- Early Alert Submit a notification for a student at-risk of being unsuccessful in your class
- CCSE Tutoring Help with certain CCSE classes
- SMART Tutoring Tutoring for math and science
- Faculty Resource Guide Information on professional development opportunities, teaching strategies, research resources, administrative procedures, and campus services
Important Fall 2025 Dates
| Date | Event | More Information | 
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| September 1st (Monday) | Early Alert Progress Reports Begin | Undergraduate courses: ANY instructor may submit an alert for a student at any time. FYE, CS 3305 & STAT 1401 look for an email from Sarah Matta to complete reports for your entire class. Graduate courses: you may , however it is most effective 3-6 weeks into the semester. | 
| September 19th (Friday) | Early Alert Progress Reports Due | You will get an email from Ashley prior to this date if a specific deliverable is expected of you. | 
| October 10th (Friday) | Spring 2026 Registration tickets begin opening | Please encourage your students to enroll as soon as their time ticket opens. Academic Advising is available to assist students with class planning and registration issues. | 
| October 24th (Friday) | Mid-Term Grades are due | Ashley can assist with preparing import files if you have a large class. . | 
| October 31st (Friday) Previously listed as 10/7 | Last day to Withdraw with a W grade | Students have until 11:45pm to withdraw from a course and not have it impact their GPA. Academic Advising can help students understand the impact of their choice. | 
| December 8th (Monday) | Last day of classes | 
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| December 9-15th (Tuesday-Monday) | Final Exams | 
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| December 18th (Thursday) | Final grades are due at 12pm Noon | 
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Additional Faculty Resources
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                           Fall 2025 Student Engagement & Success Initiatives Date Event More Information Thursday, August 21st FLIGHT '29 Treasure Hunt & Photo Safari 3-5pm, Marietta campus Tuesday, August 26th Career Compass: Prep for Employer Networking Nights 6:30-8pm, Online Thursday, August 28th Student Support Fair 11am-2pm, Joe Mack Wilson Student Center (Marietta campus) Thursday, August 28th Career Compass: Prep for Employer Networking Nights 6:30-8pm, Online Wednesday, September 3rd CCSE Student Community Day 11:30am-2pm, Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Ballrooms (Marietta campus) Wednesday, September 10th Employer Networking Night 1 6-8:30pm, Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Ballrooms (Marietta campus) Thursday, September 11th Employer Networking Night 2 6-8:30pm, Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Ballrooms (Marietta campus) Tuesday, September 16th Career Compass: What's Hot in the Modern Computing Industry 8-8:30pm Online Event information TBA Tuesday, September 23rd Career Compass: Collaborative GitHub Fundamentals 3-4pm, I-2 Building Room 112 (auditorium) Tuesday, September 30th Network with Google 3:30-6:00pm Tuesday September 30th - Thursday October 2nd STEM Co-op, Job & Internship Fair 11am-3pm each day in the Marietta Event Center Friday, October 3rd Office of Prestigious Undergraduate Awards Info Session 2:00-3:00pm Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, Ballrooms Thursday, October 9th Day in the Nest for Cybersecurity 2:45-6:00pm Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Thursday October 9th-Saturday October 11th Share Your Sparks: CYBER Ideathon Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Ballrooms will be the main hub throughout the event Students brainstorm and pitch bold solutions to real-world challenges. Tuesday, October 16th Career Compass: Being Resilient Online Wednesday, November 5th Career Compass: Get Hired and Stay Hired by UKG Additional information TBA Friday, November 21st Analytics Day Thursday, December 4th C-Day Event Information provided here Students not presenting are welcome to attend as guests. Have an idea for a student engagement experience? Contact Ashley - amcclur6@kennesaw.edu 
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                           Working with Students Students who need help academically- 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 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.
 Keep High-Achieving Students Challenged- 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.
 Get Students More Engaged- 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.
- 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.
 Students who need non-academic assistance- 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.
 
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                           Student Success in Teaching - 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
- for Faculty in Student Success
- 6 Ways Professors Can Support Students' Academic Success (source: insidehighered.com)
- Grading & Providing Feedback
- Embed a Learning Assistant into your courses
 
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                           Guides, training, resources & best practices - 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- InScribe - interactive social platform that promotes academic success and belonging by allowing students to engage in a collaborative, supportive environment
- for Instructors
- D2L Competencies & Learning Outcomes
- Import/Export from
 Teaching Online- New to teaching online
- College of Education Tech Live Recordings
- Remote teaching
- Enhance your online course delivery
- Tips & Tools for teaching remotely
- Maintaining academic integrity in online exams
- Using
- Free live and on-demand online
- Contact dli@kennesaw.edu for help with accessibility or captioning recordings
 Training- At-Risk for Faculty (On-Demand)
- Professional Digital Learning Innovations (DLI) Training and Services
 
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                           Student-related Policies & Procedures - 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
- 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
 
