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In This Issue
 Events
KSU 1101 class receives media attention
 
Be on the lookout for the upcoming media coverage featuring the Center for Young Adult Addition and Recovery (CYAAR) and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Education and Prevention Coalition peer education.
  
Earlier this month a crew from CBS 46 News filmed one of the KSU 1101 classes to tell the story of how the CYAAR helps students complete their education.

 

The spot will air Wednesday, Oct. 29, during the 11 p.m. newscast and again Thursday, Oct. 30.

UC Connect Brown Bag Meet & Eat 

When: November 6

 

Hold the date for the next "UC Connect Brown Bag Series," a new initiative to meet + eat + connect with your college colleagues for community building, networking, and  sharing insights, strategies and innovative ways for empowering all stakeholders of University College.

This is your "UC Connect Brown Bag Series" to plan, envision, and enjoy.


 

Let's be pathfinders of our own success at University College and beyond.read more

 

Global Futures Forum
When: November 14 
  

The Honors College and University College are co-sponsoring the 2014 Global Futures Forum that will be held on campus in the Humanities and Social Science Auditorium and Atrium Nov. 13-15. 

 

The theme for this inaugural event is:

Developing Economic Sustainability and Cultural Exchange in the Americas.

 

Kennesaw State University has distinguished itself as an institution of excellence and a leader in the field of international affairs and global issues.

 

The recipient of the 2011 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization and a partner institution with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and its global training division, CIFAL, Kennesaw State,

its academic colleges and the Institute for Global Initiatives offer an integrated, interdisciplinary and multi-faceted globally- oriented learning environment that is engaged with Metropolitan Atlanta and across the world.

 

Today's world is marked by geopolitical complexity, interdependence, and incessant change. Cultural expertise and the exchange of ideas and perspectives are fundamental competencies.

 

Anticipating the world of tomorrow, the goal of this interdisciplinary forum is to showcase public and private thought leaders, organizations, and best practices that are accomplishing meaningful work impacting the trends and issues that are tied to recognized global challenges. read more 

  Black & Gold 

When: Every Friday 

  
Support KSU spirit by wearing black and gold each Friday. 
  
All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate in #BlackandGoldFriday this year.
October 2014
Celebrating the vision and victories of University College
DEDICATED TO
 STUDENT SUCCESS ACADEMIC INQUIRY ENGAGED LEARNING 

 

 

Last month Interim Dean, Keisha Hoerrner shared with you our plans for celebrating the 10-year anniversary of University College. 

 

During our kick-off celebration event, the VIP Progressive Dinner, we honored President Emeritus Dr. Betty Siegel for her vision of building a robust program for first-year student success along with recognizing others for their tireless dedication.

  

Our  history of vision and victories can be viewed by clicking on the following link (UC 10-Year Celebration Video).

 

Please join me in thanking all of the faculty and staff for their continued commitment to student success!

 

- Loretta Daniels, Editor

$3.2 million grant awarded to increase transfer student success

Stephanie Foote, Ralph Rascati, Carolee Larsen and Jennifer Wade-Berg
The U.S. Department of Education awarded $75 million in "First in the World" grants to 24 colleges and universities, including Kennesaw State University. KSU received $3.2 million to fund its project to increase transfer numbers (rates) and to shorten time to degree attainment for underrepresented and low-income students who transfer to the university from two-year partner institutions.
  
Stephanie Foote, director of the M.S. in First-Year Studies and associate professor of education; Dean Ralph Rascati, founding dean of the Honors College and associate vice president of advising, retention & graduation initiatives; Jennifer Wade-Berg, assistant professor of Human Services and the campus executive director of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certificate program; and Carolee Larsen, assistant professor of sociology all co-authored the winning proposal. They will draw from data collected during the Foundations of Excellence-Transfer Focus self-study process, existing national research on transfer students and the transfer student transition, as well as data on institutional and national best practices in student retention and success.

  

The approved project will create a Transfer Advocate Gateway (TAG) for underrepresented, underprepared, and low-income community and technical college transfer students. TAG will include Enrollment Service Specialists, Transfer Graduation Coaches, extended transfer student learning communities and seminar offerings, peer mentors, various curricular and co-curricular programs.

Conversation Partners hits new high

The Conversation Partners Program continues to break participation records with more than 286 fall semester partners from over 37 countries.

 

The program, administered by David Schmidt and housed in the ESL Study and Tutorial Center in University Studies, provides undergraduate and graduate international tutoring in writing, reading, pronunciation and presentation skills, as well as advising for general education (core) requirements.

 

Schmidt reported an increase of 36 more participants than the previous record participation in the fall of 2008. 

