Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Information

The Council on Postsecondary Education is Kentucky's adult and higher education coordinating agency committed to strengthening our workforce, economy and quality of life. We do this by guiding the continuous improvement and efficient operation of a high-quality, diverse, innovative, accessible and affordable system of postsecondary education. Key responsibilities include: - Developing and implementing a strategic agenda for postsecondary and adult education that includes measures of progress. - Producing and submitting a biennial budget request for adequate public funding of postsecondary education. - Determining tuition rates and admission criteria at public postsecondary institutions. - Collecting and distributing data about postsecondary education performance. - Ensuring the coordination and connectivity of technology among public institutions. - Administering adult education programs serving every county in Kentucky. - Licensing non-public postsecondary institutions to operate in the Commonwealth.