Student Success Resources for Faculty

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• Submit an Early Alert report for students at-risk of being unsuccessful in class.
• Tutoring for CCSE classes is available in J-253 Lexis Nexis Open Lab and Math tutoring is available from the SMART center.
• The Student Success Programs (SSP) office specializes in Freshman and Sophomore student success by providing things like student success coaching and workshops.
• Wing Leaders are available for academic support, community building, social integration and personal growth for Freshmen and Sophomores.
• The Writing Center makes writing for any class easier and more effective. Peer writing assistants will work with students in person or online to help them develop a topic, organize their research, revise and edit drafts, document their sources, and much more.
• The CCSE Advising Team can help students with time management, study, and planning skills.

• The Honors College offers programs for highly talented and motivated students.
• Research can engage and challenge high-achieving students in new ways.
• Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) are an opportunity for students to gain valuable research skills and academic credit through their participation in faculty research
• Double Owl Pathways affords undergraduate students the opportunity to obtain their undergrad and graduate degrees faster and at a lower cost.

• Encourage students to participate in the semester-long CCSE Student Engagement Challenge.
• The CCSE Mentoring Program is available for students to participate as mentees and peer mentors. Faculty are welcome to participate as professional mentors!
• CCSE Events are held every semester and are a great opportunity for networking.
• Be a Registered Student Organization Advisor to help guide and support students in clubs.
• Student Organizations are groups of students that share a common interest or goal.
• Encourage students to pursue an internship or co-op experience.
• Scrappy's Bucket List is a great way for students to get involved with the larger university community throughout their time at KSU.
• The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a liaison between students and members of the University community within the shared governance structure.
• Student Volunteerism and Service provides opportunities for students to give back to their communities and possibly add achievements to their resume.

• The Dean of Students can assist students experiencing a hardship to do an emergency withdrawal.
• Students facing housing, food, or financial instability can use CARE Services.
• Free group and individual counseling is available for all enrolled students.
• Submit a Behavioral Response Team report to flag a student you are concerned about.

• uHoo Analytics - Become a better instructor by using real-time data visualizations and analytics about student engagement, performance, and areas of struggle within your courses on D2L.
• Teaching Essentials from the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL)
• Teaching at KSU FAQs
• AI and Teaching Resources
• 6 Roles for Faculty in Student Success
• 6 Ways Professors Can Support Students' Academic Success (source: insidehighered.com)
• Grading & Providing Feedback

• New KSU Faculty Resources
• Early Career Faculty Onboarding Series
• Part-Time Faculty Support and Resources
• Import Midterm Grade spreadsheet into Banner
• Key Technology Information
• Workshops offered by the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL)

• D2L Training
• D2L Information for Instructors
• D2L Competencies & Learning Outcomes
• Import/Export from SharePoint to D2L

• New to teaching online
• College of Education Tech Live Recordings
• Remote teaching resources
• Enhance your online course delivery
• Tips & Tools for teaching remotely
• Maintaining academic integrity in online exams
• Using MS Teams for Education
• Free live and on-demand online training for MS Teams
• Contact dli@kennesaw.edu for help with accessibility or captioning recordings

• At-Risk Mental Health Training for Faculty (On-Demand)
• Professional Digital Learning Innovations (DLI) Training and Services

• Grade Appeal Portal
• Students disputing their final grade in a course should first talk with the faculty member informally to seek a resolution.
• Final grade disputes that are not resolved informally must follow the KSU Grade Appeal process (section 3.6).
• The Department of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity has an Academic Integrity Resolution Process to follow in the event of cheating/plagiarism.
• All KSU academic policies as well as the Student Handbook can be found at https://catalog.kennesaw.edu.