Directors of Undergraduate Studies Summit
The University of Kentucky’s Office for Faculty Advancement and Office for Academic Affairs are pleased to host the upcoming Directors of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) Summit on Friday, October 10, 2025.
This event is designed for current Directors of Undergraduate Studies and Directors of Undergraduate Certificate Programs, but we also welcome faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about the resources and initiatives that support undergraduate education and student success.
Participants can look forward to a series of engaging sessions focused on enhancing the undergraduate experience, supporting academic leadership, and fostering collaboration across programs (see the agenda below).
You can RSVP here for the DUS Summit.
For more information, feel free to contact Ken Jones (Assistant Provost for Faculty Development) or Brandi Frisby (Associate Provost for Academic Affairs).
DUS Summit Agenda
| Sessions (All will take place in GSC Ballroom B) | Time |
| Refreshments/Arrival/Networking | 8:00-8:30 am |
| Welcome | 8:30-8:45 am |
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DUS Panel Colleagues will share best practices related to the following:
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8:45 – 9:15 am |
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Marketing Your Program Discover how the newly redesigned academics.uky.edu site can help your program attract and convert more prospective students. |
9:15 – 9:45 am |
| Break | 9:45 – 10:00 am |
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Bringing it All Together: UK Core, 10 Essential Skills, and TEK Through brief descriptions of updates to UK Core, an overview of the 10 Essential Skills, and opportunities in TEK, attendees will engage with colleagues to brainstorm ways that promote campus collaborations. |
10:00-11:15 am |
| Break | 11:15-11:30 am |
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Keynote Address John Gallagher, Professor University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Lunch | 12:30 – 1:30 pm |
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Meaningful Assessment and Using Assessment Data for Program Decisions and Improvement This session will explore what meaningful assessment looks like at the University of Kentucky and how to put it into practice. Attendees will learn how to use assessment data to guide program decisions and drive continuous improvement. |
1:30 – 2:45 pm |
| Wrap Up | 2:45 – 3:00 pm |