The Office of Academic Personnel assists the provost, deans, department heads and faculty, in employment related matters relative to faculty and unclassified professionals as well as assuring compliance with university policies, federal and state legislation, and Board of Regent's policy.
The Office of Assessment: 1) provides support to departments' assessment activities; 2) assists faculty in the coordination of University General Education (UGE) Assessment efforts; 3) assists in the coordination of the university Basic Skills Assessment efforts; 4) manages K-State Senior/Alumni Surveys.
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) promotes initiatives to enhance teaching and learning at K-State, including the Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence and the Peer Review of Teaching Program. CATL consults and collaborates with faculty, and administers TEVAL and IDEA student ratings systems. Principles of College Teaching, a 3-credit course, is offered to graduate students and faculty through the College of Education.
The Center for Engagement and Community Development promotes engagement on and off campus, in teaching, research, and outreach, and uses K-State expertise to address issues of community development in Kansas.
The Office of Diversity and Dual Career Development has a two-prong focus: 1) It works with all sectors of the University to enhance racial and cultural diversity and create a campus environment that fosters both academic excellence and appreciation of diversity. 2) It provides support to spouses of faculty and staff members who are seeking employment on campus and/or in the Manhattan and surrounding communities.
The Graduate School promotes and facilitates the graduate education enterprise at Kansas State University. To that end, the Graduate School works with the faculty, via the Graduate Council, to provide sensible policies ensuring program quality. The Graduate School works with graduate degree programs on issues such as student recruitment and course/curriculum development, and with individual graduate students to help them maintain positive progress through their programs of study.
Beginning in the fall 1999 semester, Kansas State University initiated an Honor System based on personal integrity, which is presumed to be a sufficient assurance that, in academic matters, one's work is performed honestly and without unauthorized assistance.
The Vice Provost for Information Technology Services provides leadership in the development of an information technology (IT) environment to support the teaching, research, and extension missions of Kansas State University.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) was established in 1991 to strengthen communication and coordination among Kansas State University's many international programs, to achieve identified strategic planning goals for the university's further internationalization and to provide a focal point for external international contacts.
The Office of Planning and Analysis provides a wide variety of supportive services for academic and administrative units and departments. These include: 1) providing staff support for strategic planning efforts initiated by the Provost; 2) conducting administrative evaluation programs; 3) conducting analytical studies of critical university issues; 4) completing internal and external data requests and requirements; and 5) supporting university task force and committee assignments.
Initiated in January 2006 and recently approved by Faculty Senate, this exciting opportunity for undergraduates is designed for students within each of the colleges in the university. The University Honors Program is a dynamic and vibrant part of the university community, providing exceptional students with exceptional experiences. Please feel free to explore our web site and the university site to learn more about us.