This past summer we began our 2 Minute Tour project. These videos are our attempt distill the campus visit into two minutes in order to pique the interest of prospective students. Our latest 2 Minute Tour takes us to Lindsey Wilson College:
If you liked this one, check out our previous visits to Midway College and St. Catharine College. Which AIKCU campus do you want to see next? Email us or leave a message on our Facebook page.
AIKCU President Gary S. Cox recently appeared on “Dialogue on Public Issues,” a public affairs program hosted by John Chowning, Campbellsville University Vice President for Church and External Relations. Chowning’s long-running program was recently picked up by KET for broadcast on their Kentucky Channel (KET KY). The show is produced by CU’s own television studio and features local and national guests, ranging from candidates for statewide elections to national subject matter experts, talking about current issues in a one-on-one, conversational format.
The episode featuring Dr. Cox and Chowning discussing the role of independent higher education in Kentucky can be seen in its entirety here. Other episodes of “Dialogue on Public Issues” can be accessed from Campbellsville’s site.
FRANKFORT, Ky. - The fifth-annual Kentucky Private College Week will be July 14-18.
Kentucky Private College Week is a coordinated effort by the state’s 20 nonprofit, independent colleges and universities to provide students and families an easy way to explore a variety of college campuses during the summer.
A single point of registration at www.kentuckyprivatecolleges.org and common visit times at all 20 campuses - 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (local time) daily - make it easy for prospective students to plan campus visits. Some campuses will offer special times to accommodate the schedules of non-traditional students.
“We want people to see these campuses firsthand and have an opportunity to talk with staff and current students about the admissions process and financial aid,” said Mason Dyer of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities, which sponsors the event. “Many people are surprised to find out how attainable and affordable an independent college education can be.”
The 20 participating campuses serve students from all income levels. Four out of 10 students who attend Kentucky’s independent colleges and universities qualify for a Pell Grant, the federal student aid program for people with high financial need. Together, the 20 campuses provide more than $150 million annually in student financial aid and scholarships. Students attending AIKCU institutions also qualify for state student financial aid programs.
In addition to the two daily sessions, select campuses will host special evening information sessions for working adults interested in pursuing a degree. More than one in five students at Kentucky’s independent colleges is at least 25 years old.
“While non-traditional students are always welcome at all campuses, more than half of Kentucky’s independent colleges offer special opportunities for working adults,” Dyer said. “These may include degree-completion programs, evening or weekend classes, online learning, extended campuses, or participation in special programs such as Project Graduate.”
Project Graduate is a statewide initiative to help students with 90 or more credit hours finish a baccalaureate degree.
Visitors receive an application fee waiver for every campus they visit during Private College Week. Prizes to be given away during the week include t-shirts, gas cards and other items.
“Kentucky Private College Week is the perfect road-trip opportunity,” Dyer said. “Our campuses are located across Kentucky, from Pikeville to Mayfield, in great cities and towns, and in some of the most beautiful places in the entire country. With gas prices keeping people closer to home this summer, we see this as a great chance to see Kentucky while also preparing for the future.”
To learn more visit the Kentucky Private College Week blog at www.kentuckyprivatecolleges.org. There you can register, see videos featuring current students, learn more about participating campuses, get directions, and see the latest news about Kentucky’s private colleges. Or call the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities at (502) 695-5007 for more information.
The 4th Annual Kentucky Private College Week will take place on all 20 AIKCU campuses June 18-22.
Kentucky Private College Week 2007 scheduled for June 18-22
The 4th annual Kentucky Private College Week will be held June 18-22, 2007. Kentucky Private College Week is a coordinated effort by Kentucky’s 20 nonprofit, private colleges and universities that makes it easy and convenient for students and families to explore a variety of campuses. These sessions offer a chance for students and families to get a feel for the campuses that a viewbook or website just can’t provide. Common visit times at all 20 campuses – 9 AM and 2 PM (local time) daily – and convenient online scheduling make it easy for students to plan their trips and visit as many as 10 campuses in a single week.
It’s this convenience that Frankfort High School guidance counselor Joretta Crowe appreciates about Kentucky Private College Week. “Students can hit multiple colleges in the week, and everyone’s on the same page as to what students and parents expect to see during their visits,” Crowe said about last year’s event.
The event is open to all students interested in learning more about Kentucky’s private colleges. Students receive an application fee waiver for every campus they visit during Private College Week. Every student that visits three or more campuses during the week is automatically entered into a prize drawing. Counselors and student groups are also encouraged to visit during the week. Registration is recommended but not required to participate in Private College Week activities. Visit www.kentuckyprivatecolleges.org to register, see videos featuring current students, learn more about participating campuses, get directions, and see the latest news about Kentucky’s private colleges. Or call the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities at (502) 695-5007 for more information.
Kentucky Private College Week is an initiative of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities. Campuses participating in Kentucky Private College Week include:
Alice Lloyd College, Asbury College, Bellarmine University, Berea College, Brescia University, Campbellsville University, Centre College, Georgetown College, Kentucky Christian University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Lindsey Wilson College, Mid-Continent University, Midway College, Pikeville College, St. Catharine College, Spalding University, Thomas More College, Transylvania University, Union College, and University of the Cumberlands.
