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Grow and go - 4-H Agent Kentucky State University Employee Review

2.0
Dec 16, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

-opportunity to travel -opportunity to get masters or doctorate degree, paid for or a portion paid for by university -opportunities to grow in leadership without getting paid like leadership, build the skills and add it to your resume

Cons

-organizational structure is lacking, many people in positions of authority that do not know how to strategically plan and oversee others -no tier plan in place for salary increases and no opportunities to move up into a different position to get paid more unless you are favored by higher administration and work very very hard -slow ordering/processing/receiving system for supplies needed for work -toxic standards for performance(ex: no real set of guidelines for performance and monitored/evaluated on non-existent standards) -overall unorganized...no matter what department you work in -some leaders in extension have no understanding of extension and those who do use it to benefit themselves or state counterparts -last minute events, communication, and reports are frequent(ex: the day that an important report is due, upper administration will ask for a full report before EOD ) -unequitable salaries -no transparency from administration in previous years but they are working on transparency

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5.0
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Pros

good benefits and perks for employee's

Cons

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1.0
Nov 7, 2025
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Pros

The students are the best thing about the university but they are also the last served.

Cons

When Dr. Akakpo became president of KState, there was genuine hope for a turnaround, especially after the college endured two deeply problematic administrations. Unfortunately, even before his tenure began, he was heavily influenced by the Directors of HR, IT, and Auxiliary Affairs—individuals widely regarded as contributing to the institution’s challenges. Talented staff members were dismissed, not for misconduct, but seemingly for being too competent. That’s deeply troubling. The current administration continues to be misled by internal actors, while issues of waste and potential fraud persist. My nephew attended KState during the spring and fall semesters but has decided to leave due to ongoing financial mismanagement and a perceived lack of concern for student welfare. The Dean of Student Life has developed a reputation for hostility and inappropriate gossiping around students, further eroding trust. Leaks from the president’s office and questionable expenditures—such as a costly trip to China—raise serious concerns that warrant investigation. Despite multiple financial bailouts from the state of Kentucky, the institution appears to prioritize high-level administrative salaries over student needs. At KState, advancement seems to depend less on merit and more on a willingness to compromise integrity. That’s a culture in need of serious reform and the link between this institution, and the financial issues in Fayette County Public Schools, should be investigated. ---

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