Information about various academic awards and honors, including guidelines, deadlines, current and past recipients.
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 Coffman Chair for University for Distinguished Teaching Scholars was created in 1995 to underscore Kansas State University's commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning. A faculty member acknowledged as a leading teacher scholar is appointed to the chair for one academic year. All who are selected to hold the chair retain the title of University Distinguished Teaching Scholar throughout their careers.
Performs studies and prepares recommendations as directed by the Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee. Provides interpretations regarding academic policies. Develops procedures as directed by the Provost to support academic policies, coordinates the implementation of academic procedures, and is responsible for the scheduling of all undergraduate and graduate academic events such as enrollment periods, drop/add periods, class periods, exams not given during regular class periods and final exams.
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 primary aim of including a faculty senate in the organization of Kansas State University is to facilitate faculty participation in the establishment of university policies and in the formulation of procedures for their interpretation. Such policies shape the purposes and character of the institution, and define its future growth.
During the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools of the Higher Learning Commission (NCA) last visit in 2002, Kansas State University was fully reaccredited through 2012.
Policies, procedures, benefits and other information for incoming faculty and unclassified professionals.
Kansas State University is a land-grant, public research university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and service to the people of Kansas, the nation, and the world. Our collective mission is best accomplished when every member of the university community acknowledges and practices the following principles:
The title of University Distinguished Professor is a lifetime title that represents the highest honor Kansas State University can bestow on its faculty, an award that recognizes those making outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service to their professions and communities. University Distinguished Professors are appointed following a University-wide competition held by the provost. Notification of the competition is made to all faculty by the provost in the Fall [Recipients] [Guidelines].
The Chief Academic Officers of the Big 12 Universities created the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship program for the purpose of stimulating scholarly activities in the areas of teaching, research and service. A mentoring and networking component facilitates the establishment of contacts and networks for new faculty with outstanding individuals in their disciplines at other Big 12 Universities. [Recipients] [Application]
Lectures sponsored by the International Activities Council and Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President.
The K-State Mentoring Fellowships for women and minority tenure-track faculty in the sciences and engineering were established in 1995 with a grant from the Alfred E. Sloan Foundation. They are now funded from the Office of the Provost.
Established in 1995, the Provost's Lecture Series features nationally known speakers and on-campus experts who address topics of importance in higher education in general and at Kansas State University in particular. Typically six to eight lectures are scheduled throughout the academic year.
"Ecological Forecasting In a Changing World" presented by Walter Dodds.
Opportunities for 2007. It should be noted that all of these programs require that applicants be officially sponsored by the Office of the Provost. [Past Participants]
The First Tuesday Breakfast Roundtables is a monthly forum in which academic department heads come together to discuss matters of common interest and concern.
Report for System Council of Chief Academic Officer - 3/20/06
The task force was charged to develop recommendations to the Provost for a university-wide faculty mentoring program that would include mentoring for both tenure-track and tenured faculty, with coaching provided for both mentors and mentees.
One of our priorities at K-State is to continue to improve the learning environment for our students and more effectively link our approved student learning outcomes with our general education curriculum.
In November 2004, a K-State task force composed of faculty, students, administrators, and unclassified staff was formed by Provost Nellis. The task force was charged with developing the framework of a university-wide honors program that would draw on existing strengths in K-State's present college-based honors program. This document represents an overview of the work of the task force.
Twenty-eight exemplary faculty were interviewed for this study. These exemplary faculty, as identified by their peers and administrators, represent colleges and 20 departments. They include assistant to full professors with teaching, research and extension responsibilities. Nine are women, two are African Americans and two are natives of other countries. No systematic differences in faculty work based on gender and ethnicity were found. Women and ethnic minorities in the study do feel, however, that their minority status requires a greater service obligation (e.g., serving on departmental and university committees and acting as mentors).
Links to videostreaming of this year's State of the University Speeches, and recordings of past speeches.
Presentation to the Higher Learning Commission - April 2008
Presentation to the Higher Learning Commission - April 2006