CETL Initiatives for Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State’s CETL Initiatives are designed to support, celebrate, and strengthen faculty teaching and leadership. Through signature events like Celebration of Teaching Day and a range of targeted programs—from new faculty onboarding to AI and instructional innovation—CETL empowers educators to elevate their practice and drive student success.

  • The Celebration of Teaching Day is an event designed to elevate and amplify teaching practices and recognize faculty as they cultivate student success at KSU.

    November 11-13, 2025
    Carmichael Student Center
    University Rooms
    395 Cobb Ave
    Kennesaw, GA 30144

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  • Expanding the NEST is a CETL initiative that supports KSU educators in fostering student success through effective teaching, student-faculty interaction, and supportive environments.

    Grounded in NSSE data, the program offers practical resources, workshops, and recognition opportunities to help faculty implement impactful, evidence-based practices.

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  • The Early Career Faculty Onboarding Series is a yearlong initiative by CETL designed to support new educators at KSU with timely guidance, community-building opportunities, and essential knowledge for long-term success.

    Open to all faculty, the series offers practical sessions on annual reviews, institutional policies, course design, and career development.

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  • New Faculty Orientation (NFO), hosted each August by CETL, welcomes all new full-time, part-time, and transitioning faculty at KSU.

    This event introduces faculty to KSU’s mission, campus culture, and essential resources while streamlining onboarding and fostering cross-campus connections to support a strong start and lasting success.

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  • Kennesaw State University celebrates the dedication and impact of its faculty through a range of prestigious awards.

    With support from the KSU Foundation and CETL, the university honors outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service—both internally and through recognition at the state level.

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  • Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education, and KSU is equipping faculty to engage with it thoughtfully and ethically.

    This resource hub offers training, courses, and tools to help educators integrate AI into their teaching practices and prepare students for a future shaped by emerging technologies.

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