INSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY FORM PREPARED FOR COMMISSION REVIEWS

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1 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges INSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY FORM PREPARED FOR COMMISSION REVIEWS GENERAL INFORMATION Name of Institution: Proposed Consolidation of Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University to become the new and expanded Kennesaw State University Name, Title, Phone number, and address of Accreditation Liaison: M. Leigh Funk, Ph.D. Special Assistant to the President for Accreditation and SACS Accreditation Liaison Office number: Mobile: Name, Title, Phone number, and address of Technical Support person for the Consolidation Prospectus: Susan Paraska, PMP Director, Institutional Effectiveness Office of Institutional Accreditation Office number: Mobile: IMPORTANT: Accreditation Activity (check one): Submitted at the time of Reaffirmation Orientation Submitted with Compliance Certification for Reaffirmation Submitted with Materials for an On-Site Reaffirmation Review Submitted with Compliance Certification for Fifth-Year Interim Report Submitted with Compliance Certification for Initial Candidacy/Accreditation Review Submitted with Merger/Consolidations/Acquisitions Submitted with Application for Level Change Submission date of this completed document: October 1, 2014

2 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 1. Level of offerings (Check all that apply) Diploma or certificate program(s) requiring less than one year beyond Grade 12 Diploma or certificate program(s) of at least two but fewer than four years of work beyond Grade 12 Associate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 60 semester hours or the equivalent designed for transfer to a baccalaureate institution Associate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 60 semester hours or the equivalent not designed for transfer Four or five-year baccalaureate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 120 semester hours or the equivalent Professional degree program(s) Master's degree program(s) Work beyond the master's level but not at the doctoral level (such as Specialist in Education) Doctoral degree program(s) Other (Specify) 2. Types of Undergraduate Programs (Check all that apply) Occupational certificate or diploma program(s) Occupational degree program(s) Two-year programs designed for transfer to a baccalaureate institution Liberal Arts and General Teacher Preparatory Professional Other (Specify) GOVERNANCE CONTROL Check the appropriate governance control for the institution: Private (check one) Independent, not-for-profit Name of corporation OR Name of religious affiliation and control: Independent, for-profit * If publicly traded, name of parent company: Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 2 of 20

3 Public state * (check one) Not part of a state system, institution has own independent board Part of a state system, system board serves as governing board Part of a state system, system board is super governing board, local governing board has delegated authority Part of a state system, institution has own independent board * If an institution is part of a state system or a corporate structure, a description of the system operation must be submitted as part of the Compliance Certification for the decennial review. See Commission policy Reaffirmation of Accreditation and Subsequent Reports for additional direction. INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION FOR REVIEWERS Directions: Please address the following and attach the information to this form. 1. History and Characteristics Provide a brief history of the institution, a description of its current mission, an indication of its geographic service area, and a description of the composition of the student population. Include a description of any unusual or distinctive features of the institution and a description of the admissions policies (open, selective, etc.). If appropriate, indicate those institutions that are considered peers. Please limit this section to one-half page. The Proposed Consolidated Kennesaw State University Pending December 2014 SACSCOC approval and subsequent January 13, 2015 approval by its governing board, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG), an expanded Level VI Kennesaw State University (KSU) will be formed by the consolidation of two independent and largely complementary SACSCOC-accredited USG public universities, Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) (Level III) and Kennesaw State University (Level VI). The consolidated university s main campus will be KSU s current campus in Kennesaw, Georgia (Cobb County), which will be home for KSU s existing ten colleges. SPSU s current campus, less than ten miles away in Marietta, Georgia (Cobb County), will be a full-service satellite campus of the consolidated KSU. Most current SPSU degree programs will continue to be offered there in three new colleges. The consolidated KSU will continue to offer a small number of degree programs at five other off-campus instructional sites at Dalton State College, the Cobb Galleria, the Paulding Center, Atlanta Metropolitan College, and Smitha Middle School. KSU will also continue to offer a Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 3 of 20

