CARES Center | 330-672-7575
carescenter@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/CARESCenter
The Cares Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center works to connect all Kent State students with both on and off-campus resources supporting their basic financial, food, housing, and mental well-being needs.
Academic Success Center (ASC) | 330-672-3190
asc@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/asc
Academic Success Center’s mission is to empower students to become independent learning through engaging support programs. This mission is accomplished through resources like Supplemental Instruction, tutoring, and academic coaching.
Writing Commons | 330-627-1787
writing@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/writingcommons
The Writing Commons support students at all levels and every academic discipline with any projects that include writing. They assist students on every stage of composing and revising with support, feedback, and resources.
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) | 330-672-7434
studentsupportservices@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/studentsupportservices
Student Support Services assists first generation, designated income and students registered with Student Accessibility Services in navigating campus resources and creating a meaningful Kent State experience.
Office of the Student Ombuds | 330-672-9494
ombuds@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/studentaffairs/student-ombuds
The primary goal of the Office of the Student Ombuds is to provide students confidential consultation in assisting with the possible resolution of any university-related concern, grievance or appeal. The Ombuds Office works directly with faculty and staff, providing consultation related to university policies and procedures. It has established itself as an objective, unbiased operation that continues to work towards developing a fair and equitable university community.
Student Legal Services | 330-672-9550
studentls@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/sls
Helps students to understand and resolve their legal issues by providing quality legal representation and advice.
Step Up and Speak Out | 330-672-4050
studentaffairs@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/stepupspeakout
Step Up and Speak Out is a collaborative effort of Kent State University Psychological Services, University Health Services, the Office of the Vice President Student Affairs, and Police Services. Step Up and Speak Out provides greater awareness of mental health concerns, including risk factors for suicide. This suicide prevention campaign represents a collaborative effort of Kent State University Psychological Services, University Health Services, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and Police Services and aims to support individuals in need by educating University community members on protocols and resources designed to assist in disruptive situations or with distressed individuals. We provide multiple resources for students and staff to educate them on how to handle these situations.
Campus Kitchen Pantry | 330-672-7876
Campuskitchen@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/community/campus-kitchen
The purpose of the CKP is to supplement individuals that are food insecure and in need of assistance with free food. Eligibility: The Campus Kitchen Pantry serves students, faculty, staff and community members who need food assistance. The location is in Leebrick Hall, appointments required from 3-5:30 pm. Walk-ins are available after 5:30 pm.
Flashes Fighting Hunger | 330-672-7876
community@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/community/flashes-fighting-hunger
Flashes Fighting Hunger is able to host multiple food pantries on-campus each week. It also is able to prepare 250+ nutritious meals for those struggling with food insecurity. The organization also collaborates with the Center for Nutrition Outreach at Kent to provide fresh food for the Mighty Pack program, has a weekly presence at the Haymaker Farmers’ Market, and provides fresh food to the Kent State CARES Center.