KSU Focus
In KSU Focus courses, learn about procedures, policies, and systems specific to KSU.
KSU by the Numbers and Analysis: A Look at Past and Forecasted Growth Trends
This session will cover several analyses of the overall trends in KSU’s growth along with the data patterns of the growth at a macro level. An analysis of the external environment in which KSU operates in Georgia and the related counties will be presented. Lastly, both one-year and eight-year forecasts of KSU’s growth in multiple areas that may be beneficial going forward will be discussed.
Those attending this session are also encouraged to bring their ideas to the table on data and analysis that may be lacking and to provide input on what data and analysis are presented. Lunch will be served.
Those attending this session are also encouraged to bring their ideas to the table on data and analysis that may be lacking and to provide input on what data and analysis are presented. Lunch will be served.
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Wednesday, SEPT 5 11:30AM-1:00PM 1.5 hrs
Instructor: Erik Bowe Location: Town Point, 3rd floor, Suite 3000, EIM Conference Room (3004) |
Monday, SEPT 17 11:30AM-1:00PM 1.5 hrs
Instructor: Erik Bowe Location: Town Point, 3rd floor, Suite 3000, EIM Conference Room (3004) |
Metrics and Dashboards
In this session, participants will discuss the needs at KSU for deploying a functional dashboard for campus-wide usage around various metrics. Those attending this session will be asked to provide feedback on what metrics should appear as part of a KSU institutional dashboard as well as what contextual dials should display relative to (1) past performance, (2) peer institutions and (3) established targets. Lunch will be served.
Friday, SEPT14 11:30AM-1:00PM 1.5 hrs
Instructor: Erik Bowe
Location: Town Point, 3rd floor, Suite 3000, EIM Conference Room (3004)
Friday, SEPT14 11:30AM-1:00PM 1.5 hrs
Instructor: Erik Bowe
Location: Town Point, 3rd floor, Suite 3000, EIM Conference Room (3004)
Financial Aid 101 for Non-Financial Aid Staff
This workshop is designed to equip faculty and staff outside of the Financial Aid Office with the basics of student eligibility for Financial Aid programs as well as a basic understanding of institutional compliance requirements with Federal and State Financial Aid regulations.
Topics will include but are not limited to HOPE Scholarship, Grants and Scholarships, Student Loans, and Institutional Administrative Capability requirements to maintain eligibility for these governmental programs.
Topics will include but are not limited to HOPE Scholarship, Grants and Scholarships, Student Loans, and Institutional Administrative Capability requirements to maintain eligibility for these governmental programs.
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Thursday, SEPT 27 9:00AM-12:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Phillip Hawkins Location: KSU Center Room 174 |
Wednesday, NOV 7 1:00PM-4:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Phillip Hawkins Location: KSU Center Room 174 |
Paying an International
This class will provide you with the basic information needed to provide expeditious payment to an international visitor or vendor. We will cover types of visas, possible payment situations, internationals KSU can make a payment to and those internationals that KSU can’t make a payment to.
We will review all necessary documentation that you are responsible for providing Business Services with PRIOR to requesting a payment to an international.
Tuesday, OCT 9 9:00AM-11:00AM 2 hrs
Instructor: Nancy Sanders
Location: KSU Center Room 174
We will review all necessary documentation that you are responsible for providing Business Services with PRIOR to requesting a payment to an international.
Tuesday, OCT 9 9:00AM-11:00AM 2 hrs
Instructor: Nancy Sanders
Location: KSU Center Room 174
FIT SERIES
Getting it Paid 101
This workshop will familiarize the attendees with processes and procedures related to the payment of University obligations, including payment to external vendors and employee reimbursement. University, BOR, and State policies and restrictions will be discussed. This course is part of the FIT Series. While you can register for this class only, participants who complete the series will receive a certificate of completion for the entire program.
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Monday, AUG 27 9:00AM-12:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Mindy Woosley Location: KSU Center Room 174 |
Monday, OCT 1 1:00PM-4:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Mindy Woosley Location: KSU Center Room 174 |
Purchasing Essentials
This course
will advise attendees of state purchasing policies and procedures as it affects
KSU. Various purchasing methods will be discussed as well as changes expected
in the near future.
Objectives: Create a better understanding for the process, Limitations and State requirements, Help end-users/departments make better purchasing decisions, Facilitate an understanding of the required documentation. This course is part of the FIT Series. While you can register for this class only, participants who complete the series will receive a certificate of completion for the entire program.
Tuesday, AUG 28 9:00AM-12:00PM 3 hrs Tuesday, OCT 2 1:00PM-4:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Jim Walker Instructor: Jim Walker
Location: KSU Center Room 174 Location: KSU Center Room 174
Objectives: Create a better understanding for the process, Limitations and State requirements, Help end-users/departments make better purchasing decisions, Facilitate an understanding of the required documentation. This course is part of the FIT Series. While you can register for this class only, participants who complete the series will receive a certificate of completion for the entire program.
Tuesday, AUG 28 9:00AM-12:00PM 3 hrs Tuesday, OCT 2 1:00PM-4:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Jim Walker Instructor: Jim Walker
Location: KSU Center Room 174 Location: KSU Center Room 174
Employee Travel Reimbursements 101
The workshop will provide an overview of the processes, procedures, and regulations that relate to employee travel or other expense reimbursement. This course is part of the FIT Series. While you can register for this class only, participants who complete the series will receive a certificate of completion for the entire program.
Wednesday, AUG 29 9:00AM-12:00PM 3 hrs Wednesday, OCT 3 1:00PM-4:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Rochelle Gross Instructor: Rochelle Gross
Location: KSU Center Room 174 Location: KSU Center Room 174
Wednesday, AUG 29 9:00AM-12:00PM 3 hrs Wednesday, OCT 3 1:00PM-4:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Rochelle Gross Instructor: Rochelle Gross
Location: KSU Center Room 174 Location: KSU Center Room 174
Fund Accounting - Understanding your Department's Budget
Kennesaw State University, like most universities, uses fund accounting to account for financial activity which flows through our Financial Accounting System. Fund accounting will give you an overview of how each fund is self-balancing with a set of accounts to track revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and other balances. Learn how to identify account numbers and find out what they represent. Learn what a speedchart means and what class and program your department is recorded in. Find out what each fund group means and the meaning of lapsing funds and non-lapsing funds. This course is part of the FIT Series. While you can register for this class only, participants who complete the series will receive a certificate of completion for the entire program.
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Thursday, AUG 30 9:00AM-12:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Michelle McGinty Location: KSU Center Room 174 |
Thursday, OCT 4 1:00PM-4:00PM 3 hrs
Instructor: Michelle McGinty Location: KSU Center Room 174 |
