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At the forefront is iTeach, a service unit of the Bagwell College that assists teachers in utilizing technology to enhance their day-to-day instruction. For example, teachers across all grade levels in the neighboring Paulding County School District have received training from iTeach since their partnership began in 2014. Those teachers have then shared it with colleagues who implemented it into their teaching, multiplying the technology training and knowledge throughout each school and benefiting thousands of students.

“I love it when a teacher lights up after learning new ways to leverage strategies to help enrich teaching practices which ultimately improve student achievement,” said Nisa Peek, an education technology specialist at KSU and the iTeach lead for Paulding County. “A lot of the teachers have said that this is the best professional development they’ve ever received because it’s boots-on-the-ground methodology they could use the next day in their classroom.”

The iTeach unit is an integral component of Kennesaw State’s School of Instructional Technology and Innovation, which earlier this year was elevated to a school from department within the Bagwell College. Contributing to KSU’s reputation as a leader in instructional technology, the iTeach team of teachers, media specialists and administrators provides technology-related consulting and professional learning to about 275 schools and school districts.

Paulding County tapped into that resource, seeking additional support to blend technology into daily coursework in its 33 schools. Though it has the 13th-largest enrollment among school districts in Georgia, Paulding is a suburban district with a smaller instructional technology department and budget than comparably sized districts.

“As we embarked on new initiatives, including the implementation of a learning management system and digital and virtual learning, iTeach has been a critical partner in professional development,” said Susan Browning, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for Paulding County School District. “They have directly or indirectly impacted all 1,700-plus teachers across all 33 of our schools, so it’s a very valuable partnership to us.”

The relationship with Paulding County began with iTeach giving in-person training to teachers and demonstrating model classrooms and has expanded to include assistance to teachers who now are providing their instruction entirely in a virtual format. In addition, Paulding is the first district to have every one of its schools visited by the iTeach MakerBus, a mobile classroom that provides students hands-on learning in robotics, coding, engineering and other technology-related experiences.

The instructional methods have continued to evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic, as iTeach has developed a series of how-to videos for parents. The nearly 40 videos, accessible on YouTube and through the Paulding County School District portal, cover a range of topics to help parents understand and assist with the technology their children are using in school.

“We are always working together with Paulding to determine what we can do better or differently to meet the needs of their teachers every year,” said Brittani Crocker, an iTeach education technology specialist who teams with Peek in Paulding County.

Their work also has a personal connection for both Peek, whose children attend Paulding County schools, and Crocker, who began her teaching career at East Paulding High School. Crocker was in her second year as a teacher when she attended a daylong training session led by Peek – and gained so much from iTeach that she wanted to become part of it.

“Everything we were learning was so impactful that I asked Nisa that day, ‘How do I get to do what you do?’” Crocker said. “When an opportunity at iTeach opened up three years later, I knew it was meant to be that I work with those Paulding teachers and support them in something I knew was meaningful because I had done it myself.”

– Paul Floeckher

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

Tournament Page | Live Scoring and Video KENNESAW, Ga. – Four members of the Kennesaw State men's tennis team are set to participate in the ITA Southeast Regional Championship from Thursday, October 21, through Monday, October 25, at the at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, Fla.

The tournament will open on Thursday with the qualifying draws of 32, competing for eight spots in the singles main draw of 64 and doubles main draw of 32.

Seru Tezuka, Matthew Terry, Sergio Ingles and Raul Garcia will represent KSU in singles and doubles.

Ins and Outs of Fall Season Fall tennis consists of individual tournaments, while the team matches occur only in the spring. The Owls will participate in several individual tournaments this fall, including the Limestone Challenger, Samford Fall Invite #1, Panther Invite, Mercer Gridiron Classic, Hagedorn Hidden Dual and ITA Southeast Regional Championships.

Weekend Coverage Stay tuned to the Owls' Twitter @KSUMensTennis for updates throughout the weekend. KSUOwls.com will provide a recap from the event following the conclusion of play.

Tournament Draws/ Format -All matches in Qualifying will be held on Thursday. -There will not be a Qualifying Consolation. -The Main Draw features 64 singles players draw and 32 doubles teams draw. -There will be a consolation round for first and second round losers in the Main Draw.

Tournament Field The teams competing are: Central Florida, Florida, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Mercer, Miami, North Florida, South Florida and Stetson.

Tournament Schedule Thursday, Oct. 21 (matches begin at 8:30 a.m.) First and Second Rounds of Qualifying Doubles and Singles

Friday, Oct. 22 (matches begin at 8:30 a.m.) First and Second Rounds of Main Draw Doubles First Round of Main Draw Singles First (and only) Round of Qualifying Singles Consolation

Saturday, Oct. 23 (matches begin at 8 a.m.) Quarterfinal Round of Main Draw Doubles Second and Third Rounds of Main Draw Singles First and Second Rounds of Main Draw Singles Consolation

Sunday, Oct. 24 (matches begin at 9 a.m.) Semifinal Round of Main Draw Doubles Quarterfinal and Semifinal Rounds of Main Draw Singles Quarterfinal and Semifinal Rounds of Main Draw Singles Consolation

Monday, Oct. 25 (matches begin at 9 a.m.) Final Rounds of Main Draw Doubles, Main Draw Singles Consolation and Main Draw Singles

Next Up Following this weekend, the Owls will return to courts in January of 2022 to open the dual-match season.

To keep up with the latest Kennesaw State men's tennis news follow the team on Twitter @KSUOwlNation and @KSUMensTennis or by liking Kennesaw State Owls on Facebook.

The need for talented engineers in Georgia and across the country has grown exponentially.