4 broad array of online degree courses and programs. Although the current KSU is classified a comprehensive doctoral university within the University System of Georgia s nomenclature, the consolidated KSU will become even more comprehensive in the degree programs that it offers with the addition of SPSU degree programs in architecture, computing, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, and software engineering. The consolidated university will have over 31,000 traditional and non-traditional students, divided almost equally between men and women. Approximately one-third of the consolidated university s students will be minorities. Oncampus student housing will total 5,300 residents. The consolidated institution will retain the existing focus of both institutions on selective admissions. Kennesaw State University (prior to consolidation) Kennesaw State University (KSU) began as a two-year junior college, was chartered by the Board of Regents in October 1963, and opened in 1966 with an enrollment of 1,014 and a principal focus on lower-division transfer to four-year baccalaureate programs. Since then, the institution has grown rapidly in enrollment, mission, and degree offerings. Baccalaureate degrees were initiated in 1978, master s degrees in 1985, and doctoral degrees in Oncampus student housing was initiated in 2002 and now supports 3,500 on-campus residents. KSU now competes in NCAA Division I athletics and is scheduled to begin its football program in Awarded university status in 1996, KSU currently is one of four comprehensive doctoral universities in the University System of Georgia, which is one tier removed from the System s four research universities. KSU s 10 colleges include the College of the Arts, Michael J. Coles College of Business, College of Continuing & Professional Education, Leland & Clarice C. Bagwell College of Education, Graduate College, WellStar College of Health & Human Services, Honors College, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, and University College. With a student population of over 24,600 in fall 2013, KSU is the third-largest public university in the state of Georgia. KSU s geographic service area is primarily the northwest region of Georgia, including the greater metropolitan Atlanta area, with 66 percent of students coming from northwest Georgia, 14 percent from other Georgia counties, 14 percent from states other than Georgia, and 6 percent from other countries. The student composition at KSU reflects a diverse student body that includes traditional and non-traditional aged undergraduate students. The average age of undergraduate students is 23 and the average age of graduate students is 34. The student body is 58 percent female and 42 percent male, with 31 percent minority students. Admission to KSU is selective for all undergraduate and graduate levels. KSU welcomes applicants from all qualified students regardless of race, sex, religion, disability, or cultural background. Southern Polytechnic State University (prior to consolidation) SPSU was established in 1948 as a two-year division of Georgia Institute of Technology to prepare technicians to bridge the gap between engineers and craftsman. The Technical Institute first opened its doors at the retired Naval Air Station facilities in Chamblee, Georgia, with 116 students. In 1949, the division became the Southern Technical Institute. Twelve years later, it moved to its present campus in Marietta, Georgia. SPSU began offering bachelor s degrees as a four-year college in 1970, and was one of the first technical institutes in the nation to offer the bachelor of engineering technology degree. In 1980, the college became independent from Georgia Tech as a stand-alone senior college of the University System of Georgia. It is now one of 10 in the category of state universities apart from the four research universities, four comprehensive universities, and 13 state colleges in the System. In 1987, the college changed its name to Southern College of Technology, and in 1996 it became Southern Polytechnic State University. Its five academic schools include Architecture Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 4 of 20

5 and Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Engineering, Computing and Software Engineering, and Arts & Sciences. SPSU grew in enrollment to over 6,500 students by fall 2013, with men outnumbering women almost 4 to 1 and minorities approaching 50 percent. On-campus student housing accommodates 1,800 resident students was the final season of SPSU s intercollegiate athletic competition in the NAIA in preparation for consolidation. 2. List of Degrees List all degrees currently offered (A. S., B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., for examples) and the majors or concentrations within those degrees, as well as all certificates and diplomas. For each credential offered, indicate the number of graduates in the academic year previous to submitting this report. Indicate term dates. The proposed consolidated listing of active and continuing degree programs for the new KSU is provided below. Term dates for degrees awarded are Summer 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014 (per the annual IPEDS submission). Active & Continuing Degree Programs (Post-Consolidation) Originating Institution FY14 KSU Degree Awards FY14 SPSU Degree Awards Doctorates Doctor of Business Administration KSU 16 Doctor of Nursing Science KSU 0 Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education KSU 0 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for Learning KSU 1 Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology KSU 0 Doctor of Education in Middle Grades Education KSU 0 Doctor of Education in Secondary Education KSU 4 Doctor of Education in Special Education KSU 1 Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership KSU 9 Doctor of Philosophy in International Conflict Management KSU 0 [Implemented (Imp.) 2010] Note: In May 2012: Doctor of Education with a major in Teacher Leadership for Learning changed to a Doctor of Education with separate majors in Secondary Education, Middle Grades Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Instructional Technology, and Teacher Leadership. Education Specialists Education Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction KSU 0 Education Specialist in Early Childhood Education KSU 2 Education Specialist in Educational Leadership for Learning KSU 37 Education Specialist in Instructional Technology KSU 0 Education Specialist in Middle Grades Education KSU 0 Education Specialist in Secondary Education KSU 0 Education Specialist in Special Education KSU 1 Education Specialist in Teacher Leadership KSU 2 Note: In May 2012: Specialist in Education with a major in Teacher Leadership for Learning changed to a Specialist in Education with separate majors in Secondary Education, Middle Grades Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Instructional Technology, and Teacher Leadership. Master s Master of Arts in American Studies KSU 5 Master of Arts in Integrated Global Communication KSU 14 Master of Arts in Professional Writing KSU 24 Master of Arts in Teaching KSU 59 Master of Accounting KSU & SPSU Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 5 of 20

