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The home page of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, an agency that coordinates change and improvement in Kentucky's postsecondary education system as directed by the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997.
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Information about the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
posting icon Overview
The Council on Postsecondary Education coordinates change and improvement in Kentucky's postsecondary education system as directed by the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997, and this page contains general information about the Council.
posting icon President's Page
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's President's page provides a forum for the Council president, Dr. Thomas Layzell.
posting icon Organization
Describes the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's internal staff organization, as well as Council relationships with the Education Cabinet and other agencies and organizations.
posting icon Staff Directory
The Staff Directory of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, listing employees by unit, name (with a link to their email address), title, and phone number.
posting icon Directions to CPE
Driving directions to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education offices from several surrounding cities, as well as links to MapQuest driving directions, an area map, and floor plans of the Council offices.
posting icon Mission
The Mission Statement of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, an agency charged with leading the reform efforts envisioned by state policy leaders in the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997.
posting icon Members & Bios
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is composed of the commissioner of education, a faculty member, a student member, and thirteen citizens members appointed by the Governor. This is the current list of Council members serving, with links to their biographies.
posting icon Activity Reports
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education issues a Council Activity Report to inform board members about the work of the Council
posting icon Bylaws
The Council Bylaws of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education outline the purpose, statutory authority, and operational policies of the agency.
posting icon Conflict of Interest Policy
Information about Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's conflict of interest policy.
posting icon Policies
Information about Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education policies, including conflict of interest policy and open records policy.
posting icon Open Records Policy
Information about Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's open records policy.
posting icon Schedule
A complete listing of upcoming meeting dates of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education for the current calendar year, as well as links to archives of past schedules and agendas dating back to 2001.
channel icon 2007
Agendas and meeting materials for 2007 meetings of the Council on Postsecondary Education
channel icon 2000
2000 meeting materials for CPE
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1999 meeting materials for CPE
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1998 meeting materials for CPE
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1997 meeting materials for CPE
channel icon Logo
A collection of agency logos.
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posting icon Overview
Color and black logos (jpeg, tif, and gif versions) of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, and Council Logo Standards.
posting icon KYVHS
Color and black logos (jpeg, tif, and gif versions) of the Kentucky Virtual High School.
channel icon Calendar & Conferences
Listing of upcoming events at the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
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The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Eduction sponsors or co-sponsors several statewide conferences throughout the year.
posting icon Academically Proficient African American High School Junior & Senior Conference
The Academically Proficient African American High School Junior and Senior Conference is co-sponsored by the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Kentucky Department of Education, and the Lincoln Foundation to help prepare African American juniors and seniors of the Commonwealth for postsecondary education.
posting icon Governor's Minority Student College Preparation Program Annual Conference
The Annual Governor's Minority Student College Preparation Program Annual Conference is sponsored by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and the public colleges and universities in Kentucky and helps introduce minority middle school students to issues concerning postsecondary education.
posting icon Kentucky Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education sponsors the annual Faculty Development Conference. This conference offers an excellent forum for college faculty and administrators to discuss topics related to teaching and learning.
posting icon Teacher Quality Summit
Information about the Teacher Quality Summit.
channel icon Committees
Committiees, workgroups, and policy groups of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
posting icon Kentucky Virtual Library
The Kentucky Virtual Library Users' Group is an independent group designed to support the users of KYVL.
posting icon Kentucky Virtual Campus
Kentucky Virtual Campus is guided by a statewide collaboration of efforts that help to shape the services and direction of KYVU.
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The Campus Safety Committee advises the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education on matters related to fire safety, campus crimes, and implementation of the Michael Minger Act.
posting icon Meetings & Materials
Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Campus Safety Committee, as well as links to archived meeting schedules.
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The Chief Budget Officers Advisory Group (CBOs) provides advice to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's staff regarding finance policies.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Chief Budget Officers Advisory Group.
posting icon Overview
Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Chief Budget Officers Advisory Group, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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The Committee on Equal Opportunities (CEO) oversees the Commonwealth's desegregation and equal opportunities plans for postsecondary education.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Committee on Equal Opportunities.
posting icon Overview
Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Committee on Equal Opportunities, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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2006 meeting materials for the Committee on Equal Opportunities
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The Comprehensive Database Committee advises the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's staff on matters pertaining to the collection, reporting , and use of postsecondary education data.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Comprehensive Database Committee.
