KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

TYPE OF INSTITUTION

Public, comprehensive university Georgias 3rd largest university Accredited by SACS to offer Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees Member of the University System of Georgia Governed by the Board of Regents

BRIEF HISTORY

Established as Kennesaw Junior College

Re-named Kennesaw State University

Became a four-year institution 1977 1963 1976 Re-named Kennesaw College 1988 1996 Enrollment breaks 24,000 students 2012

Re-named Kennesaw State College

INSTITUTIONAL MISSION

Highlights of the institutions mission include: Effective teaching and learning Commitment to public service through continuing education programs, service institutions and centers, lectures and conferences, collaboration with public schools, partnerships with business and governmental agencies, and international initiatives. Research, scholarship, and creative activity Committed to continuous improvement in an increasingly diverse and constantly changing learning community. Complete institutional mission can be found at www.kennesaw.edu/mission.shtml

ACADEMIC COLLEGES/DIVISIONS

College of the Arts Michael J. Coles College of Business Leland & Clarice C. Bagwell College of Education WellStar College of Health and Human Services College of Humanities and Social Sciences University College Graduate College Continuing Education

PROGRAMS

Kennesaw State University offers 80 Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degree programs.
Undergraduate degrees:
Offered in education, health, business, the humanities, the arts, science, and math KSU is known for their nursing, business, and education programs

Graduate degrees:
Offered in nursing, business, information systems, conflict management, public administration, education, and professional writing.

KSUs expanding Ph.D. program offers:

Doctorate of Education in Leadership for Learning Doctorate of Business Administration Doctorate of Nursing

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

Gender: 42% Male 58% Female Undergraduate Course Load: 73% Full Time 27% Part Time Graduate Course Load: 47% Full Time 53% Part Time

FACULTY DEMOGRAPHICS

Gender
47% Male 53% Female

Tenure Status
45% Tenured 30% Tenure Track 25% Non-tenure Track

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Financial Services Enterprise Information Management Enterprise Systems & Services Human Resources Payroll

Equal Employment Opportunity Facilities Environmental Health & Safety Ombuds Office Alternative Dispute Resolution Internal Audit

GOVERNANCE

University Council Includes elected representatives of all university constituent groups. Responsible for:
Assigning issues to appropriate governance body or bodies Assures the appropriate governance bodies are consulted in the creation of committees or task forces Assures governance bodies are given opportunity to consider and offer comment on issues Reports to the President and other Council members the results of deliberations in various bodies Seeks to reconcile conflicting advisory opinions when bodies have conflicting views

GOVERNANCE

Governing bodies:
Faculty Senate
Represents the interests, concerns, and needs of the KSU faculty An opportunity for discussion amongst faculty from different divisions

Staff Senate
Acts as a collective voice for presenting the concerns and needs of the KSU staff Strives to improve the working environment of the staff

University Administrators Senate

Represents the interest of administrators Assists the university by providing more global input on decisions

Student Government Association

Represents and legislates the interest of the KSU student body Promotes understanding and involvement among all members of the campus community

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The mission of Academic Affairs at KSU is to provide leadership and service by effectively, efficiently, and ethically implementing the Universitys Strategic Plan. Oversees all operations of the Academic Division
Provides administrative oversight Academic leadership External Representation

STUDENT SUCCESS & ENROLLMENT SERVICES

The Student Success and Enrollment Services divisions works closely with Academic Affairs to provide students with opportunities to participate in University life and to enhance the University environment. Also includes a smooth transition into and out of KSU through Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Counseling & Advising Program Services. Also under the SSES division:
Department of Student Life KSU First Year Experience Student Recreation & Wellness Center

STUDENT SUCCESS & ENROLLMENT SERVICES

Department of Student Life

Responsible for all registered student organizations, student media, intramural sports, Greek life, and student programming

The KSU First Year Experience

Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report Specifically designed for incoming freshman to support and promote student success Composed of seminars and learning communities

The Student Recreation & Wellness Center

A 45,000 square foot facility that provides students with a variety of recreational activities that promote campus involvement, fitness, social interaction, and healthy competition within a safe environment.

CONCLUSION

Kennesaw State University is a thriving campus community that offers multiple opportunities to the students it serves and the faculty it employs. Through cooperation and coordination among institutional departments, they are able to offer a wide array of programs and services to their students as well as the surrounding community.