals (EEO code H30) are all persons employed for the primary purpose

of performing academic support, student service and institutional support, whose

assignments would require either a baccalaureate degree or higher or experience of

such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background.

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There was a decrease for the Black, Non-Hispanic population for the

executive/administrators/managerial level from (75.5%) in 2013 to (70.5%) in 2014. The

White, Non- Hispanic population decreased from (17%) in 2013 to (9%) in 2014. The

Black, Non-Hispanic faculty decreased from (23.4%) in 2013 to (23.1%) in 2014. The

White Non-Hispanic faculty decreased from (60.9%) in 2013 to (56.8%) in 2014. The

Black, Non-Hispanic professionals decreased from (63.7%) in 2013 to (59.5%) in 2014.

However, the White, Non-Hispanic professionals increased to (31.4%) in 2014 from

(28.1%) (Table 9).

Kentucky State University has a strategic focus on the recruitment and retention

of African American faculty. Strategies emphasize recruitment from organizations and

advertisement targeted to diverse audiences. Faculty and staff retention efforts include

availability for professional development and travel funds for participation in professional

conferences and association meetings for scholarship and service development.

Regents/Trustees at the Institution

The Board of Regents is a diverse body with 67% identifying themselves as

African American, 22% as White, Non-Hispanic, and 9% as other.

Campus Climate

There were no conclusive findings relating to the KSU Campus Environment

team (CET) goals in 2014. The Office of Student Life detailed the extracurricular

activities conducted to enhance the educational experience of students through social,

cultural, intellectual, instructional, leadership, spiritual, recreational and governance

programs. The most recent inclusion initiatives began program and activities for the

OUTlet center in 2014. The OUTlet center provided a resource and support venue for

the LGBTQ population. Information and activities were publicized throughout the

campus via flyers, emailed announcements, as well as via social media and personal

media accounts. Anecdotal results from Student Life staff shared positive outcomes

from participation. In addition, the Student Life also worked with the Friends Center

catering to the non-traditional students. The majority of the participation identified as

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White, Non-Hispanic. In addition, student Life staff shared there were positive outcomes

with the 2014 programming to promote student engagement listed below.

August:

26- Welcome Week Extravaganza, over 250 students attended. Purpose- make

the student body aware of on campus organizations to get students involved in

on campus student organizations, athletics, and various extra-curricular activities.

28- Student Kickball Game, 30 students played and the students divided into two

teams. Purpose- Bring the campus community together to interact with one

another.

September:

4- KSU First Football Game Pep Rally, 75 students attended. Purpose- To excite

students about KSU and enthuse them to support the student athletes, and sit

together at the first home game and cheer on the Thorobreds and build the

morale for the athletes.

5- Chopped Cook-off Competition, 60 students attended. Purpose- Allow

students to divide into teams and show off their culinary abilities. This is event

was Co-Sponsored with the Wesley Foundation

6- Game Night/Karaoke Night, 150 students attended. Purpose- Students had a

fun activity outside of the classroom, and were able to fellowship over games,

karaoke, and refreshments.

25- Jonathan Herman, College Skills Convocation, 50 students attended this

event. Purpose- To allow student students to feel empowered and gain

knowledge and success tools to get them through college.

October:

2- KSU’s Got Talent Show, 175 students attended the event. Purpose- Display

the talent of KSU students and the winning act, was grated the opportunity to

open up for the Homecoming Concert Headliner.

4-5 Circle City Classic Trip accompanied 100 students to Indianapolis, Indiana.

Purpose- to support the Thorobred Football team and the Mighty Marching

Thorobreds.

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14- Homecoming Pep Rally and Faculty/Staff/Student Basketball Game. 250

students attended. Purpose- To excite students about KSU and enthuse them to

support the student athletes.

29- Student Bowling Night Trip, 60 students attended this outing. Purpose- Allow

students to have an evening of fun with other students and the staff.

31- Haunted House Trip, 50 students attended this outing. Purpose- Students

had a fun outing off campus, and were able to fellowship over dinner.

November:

8- Alpha Phi Omega Snow Ball, 150 students attended. Purpose- An evening

for students to dress in semi-formal attire and have evening of fun. This event

was co-sponsored by Student Life.

12- Community Cook-out, event was attended by over 60 students, as well as

faculty and staff. Purpose- This event raised money for Frankfort charities and

was held by the student body. The office of Student Life co-sponsored by

donating side dishes.

18- Game Night with the Greeks, 175 students attended. Purpose- The event

was created and held by the Junior Class, Student Life co-sponsored the event

and paid for the DJ and refreshments for the event.

20- Coffee House/Open Mic Night, 200 students attended. Purpose- To provide

students a relaxing evening to engage in a cultural event, students were able to

display their talents in singing, poetry, and spoken word.

21- Christmas Destination. KSU students hosted Purpose- Event, in an effort to

provide Christmas presents for children in the Frankfort community. Student Life

co-sponsored by purchasing clothing and toys for the students.

