Kentucky: Council on Postsecondary Education

Council on Postsecondary Education sets meetings
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
The Council on Postsecondary Education will meet Friday, February 10, 2012, at 9 a.m. ET at the Council on Postsecondary Education’s offices, Meeting Room A, Frankfort.
Kentucky CPE gets $720,000 grant to bolster college readiness initiatives
Monday, January 23, 2012
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education was recently awarded a three-year grant totaling $720,000 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to improve college readiness. Kentucky was one of ten states selected.
Council on Postsecondary Education leaders to appear on Kentucky Newsmakers
Friday, January 20, 2012
Council on Postsecondary Education President Bob King and Chair Pam Miller will appear on WKYT-TV’s Kentucky Newsmakers tomorrow, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. EST.
Committee on Equal Opportunities’ Nominating Committee to meet
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Committee on Equal Opportunities’ Nominating Committee will meet Monday, January 23, 2012 at 9 a.m. EST at the Council on Postsecondary Education in Meeting Room A.
Pam Miller named chair of Council on Postsecondary Education
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
The Council on Postsecondary Education has announced that vice-chair Pam Miller is the new chair of the Council. She replaces chair Paul E. Patton who resigned from the Council on Friday due to his interest in advocating that the University of Pikeville become a state university.
Kentucky colleges and universities join forces to accelerate improvements in student learning outcomes and increase student success
Monday, December 05, 2011
The Association of American Colleges and Universities and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced today that Kentucky is the seventh official state partner in its continuing national initiative, Liberal Education and America’s Promise (LEAP): Excellence for Everyone as a Nation Goes to College.
Council on Postsecondary Education awards nearly $1.1 million in federal funds to improve teacher quality
Monday, November 14, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education awarded nearly $1.1 million in federal grant funding to eight education partnerships at its meeting last week at Morehead State University. The funds will provide professional development for P-12 teachers and administrators.
Council on Postsecondary Education adopts 2012-14 budget recommendation with new performance funding
Monday, November 14, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education adopted a two-year budget recommendation for the state’s eight universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System at its meeting last week at Morehead State University.
Kentucky’s ‘Bucks for Brains’ endowment match program wins national economic development award
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
A national economic development nonprofit has selected Kentucky’s Bucks for Brains endowment match program as one of six national models for states and regions to grow their economies and create high-paying jobs through investments in science, technology and innovation.
Council on Postsecondary Education to meet at Morehead State University
Monday, November 07, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education will hold several meetings this Wednesday and Thursday, November 9 and 10, on the campus of Morehead State University (MSU).
CPE President Bob King to speak on college and career readiness at Mercer County Chamber of Commerce meeting
Monday, November 07, 2011
Council on Postsecondary President Bob King will be the guest speaker at the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce’s PERK UP meeting on Tuesday, November 8, at 7:30 a.m. EST.
Committee on Equal Opportunities openings
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is accepting applications to serve on the Council’s Committee on Equal Opportunities.
Council on Postsecondary Education to co-host national forum on Common Core Standards implementation
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education today announced plans to co-host a national forum on the Common Core Standards implementation next February in Louisville.
More Kentucky Adult Education programs earn performance funding
Monday, October 31, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education today announced that 29 county Kentucky Adult Education (KYAE) programs have earned a total of $343,501 for demonstrating excellent performance in the 2011 fiscal year. This year’s total represents an increase of five programs that demonstrated excellent performance from one year ago.
CPE Budget Development Work Group to meet October 28
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education’s 2012-14 Budget Development Work Group originally scheduled for Friday, October 28 has been rescheduled for November 9 at Morehead State University.
Kentucky selected to participate in National Governors Association Policy Academy to strengthen accountability systems
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education today announced that Kentucky was one of six states selected to participate in the National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy on strengthening postsecondary education accountability systems.
Kentucky Adult Education VP to speak to Harlan County Chamber of Commerce
Monday, October 10, 2011
Kentucky Adult Education Vice President Reecie Stagnolia will speak to the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, October 12, at 12 noon ET. The meeting will be held at Ken and Paul’s Family Steakhouse in Harlan.
CPE President Bob King to Speak at Rotary Annual Conference tomorrow
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Council on Postsecondary Education President Bob King will be the keynote speaker at the opening plenary session of the Rotary District 6710’s annual conference tomorrow, October 7, 9:15 a.m. ET at the Galt House in Louisville.
