Kennesaw State University (KSU) Profile

In the News

1. "Kennesaw State University Achieves Enrollment Record for Fall 2023"
   Kennesaw State University has reported over 43,000 students enrolled for Fall 2023, setting a new record as one of Georgia's largest higher education institutions.
   Source: KSU News, October 2023.

2. "Kennesaw State University Secures $3M Grant for STEM Research Programs"
   The university has received federal funding to expand its STEM initiatives, supporting undergraduate and graduate research programs in technology and engineering.
   Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 2023.

3. "KSU Partners with Google Cloud to Expand Campus Technology and Data Services"
   KSU announced it has adopted Google Cloud services to enhance its data storage and analytics, aiming to support research and improve student engagement.
   Source: Inside Higher Ed, August 2023.

4. "KSU Budget Grows Amid State Allocations and Private Funding Increases"
   Kennesaw State is on track for a 12% increase in its budget through a mix of increased state allocations and private sector funding.
   Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 2023.

5. "KSU Expands Online Degree Offerings, Targeting Adult Learners in the Southeast"
   The university adds new, fully online degree programs in business, IT, and healthcare to meet the demands of nontraditional students.
   Source: EdSurge, June 2023.

Technology and Software

• Learning Management System (LMS): D2L Brightspace
• Student Information System (SIS): Ellucian Banner
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Salesforce Education Cloud
• HR and Financial System: Workday
• Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace
• Online Learning Platforms: Coursera for Campus, LinkedIn Learning
• Research Tools: MATLAB, SPSS, NVivo
• Cybersecurity Support: CrowdStrike, Duo for multi-factor authentication
• Campus Wi-Fi Service: Aruba Networks implemented by HP
• Event Management & Scheduling: EMS Software
• Cloud Services: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud (newly implemented)

Sources: Kennesaw State IT Website, G2Crowd, EdTech Connect.

Budget (Most recent years available)

Sources: Georgia Board of Regents audit reports, KSU financial disclosures.

Endowment

$79 Million
Source: FY2023 Annual Report.

Org Chart

1. Kathy Schwaig – President
2. Erik Malewski – Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
3. Julie Reddick – Chief Information Officer (CIO)
4. Ken Harmon – Vice President for Finance and Chief Business Officer
5. Trisha DiCristofaro – Chief Enrollment Officer

Source: Kennesaw State University Leadership Website.

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