Dr. Aaron Thompson
@cpepres
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4th President at the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Educator, Father, Grandfather, and Blessed.
Frankfort, Kentucky
Joined October 2011
Honored to speak at the Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus' Black History Celebration at the Capitol Rotunda today. We must continue to commemorate our hard-won achievements, past, present and future. Thank you, Sen. Gerald Neal for coordinating this event. It means a lot to me.
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Transfer is complicated: we need to make the question of "are you intending to transfer?" the default during our advising, strive for good one-on-one discussions, provide clearly defined pathways, and streamline policies to have as few barriers as possible. #KYHigherEdMatters
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RT @CPENews: CPE, KDE and KYSTATS announce launch of new website focused on helping Kentuckians select career-education options: https://t.…
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Exciting day for #KYHigherEd. We announced the launch of which will help Kentuckians learn more about careers & the education/skills needed to pursue them. I am very proud of the Commonwealth Continuum which developed this idea into what we debuted today.
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Bob has been not just an excellent president and supportive colleague, but also a great friend. I hope our back porch "beverage" breaks continue in this next chapter.
Congratulations and best wishes to @murraystateuniv President Bob Jackson on his retirement. The Council presented @PresMurrayState a resolution calling out his excellent service to MSU and to #KYHigherEd, which included being the convener of Ky's college president's group.
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The actual need is for the graduate to have essential skills to make them a good fit and adaptable to learning technical skills. This is why Ky's institutions have been reviewing curriculum to ensure that students demonstrate these skills prior to graduation. #KYHigherEdMatters
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No matter how smart you are, if you can't work with others or in a professional manner, you aren't going to stay employed. That's why CPE and KDE have prioritized embedding the essential skills into curriculum. #KYHigherEdMatters
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Remembering the great man, and how his legacy tasks us to be beacons in times of darkness or storm.
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Kentucky's financial aid allocation accounted for 21.3% total funding for public higher education in 2023 - meaning, for every $5 of state higher ed funding, $1 goes back to our students. We are thankful to those who make this state investment happen because #KYHigherEdMatters.
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Our work to to improve transfer, increase dual credit, and enhance advising & other student supports, including more need-based financial assistance, is paying off. I am extremely proud of our campuses for what they are doing to ensure student success! #KYHigherEdMatters
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When we consider the student mental health crisis, we often think it "diagnosed" afflictions, but this data shows that stress is a big component. A good percentage of our students, whether considered traditional or non-traditional, work or care for family. #KYHigherEdMatters
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RT @murraystateuniv: It was a special day Saturday as we recognized our Fall and Winter 2024 graduates, including Outstanding Seniors Erin…
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Over the weekend, I got to visit with friend President Jackson at @murraystateuniv and receive an honorary doctorate at their commencement. While MuSU may be far away, I treasure the good, close relationships I have with staff, & am very appreciative of this distinguished honor.
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Thank you @DrMelShemberger. So good to see you and your colleague that makes @murraystateuniv the powerhouse it is.
Congratulations to my friend, Dr. @cpepres! He is now a Racer after receiving an honorary doctorate from The Finest Place We Know, @murraystateuniv. His address to the graduating class was empowering!
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It was such an honor to become a Racer. Thank you @PresMurrayState and @murraystateuniv for this blessing.
A very special day as we celebrated commencement for our fall and winter 2024 graduates and our newest alumni, while also recognizing @cpepres with an honorary doctorate. Congratulations, graduates – we are proud of you! #WeAreRacers
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Dual enrollment - a great way to save time & money - but we have a gender disparity when it comes to participation. We must continue to expand access, advising & partnerships between institutions-employers to make these programs attractive to all our students. #KYHigherEdMatters
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So honored to receive this distinction at @murraystateuniv. When you look at top performance and value you can see why Murray State stands out. Thank you @PresMurrayState and Regents. I appreciate and Kentucky appreciates you. @CPENews #KY HigherEdMatters
At Saturday’s commencement, we will award an honorary degree to @cpepres, president of @CPENews. We are grateful to Dr. Thompson, CPE and all they do for advancing higher education in the Commonwealth! Read more:
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This is why CPE has integrated workforce into its operations, to build those collaborations, partnerships and networks because employers are desperate for skilled workers but are not connecting with our students. #KYHigherEdMatters
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Giving thanks for all my friends and followers. I hope your day is full of loving people, good food and great bourbon. Happy Thanksgiving!
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