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Archived meeting schedule for the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Comprehensive Database Committee Group for the 2003 calendar year, with links to meeting agendas.
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The Equine Trust committee advises Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education staff on the distribution of the equestrian trust fund.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Equine Trust Committee.
posting icon Overview
Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Equine Trust Committee, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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The Executive Committee reviews all agency budget and personnel matters, provides for an annual audit of the agency, evaluates the president, and performs other activities assigned by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Executive Committee.
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Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Executive Committee, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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2006 CPE Executive Committee meeting schedule and materials
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The Faculty Development Workgroup seeks to enhance postsecondary teaching and learning, especially through the use of technology, and the Kentucky Virtual University.
posting icon Members
Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Faculty Development Workgroup.
posting icon Overview
Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Faculty Development Workgroup, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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The directors of the Governor's Minority Student College Preparation Program (GMSCPP) meet semi-annually with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to discuss the implementation of academic enrichment activities that support the goals and objectives of the GMSCPP, the annual evaluation process, the program budget, and preparation for the statewide GMSCPP Conference.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Governor's Minority Student College Preparation Program.
posting icon About GMSCPP
Information about Governor's Minority Student College Preparation Program.
posting icon Overview
Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Governor's Minority Student College Preparation Program, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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The Kentucky Postsecondary Education Network Advisory Committee advises Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education staff on operating issues related to the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Network.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Kentucky Postsecondary Education Network Advisory Committee.
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Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Kentucky Postsecondary Education Network Advisory Committee, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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The Postsecondary Education Technology Advisory Committee (PETAC) advises the Council staff on technology-related matters.
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Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Postsecondary Education Technology Advisory Committee, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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The Committee on Equal Opportunities (CEO) oversees the Commonwealth's desegregation and equal opportunities plans for postsecondary education.
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The State P-16 Council was formed by the State Board of Education and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to improve cooperation and communication among elementary, secondary, and, postsecondary education.
posting icon Members
Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Statewide P-16 Council.
posting icon P-16 Literacy and Mathematics Alignment Team Recommendations
P-16 Literacy and Mathematics Alignment Team Recommendations
posting icon Overview
Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Statewide P-16 Council, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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The Statewide Public Health Advisory Group is charged to develop and implement a statewide strategy for public health education and research, to mobilize postsecondary resources to meet Kentucky's pressing public health needs and to inform the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's work in the public health area.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Statewide Public Health Advisory Group.
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Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Statewide Public Health Advisory Group, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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The Statewide Residency Committee advises Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education staff on issues related to determinations of the classification of students as residents or non-residents for the purpose of admissions or tuition assessment.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Statewide Residency Committee.
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Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Statewide Residency Committee, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
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The Statewide Transfer Committee addresses current and ongoing issues related to student transfer and course articulation.
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Membership of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Statewide Transfer Committee.
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Upcoming meetings of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's Statewide Transfer Committee, as well as links to archived meeting shedules.
channel icon News
News, announcements, and press releases from the Kentucky Council on Postseondary Education.
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This page is updated reqularly with the latest news and events from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.
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The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education works closely with the state legislature and the Governor's office and other executive branch representatives on issues related to Kentucky education policy and budgetary matters.
channel icon 2006
Information about the 2006 legislative session, the Council's budget request, legislative news and events, and advocacy materials
channel icon Budget
Information about the 2006 - 08 biennial budget request
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2005 legislative session information
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Information from Kentucky's 2005 legislative session that relates to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and postsecondary issues affecting the Commonwealth.
channel icon 2004
2004 legislative session information
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Information from Kentucky's 2004 legislative session that relates to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and postsecondary issues affecting the Commonwealth.
channel icon Media Room
news releases, photo gallery, external media links, CPE logo
posting icon State and National
A resource of media links provided by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, with links to Kentucky, regional, and national newspapers; state and national television and radio stations; and higher education news resources.
channel icon Daily News
Daily education news clips from Kentucky and national news sources.