President
The President is the chief executive officer of Kennesaw State University and is responsible for all aspects of the Institution’s operations and affairs. The President reports to the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia and recommends to the Board of Regents, through the Chancellor’s Office, all institutional matters requiring Regents’ approval. More information about the Office of the President is available at https://president.kennesaw.edu.
President’s Cabinet
The President’s Cabinet meets regularly to review and discuss matters of institutional planning and operations, serving as the principal advisory body to the President. Additional information about the President’s Cabinet is available at https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/cabinet.php.
University Divisions
In addition to the Office of the President, there are eleven major administrative divisions of the University: 1) Academic Affairs, 2) Administration, 3) Athletics, 4) Enrollment Services, 5) External Affairs, 6) Fiscal Services, 7) Legal Affairs, 8) Research, 9) Student Affairs, 10) University Advancement, and 11) University Information Technology.
Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Division, headed by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, is the largest of the University’s divisions. The division is committed to teaching, research, public service, and academic support functions. Academic Affairs is composed of colleges and academic support units. Academic support units are led by a vice provost/president, associate/assistant vice provost/president, or executive director/director. Colleges are led by an academic dean, aided by one or more associate deans and/or assistant deans. Degree-granting colleges are comprised of academic departments or schools, which are headed by an academic department chair or school director and may be aided by an assistant department chair or school director. More information about Academic Affairs is available at https://academicaffairs.kennesaw.edu/.
Administration
The Vice President of Administration has primary oversight of administrative operations, human resources, facilities, event and venue management, strategic initiatives, and campus services, including the University’s housing and residence life, bookstore, dining services, parking and transportation, and health clinic.
Athletics
KSU Athletics, an NCAA Division I program, is committed to providing the best possible student-athlete experience in an environment that supports academic excellence and the wellbeing of student athletes, while allowing them to compete successfully at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics. The Athletics Division strives to build champions in the classroom, on the field, in the community, and in life through academic excellence and integrity, while ensuring that all teams and departmental operations are consistent with the mission of Kennesaw State University. Athletics is committed to providing fair and equitable treatment for all student-athletes and personnel; and to fostering citizenship, leadership, and social responsibility. More information about KSU Athletics is available at https://ksuowls.com/.
Enrollment Services
KSU Enrollment Services enhances University enrollment through recruitment, admissions, and retention; and includes Financial Aid, the Registrar, and Career Planning and Development offices.
External Affairs
The External Affairs Division is comprised of two key entities: the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing and the Office of Government Relations. Strategic Communications and Marketing promotes the University’s brand identity and provides professional communications and marketing support to the KSU community, while working strategically to increase awareness about the University to its many internal and external audiences. The Office of Government Relations serves as the primary point of contact between the University and local, state, and federal government offices and legislative bodies. That office works with elected officials at all levels and the University System of Georgia and its institutions to develop and implement strategies and programs to achieve public funding goals. More information about external affairs is available at https://stratcomm.kennesaw.edu/ and https://gr.kennesaw.edu/.
Fiscal Services
The Vice President of Finance has primary oversight for university fiscal services, including accounts payable, payroll, procurement, contracts administration, and budgeting. More information about Fiscal Services is available at https://fiscalservices.kennesaw.edu/.
Legal Affairs
The Legal Affairs Division, headed by the Chief Legal Affairs Officer, handles legal matters related to the University’s operation, including providing legal guidance and support to KSU’s administration; reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts; and responding to open records requests and other legal claims on behalf of the University. The Division’s staff works closely with other campus departments, such as the President’s Cabinet and deans, to ensure the University’s compliance with laws, policies, and procedures of Kennesaw State University, the Board of Regents, and Georgia. The Department of Public Safety and University Police and the Office of Institutional Equity report to the Chief Legal Affairs Officer. More information about Legal Affairs is available at https://legal.kennesaw.edu/.
Research
The Office of Research enhances research at Kennesaw State University for faculty and students, through vision, strategies, support, and the facilitation of opportunities. More information about the Office of Research is available at https://research.kennesaw.edu/.
Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs offers programs, services, and activities that support and engage student success beyond the classroom. Students will gain leadership and communication skills while creating a student experience that will help chart their course in life. The areas included in this division focus on student success through student life and organizations, student conduct, and student support services. More information about the Division of Student Affairs is available at https://studentaffairs.kennesaw.edu/.
University Information Technology
The Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Information Technology has primary oversight of all information technology activities throughout the University. University Information Technology Services (UITS) is responsible for the infrastructure of all computing and telecommunication resources spanning the entire range of administrative and academic computing. See University Handbook, Section 4.3, Services and Facilities - University Information Technology Services, for specific services offered. =More information about University Information Technology Services is available at https://uits.kennesaw.edu/.
University Advancement
The Division of University Advancement, headed by the Vice President for Advancement and CEO of the KSU Foundation, is charged with advancing Kennesaw State University through strategic interface with its key constituencies. The division houses the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Advancement Services, Development, and the KSU Foundation, Inc. More information about University Advancement is available at https://giving.kennesaw.edu/ and https://foundation.kennesaw.edu/
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