Strategic Planning, Assessment and Analysis
KSU Student Assessment and Engagement
Our department is dedicated to fostering an enriched educational experience by strategically evaluating and enhancing student engagement and student success across all academic paths. Through data analysis and innovative approaches, we empower both educators and learners to thrive in an environment that values continuous improvement. Join us in our commitment to elevate the educational journey, as we collaborate to shape a vibrant and effective learning landscape at Kennesaw State.
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Assessing Virtual Engagement
In our goal to study the growth of student engagement nurtured by our departments, we must explore every avenue. One often overlooked realm for assessment is the realm of social media and virtual programming outreach.
To aid the Division of Student Affairs in effectively elucidating our virtual footprint, the Department of Strategic Planning, Assessment, and Analysis (SPAA) has curated resources tailored to the collection and evaluation of social media data. These tools are designed to assist you in seamlessly integrating digital student engagement into your department's reporting and strategic choices.
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Department Owl Life Card Reader Requests
To assist the campus community in accurately tracking event attendance, SPAA maintains an inventory of Owl Life Card Readers and Laptops that can be checked out to KSU departments. Card Readers are used in conjunction with Owl Life events and give students access to an accurate co-curricular record of their campus engagement.
For events that have been approved to be listed as part of Scrappy's Bucket List, event attendance is a requirement. Please be sure to have created your event in Owl Life prior to submitting a request to borrow an Owl Life Card Reader. If you need any assistance with Owl Life, please email spaa@kennesaw.edu.
REQUEST OWL LIFE CARD READER(S) FOR DEPARTMENTSStudent Organization Card Reader Requests
If you are a member of a Registered Student Organization requesting to borrow an Owl Life Card Reader, please visit the Department of Student Activities.
All Card Reader requests for student organizations must be submitted via the Department of Student Activtiies.
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Helpful Links
Campus Assessment Resources
- Institutional Research Board (IRB)
- KSU Fact Book
- Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence
- Office of Institutional Research (IR)
National Assessment Resources
- ACPA Commission for Assessment and Evaluation
- Campus Intelligence
- Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS)
- NASPA Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA)
- National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
- Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)
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Student Engagement Data Requests
We have a responsibility of receiving, assessing, and satisfying data inquiries for student engagement data on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs rests with the Strategic Planning, Assessment, and Analysis team. To initiate a request for KSU student engagement data, you can utilize the online form provided here.
Our commitment lies in the efficient evaluation and processing of these data requests, with a target processing time of 5-7 business days for all comprehensive and endorsed Student Engagement Data Requests.
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Tools & Support
Diverse tools are harnessed by the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) to support our assessment goals and unwavering dedication to ongoing student success and enhancement. This platform offers an insight into the spectrum of tools accessible to DSA personnel, accompanied by resources provided to facilitate the integration and optimizing of best practices.
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