GSP Host Campuses 1983-2018 Governor’s Scholars Program Morehead State University, Murray State University, 2018 2018 Northern Kentucky University 2018 Academic Report Bellarmine University, Morehead State University, The Program celebrates 30 Murray State University summers of building community 2012 2012 by helping to build a Habitat for Humanity house in Louisville Bellarmine University, Centre College, Murray State University Bellarmine University, Centre College, Morehead State University 2006 2006 Bellarmine University, Centre College, Eastern Kentucky University All 120 Kentucky counties send at least one scholar Centre College, Eastern Kentucky University, to a GSP campus Northern Kentucky University GSP expands to a third campus 2000 2000 Centre College, Northern Kentucky University 10,000th scholar completes the Program 1994 1994 Centre College, Murray State University Centre College, Kentucky State University Centre College, Western Kentucky University Centre College, Murray State University 1988 1988 Centre College, University of Kentucky Murray State University, Western Kentucky University Centre College, Eastern Kentucky University Program expands to two campuses and 561 scholars Centre College 1983 1983 First session opens at Centre College with 245 scholars Printed by Morehead State University Document Services ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Letter from the Executive Director 1 2018 Scholars by County 2 Board of Directors Focus Area Classes 3 “This class changed Matthew G. Bevin Members Governor Christen Boone Bennie Ivory John C. Roach Jane Stevenson Agribusiness & Biotechnology 3 the course of Commonwealth of Kentucky my academic life.” Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Lexington, KY Owensboro, KY Architectural Design 4 Derrick K. Ramsey Gary Braswell Robert L. King Noel Rush, II Lora Suttles Secretary Owensboro, KY Frankfort, KY Louisville, KY Paintsville, KY Astronomy 5 Education & Workforce Mike Buckentin Wayne D. Lewis Jane Skidmore Mark C. Whitlow Development Cabinet Biological & Environmental Issues 6 Russellville, KY Frankfort, KY Barbourville, KY Paducah, KY Offi cers Sharon Claypool Wayne M. Martin Alice Sparks Erica Lee Williams Business, Accounting, & Entrepreneurship 7 Park Hills, KY Winchester, KY Fort Mitchell, KY Louisville, KY “This class offered me Trey Grayson, Chair Communication & Social Theory 8 Walton, KY Todd Davis Thomas T. Noland, Jr. John Stanton Anisa Cottrell Willis an intellectual oasis.” Bowling Green, KY Louisville, KY Edgewood, KY Newport, KY Creative Writing & Literary Studies 9 Alan M. Stein, Vice Chair Lexington, KY Luther Deaton, Jr. Jamie Paradis Cultural Anthropology 10 Eric G. Farris, Vice Chair Lexington, KY Louisville, KY GSP Staff Shepherdsville, KY Dramatic Expression 11 Kevin Flanery Paul E. Patton Aristófanes Cedeño, Bill Malone, Treasurer Louisville, KY Pikeville, KY Executive Director & Academic Dean Engineering 12 Louisville, KY Vince Gabbert Neil Ramsey Beth Carrier Tina Nance Lexington, KY Louisville, KY Film Studies 13 Alexandra Gerassimides, Rita Meeks Catherine Smith “I have found my calling.” Secretary Chip Hamm Shannon Rickett Bonnie Mullin LeAnn Stokes Forensic Science 13 Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Robin Williams-Neal Healthcare Industry 15 Historical Analysis 16 The GSP Foundation International Relations 17 The Governor’s Scholars Program Foundation, Inc., is a Journalism & Mass Media 18 501(c)(3) non-profi t, tax-exempt organization that exists Modes of Mathematical Thinking 19 solely to support the Governor’s Scholars Program, Inc. The GSP Foundation supplements public funding to fi nance Music Theory & Performance 20 the GSP’s daily operations and special initiatives. Philosophy 21 For more information or to make a contribution, contact: The Governor’s Scholars Program Foundation, Inc. Physical Science 22 “In this class, all types of people came together to Harold H. Smith, President Political & Legal Issues 23 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 210 create wonderful things.” Frankfort, KY 40601 Psychology & Behavioral Studies 24 Phone: 502-573-1618 | Fax: 502-573-1641 Spanish Language & Culture 25 Visual Arts 25 General Studies Classes 26 Governor’s Scholars Program By partnering with the GSP Foundation, Scholar Experience Survey Results 28 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 210 Kentucky businesses and organizations Contact Us Frankfort, KY 40601 Scholar In-State Data 32 provide not only the funding but also the Phone: 502-573-1618 extraordinary hands-on opportunities that Additional Information 33 Fax: 502-573-1641 make the Governor’s Scholars Program an Online: gsp.ky.gov unparalleled intellectual experience. 