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The Developmental Education program helps students
achieve academic success by developing or enhancing skill level
proficiencies for life-long learning. The program focuses on
reading, writing, mathematics, and the skills needed for success
in college-level courses. Students must demonstrate basic skill
proficiencies in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics
as determined by ACT, SAT or placement test scores. Before confronting
a rigorous academic program, students identified through testing
as needing additional help in these basic skill areas are required
to enroll in developmental courses designed to improve their
skills. For transfer students, the University will also consider
transfer course work in determining basic skill proficiencies.
Additional information about the developmental program can be
found at www.developmentaleducation.eku.edu.
First Step to College Success Program
The Division of Enrollment Management
established the First
Step to College Success program to address the needs of
students placed into developmental courses in mathematics, writing,
and/or reading and study skills. In the past, students with
such needs have had difficulty successfully completing their
degrees in colleges and universities across the country. This
program represents the first step to success in college by helping
such students build the academic skills needed for a successful
college experience.
The program provides intensive instruction in
the core areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Enrichment
courses in the program integrate study and test taking skills
with an orientation to the resources offered by the University.
Extensive tutorial support from trained and experienced tutors
is an integral part of the program. Students admitted to the
program study together to form a collaborative learning community
characterized by mutual assistance and encouragement. Upon successful
completion of the program, students begin taking college-level
courses that will lead to academic degrees while completing
other developmental requirements, if needed.
Students are selected for the program based on
developmental needs. The program has been specifically designed
for students entering the University with two or more developmental
requirements and students admitted to the University in the
Special Admissions category.
Educational Talent Search Program
The Educational Talent Search Program, a TRIO
project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, has been
at Eastern Kentucky University since 1985. The goal of the program
is to assist participants with postsecondary potential from
designated Central Kentucky counties to continue in, and graduate
from, secondary schools and to then enroll in postsecondary
educational programs. Educational Talent Search assists students
who want to attend postsecondary institutions by offering services
related to the following areas: academic information, career
materials, cultural diversity activities, financial aid program
resources, and personal development activities. Educational
Talent Search also offers assistance to participants in identifying
additional support services. The Educational Talent Search Program
offers assistance for high school completion through referrals
to GED programs and local high schools. Services are also available
for those who are enrolling in postsecondary institutions for
the first time or for those who are returning. For more detailed
information, contact the Educational Talent Search Program at
(859) 622-5425 or check out
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at www.ets.eku edu.
Upward Bound Program
The Upward Bound Program, a TRIO project funded
by the U.S. Department of Education, has been at Eastern Kentucky
University since 1965. The program selects students with college
potential and works to improve their academic skills and provide
them with the motivation necessary to enroll and succeed in
college. Students are chosen from ten high schools in the
nine counties of Casey, Estill, Garrard, Jackson, Lee, Lincoln,
Madison, Powell, and Wolfe. To be eligible, students must
be first generation college students (neither parent can have
a college degree) or their family income must meet federal
guidelines. Students start the three year program during their
sophomore and junior years of high school. Tutoring sessions
and on-campus meetings are held during the school year to
provide academic assistance as well as financial aid and college
admission information. During the summer, a six week residential
program includes academic classes, cultural and educational
trips, plus social and recreational activities. Tutor advisors
assist students with their studies and other program activities.
Interested students from the above counties should contact
their high school guidance counselor or write to the Director,
Upward Bound Program, Eastern Kentucky University, 500 Begley
Building, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, Kentucky, 40475-3102,
or call (859) 622-1080. E-mail: milly.burkhart@eku.edu.
TRIO Programs
Since 1966, three of the seven TRIO projects
have been operating at Eastern Kentucky University through
grants awarded by the U. S. Department of Education. Included
in the Department of Transition and University Services, the
Upward Bound project and the Educational Talent Search project
serve middle school and high school students from the region.
Included in the Office of Academic Advising & Retention,
Student Support Services serves EKU students. Included in
the Office of Graduate Education & Research, The Ronald
E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Project was established
in 2003.
UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY OFFICE
Sandra Moore,
Special Assistant to the Provost for
University Diversity
Student Services Building 442
(859) 622-6587
The University Diversity Office is a campus
wide resource that facilitates the diversity initiatives of
the University to promote a climate and culture that respects
and celebrates diversity. A significant responsibility of
the office is for the recruitment and retention of a diverse
student, faculty and staff population.
The Special Assistant to the Provost for University Diversity
plays a leadership role in facilitating and implementing the
University's diversity goals and is a key advisor to the President,
administration and faculty regarding policies, programs and
initiatives that are responsive to our commitment to diversity.
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