PTA Program Information Sessions:

During an Information Session with the PTA Program Director you can gain valuable information about the admissions process to the program, course transfers from another institution, progress towards completing the PTA degree program, and personal attention to questions you may have regarding admissions and the PTA program overall. At this time the PTA Program at Kent State University Ashtabula and East Liverpool Information Sessions are moving to one-on-one appointments with the Program Director, Tiffany Kiphart.  

The Corporate Hall of Fame Award is presented to a company or organization that has supported the College of Aeronautics and Engineering by providing funding for new technology, capital projects and college expansion, and student scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have funding to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering in the past 18 months.

The Van Deusen Award is presented to an individual who is an alumnus or friend of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

They have made a significant contribution to the college and its programs in the form of financial investment, time serving on a committee, or service as a member of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering Advisory Council.

Kent State University offers two different courses designed to meet many of the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) competency requirements for the foreign trained physical therapist seeking licensure in the United States as a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist. These 5-week courses are offered three times per year (one time per semester) on two different campuses.

Nominations accepted; recipient selected by Dean of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

The Outstanding Staff Award recognizes outstanding contributions in advancing the vision, mission, and core values of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

The award recipient exhibits excellence in their performance and is an outstanding contributor to the college community.

Nominations accepted; recipient selected by Dean of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

The Outstanding Faculty Award recognizes outstanding contributions in a specialty area.

The award recipient will be selected for significant contributions in the field of basic or applied research, creative production, or other scholarly achievements.

The Distinguished Contributor Award recognizes an outstanding contributor or partner who has consistently provided financial support for the College and or its programs.

This award recipient has created a lifetime legacy through their commitment to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

The Young Alumni Award recognizes an outstanding alumnus of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering who is 35 years old or younger.

This award is given to an alumnus who has demonstrated excellence in their professional field and/or has demonstrated service to their community, the public or humanity, embodying the values, spirit and pride of Kent State University and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

The Professional Achievement Award recognizes an outstanding alumnus or alumna of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering who has achieved exceptional accomplishment in their career and has brought distinction to themselves and the college through the benefits of vocation and leadership in their professional community.

The winner of this award will have been recognized at the regional or national level for accomplishments.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has made distinguished and outstanding contributions to his or her profession or field of interest over the course of 25 or more years.

This award recipient has brought benefit to their community and honor to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering by embodying the values and spirit of what the college stands for.

This award is the highest honor bestowed by the college.