22- Movie Night, 75 students attended. The first attendants hosted Purpose-

Event; Student Life, who purchased refreshments for the event, sponsored the

event.

December:

Angel Tree- Student Life continued their annual Angel Tree program for the

Frankfort community. Over 100 angels were submitted for the program and all of

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them were adopted. The angels were adopted by students, student

organizations, faculty, staff, and members of the Frankfort community.

Civic Engagement /Community Service

In 2014, approximately (380) three hundred eighty KSU students have participated

in service projects in the Frankfort/Lexington community. Students have volunteered at

the: Roots and Heritage Festival in Lexington and assisted with the voter registration

drives, Constitution Day events, Pay it Forward Acts of Giving, mentoring in the local

schools, homecoming activities including the Stadium Clean-Up Recycling Project,

hosting Halloween on the Hilltop, hosting the Green Job Fair, cleaning the fence line at

the Greenhill Cemetery, Santa’s Helpers with the Franklin County Extension Office, Host

a High School Student for a Day, Habitat for Humanity, Simon House, Franklin County

Women’s Shelter, Senior Citizen Center, ACCESS Men’s Shelter and Soup Kitchen,

CESKAA (Center of Excellence for the Study of Kentucky African Americans) and the

KSU Wesley Foundation Students’ Clothes Closet.

Most of these students were fulfilling a (10) ten hour community service

requirement for their University Orientation classes, or members of the Academics with

Attitude (AWA) living/learning group or other service learning classes that committed to

(100) Days of Paying it Forward. In total, they have completed over 5,980 hours of service

to date. By the end of the fall semester, these students will complete additional hours

participating in the Angel Tree project, mentoring in the public schools, assisting with

Kiwanis Club, Salvation Army and other Christmas fundraising Drives.

One of the Pay it Forward service learning classes, Speech 103, taught by Dr.

Shannon Brogan, had students volunteering at six non-profit agencies at least two hours

per week. Each of the six agencies had a group of students assigned to volunteer, learn

about the non-profit agency and use $100, provided by the Office of Regional

Stewardship and Public Engagement, as part of the $100 Solution, Turning $100 into a

World of Change. Students submitted proposals and made presentations at the end of

the semester about how they proposed to utilize the $100 donation.

On November 21, 2014, The Office of Regional Stewardship and Public

Engagement held a service recognition reception, recognizing, students, faculty, staff and

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community members who served the Frankfort community. Over (130) one hundred thirty

honorees were present and received awards and certificates for their service.

The 2014 Engagement/Community Service Projects included:

(8) Hr. Credit Events Date/Time Location

Habitat for Humanity

Saturday,

February 22nd 9:00-1:00

3rd Street

Renovation

MLK 50th Anniversary

Commemorative Walk to the Capitol

Wednesday, March 5th 8:30-1:00

Line Up at Exum

Gymnasium at 8:15

Frankfort Public Arts Tour Phase II

(Work with Kings Center Students on Art-Related Projects)

March-May TBA

Operation Preparation College and Career Fair for (1000)

local 8th and 10th graders

Monday,

March 10-11 8:00-2:30

Student Center Ballroom

Arbor Day Reforest Frankfort

Thursday, April 5thth 9:00-2:00

Salado Game Farm

Earth Day Festival: (4 Hr Credit)

Enjoy our Reptile Exhibit, innovative Green initiatives, Hybrid cars and other energy-saving vehicles and

free lunch in the courtyard.

April 22 11:00-1:30

Earth Day Campus Festival in Student Center

Courtyard

Habitat for Humanity Help re-build a home!

April 19th Saturday 9-1:00 Transportation Provided 329 Holmes Street Site

On-going Community Service Projects: Transportation Not Provided

Kings Center: 3-5:00

Frankfort Soup Kitchen: 11:00-1:00

Steward Home

Simon House

Frankfort Habilitation

Women’s Shelter

Life House (Animal Adoption Center)

YCE After School Center at Bell Gym

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Conclusion/Next Steps

The KSU President, Raymond M. Burse returned to the University in 2014 with a

passion and goal to propel the institution onward and upward after serving in the role

from 1982-1989. His act of kindness made national and global headlines when he gave

$90,000 of his salary to increase the pay of the University’s lowest-paid employees.

This garnered the University publicity that supports recruitment and retention for

students, faculty and staff to manifest the vision of returning Kentucky State University

to its historical legacy and tradition and excellence.

The Division of Academic Affairs continues its focus on the reclamation initiative

to reclaim former students toward degree completion. Our School of Education and

Outreach Coordinator are laying the groundwork for preparation and emergent leaders

and trainers in Cultural Competence for teaching and learning. The Doctor of Nursing

Practice program has been approved and KSU is now approved Level 4 institution.

Kentucky State University will continue to guide its students toward a "culture of

completion" with the charge focused on the future of KSU and its students. Current

initiatives focus on “In All Things Excellence: The Transformation.

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