Unit-Wide Assessments
We employs comprehensive assessments including focus groups, surveys and rubrics to evaluate and enhance teacher preparation programs, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with professional standards.
Program Assessments
Review details on where CAEP, SPA and ODHE assessments are housed for each of our programs.
External Review Agencies and Approvals
As part of the accreditation process, the educator preparation programs are also reviewed by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), and/or other accrediting agencies.
Data and Reports
High-quality teachers and principals are developed through high-quality educator preparation programs. Ohio Revised Code 3333.048 requires the Chancellor of Higher Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish and publish metrics for institutions of higher education that prepare educators and other school personnel.
CAEP Annual Reporting Measures
Annual reporting measures provide incentives for providers to routinely gather, analyze, and report critical data about their programs as one means for public accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
College of Communication & Information
Heidi Baumgart, '06, graduated from the 51±¬ÁÏ School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) and maintains her connection with us by volunteering with 51±¬ÁÏ Ambassadors and the College of Communication and Information (CCI). As a leader and integrator, she develops leadership skills in students, professionals and business leaders. Heidi calls connection her favorite sport and KSU is her favorite team—we're grateful to have such a dedicated superfan. Learn more about her journey and insights below. 1. What drew you to 51±¬ÁÏ? My high school art teacher had go...
College of Communication & Information
Over the past year, Student Media’s advertising team has undergone a remarkable transformation, restructuring, growing and reimagining its role within the broader Student Media ecosystem. With a full team of seven student staff members, including a dedicated sales manager and the support of the Student Media Director acting as sales advisor, the advertising unit is evolving into a fully-fledged media outlet of its own. And with this exciting shift comes a brand-new name: Flash Media.Flash Media will serve as the advertising and marketing arm of Student Media, offering strategic, creative and m...
Members of the International Town and Gown Association (ITGA) gathered at 51±¬ÁÏ this week to network, share knowledge and reaffirm their commitment to partnerships between universities and colleges and the communities in which they reside.More than 280 people attended the 2025 ITGA City and University Relations Conference, which kicked off at the Kent Student Center ballroom on June 4.Todd Kamenash, 51±¬ÁÏ’s associate dean of students for conduct and community engagement, chaired the ITGA conference, which had the theme Communicate, Collaborate and Celebrate.Kamenash overse...
Endorsements and Additional Licensure Programs
51±¬ÁÏ also offers endorsements [add link] and additional licensure programs in several areas (Middle Childhood Education, Special Education, and Health Education). These programs have been determined by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to be out-of-scope for CAEP accreditation purposes. These programs are reviewed and approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
CHEA-Recognized Licensure Programs
CHEA-Recognized Licensure Programs
51±¬ÁÏ also offers licensure programs that CAEP does not specifically review because they are accredited by another CHEA-recognized accreditor; these programs are all also approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education:
- Multi-Age Education – Art (NASAD)
- Multi-Age Education – Music (NASM)
- Multi-Age Education – Dance (NASD)
- Library/Media (ALA)
- School Audiologist (ASHA)
- School Counselor (CACREP)
- School Psychology (APA)
- School Speech-Language Pathologist (ASHA)