Initiatives

Achieving our goals as a next-generation land-grant university requires us to innovate, both as an institution and as a member of the Kansas Board of Regents. Learn more about the initiatives that are driving change and pushing our momentum forward in an exciting new direction.

Academic Innovation Fund
Learn more about the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF), which invests nearly $1 million in new academic programs each year.
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Academic Program Review and Revitalization

The university's Academic Program Review and Revitalization, or APRR, process utilizes a strategic, data-informed approach that drives innovative curriculum, supports continuous program improvement, and promotes financial sustainability by assuring we meet contemporary market demands and opportunities.

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Applied Learning Initiative
The Next-Gen K-State strategic plan includes an applied learning imperative that sets the stage for K-State to provide every degree-seeking student with applied learning experiences before they graduate. Learn more about how the Staley School of Leadership is leading this effort across the institution to fulfill our commitment to prepare students for life beyond K-State.
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Artificial Intelligence
The rapid development and adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies present opportunities to enhance academic, research and operational activities at K-State — but they also raise questions around ethical use, academic integrity and operational practices. A thoughtful and strategic framework is needed to ensure these technologies are used in ways that align with the university’s vision of serving Kansas, our nation and the world as a next-generation land-grant university.
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Budget Transformation Initiative

Our new Budget Transformation Initiative will empower us to achieve our goal of building a revised budget model that drives the university’s strategic priorities forward and establish a wrap-around budget framework that will help us create and foster the agility required to position our institution for future success and greater impact toward our mission.

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Digital Accessibility

K-State's digital/online content is required to be fully compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standard, by April 24, 2026. A task force has been established to lead this work. Learn more about how they are prioritizing the efforts and leading the university on the roadmap to compliance.

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K-State Core - General Education
Learn more about the Fall 2024 implementation of the K-State Core, our university's version of the Kansas Board of Regents' systemwide general education framework.
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K-State Student Success Playbook (PDF)
Prepared by the National Institute for Student Success, the playbook outlines priorities for standardizing advising protocols and technology to deliver proactive, consistent and data-informed advising across the university, and aligning K-State's advising model with national best practices.
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Strategic Enrollment Plan
Learn more about out university strategic enrollment plan and the initiatives which will support growing enrollment and student success as defined in the Next-Gen K-State Strategic Plan.
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