Frequently Asked Questions
Campus Life
Is there an online portal for Kent State? What can I do through it?How often will I get paid? How do I set up direct deposit?
What if I lose my computer password or have computer issues?
How do I get my personal or university-provided computer set-up?
What recreational and wellness services are available?
Do I need an ID card? / What is a “Flashcard”?
Can my spouse, kids, or I take classes at Kent? Is there a cost?
Who do I contact if I have insurance questions?
Who do I contact if I have tax questions?
How do I join the faculty union?
How do I find out who my union rep is?
What does the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) do?
How many student organizations are there?
Why should I refer students to the Center for Student Involvement?
What does the Sponsored Programs Office do?
What do I need to know about Residence Services?
Where can I go for more information about Academic Advising?
How does a student schedule an advising appointment with a professional advisor?
Where can I learn about the Career Service Center?
How does living in the residence halls at Kent State University help support student success?
How much does it cost to live on-campus and what amenities are provided?
Learning & Teaching
What are our guiding documents in Academic Affairs?
Am I required to keep office hours?
Does Kent have guidelines on writing syllabi?
Where can I make copies for class?
Where do I learn about the tenure process at Kent?
How can I encourage my students to do research?
How can I improve my teaching?
Where can I get information about the library and its resources for faculty? Resources for students?
How can I learn about using technology in my classes?
What “Course Management” system does Kent State use? How do I learn more?
What does the Writing Commons do?
Are the tutors able to help my students in courses other than first-year composition?
Will tutors do my student's work for them?
Where can I find the organizational structure of Kent State?
Where can I find information about Kent State’s regional campuses?What if my students need help?
How do I get/borrow tech equipment for my classroom?
How do I set up my class roster?
What do I need to know about copyright issues? How can I learn more?
How do I know if students dropped my class?
How does Kent handle course evaluations?
When are the deadlines to submit grades?
How can I familiarize myself with "Kent Speak"?
What resources are available for faculty teaching distance courses such as online courses?
How do I get to the Vista8 or e-Learning homepage?
Where can I find tutorials on how to use Vista8 or e-Learning?
How do I reserve classroom media technology?
Where can I learn about making conference posters?
How do I find and use the KSUDropbox provided by the University?
How can I create a better PowerPoint presentation?
Research
How can I connect with other scholars around campus, and around the world?
Where can I find out about other policies that might affect me?
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