Student Engagement
The Special Projects Team provides learning experiences for KSU and K-12 students and utilizes student research and work in a variety of on-campus and community projects. By facilitating applied learning experiences and curriculum enhancements, the Special Projects Team enriches student instruction and the student experience and prepares students for the future.
KSU Student Engagement Opportunities
- Internships
- Curatorial
- Museum Education
- Grants
- Applied learning and/or practicum experience
- Student research support
To learn more, students can contact Special Projects Curator James Newberry at jnewber5@kennesaw.edu or apply for an internship online.
University Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Students work on a real-world project, such as an exhibit, digital collection, or education supplement for an on-campus or community partner.
- How to research
- Students conduct research through engagement with primary and secondary sources.
- Collaborative case studies
- Students learn about stakeholder partnerships, problem solving, and conflict resolution by evaluating case studies.
- Previous courses
- HIST 3326: Historic Preservation
- HIST 4425: Oral History
- HIST 4430: Museum Studies
- HIST 4427: Museum Exhibitions
- ART 3340: Master Craftsman
- PERS 2700: World of Work
Curriculum can be customized to fit learning objectives related to humanities, conflict resolution, project management, and education. To schedule an introduction session or project, faculty can contact Special Projects Curator James Newberry at jnewber5@kennesaw.edu.
Digital Collections
Developed by the Special Projects Team, the following archival collections are available for KSU and K-12 student use through the KSU Archives Scholarly Online Access Respository (SOAR).
- The Lemon Street Schools Oral History Collection, Marietta City Schools System
- Historic Black Acworth Image Collection, 1890-2020
- Tate, Georgia Black History Collection
- Sam Tate Springer Collection (Tate, Pickens County, Georgia)
- Larry Brantley Thompson Collection (Cobb County International Airport)
Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence - Grade 8
K-12 Student Enrichment
Field Trips and Digital Learning Modules
- KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education
- 3333 Busbee Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
- 3333 Busbee Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
- Acworth Depot Park
- 4794 South Main Street, Acworth, GA 30101
- 4794 South Main Street, Acworth, GA 30101
- Doyal Hill Park
- 4410 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101
- 4410 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101
- Old Pickens County Jail and Kirby-Quinton Cabin
- 141 N. Main Street, Jasper, GA 30143
- 141 N. Main Street, Jasper, GA 30143
- Aviation Park Outdoor STEM Classroom
- 2659 Barrett Lakes Blvd, Kennesaw, GA 30144