6 Master of Business Administration KSU & SPSU Master of Education in Early Childhood Education KSU 31 Master of Education in Educational Leadership KSU 10 Master of Education in ESOL KSU 0 Master of Education in Instructional Technology KSU 39 Master of Education in Middle Grades Education KSU 10 Master of Education in Reading KSU 0 Master of Education in Secondary Education KSU 9 Master of Education in Special Education KSU 5 Master of Education in Teacher Leadership KSU 0 Master of Public Administration KSU 41 Master of Science in Applied Exercise & Health Science KSU 11 Master of Science in Applied Statistics KSU 34 Master of Science in Architecture SPSU 0 (Imp. 2012) Master of Science in Chemical Sciences KSU 0 (Imp. 2013) Master of Science in Civil Engineering SPSU 0 (Imp. 2013) Master of Science in Computer Science KSU & SPSU 3 (Imp. 2012) 16 Master of Science in Conflict Management KSU 22 Master of Science in Construction Management SPSU 8 Master of Science in Criminal Justice KSU 2 Master of Science in Engineering Technology/Electrical SPSU 3 Master of Science in First-Year Studies KSU 0 (to be imp. 2015) Master of Science in Integrative Biology KSU 1 (Imp. 2012) Master of Science in Information Design & Communication SPSU 9 Master of Science in Information & Instructional Design SPSU 1 Master of Science in Information Systems KSU 25 Master of Science in Information Technology SPSU 67 Master of Science in International Policy Management KSU 6 Master of Science in Nursing for Advanced Care Management KSU 6 and Leadership Master of Science in Nursing for Primary Care Nurse KSU 42 Practitioner Master of Science in Quality Assurance SPSU 17 Master of Science in Social Work KSU 56 Master of Science in Software Engineering SPSU 11 Master of Science in Systems Engineering SPSU 14 Note: In May 2012: Master of Education with a major in Adolescent Education changed to a Master of Education with separate majors in Secondary Education, Middle Grades Education, and Reading. Master of Education with a major in Inclusive Education also changed to a Master of Education with separate majors in Special Education and ESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Bachelors Bachelor of Apparel & Textiles SPSU 7 Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology SPSU 34 Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing Operations SPSU 3 Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Logistics SPSU 0 Bachelor of Architecture SPSU 47 Bachelor of Arts in African & African Diaspora Studies KSU 0 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computer Science KSU & SPSU 0 (Imp. 2014) 3 Bachelor of Arts in Art History KSU 10 Bachelor of Arts in Dance KSU 25 Bachelor of Arts in English KSU 95 Bachelor of Arts in Geography KSU 17 Bachelor of Arts in History KSU 75 Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs KSU & SPSU 63 8 Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 6 of 20