Frankfort High senior Brent Yancey and counselor Joretta Crowe
Frankfort High School senior Brent Yancey isn’t sure yet where he’ll be going to college next fall, but as the proud owner of a new iPod nano he’ll be able to take his music with him wherever he decides to go. Brent won the iPod in a prize drawing held by the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU) as part of the 2006 Kentucky Private College Week held in June.
Kentucky Private College Week is an annual summer event sponsored by AIKCU and its twenty member campuses. Campuses work together to offer visits twice a day at the same times each day throughout the week. Students sign up online to visit as few as one or as many as ten campuses during the week. For every campus students visit they receive an application fee waiver. The 2006 Kentucky Private College Week saw students make almost 400 individual campus visits.
This year, every student who visited three or more campuses during Private College Week was entered into a prize drawing for the iPod and other prizes. In addition to iPod winner Brent Yancey, other prize winners included: Michael Harover, Trinity Christian Academy (Lexington) – Speedway gas card; Becky Hellman, Larue County High School – Speedway gas card; and Clint Wagner, George Rogers Clark High School – Office Depot gift card.
Brent and his parents visited three colleges during Private College Week. Brent liked the opportunity to get to know the different campuses in such a convenient way. “I really enjoyed it and thought it was informative and fun,” says Brent. “I’d recommend it to other students. I really learned a lot about the colleges.”
Brent was encouraged to get out and visit the campuses by his guidance counselor at Frankfort High, Joretta Crowe. Ms. Crowe, a Transylvania alum, helped get the word out about Private College Week to students and parents through her newsletter and emails.
Crowe also appreciates the convenience Private College Week offers busy students and parents. “Students can hit multiple colleges in the week, and everyone’s on the same page as to what students and parents expect to see during their visits,” Crowe said.
When asked at school how he felt about winning the iPod giveaway, Brent merely smiled and said, “I feel great!”
“Awesome.” That’s how several parents and students recently described their Private College Week experience. Here are some pictures of the PCW activities at Georgetown College and Centre College taken on Tuesday, June 13.
At Georgetown College, every visiting student is asked to sign in…on the wall of the foyer in the admissions office.
Georgetown’s student tour guide shows off the campus.
Preparing for tours at Centre.
On the Centre tour.
Resting after the tour - and learning about admissions, student life, and financial aid from the GC staff.
A Centre admissions counselor leads students through a role playing activity.
More photos on AIKCU’s flickr page.
Kentucky State Sign
Originally uploaded by p.m.graham.
In honor of Kentucky Private College Week’s start on Monday, here’s a photo from flickr user p.m. graham. Whichever campuses you choose to visit during PCW, and wherever you’re coming from, here’s wishing you safe travels. For driving directions, please check out this post.
Private College Week is all about making the college visit experience more convenient for you. So we’ve compiled links to directions to each campus here in one spot. Click on a name to link to directions. Enjoy your visits!
Spalding University
Directions to Spalding University’s Third Street Academic Building:
From northbound Interstate 65:
Take northbound Interstate 65 towards downtown Louisville and take the Muhammad Ali exit (Exit 136C). The ramp will feed right into Muhammad Ali Blvd. Take a left on Third Street. Follow Third Street past Broadway.
The Third Street Academic Building is on the left side, just past the corner of York Street and Third Street. Spalding is displayed in large blue letters down the side of the building. Parking (Lot L) is located on the left side of Third Street, surrounded by a black iron fence. There is visitor parking available. Please enter the building through the parking lot entrance. The elevator is to your right once you enter the building. Follow signs to the Admissions Office.
From southbound Interstate 65:
Head southbound on Interstate 65 towards downtown Louisville. Take the Jefferson Street exit (Exit 136C). The exit will feed into Jefferson Street. Take a left on to Third Street. Follow Third Street past Broadway.
The Third Street Academic Building is on the left side, just past the corner of York Street and Third Street. Spalding is displayed in large blue letters down the side of the building. Parking (Lot L) is located on the left side of Third Street, surrounded by a black iron fence. There is visitor parking available. Please enter the building through the parking lot entrance. The elevator is to your right once you enter the building. Follow signs to the Admissions Office.
Should you have any questions, contact us at the number listed below:
Spalding University
Admissions Office
845 S. 3rd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
502-585-7111
Note: This went out as an email to all PCW registrants on Wednesday, June 7. It’s posted here for anyone that missed the email or registers after that time.
Dear Private College Week Registrant,
On behalf of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities, I’d like to thank you for making plans to spend time next week getting to know some of our campuses during Kentucky Private College Week. We’re glad that you’re coming and hope that PCW will be a great experience that helps you and your family as you explore your college options.
We have some great stuff lined up for our prize drawing – remember that you’re automatically entered in the drawing if you visit 3 or more campuses and fill out an information sheet at each one. We’ll be giving away an iPod ® nano , gas cards (who can’t use those these days), and some other great stuff.
Lastly, I’d like to ask for your help. We’re looking for participants to share their thoughts about Private College Week on the AIKCU weblog (http://www.aikcu.org). If you are a writer (or just someone who wants to be heard) and would like to share your thoughts and/or photos from the week, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll be posting new stuff throughout the week. If you’re interested in contributing, please shoot me an email.
Thanks and enjoy your visits!
Mason Dyer
Director of Communications and Research
Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities