CON 2017-2020 Self-Study Appendices Final - 4-14-21

Sep 21, 2026

Structured tables of contents and a narrative introduction describe institutional mission, governance, quality standards, and program evaluation for the University of Kentucky during the 2017-2020 self-study period. The introduction provides historical context for the university’s founding, evolution into a comprehensive institution, leadership milestones, and strategic planning for 2020-2025. It also outlines the Academic Medical Center and UK Healthcare clinical enterprise, including staff scale, facility footprint, and service role for critically injured and ill patients.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages245

Reading Time10 h 17 min

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Introduction

Standard I: Program Quality: Mission and Governance

Standard II: Program Quality: Institutional Commitment and Resources

Standard III: Program Quality: Curriculum and Teaching-Learning Practices

Standard IV: Program Effectiveness: Assessment and Achievement of Program Outcomes

TABLE OF CONTENTS | Introduction | | i | | --- | --- | --- | | Standard I: Program Quality: Mission and Governance | | 1 | | | I-A | 1 | | | I-B | 2 | | | I-C | 4 | | | I-D | 6 | | | I-E | 7 | | | I-F | 8 | | | I-G | 9 | | | I-H | 10 | | Standard II: Program Quality: Institutional Commitment and Resources | | 13 | | | II-A | 13 | | | II-B | 16 | | | II-C | 19 | | | II-D | 26 | | | II-E | 27 | | | II-F | 29 | | | II-G | 30 | | Standard III: Program Quality: Curriculum and Teaching-Learning Practices | | 35 | | | III-A | 35 | | | III-B | 37 | | | III-C | 38 | | | III-D | 39 | | | III-E | 40 | | | III-F | 41 | | | III-G | 45 | | | III-H | 47 | | | III-I | 49 | | | III-J | 51 | | Standard IV: Program Effectiveness: Assessment and Achievement of Program Outcomes | | 54 | | | IV-A | 54 | | | IV-B | 55 | | | IV-C | 56 | | | IV-D | 57 | | | IV-E | 59 | | | IV-F | 59 | | | IV-G | 60 | | | IV-H | 66 | | | IV-I | 67 | | | IV-J | 69 | Introduction Please provide a brief (1-3 pages) overview or introduction to the institution and program(s) under review. Institution The University of Kentucky was founded in 1865 as the “Kentucky State Agricultural and Mechanical College” a part of Kentucky University (now Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky) . In 1878, the College was separated from Kentucky University under the land grant provision of the federal Morrill Land-Grant College Act of 1862 and established on a 50-acre site donated by the city of Lexington. In 1908, the College was renamed the State University, Lexington, Kentucky, and in 1916, it became the University of Kentucky. The Albert B. Chandler Medical Center was created in 1956, and the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing were established. The Colleges of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy were added in 1966 and a School of Public Health was added in 2000. In 1964, development of a statewide community college system was initiated as part of the University. In 1982, the University was organized into three chancellor-lead sectors, the Medical Center, the Lexington Campus, and the Community Colleges, together with a Central Administration. On July 1, 2011, Eli Capilouto DMD, ScD became the 12th president of the University of Kentucky (UK) . President Capilouto has led the process to enrich UK’s academic experience by investing in priorities that maintain affordability and access; support the institution’s talented faculty and staff; and revitalize the living, learning and research facilities across campus. Even during a pandemic, UK has been able to continue efforts fora significant physical transformation of its academic, research, residential, health care and community spaces. Through partnership, increased philanthropy and effective financial management, UK is self-financing the vast majority of its more than $2 billion infrastructure development. Under President Capilouto’s leadership, the $3.7 billion flagship and land grant research University has gained significant momentum in fulfilling its multi-faceted mission of teaching, research, service, and health care. UK developed a new strategic plan with input from the entire campus for the years 2020-2025. Today, the University of Kentucky supports more than 30,000 students in over 200 academic programs integrated in 16 degree-granting colleges, the Lewis Honors College, the Graduate School, and the UK Library system. The University offers 88 bachelor’s level, 93 master’s level and more than 60 doctoral, specialist and professional degree programs. Students may select from programs in Agriculture, Allied Health Professions, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Communications and Information Studies, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Human Environmental Sciences and Social Work. In addition, many students may select from professional programs in Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health. On a national level, UK has co

FAQs

What are the four main standards used in the self-study appendices?

The document organizes content around Standard I (Program Quality: Mission and Governance), Standard II (Institutional Commitment and Resources), Standard III (Curriculum and Teaching-Learning Practices), and Standard IV (Program Effectiveness: Assessment and Achievement of Program Outcomes).

What background does the Introduction provide about the University of Kentucky?

It summarizes the university’s founding in 1865, major organizational changes over time, leadership under President Eli Capilouto starting in 2011, and the development of a strategic plan for 2020-2025.

How does the document describe UK Healthcare and the Academic Medical Center?

It presents UK Healthcare as the umbrella clinical enterprise for the UK Medical Center, describing its staffing and the hospitals and clinics it serves, emphasizing care for critically injured and ill patients.

Sep 21, 2026

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