7 Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language & Culture KSU 39 Bachelor of Arts in Music KSU 3 Bachelor of Arts in New Media Arts SPSU 10 Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy KSU 5 Bachelor of Arts in Physics SPSU 0 Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance Studies KSU 19 Bachelor of Arts in Writing and New Media SPSU 5 Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting KSU & SPSU Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics KSU 26 Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance KSU 155 Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Security & Assurance KSU 46 Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems KSU 77 Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business KSU 37 Bachelor of Business Administration in Management KSU & SPSU Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing KSU 124 Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Sales KSU 27 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art KSU 52 Bachelor of Music in Music Education KSU 12 Bachelor of Music in Music Performance KSU 20 Bachelor of Science in Anthropology KSU 32 Bachelor of Science in Art Education KSU 6 Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry KSU 26 Bachelor of Science in Biology KSU & SPSU Bachelor of Science in Biology Education KSU & SPSU 8 1 Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology KSU 7 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry KSU & SPSU 34 1 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering SPSU 23 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology SPSU 25 Bachelor of Science in Communication KSU 336 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology SPSU 18 Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design & Development SPSU 11 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science KSU & SPSU Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering SPSU 6 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management SPSU 41 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice KSU 152 Bachelor of Science in Culinary Sustainability & Hospitality KSU 0 (Imp. 2013) Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education KSU 239 Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education-Birth through KSU 10 (Imp. 2013) Kindergarten Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering SPSU 42 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology SPSU 41 Bachelor of Science in English Education KSU 22 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Technology SPSU 0 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences SPSU 0 (Imp. 2013) Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science KSU 125 Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science KSU 20 Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education KSU 18 Bachelor of Science in History Education KSU 39 Bachelor of Science in Human Services KSU 93 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology SPSU 38 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology SPSU 51 Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies KSU 70 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics KSU & SPSU 56 9 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education KSU & SPSU 11 0 Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 7 of 20

8 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering SPSU 53 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology SPSU 49 Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering SPSU 32 Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education KSU 58 Bachelor of Science in Nursing KSU 222 Bachelor of Science in Physics SPSU 1 Bachelor of Science in Physics Education SPSU 0 Bachelor of Science in Political Science KSU & SPSU 73 2 Bachelor of Science in Psychology KSU & SPSU Bachelor of Science in Sociology KSU 75 Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering SPSU 20 Bachelor of Science in Sport Management KSU 78 Bachelor of Science in Survey & Mapping SPSU 4 Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering SPSU 8 Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication SPSU 6 Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering SPSU 5 Technology Note: In 2013: Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management changed to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business, Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Logistics, and Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing Operations. Advanced Certificates (Post-Baccalaureate Less Than One Year) American Studies KSU 0 Autism Spectrum Disorders KSU 0 Communications Management SPSU 0 Content Development SPSU 0 Creative Writing KSU 0 Digital & Social Media KSU 0 Educational Assessment & Measurement KSU 0 Health Information Technology SPSU 7 Information Security & Assurance KSU & SPSU 1 10 Information Technology Fundamentals SPSU 7 Instructional Design SPSU 0 Leadership & Ethics KSU 13 Nonprofit Management & Leadership KSU 0 Nursing Administration & Health Policy KSU 0 Nursing Educator KSU 0 Online Teaching KSU 0 Professional Writing for International Audiences KSU 0 Quality Assurance SPSU 13 Software Engineering SPSU 2 Software Engineering Fundamentals SPSU 0 Special Education KSU 0 Systems Engineering SPSU 0 Technical Communication SPSU 0 Visual Communication & Graphics SPSU 0 User Experience(Post Masters Certificate) SPSU 0 Certificates Less Than One Year Apparel Product Development SPSU 0 Business Continuity SPSU 0 Facilities Management SPSU 1 Geographic Information Sciences KSU 0 Geographic Information Systems SPSU 0 Information Technology KSU 4 Interdisciplinary Music & Entertainment Business KSU 15 Land Development SPSU 0 Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 8 of 20

