The University of Kentucky’s application to establish a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program for students with intellectual disabilities has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The CTP at UK will be known as the College and Career Studies Program.
CTPs were created by the Higher Education Opportunity Act in 2008 and are college programs for students with intellectual disabilities who want to continue academic, career and technical, and independent living instruction to prepare for competitive integrated employment.
Recent data show that only seven percent of Kentucky students with intellectual disabilities are enrolled in a college or university in the year following their exit from high school.
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McClure is one of 32 leaders in technology, innovation, workforce development and academia who were selected from a pool of more than 260 nominations. Members will serve two-year terms.
NACIE council members will be charged with developing a National Entrepreneurship Strategy that strengthens America’s ability to compete and win as the world’s leading startup nation and innovator in critical emerging technologies.
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Equitable Economic Development Update |
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The University of Kentucky’s Supplier Diversity Manager and the EDC's Equitable Economic Development Subcommittee Chair, Marilyn Clark has been awarded the Impact of the Year Award by the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council.
The Impact of the Year Award is given for distinction in extraordinary contributions and exclusive influence, recognizing the outstanding performance and achievements of the members and affiliates of the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council during the past year.
Upon receiving the award, Clark stated, “No one achieves anything noteworthy alone. My thanks to Barry Swanson, UK’s chief procurement officer, and the purchasing staff at UK. Their efforts make this award possible. I am passionate about the work we do to build the capacity of diverse businesses and connect them with opportunities here at UK. This is how we positively impact the local communities we serve. I feel fortunate to do such rewarding work.”
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This website links information seekers with technical assistance providers, financial assistance providers, and how-to guides on implementing placemaking in their own communities.
The site was unveiled at last month's Placemaking in Small and Rural Communities Online Conference, hosted by the University of Kentucky - CEDIK and USDA Rural Development.
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A new partnership between the University of Kentucky and Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) will work to meet unique social work challenges.
The School Social Work Certificate focuses on a specialized field of practice designed to prepare social workers to better respond to the distinctive behavioral and mental health needs of elementary, middle and high school students.
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Meet the Team
Part of a monthly series to introduce the Economic Development Collaborative Leaders
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Barry Swanson currently serves as Chief Procurement Officer at the University of Kentucky and is responsible for leading the UK Purchasing Division. The Purchasing Division is comprised of a Campus Unit, Healthcare Unit, Construction Unit, Surplus Property, Supplier Diversity and the UK Supply Center.
Barry is involved in numerous collaborative activities at UK and the greater community. UK activities include the UK Economic Development Collaborative (EDC), the EDC's Equitable Economic Development Subcommittee, and the President’s Sustainability Committee. Barry’s activities in the greater community include supporting the Kentucky Region of the National Association of Educational Procurement and being an active participant in the collaboration of Lexington Community Partners which includes members from UK, Black Faith Leaders, Lexington/Fayette Urban County Government and the Fayette County Public School District.
Prior to coming to UK, Barry served as the Associate Vice Provost for Campus Operations/Chief Procurement Officer for the University of Kansas, where he was responsible for leading seven departments – Design and Construction Management, Facilities Services, Parking and Transit, Environmental Health and Safety, the KU Center for Sustainability, Procurement Services and the Campus Operations Business Center.
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July 12th, 2022 - 9:00 AM
Presented by Mandy Connelly, MPA, GCDF, Talent Development Coordinator, UK
Effective job search strategies in a quasi-post COVID world. Learn to find positions you actually want and create opportunities for connections to find unlisted openings.
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