The Kentucky Mindset Academy is part of a statewide effort to improve student outcomes in gateway and developmental education courses. In recent years, Kentucky has made important strides—replacing traditional remedial education with corequisite models that allow students to enroll directly in credit-bearing courses while receiving academic support. This shift has led to meaningful increases in retention and graduation rates. But to ensure these reforms benefit all students—we must focus not only on access, but also on how we teach and support students once they’re in the classroom.

That’s where the Kentucky Mindset Academy comes in. Through a partnership between the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative (KYSSC) and Motivate Lab, faculty and instructors will be able to participate in this professional development program that focuses on fostering adaptive learning mindsets among students. Along the way, faculty will participate in an online course, test small instructional changes, learn from peers in a community of practice, and receive coaching to build more motivationally supportive classroom environments. This is a unique opportunity for Kentucky educators to shape the future of gateway instruction—and help students succeed from their very first college course.

Motivating Learners Course

Acquire knowledge on learning mindsets (e.g., Mindset GPS), practice identifying and creating mindset-supportive messages, and apply your learning by submitting projects you can leverage in the classroom

Surveys

Empower yourself to make informed choices in your teaching approach based on comprehensive survey findings

Communities of Practice and Summits

Deepen your understanding of motivational strategies and learning mindset-supportive messaging in a collaborative environment alongside your peers and colleagues.

Community Building Support

Receive personalized support from faculty colleagues, helping you build and sustain instructional improvement efforts within their campus community.