9 Land Surveying SPSU 1 Leadership Studies KSU 36 Logistics SPSU 0 Multiplatform News Reporting KSU 3 Nonprofit Management & Leadership KSU 0 Production Design SPSU 1 Project Management SPSU 1 Quality Principles SPSU 1 Specialty Construction SPSU 0 3. Off-Campus Instructional Locations and Branch Campuses List all locations where 50% or more credit hours toward a degree, diploma, or certificate can be obtained primarily through traditional classroom instruction. Report those locations in accord with the Commission s definitions and the directions as specified below. Off-campus instructional sites a site located geographically apart from the main campus at which the institution offers 50 % or more of its credit hours for a diploma, certificate, or degree. This includes high schools where courses are offered as part of dual enrollment. For each site, provide the information below. The list should include only those sites reported and approved by SACSCOC. Listing unapproved sites below does not constitute reporting them to SACSCOC. In such cases when an institution has initiated an off-campus instructional site as described above without prior approval by SACSCOC, a prospectus for approval should be submitted immediately to SACSCOC. The main campus of the proposed consolidated institution will be KSU s current location in Kennesaw, Georgia. The current SPSU campus in Marietta, Georgia (9 miles from the main campus) will become a full-service off-campus instructional site of the consolidated KSU where three of the university s 13 colleges will have their home base of operations and program delivery. To use Commission terms, the Marietta Campus will function as an offcampus instructional site, not a branch campus. The consolidated university will have no branch campuses in that none of the off-campus instructional sites will have its own budgetary and hiring authority. All sites will be supported by the centralized administrative support services of the main campus. Most of the degree programs offered at the Marietta Campus will be programs that originated at SPSU and will be offerings of three colleges based there the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology, the College of Architecture & Construction Management, and the College of Computing & Software Engineering of Kennesaw State University. As indicated above, some of the educational programs offered on the Marietta Campus will represent consolidated curricula of overlapping programs currently offered by both KSU and SPSU. Core curriculum courses for baccalaureate degree programs offered at the Marietta Campus will continue to be offered at both the Kennesaw and Marietta Campuses. SPSU currently offers no traditional instruction at off-campus instructional sites, but becomes an off-campus instructional site under the new KSU. KSU will continue to offer degree programs at five existing off-campus instructional sites beyond the Kennesaw Campus following consolidation. This limited and targeted off-campus instruction is provided largely as a convenience location for cohorts of working adults pursuing a specific graduate or undergraduate degree. Because of the relatively close proximity of these off-campus instructional sites to the main campus, off-campus site students may complete some degree requirements with courses taken at the main campus. In all cases, students have access to all Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 9 of 20

10 main-campus physical and virtual resources. Neither SPSU nor KSU offer dual enrollment classes at high school locations. Dual enrollment students will continue to take their college-level courses on the Kennesaw or Marietta campuses. Proposed Off-Campus Instructional Sites Offering 50% or More of a Degree Program Name of Site: Marietta Campus (9 miles from main campus) Physical Address: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA Date Approved by Prospectus Review in December 2014 SACSCOC: Date Implemented Proposed Effective Date of Consolidation on January 13, 2014 Currently Active? Yes (presently the Southern Polytechnic State University campus) Specific Educational Programs Offered (>50%) at this Site (active and continuing postconsolidation): Master of Science in Architecture Master of Science in Civil Engineering Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Construction Management Master of Science in Engineering Technology/Electrical Master of Science in Information Design & Communication Master of Science in Information & Instructional Design Master of Science in Information Technology Master of Science in Quality Assurance Master of Science in Software Engineering Master of Science in Systems Engineering Bachelor of Apparel & Textiles Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing Operations Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Logistics Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science Bachelor of Arts in New Media Arts Bachelor of Arts in Physics Bachelor of Arts in Writing & Media Arts Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design & Development Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 10 of 20

11 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Bachelor of Science in Physics Bachelor of Science in Physics Education Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Bachelor of Science in Survey & Mapping Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering & Technology Advanced Certificate in Communications Management Advanced Certificate in Content Development Advanced Certificate in Health Information Technology Advanced Certificate in Information Security & Assurance Advanced Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals Advanced Certificate in Instructional Design Advanced Certificate in Quality Assurance Advanced Certificate in Software Engineering Advanced Certificate in Software Engineering Fundamentals Advanced Certificate in Systems Engineering Advanced Certificate in Technical Communication Advanced Certificate in Visual Communication & Graphics Advanced Certificate in User Experience Certificate in Apparel Product Development Certificate in Business Continuity Certificate in Facilities Management Certificate in Geographic Information Systems Certificate in Land Development Certificate in Land Surveying Certificate in Logistics Certificate in Production Design Certificate in Project Management Certificate in Quality Principles Certificate in Specialty Construction Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 11 of 20