20182018 ACADEMICACADEMIC REPORTREPORT 33 33 SCHOLAR IN-STATE DATA from the College Enrollment EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear supporters and friends of the Governor’s Scholars Program, With the help of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, the Governor’s Scholars Program tracks the number of scholars who pursue T is year marked the 36th summer graduates from our Program have dedicated their higher education at a Kentucky college or university. The following graph 1992 of the Governor’s Scholars lives to enriching our Commonwealth; in turn, shows the percentage of scholars, by Program year, who enrolled at an Program. Although summer is alumni hear the ways in which current scholars hope in-state college or university after completing high school. when the GSP appears to be in to do the same. Among its many benef ts, Alumni fullest force, our Program works Day connects generations of GSP supporters who Of the 2016 scholars, the most recent year for which data is available, year-round to foster our mission intimately understand the unique gifts our Program 79.8% enrolled at a Kentucky college or university in the fall of 2017. of enhancing Kentucky’s next of ers to all Kentuckians well beyond the f ve weeks generation of civic and economic of our summer sessions. 100% 100% leaders. For example, in September and October, If the GSP were an individual, at 36 it would we host informational sessions across Kentucky to be old enough to be elected by its constituencies inform thousands of potential GSP candidates about and become president of the United States. T at 80% 80% our selection process; in February, alumni and friends age comes with trust and responsibility. Our of the GSP gather at the State Capitol in Frankfort constituencies trust us to locate and invite diverse, to express their support for the program. deserving students from all 120 counties of Kentucky 60% 60% Importantly, these moments throughout to one of our three campuses each summer. Our the year engage individuals and groups outside constituencies trust our faculty to of er scholars our Frankfort of ce. During our fall informational relevant and challenging opportunities for academic sessions, we meet with guidance counselors, and personal growth. T ey trust our staf to listen 40% 40% teachers, and legislators who are interested in the for ways to improve the Program as we traverse the types of candidates that will thrive in our summer larger Kentucky community throughout the year. communities. When we gather at the State Capitol In return, we trust that we can count on 20% 20% in February, we connect with our state legislators and your continued relationship with the Program to ask them to demonstrate their strong commitment to accomplish our mission of enhancing Kentucky’s next our Commonwealth’s future by funding the GSP. T e generation of civic and economic leaders. T irty-six 0% 0% success of the GSP is forever tied to the relationships years ago, you helped us sow the seed from which '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89'90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99'00 '01 '02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 with our constituencies. T ere are over 20 such the healthy roots of the GSP developed. T en, with relationships we rely on: with the Of ce of the your support, in 2001 the Program expanded above Governor and legislators, colleges and universities, ground onto three campuses. You even nurtured teachers and school counselors, parents, and so on. the GSP during recent adverse Permanent Residence One such relationship that we have economic times. As we look to the strengthened in recent years is the bond with our next few decades and beyond, we As of September 2018, 30,726 students have completed the Governor’s more than 30,000 alumni. Two years ago, we founded are conf dent that our year-round Scholars Program. The Program currently has valid contact information Alumni Day on each of our three campuses as a partnerships with constituencies on fi le for 24,925 living alumni. hub for alumni and current scholars to gather every are the key to our nourishment, summer. On Alumni Day, current scholars join in growth, and sustainability. T ank Of those, 20,397—81.83%—have a permanent address within conversation with GSP alumni to learn how these you for your ongoing support. the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 2018 0 24,925 81.83% Aris Cedeño Executive Director & Academic Dean 32 GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2018 ACADEMIC REPORT 1 100% 2018 SCHOLARS BY COUNTY 90.15% 90% “GSP helped prepare me for one or more of the following aspects of 80% 75.42% 76.10% Counties with up to 3 Governor’s Scholars in 2018 72.30% life in college and beyond.” Adair Caldwell Estill Harrison Lewis McLean Pendleton Webster 70% Ballard Carlisle Fleming Hart Livingston Menifee Perry Wolfe Bath Carroll Fulton Jackson Logan Mercer Powell 60% College applications and choice Bourbon Casey Gallatin LaRue