| President Lester A. Lefton and the university's executive officers work hand-in-hand with our trustees, who are focused not only on today's world but tomorrow's needs. To ensure that the education our students receive here at Kent State - one of Ohio’s largest public universities - the university is engaged in various strategic initiatives, including those listed below. Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP)
Links to a Web site that explains how Kent State is participating in an alternative accreditation process, which was developed by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, as a way to show its commitment to continuous improvement. Diversity
Find out about Kent State's commitment to an environment in which the faculty, staff and student body are representative of the cultural and ethnic variety found locally, nationally and even globally. The Kent State University Foundation
Support for current fund-raising priorities is key to the university’s long-term effectiveness as an educational resource. Endowed gifts aid Kent State in ways we cannot even imagine today, and their impact continues to grow over time. Mission
Links to the complete Kent State University mission statement. NCAA Athletics Re-Certification Self-Study
Links to a site that shares information about how Kent State conducted a self-study of its intercollegiate athletics program to remain certified for NCAA competition. Strategic Plan
The university is set to move forward in realizing the principles outlined in its strategic plan.
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