Honors College Staff
Honors College staff members are dedicated to positive relationships with students which further enhance the undergraduate experience. Staff members are always eager to meet with students and become acquainted with you. Feel free to stop in at any time during regular office hours to meet with your advisor.
Don Williams
Dean
dwilliam@kent.edu
Donald R. Williams is a specialist in the analysis of labor market issues, including cross-national comparisons. His current research focuses on self-employment, child caring policy and behavior, and the returns to language usage, in the United States and in Europe. Dr. Williams is a Senior Research Associate at the CEPS/INSTEAD research institute, Luxembourg, and is a visiting professor in the IMPALLA program at CEPS and the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. He serves on the editorial board for Contemporary Economic Policy, and is a member of the American Economic Association, the Society of Labor Economists, and the European Association of Labour Economists.
Victoria Bocchicchio
Coordinator of Curriculum
vbocchic@kent.edu
I earned both my B.A. and my M.A. in English literature from KSU, and I have completed a number of courses at the doctoral level as well. I was in Dean Andrews’ Great Books I class in 1985! I joined the Honors College staff in 1998 after working for eight years in the Human Resources division doing, among other things, New Faculty Orientation. My hobbies include reading, writing, gardening, archery, and yoga, and I am learning to knit. I especially enjoy talking with students about the Senior Honors Thesis and about national Fellowship opportunities.
Kimberly Brown
Coordinator of Student Life and Alumni Relations
kbrown13@kent.edu
I graduated from The University of Akron with a B.A. degree in Business and Organizational Communication. I later returned to earn a M.A. degree in Higher Education Administration. I worked in Kent's Student Financial Aid Office before coming to the Honors College. My primary responsibilities in the Honors College include academic advising, alumni relations, first-year experience initiatives and community development. I love talking with students about their personal and career goals and look forward to working with each and every one of you! In my spare time, I enjoy reading (primarily fiction), traveling, and designing brochures and various other publications. I would also love to learn how to sew!! When I’m not doing any of these things, I like to sit at home and simply relax.
Deborah Craig
Coordinator of Recruitment and Scholarships
dcraig@kent.edu
I graduated from Wittenberg University in 1973 with a B.A. in political science. I received an M.Ed. in educational administration in 1976, an M.A. in political science in 1980, and a Ph.D. in evaluation and measurement in 1987, all from Kent State University. My career in the Honors College began in 1976 when I became a graduate Honors counselor to fulfill the internship requirement for my M.Ed. program. Currently, I am coordinator of recruitment, scholarships, and the Guest of Honor University Artist/Lecture Series, and serve as the I.L.S. advisor and our liaison with the Salem and East Liverpool Campuses. I enjoy supporting my children’s athletic teams and traveling the Eastern United States by car, and plan to resume my favorite hobby – photography.
Becky Gares
Coordinator of Advising and Communication
bgares@kent.edu
Defiance College (in northwest Ohio) was my undergraduate institution. I graduated with a degree in Business Education and spent the next 16 ½ years teaching at the high school (Kent Roosevelt and Aurora) and college levels (Kent State). I earned Master's degrees in education and community counseling, both from Kent State. I came to the Honors College in 1994, and I’ve really enjoyed being here. The staff and students are great people to work with. Needlework, reading, traveling, walking, and watching IRL racing are among my favorite hobbies.
Carolyn Sampson
Coordinator of Admissions, Advanced Placement, and Kent-in-England and Kent-in-Northern Ireland Study Abroad Programs
csampson@kent.edu
I graduated from Miami University (Ohio) with a major in English and I earned my M.Ed. in English from Kent. I taught high school English for eight years at Solon High School, then taught English 10001 and 10002 as a part-timer at Kent. I began working in the Honors College in 1990. My favorite activities are reading, travel, and spending time with my three wonderful grandchildren. I am especially interested in talking with Honors students about the benefits of studying abroad.
Yvonne Glass
Graduate Assistant
yphillip@kent.edu
I am a May 2000 graduate of Kent State University and the Honors College. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology. I began my master’s work the following fall and began working at the Honors College as well. I completed my degree in Community Counseling in 2003 and became a licensed professional counselor in January 2004. I began my own private practice shortly thereafter and counsel families, couples, and individuals part-time in Tallmadge. Currently, I am working towards my doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. My dissertation focus will be spirituality and its impact on the counseling process.
Abra Morgan
Graduate Assistant
I’m a recent Kent State alumna, and I was a member of the Honors College. My bachelor’s degree was in psychology, and now I’m in Kent’s Master’s program in Community Counseling. I’m very excited to be joining the Honors College family this year. My hobbies include music, philosophy, shopping, and the arts.
Judy Yasenosky
Administrative Secretary
jyasenos@kent.edu
I started working at Kent State University in January, 1996, as a temporary secretary for one month before I was hired as a permanent part-time word processing operator in the Honors College. I graduated from Robert Morris College with an Associate Degree in Executive Secretarial Administration. My husband and I have been married over 20 years. We have one daughter and one son. We spend a lot of time at sports activities and enjoy camping in the great outdoors. I love working at the Honors College and enjoy talking with the students.
Sally Yankovich
Secretary
syankovi@kent.edu
I started working for KSU in 1984, at the Registrar’s Office. I've been at the Honors College since 1990 and really enjoy the people I work with and the Honors students are wonderful. I was born and raised in Kent and currently reside in Twin Lakes. I graduated from Kent State University School (which is now the Michael Schwartz Center). My hobbies include walking with my husband and my dog "Tigger", traveling, golf and working in my flower garden.
Lori Michael
Word Process Operator
lmichae3@kent.edu
I graduated from Kent State in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in English. It's great to be back on campus and I'm looking forward to serving the Honors College as part-time word processing operator! My husband, Henry and I have three young children, and operate a beef farm in Palmyra township. My hobbies include reading, crochet, bicycling, and playing with our dogs and many cats!