Oct 6, 2021

Kennesaw State receives gift to support engineering programs

KENNESAW, Ga. (Oct 6, 2021) — The need for talented engineers in Georgia and across the country has grown exponentially, and a recent gift to Kennesaw State University's Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET) will support programs across several departments.

Leaders from SPCEET and Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. came together yesterday to celebrate the partnership and its future impact on KSU students, during an event on the University's Marietta campus. Murata, a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of advanced electronic materials, announced the Futoshi "Fred" Chanoki Honorary Engineering Fund. Named after Murata Electronics North America's first president, the funding will support the needs of the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the KSU's MakerSpace.

"When we looked to deepen our engagement with SPCEET and the community, it was an obvious and unanimous choice to honor Fred," said David Kirk, President and CEO, Murata Electronics North America. "For decades he has been a consummate champion of science, technology, math and engineering education at all levels of learning. He embodies the notion that sustainable innovation is derived from meaningful partnerships and mutual successes."

Murata currently has more than 20 KSU engineering graduates working in its North American headquarters in Smyrna and throughout the country.

"Our College is grateful to extend our existing relationship with Murata through this generous gift. It will undoubtedly generate a lasting impact for our students," said Dean Ian Ferguson. "Industry partnerships are a vital part of the educational experience. We are proud that many of our graduates have used these opportunities to gain rewarding careers at Murata. This gift will further bolster this relationship and the first-class learning experiences available at KSU."

The $250,000 contribution will be awarded in $50,000 increments over the next five years. Beyond the financial aspect, Murata hopes the partnership will also cultivate the next set of future engineers.

– Abbey O'Brien Barrows

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

This press release was produced by Kennesaw State University. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Final Results | Photo Gallery KENNESAW, Ga. – The Kennesaw State men's golf team captured the team and individual titles at the Pinetree Intercollegiate at Pinetree Country Club on Tuesday.

"Magical day on the golf course today for our team," head coach Bryant Odom said. "We knew it would be a challenging day in contention against Arkansas State. The front nine was playing tough and we were holding our own but the guys stepped on the gas and made a 17-shot improvement on the back nine and scored the lowest team round of the day to seal the win."

The Owls carded a 5-under round of 283 for a 3-under par total of 861 to win by eight shots over second-place Arkansas State. KSU was the only team to finish under par after 54 holes.

Brock Healy captured the individual title at 6-under par 210 for the event. Healy posted a 2-under par 70 on Tuesday. After a slow start, Healy settled down and birdied the 11^th and 16^th holes. The senior holed out and made eagle from 175 yards on the 18^th hole to seal his victory. He is the eighth Owl in program history to capture an individual tournament title and the third KSU player to take home individual medalist honors at the Pinetree Intercollegiate. He finished the tournament with 35 pars, 10 birdies and two eagles.

Takafumi Shimoji secured a runner-up finish at 4-under par 212. He fired a 3-over par 75 on Tuesday. The junior made four birdies over his final 10 holes of the tournament. He finished tied for the team-lead with 12 birdies in the 54-hole event.

"Coming down the stretch Brock and Taka were also battling for medalist honors and on 18 Brock holed out from 175 yards for eagle," Odom said. "It was an absolutely unreal finish and we couldn't have asked for a better venue than our home course."

Lucas Mota signed for the Owls lowest round of the day at 4-under par 68. Mota made four birdies and an eagle over his final nine holes of the tournament. He finished tied for 14^th at 1-over par 217.

Luke Phillips carded his low round of the season with a 2-under par 70. The sophomore finished tied for 35^th at 9-over par 225.

Conner Rostowsky tied for 48^th at 15-over par 231.

Ryan Hines (227, +11), who entered the tournament as one of three KSU players competing as individuals tied for 41st. Justin Kim (236, +20) finished tied for 56^th while Joseph Byrne (261, +25) took home a tie for 61^st.

"I know this group is still hungry for the last two events of this fall," Odom added.

The Owls travel to Chattanooga, Tenn. for the Battle at Black Creek on October 25-26 at Black Creek Golf Club.

Keep up with Owls men's golf by following KSU on Twitter @KSUOwlNation and @KSUOwlsMGolf or by liking Kennesaw State Owls on Facebook.

The Arrendales, who both faced financial challenges as students, became the first individual alumni to establish an endowment for students within the College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE). The couple were honored Thursday at a ceremony on the University’s Marietta campus to announce their “Never Stop Learning” scholarship to help qualified students pay for college.

Chris Arrendale graduated from SPSU with a Master’s in Information Technology and Software Engineering in 2004, and his wife, Amanda, graduated from SPSU with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1998. Both struggled with paying for school and recognize the hardships many college students continue to face.

“We know, from personal experience, that one of the biggest burdens many students face is their financial situation,” Chris Arrendale said. “Our hope is that our gift will allow recipients to focus more on their schoolwork or internship, and not have that extra burden.”

The $50,000 scholarship will establish an endowment that will be awarded to students of CCSE who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

“Chris and Amanda’s generosity will have a lasting impact on our students and our College,” Interim Dean of CCSE Sumanth Yenduri said. “I am grateful that they chose to invest in our students.”

The name “Never Stop Learning” comes from the couple’s philosophy on the importance of staying curious even after graduation. The Arrendales, who also have a dedicated “Never Stop Learning” bench on the Marietta campus, are excited about the opportunity to help shape the future of the College and said this is just the beginning of their involvement as alumni.

“We have such great memories of our time in College and wanted to find a way to give back and stay involved with the school that helped shape who we are today,” said Amanda Arrendale. “We are looking forward to seeing how our gift can help inspire future students and how it encourages them to pay it forward.”

The Arrendales hope the scholarship will inspire not only students on campus, but also encourage other SPSU alumni to reconnect with the University’s Marietta campus.

– Abbey O’Brien Barrows

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.