Policies & Initiatives

• Academic Initiatives
  The Council administers academic programs and initiatives to promote postsecondary and adult education reform in Kentucky.
• Academic Policies
  The Council’s academic policies specify guidelines for student admissions, transfer, residency status, dual credit, advanced placement, institutional licensure, and campus safety.
• Accessibility and Disability
  The Council collaborates with Kentucky postsecondary institutions to ensure that postsecondary and adult education is available and accessible to all students.
• Assessment of College-Level Learning
  The Assessment of College-Level Learning initiative conducts research to improve learning and support services.
• Kentucky Adult Education
  Kentucky Adult Education (KYAE) works to increase the number of Kentucky adults prepared for the workforce or postsecondary education.
• Budget & Finance
  Council also advocates for adequate funding of postsecondary and adult education through biennial budget recommendations, the distribution of trust funds, tuition regulation, and the administration of incentive funding programs.
• Economic Development 
  The Council’s economic development programs focus on expanding knowledge-driven research and development capacity in Kentucky.
• Equal Opportunities
  The Council implements policy and coordinates programs to ensure equitable access to education for all Kentuckians.
• Technology/Statewide Data Networks
  The Council facilitates several initiatives/programs to assist institutions with connection to quality data resources.
• Virtual Learning
  Several online resources are available for Kentuckians to earn degrees and certificates, participate in professional development and adult education, and perform research.