12 Name of Site: Dalton State College (64 miles from the main campus) Physical Address: 650 College Drive, Dalton, GA Date Approved by SACSCOC: Prospectus Review in December 2014 Date Implemented: Proposed Effective Date of Consolidation on January 13, 2015 Currently Active? Yes (presently a site for KSU, last reviewed in 2007 Reaffirmation) Specific Educational Programs Offered (>50%) at this Site (active and continuing postconsolidation): Master of Business Administration Name of Site: Cobb Galleria Centre (13 miles from the main campus) Physical Address: 700 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA Date Approved by SACSCOC: Prospectus Review in December 2014 Date Implemented: Proposed Effective Date of Consolidation on January 13, 2015 Currently Active? Yes (presently a site for KSU, last reviewed in 2007 Reaffirmation) Specific Educational Programs Offered (>50%) at this Site (active and continuing postconsolidation): Master of Business Administration Name of Site: Smitha Middle School (7 miles from the main campus) Physical Address: 2025 Powder Springs Rd, Marietta, GA Date Approved by SACSCOC: Prospectus Review in December 2014 Date Implemented: Proposed Effective Date of Consolidation on January 13, 2015 Currently Active? Yes (presently a site for KSU, approved by SACSCOC on September 6, 2011). Specific Educational Programs Offered (>50%) at this Site (active and continuing postconsolidation): Master of Education in Instructional Technology Name of Site: Paulding County Instructional Site (20 miles from the main campus) Physical Address: 25 Courthouse Square, Dallas, GA Date Approved by SACSCOC: Prospectus Review in December 2014 Date Implemented: Proposed Effective Date of Consolidation on January 13, 2015 Currently Active? Yes (presently a site for KSU, approved by SACSCOC on July 30, 2010). Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 12 of 20

13 Specific Educational Programs Offered (>50%) at this Site (active and continuing postconsolidation): Education Specialist in Early Childhood Education Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Institutions with off-campus instructional sites at which the institution offers 25-49% credit hours for a diploma, certificate, or degree including high schools where courses are offered as dual enrollment are required to notify SACSCOC in advance of initiating the site. For each site, provide the information below. Proposed Off-Campus Instructional Sites Offering 25-49% or More of a Degree Program Name of Site: Marietta Campus (9 miles from the main campus) Physical Address: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA Date Approved by SACSCOC: Prospectus Review in December 2014 Date Implemented: Proposed Effective Date of Consolidation on January 13, 2015 Currently Active? Yes (proposed Effective Date of Consolidation on January 13, 2015 Specific Educational Programs Offered (25-49%) at this Site (active and continuing postconsolidation): Master of Science in Integrative Biology Name of Site: Atlanta Metropolitan State College (28 miles from the main campus) Physical Address: 1630 Metropolitan Pkwy, SW, Atlanta, GA Date Approved by SACSCOC: Prospectus Review in December 2014 Date Implemented: Proposed Effective Date of Consolidation on January 13, 2015 Currently Active? Yes (presently a site for KSU, SACSCOC notified on 7/29/2014) Specific Educational Programs Offered (25-49%) at this Site (active and continuing postconsolidation): Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Branch campus an instructional site located geographically apart and independent of the main campus of the institution. A location is independent of the main campus if the location is (1) permanent in nature, (2) offers courses in educational programs leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential, (3) has its own faculty and administrative or supervisory organization, and (4) has its own budgetary and hiring authority. The list should include only those branch campuses reported and approved by SACSCOC. Listing unapproved branch campuses below does not Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 13 of 20

14 constitute reporting them to SACSCOC. A prospectus for an unapproved branch campuses should be submitted immediately to SACSCOC. Not applicable. 4. Distance and Correspondence Education Provide an initial date of approval for your institution to offer distance education. Provide a list of credit-bearing educational programs (degrees, certificates, and diplomas) where 50% or more of the credit hours are delivered through distance education modes. For each educational program, indicate whether the program is delivered using synchronous or asynchronous technology, or both. For each educational program that uses distance education technology to deliver the program at a specific site (e.g., a synchronous program using interactive videoconferencing), indicate the program offered at each location where students receive the transmitted program. Please limit this description to one page, if possible. In response to the changing landscape of higher education, both KSU and SPSU have embraced a blended instructional model to meet the learning needs of 21 st century learners as well as to provide flexible scheduling options for students with other professional or family responsibilities. Some programs are intentionally designed and marketed as fully online programs, with students taking all coursework online as a separate and stand-alone cohort. Other degree programs may be available online but are intended to serve as an alternative delivery mode, providing additional options for flexibility and choice, and are considered convenience options. These programs are generally taken in conjunction with on-campus classes and are not intended to be established or tracked as separate cohorts. KSU was initially approved to offer distance education in 2001 and SPSU in While neither institution offers correspondence education, both do offer both online and hybrid courses and degree programs. Online courses are defined as courses in which 95 percent or more of the course is delivered at a distance, while hybrid courses are defined as courses in which percent of the course is delivered at a distance. In addition to courses offered 50 percent or more online, the GeorgiaView Vista and Desire to Learn (D2L) online learning platforms have been used extensively to provide supplemental and technology-enhanced activities and resources within the majority of face-to-face course. The list of credit-bearing programs where 50 percent or more of the credit hours will be delivered through distance education is provided below. Continuing Active Programs Taught Via Distance Education Post-Consolidation Doctorates Originating Institution Synchronous (S) Asynchronous (A) Or Both (B) Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology KSU A Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership KSU A Education Specialists Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction KSU A Education Specialist in Early Childhood Education KSU A Education Specialist in Instructional Technology KSU A Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 14 of 20

