KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT. invites nominations and applications for this exceptional opportunity. The successful candidate

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1 KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT The Board of Regents announces the search for the President of Kentucky State University and invites nominations and applications for this exceptional opportunity. The successful candidate will be a strategic and visionary leader who is committed to the University s mission of transforming the lives of students, families, and communities through quality education and who can articulate the importance of supporting that mission to individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Located in Kentucky s Bluegrass Region and in its historic capital city of Frankfort, Kentucky State University is a public institution offering associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees to a diverse student body of approximately 1,600. 1

2 From its modest beginnings as a normal school for the training of black teachers for the black schools of Kentucky, Kentucky State University has grown and evolved into a land grant and liberal arts institution that prepares graduates to compete in a multifaceted, ever-changing global society. The University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky. Kentucky State University became a land grant college in 1890, and the departments of home economics, agriculture, and mechanics were added to the school s curriculum. Later, it was designated a liberal arts institution and appropriate academic programs were offered. After numerous additions of programs and three more name changes, the institution became Kentucky State College in In 1972, it became Kentucky State University and opened its School of Public Affairs. 2

3 Over the past 30 years, more than 43 structures or major building expansions have enhanced Kentucky State University s 882 acre campus, which includes a 311 acre agricultural research farm and a 306 acre environmental education center. While Kentucky State University accepts students from all walks of life, it continues to promote pride in its heritage through the Center of Excellence for the Study of Kentucky African Americans. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Kentucky State University s programs from associate to doctoral degrees are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Its programs are organized within the College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Computer Science; and College of Professional Studies. The top undergraduate majors, based on enrollment, are nursing, business, criminal justice, psychology, and physical education. In addition to programs in its liberal arts and land grant fields, Kentucky State University offers professional programs such as nursing and public administration. Graduate degree programs include the Doctor of Nursing 3

4 Practice; Master of Public Administration; Master of Science in Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences; Master of Science in Computer Science Technology; Master of Business Administration; Master of Arts in Special Education; Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Behavioral Sciences; and Master of Science in Environmental Studies. While over 600 courses are offered annually on the Kentucky State University campus, selected programs are also available completely online. In addition, students may gain credit for life experience based on the presentation of a portfolio of accomplishments that documents appropriate achievements. Kentucky State University prides itself on providing student-centered learning while integrating teaching, research, and service through high-quality undergraduate and selected graduate programs. In the Fall of 2015, there were 129 faculty members (34 professors, 30 associate professors, 55 assistant professors, 9 instructors, and 1 adjunct), including 61 who are tenured and 41 who are on tenure track. The student to faculty ratio is 11:1. 4

5 THE STUDENT BODY At the beginning of the 2015 fall semester, 1,586 students were enrolled at Kentucky State University. Student characteristics included: 58% women and 42% men; 90% undergraduate and 10% graduate; 75% full-time and 25% part-time. Enrollment by race was as follows: 51% African American; 32% white; 3% Hispanic; and the remaining 14% Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander, multi-races, and unknown. Residents of Kentucky were 69% of the class; 31% were out-of-state students. Seven residence halls are available and 32% of students live on campus. Financial aid was disbursed to 84% of the students. A wealth of extracurricular activities are available to Kentucky State Students. Over 60 clubs and organizations are available, including academic and non-academic organizations, honor societies, and Greek letter service organizations, fraternities, and sororities. The Kentucky State University Green and Gold Thorobreds and Thorobrettes compete in Division II NCAA athletics, which includes: Women: basketball, cross country, softball, volleyball, and track and field Men: basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf, and track and field 5

6 Additional information is available on the websites for Kentucky State University ( and the City of Frankfort ( THE COMMUNITY Kentucky State University is unique and strong in the local and state community in which it is located. It is beautifully situated on a hill in Frankfort, Kentucky, overlooking the Kentucky River and located only a short distance from historic sites such as Daniel Boone s grave and the State Capitol Building. Kentucky State University endeavors to be a good neighbor to the citizens of Frankfort and the Commonwealth. The University seeks to support and enhance academic and educational programs, provide assistance for agricultural endeavors, and work with children and adults alike to further learning. The University s status as a land grant institution and the work of the Office of Regional Stewardship and Public Service are two examples of how this objective is achieved. 6

7 THE FUTURE Opportunities and Aspirations To see Kentucky State University move forward on several fronts, various constituencies of the University community Board of Regents, faculty, students, alumni, administration, staff, friends, and community residents have identified significant opportunities and aspirations for the University at this point in its history. Presidential leadership is essential to guide Kentucky State University in the following: Strengthening and implementing the institution s recently developed strategic plan; Increasing financial resources by building on current fundraising efforts; Promoting an environment of trust, enthusiasm, participation, cooperation, and accountability; Maximizing the advantage of Kentucky State University s location in the Commonwealth; Expanding Kentucky State University s prominence in higher education by rebuilding a strong organizational structure and academic programs. 7

8 THE PRESIDENT Professional Capabilities and Personal Qualities Kentucky State University seeks a president with demonstrated professional capabilities and personal qualities that, in effective combination, will enable him or her to lead the university in successful pursuit of the desired opportunities and aspirations. Kentucky State University s distinguishing institutional characteristics its status as a small state-supported liberal arts college with a land grant focus, location in Frankfort, distinctive mission, and institutional history call for a set of particular professional capabilities in its President. These include: An earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal professional education credentials; A record of administrative success at the dean/vice president level or higher; A leader who advocates tirelessly on behalf of the university and its students, faculty, and staff; A collaborative leadership type that builds on relationships and a sense of community and teamwork; 8

9 A listener who builds respectful relationships across campus, in the community, and with the state legislature; An appreciation of Kentucky State University s distinctive culture and values, and its special niche in higher education; A leader possessing the experience and judgment to make sound business decisions in a highly complex environment; An administrator who is student-centered and genuinely enjoys interacting with students; An understanding of the broad range of complex issues and challenges now facing higher education institutions in general, and HBCUs in particular. PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Applications received by January 17, 2017, will be given full consideration. Send a thoughtful letter of application addressing the qualifications and desired attributes; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and addresses of five references. Calls to references will occur later in the search process and only with prior notification to candidates. All submissions will be treated in confidence and should be sent electronically (MS Word format preferred) to KSUPresident@academic-search.com. The committee is assisted by Senior Consultants, Dr. Mac A. Stewart and Dr. Wanda Durrett Bigham, who can be reached at mas@academic-search.com or wdb@academic-search.com. Dr. Stewart s phone is and Dr. Bigham s phone is

10 Equal opportunity shall be provided to all persons throughout the University. Kentucky State University does not discriminate in the administration of or access to any educational services or in regard to any employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age (except for minors), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status (except as required by law), disability, military service status, marital status or any other status protected by law, absent a bona fide occupational qualification. Non-discrimination requires compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the American with Disabilities Act. 10

11 For more than three decades, Academic Search has offered executive search services exclusively to institutions of higher education. Academic Search was founded on the principle of strengthening higher education leadership through professional search services. We are the only search firm in the nation with a formal relationship to a premier leadership development program. As the subsidiary of the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI), Academic Search provides substantial financial support to a number of leadership identification, development, and support programs across all sectors of public and private higher education. For more information, visit 11