Research and Creative Activities exhibit displayed in Bailey Performance Center

"Living in Times Foretold"
Natasha Lovelace Habers, assistant chair, Department of First-Year and Transition Studies was invited to participate in the Artist Highlight Series at Kennesaw State University. 
  
The exhibition is currently on display in the atrium of the Bailey Performance Center and runs through Dec. 12.

University Studies receives SALT Awards

Jennifer Purcell, assistant professor of Leadership Studies
Robert Jordan, coordinator Math Lab & Chemistry Tutoring
Nancy Burney, director of Supplemental Instruction

Jennifer Purcell, Robert Jordan and Nancy Burney all received notification that their individual programs received The Student Assistance for Leadership in teaching (SALT) program award (2014-2015).

Purcell, Jordan and Burney each authored individual projects--all of which were approved for 100 hours of student assistance to faculty who wish to work on projects that contribute to their instructional and professional development.

The primary purpose of SALT is to make available specially qualified students who can work with faculty on projects designed to enhance their development as leaders in teaching. 

Celebrating a highly successful First-Year and Transition Studies conference

The first Annual Georgia First-Year and Transition Studies Conference was a huge success. With nearly 200 in attendance--the conference provided an opportunity for faculty and staff from across USG and TCSG institutions to engage in an important statewide conversation about assisting students through the critical transitions in the first college year and beyond. The conference organizer Stephanie Foote expressed her gratitude, "I am grateful for all of my KSU colleagues, as well as those across the state who helped make this first conference a huge success."

 

Although there are other national and international conferences focused on first-year and transition studies, Foote thought it was important to provide an accessible state conference that encouraged professional networking and development. 

Nationally recognized Reverend Naomi Tutu speaks at KSU
Reverend Naomi Tutu, Mark Hoerrner and Ken Hill
  

Reverend Naomi Tutu, the third child of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nomalizo Leah Tutu delivered a riveting message to approximately 400 KSU faculty, staff and students on Oct.15.

A noted author, speaker, and business owner, Tutu is known as a champion of human rights and social change. She shared family proverbs that were foreign to her as a child, yet gave her the foundation that inspired her to advocate human rights.

Tutu spoke from a global perspective on social justice while highlighting the tolerance and inclusion of all forms of Christianity.  Followed by the lecture was a discussion with a small group of students along with a VIP reception. She passionately shared stories that were both warm and compelling with an emphasis on the power that faith has on promoting global change.

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Faculty/Staff Spotlight
KSU Campus Internationalization Project announcement
Heather Scott

Heather Scott, assistant professor of Leadership was selected as a participant for the first phase of the KSU Campus Internationalization Project: Interdisciplinary Teaching and Assessment of Intercultural Competence (ITAIC).

 

As a participant Scott developed, implemented and assessed an intercultural competency learning module for KSU students.

OTP welcomes new assistant director 
Chelsea Feraco

Chelsea Feraco will work on our Marietta Campus, effective November 3. Feraco served as an admissions recruiter for the past three years at SPSU. Prior to her role in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, she worked as a graduate assistant in the Department of Campus Services.

 

Feraco, a former SPSU (undergraduate and graduate student) is well-positioned to serve a critical role in developing and implementing innovative transition programs at the New U, while simultaneously understanding and preserving the culture of excellence currently in place at the Marietta Campus.

Feraco will serve as the point-person for Office of Orientation and Transition Programs (OTP) programming on the Marietta Campus and work closely with our campus partners and other OTP staff in coordinating efforts on both campuses.

New Leadership
Specialist for CSL

 

Helen Gras

Helen Gras joined the CSL team as the new Leadership Specialist earlier this month. Gras comes from University of Georgia, where she served the last two years as a Program Specialist. There she collaborated with state partners such as the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential and the Department of Public Health to design and deliver training sessions and workshops for staff and participants.

 

At UGA, Gras also led workshops and facilitated career prep services and sessions for college- bound students through Cherokee FOCUS.

 

In her new role as Leadership Specialist, Gras will focus primarily on the Thrive program and is excited about developing new experiences and tools to assist Thrive students further develop themselves as leaders.

CETL accepts FLC proposal
Stephanie Foote received notification that her proposed High-Impact Practices (HIPs) Faculty Learning Community was accepted by CETL.

Sentinel features First-Year part-time faculty member

 

Lynn Palazzo, a KSU 1101 professor, participated in "The Many Faces of the Hijab" event. Sponsored by KSU's Division of Global Affairs, it is hosted in celebration of the Year of the Arabian Peninsula.

 

Palazzo, along with other students and faculty, committed to wearing headscarves or other head covering on campus Oct. 1. 

 

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Editor: Loretta Daniels, MSCM  - Communication & Marketing Director
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