Academic Affairs and Programs

The Office for Academic Affairs and Programs supports the efforts of educational units at UK in the development, design and delivery of courses and curriculum. Included in the goal of educational excellence for which the university strives is measuring its effectiveness through assessment. The Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness and UK Online support these missions.

The Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education, the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence and the Gaines Center for the Arts contribute to UK's mission of providing high-quality education to its students and serving its communities through education and outreach.

UK Core

The UK Core is a foundational component of the world-class education that students receive at the University of Kentucky. By embedding necessary skills for professional and personal success within general education courses every student takes, UK is preparing its students to lead lives of meaning and purpose.

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UK Online

UK Online also provides students with an exceptional education in a flexible and convenient environment tailored to an individual's particular needs. Online programs at UK adhere to the same standards for accreditation as traditional programs, maintaining superb quality of teaching and learning.

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Office for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

The Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness supports the accreditation of the university through its work in student learning assessment, planning and compliance activities.

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Centers and Institutes

Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education

Director: James Ballard, Ed.D.

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Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence

Director: Isabel Escobar, Ph.D.

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Gaines Center for the Humanities

Director: Michelle Sizemore, Ph.D.

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