15 Education Specialist in Teacher Leadership KSU A Masters Master of Business Administration KSU & SPSU A Master of Education in Early Childhood Education KSU A Master of Education in Educational Leadership KSU A Master of Education in ESOL KSU A Master of Education in Instructional Technology KSU A Master of Education in Middle Grades Education KSU A Master of Education in Reading KSU A Master of Education in Secondary Education KSU A Master of Education in Special Education KSU A Master of Education in Teacher Leadership KSU A Master of Science in First-Year Studies KSU A Master of Science in Information Design & Communication SPSU A Master of Science in Information & Instructional Design SPSU A Master of Science in Information Technology SPSU A Master of Science in International Policy Management KSU A Master of Science in Nursing for Advanced Care Management and Leadership KSU A Master of Science in Quality Assurance SPSU S Master of Science in Software Engineering SPSU B Master of Science in Systems Engineering SPSU B Bachelors Bachelor of Apparel & Textiles SPSU S Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology SPSU A Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing Operations SPSU S Bachelor of Supply Chain Logistics SPSU S Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Security & Assurance KSU A Bachelor of Business Administration in Management KSU A Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing KSU A Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 15 of 20

16 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science SPSU B Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology SPSU S Bachelor of Science in Information Technology SPSU A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology SPSU A Bachelor of Science in Sociology KSU A Advanced Certificates (Post-Baccalaureate Less than One Year) Autism Spectrum Disorder KSU A Communications Management SPSU A Content Development SPSU A Digital & Social Media KSU A Educational Assessment & Measurement KSU A Health Information Technology SPSU A Information Security & Assurance KSU & SPSU A Information Technology Fundamentals SPSU A Instructional Design SPSU A Leadership & Ethics KSU A Online Teaching KSU A Software Engineering SPSU A Software Engineering Fundamentals SPSU A Special Education KSU A Systems Engineering SPSU B Technical Communication SPSU A User Experience (Post Masters Certificate) SPSU A Visual Communication & Graphics SPSU A Certificates Less than One Year Apparel Product Development SPSU S Logistics SPSU S Production Design SPSU S Quality Principles SPSU S Specialty Construction SPSU A 5. Accreditation (1) List all agencies that currently accredit the institution and any of its programs and indicate the date of the last review by each. (2) If SACS Commission on Colleges is not your primary accreditor for access to Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 16 of 20

17 USDOE Title IV funding, identify which accrediting agency serves that purpose. (3) List any USDOE recognized agency (national and programmatic) that has terminated the institution s accreditation (include the date, reason, and copy of the letter of termination) or list any agency from which the institution has voluntarily withdrawn (include copy of letter to agency from institution). (4) Describe any sanctions applied or negative actions taken by any USDOErecognized accrediting agency (national, programmatic, SACSCOC) during the two years previous to the submission of this report. Include a copy of the letter from the USDOE to the institution. SACSCOC is the primary accreditor for both Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University. It serves as the gatekeeper for federal funding. In addition, 73 programs are accredited by specialized or professional accrediting agencies. At the time of this report, no sanctions or negative actions had been taken by accrediting bodies, no agencies had terminated accreditation, and no programs had voluntarily withdrawn accreditation within the two years prior to the submission of this report. The table below identifies the accrediting agency, programs accredited, date of last review, and any associated findings. Accrediting Agency (Acronym) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Programs Accredited Current KSU Programs unless noted as SPSU Year of Last Review Determination of Accreditation Review Kennesaw State University 2007 Reaffirmed None Findings (if any) SACSCOC Southern Polytechnic State University 2009 Reaffirmed None Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation () Professional Teacher Education Unit and SPA Recognized Programs 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language & Culture (French, German, Spanish Conc) 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in History Education 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in English Education 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Biology Education 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Chemistry Education Concentration) 2012 Accredited None Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education - Math concentration) 2012 Accredited None Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 17 of 20

