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.