CETL
Faculty at Kennesaw State University have access to many departments and resources to support you in your work. The following information will help you locate the teaching and learning supports that are relevant to your needs.
In this section, you will find information on Kennesaw State’s history, student demographics, university policies and procedures, etc.
Where do I go to find out about student demographics, student scores, university departments, organizational charts for colleges and places on campuses?
Where do I find more information about faculty and student procedures and policies?
Where can I find more information about how to construct the syllabus for my course?
Learning-Centered Syllabus tips sheet.
Simple Syllabus Information maintained by KSU curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
In this section, you will find information related to using technology in your teaching.
What is University Technology Information Services (UITS)?
Please visit University Information Technology Services (UITS) for information about their services and technology guides.
What is D2L Brightspace and how can I learn more about it?
D2L Brightspace is the Learning Management System (LMS) that KSU subscribes to as an electronic means to communicate with your students. You can also use the LMS to upload assignments, use discussion boards, deliver online content, among other electronic communication and interaction with students.
D2L Brightspace TrainingWhere do I put my syllabus online?
Go to your course site after logging in to D2L. Syllabi are generally placed in the "Content" section of D2L. You can also use D2L to upload assignments, use discussion boards, and deliver online content, among other electronic communication and interaction with students.
The Simple Syllabus Library houses current and past syllabi for courses offered at Kennesaw State University.
What technology will exist in my classroom?
What is Digital Learning Innovations and how can they help online instructors and students?
What technology can I use in my class that is supported by our UITS department?
Here is a list of some of the technologies, applications, and software, however there are many more options provided through UITS. Check the UITS website for a comprehensive list, or contact UITS for more information.
What do I do if my students or I have a question about how to use technology?
UITS provides technology guides and a knowledge base with commonly asked questions. If you need additional assistance, the KSU Service Desk is your portal to getting assistance or access to University IT Services.
Call: 470–578-6999
Email: service@kennesaw.edu
What is Owl Express?
Owl Express is the university’s portal where faculty can access information on their own and student records. You may hear Owl Express referred to as Banner. Banner is the system that maintains all our academic records. Owl Express is the portal by which faculty can access some of the data found in Banner. There are multiple tabs available in Owl Express depending on your employment classifications.
Faculty Services in Owl Express is where you can view your course schedule and roster--you can even view a photo roster of your students here. This is also where you will post students’ midterm and final grades at the end of each term.
In this section, you will find information on campus policies and procedures, as well as how to organize and manage your classes and students.
What is the registration process for KSU students?
The Office of the Registrar has all the information about the registration process for KSU students.
What grades can students receive?
Please visit Section 3.0 of the Academic Catalog for KSU's grading policy.
What are the add/drop dates for my course? What does that mean?
When are the academic holidays? When is the university closed?
What do I do if there is inclement weather and the university is closed?
If the university is closed due to inclement weather, it will be posted on the university's homepage. Kennesaw State uses an “opt-out” system for campus alerts, so unless you have chosen not to, you will receive notifications via email, text, and phone call. All emergency notifications are also pushed to all of KSU’s social media accounts.
There may be times when the institution does not close but shifts to modified operations. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page on modified operations at KSU.
How do I enter final grades?
How do I order books for my classes?
How do I use Library Course Reserves?
How do I get into my classroom?
How do I get a University ID or a parking permit?
KSU's Talon One Service Center is a customer service hub for students, faculty, staff, and visitors who have questions concerning Campus Services and each of its related departments, including:
What is the campus police information?
The Department of Public Safety and University Police protects and serves the campus community and visitors by providing professional public safety services and a safer campus through community partnerships with a commitment to education, as a teaching police department and public safety agency. Consider saving their contact information:
Dispatch (to request an officer): 470-578-6666
Administrative: 470-578-6206
Text (use to text message police only if you are deaf, hard of hearing, have a speech disability, or if a voice call might otherwise be dangerous or impossible): 770-356-3866
Non-Emergency E-mail: police@kennesaw.edu
More contact information at Department of Public Safety & University Police.
Who is my Human Resources Benefits Specialist?
Human Resources provides information and assistance for numerous situations. Please consult their website for a thorough list of resources.
To find your Human Resources Benefits Specialist, visit HR contact page.
How do I get paid?
This section addresses the services that are in place to help and support Kennesaw State students.
How do I help a student who has disabilities?
What do I do if I have a concern about a student in my class?
“Kennesaw State University seeks to foster a proactive climate of care that can only be achieved through cooperative input from the entire community. To that end, KSU has created a Behavioral Response Team (BRT) that takes a planned approach to identifying and assisting individuals who are distressed and/or exhibiting abnormal, threatening, or dangerous behavior. Through early identification, the team can connect individuals of concern with the resources they need to succeed and hopefully prevent crises. The BRT is a multidisciplinary team that meets regularly to assess and manage concerns that have been brought to the attention of the team.”
What psychological services are available for students? How do I send a student for these services?
Is there a place for our homeless students or students who need food and a place to sleep?
Where can my international students go to get assistance?
Where can my students get academic support?
In this section, you will find information about the different centers and departments that can help you with teaching.
Where do I get support with my teaching?
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) serves all KSU educators-including Corps of Instruction, VITAL faculty, administrators, graduate teaching assistants, and post-doctoral scholars. We empower them to be great teachers, encourage their inquiry into evidence-based teaching methods, and enable recognition of faculty excellence, fostering faculty development and student success.
Contact info:
Email: cetl@kenneaw.edu
What is Digital Learning Innovations and how can they help?
What is the KSU policy on Academic Integrity and cheating?
The KSU Academic Integrity statement is found in the faculty handbook in section 2.13.
The Department of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is available for assistance on academic integrity and student conduct issues.
For information directly related to Academic Misconduct, faculty should visit Department of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity.
How can the library help with my teaching?
If you have additional questions, please contact us by emailing cetl@kennesaw.edu, or call us at 470-578-6410.