18 Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education - Chemistry concentration) 2012 Accredited None Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education - Physics concentration) 2012 Accredited None Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education - Biology concentration) 2012 Accredited None Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education English concentration) 2012 Accredited None Master of Arts in Teaching (TESOL concentration) 2012 Accredited None Master of Education in Special Education General Curriculum 2012 Accredited None Accreditation Board for Engineering and Bachelor of Business Administration in Information 2012 Accredited None Technology () Systems Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2011 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology (SPSU) 2008 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology (SPSU) 2008 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (SPSU) 2008 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology (Including Supply Chain Logistics and Manufacturing Operations) (SPSU) 2008 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (SPSU) 2008 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering Technology (SPSU) 2008 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design and Development (SPSU) 2018 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (SPSU) 2012 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (SPSU) 2011 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mapping (SPSU) 2011 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None American Chemical Society (ACS) Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry 2012 Accredited None ACS Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 2012 Accredited None Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 18 of 20

19 National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance Studies 2007 Accredited None National Association of Schools of Art and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art 2008 Accredited None Design (NASAD) NASAD Bachelor of Science in Art History 2008 Accredited None NASAD Bachelor of Science in Art Education 2008 Accredited None NASAD Master of Arts in Teaching (Art concentration) 2008 Accredited None National Association of Schools of Music Bachelor of Arts in Music 2010 Accredited None (NASM) NASM Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance 2010 Accredited None NASM Bachelor of Music in Music Education 2010 Accredited None Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) CCNE CCNE Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2012 Accredited None Master of Science in Nursing for Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 2008 Accredited None Master of Science in Nursing for Advanced Care Management & Leadership 2008 Accredited None Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Master of Science in Social Work 2012 Accredited None International Association to Advance Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics 2009 Accredited None Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance AACSB 2009 Accredited None Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting AACSB 2009 Accredited None Bachelor of Business Administration in International AACSB Business 2009 Accredited None Bachelor of Business Administration in Information AACSB Systems 2009 Accredited None Bachelor of Business Administration in Information AACSB Security Assurance 2009 Accredited None Bachelor of Business Administration in Management AACSB 2009 Accredited None Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing AACSB 2009 Accredited None Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional AACSB Sales 2009 Accredited None AACSB Master of Accounting 2009 Accredited None Master of Business Administration AACSB - Executive Master of Business Administration 2009 Accredited None - International Master of Business Administration - WebMaster of Business Administration AACSB Master of Science in Information Systems 2009 Accredited None Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 19 of 20

20 AACSB Doctor of Business Administration 2009 Accredited None Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) ACBSP Note: All SPSU business programs are being consolidated into KSU s AACSB programs. Master of Business Administration (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None ACBSP Master of Arts in Accounting (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None ACBSP Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None ACBSP Bachelor of Science in Accounting (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None ACBSP Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None ACBSP Bachelor of Arts in Management (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Bachelor of Architecture (SPSU) 2014 Accredited None American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) ACCE Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (SPSU) Master of Science in Construction Management (SPSU) 2009 Accredited None 2014 Accredited None International Facility Management Foundation (IFMA) Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Facility Management Concentration (SPSU) 2012 Accredited None 6. Relationship to the U.S. Department of Education Indicate any limitations, suspensions, or termination by the U.S. Department of Education in regard to student financial aid or other financial aid programs during the previous three years. Report if on reimbursement or any other exceptional status in regard to federal or state financial aid. The consolidating institutions, Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University, have not had any limitations, suspensions, or terminations by the U.S. Department of Education with regard to student financial aid programs during the previous three years. In addition, there have not been any issues regarding reimbursement or any other exceptional status in regard to federal or state financial aid. Substantive Change Prospectus: KSU and SPSU Page 20 of 20 Document History Adopted: September 2004 Revised: March 2011 Revised: January 2014