The goal of the Testing Center is to support the University's mission for Kentucky's public higher education. Testing is responsible for the administration, scoring, reporting and record keeping of a number of nationwide standardized institutional testing programs and services. Included also is the Center for Professional and Career preparation (CPCP), which gives attention to preparing students for standardized examinations and supports the University strategic goal for retention and graduation. CPCP is a multifaceted program that addresses a wide variety of needs for a diverse population. The Center provides a collaborative learning environment which connects students, faculty, staff and the community in meaningful learning activities. The use of technology and test preparation guides supports and provides opportunities that enhance the students' career and professional choices. These combined offices will aid the AWA project in coordinating arrangements for standardized tests, such as the CAAP, national surveys, such as NSSE, and in-house evaluations, such as the KSU course evaluation. (Link to Student Support_Testing_pdf)
The Office of Academic Advising promotes an intentional, educational partnership between advisors and students. The faculty and professional staff assist the members of the student body in making a successful transition to university life, to plan and take responsibility for their learning, to set achievable academic and personal goals, and to progress successfully to graduation and beyond. Under the leadership of its Director, the Office of Academic Advising supports an Advising Center comprised of experienced faculty and staff advisors from the Faculty Advising Council who are assigned to students who have not yet declared a major.
Good advising is a critical component of the Academics with Attitude project, and the Director of Academic Advising will be a member of the AWA Implementation Committee to aid the Committee in monitoring and evaluating the advising process.
The Office of Residence Life oversees the operation of all University-owned and operated housing facilities for students and coordinates all programs, services, and activities associated with these facilities. The office encourages personal development, through in-hall programs and academic and social activities, and is responsible for ensuring that students have an atmosphere conducive to studying. Each residence hall is supervised by a professional Head Resident (non-student) and assisted by at least one student resident assistant on each floor. Computer/study rooms are available on a 24-hour basis in each of the residence halls. (Link to Student
The AWA project forms communities of learning in the residence halls among the various student cohorts and will have its own dedicated group of student resident assistants, who will have the title of Living/Learning Assistants and who will be trained by the faculty and staff of the AWA project. Supplemental Instructors supplied by ACE will be available in residence halls to provide extra educational assistance to students in the AWA project. Because each cohort of students will take classes together and belong to
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