CPE President Bob King to Visit Owensboro Community and Technical College October 6
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Council on Postsecondary Education President Bob King will visit the campus of Owensboro Community and Technical College on Thursday, October 6.
Kentucky one of eight states chosen to assess and improve the quality of student learning in undergraduate education
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education today announced it is one of eight states chosen to participate in a new project to assess and improve the quality of undergraduate student learning.
Gov. Beshear, CPE Announce Kentucky Wins $26.9 Million Grant to Support College Readiness
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Governor Steve Beshear and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education today announced Kentucky has received a $26.9 million federal grant award over six years for GEAR UP, or Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. The grant will support college readiness outreach and strengthen postsecondary partnerships.
Outstanding faculty honored at Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education Trusteeship
Friday, September 23, 2011
Kentucky’s colleges and universities honored two of their own earlier today with Acorn Awards for teaching excellence.
Council sets sights on accelerating educational improvements with aggressive 2015 state performance targets
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education took another major step toward increased educational improvement and greater accountability in postsecondary education by approving state-level performance targets at its meeting held earlier today in Lexington.
Lung Cancer Research Governance Board to Meet
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The Kentucky Lung Cancer Research Program Governance Board will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2-4 p.m. EDT at the UK Markey Cancer Center Board Room, 800 Rose St., Lexington, Ky.
Kentucky Named University System of the Year by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
Monday, September 19, 2011
All eight of the four-year, public universities in Kentucky have been selected as the 2011 University System of the Year by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. Recognized for its strong, continued partnership with The Washington Center, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education will receive the award during The Washington Center’s annual awards luncheon in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club on Oct. 3, 2011.
Council on Postsecondary Education plans meetings
Friday, September 16, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education will meet Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at 9 a.m. EDT at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort, in Lexington, Ky.
CPE STRATEGIC AGENDA WORKGROUP TO MEET SEPT. 15
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education’s Strategic Agenda Workgroup will meet via conference call Sept. 15, 2011 at 1 p.m. EDT.
COMMITTEE ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
The Committee on Equal Opportunities will meet Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at 9 a.m. ET at the Council on Postsecondary Education in Meeting Room A.
KENTUCKY RANKED NO. 1 IN NATION FOR IMPROVEMENT ON KEY HIGHER EDUCATION METRICS
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Over the past decade, Kentucky has improved faster than any state in the nation on key higher education performance measures, according to a report issued by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems of Boulder, Colorado.
SIGNIFICANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education will announce the findings of a new report, "Realizing Kentucky's Educational Attainment Goal: A Look in the Rear View Mirror and Down the Road Ahead” Overview," in a press event Wednesday, September 7 at the Capitol.
GED® ATTAINMENT IS FOCUS OF McDONALD’S® PROMOTION IN 70 COUNTIES
Thursday, September 01, 2011
McDonald’s® restaurants of Central and Southeastern Kentucky have partnered with Kentucky Adult Education in 34 counties for the sixth year in a row to encourage GED attainment with an in-store promotion funded by the restaurant owner operators. Following the leadership of these McDonald’s owner operators, McDonald’s restaurants in another 36 counties, including restaurants in the Louisville area, have joined the campaign this year.
ACT RESULTS FOR JUNIORS AND GRADUATES SHOW IMPROVEMENT
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Overall results from the 2011 administration of the ACT to Kentucky's public school juniors and public school graduates show improvements in all subject areas and higher percentages of students ready for college-level coursework.
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT WORKGROUP TO MEET AUG. 30
Monday, August 29, 2011
The Council on Postsecondary Education’s Budget Development Workgroup will meet Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at Campbellsville University’s Technology Training Center
COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AWARDS $600,000 FOR REGIONAL ASSESSMENT ACADEMIES
Friday, August 19, 2011
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has awarded $600,000 in funding provided by the Kentucky legislature to create regional assessment academies in support of Senate Bill 1 (2009) initiatives.
KENTUCKY POSTS 10% ANNUAL GAIN IN GEDs AWARDED
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Kentucky Adult Education, a unit of the Council on Postsecondary Education, announced today that 10,294 Kentuckians earned GEDs during FY2010-11 that ended in June, representing a 10 percent increase from the 9,357 diplomas awarded from the previous year.

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