President Todd Diacon with newly promoted and tenured faculty.

Kent State University took a moment to honor the faculty, staff and students whose accomplishments help to lift the university to higher heights.“The University Honors Banquet celebrates the success and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students,” said President Todd Diacon. “Each has played an integral role in shaping our institution and making our university a better place to work, learn and live. Their efforts continue to inspire and shape our success.”The banquet was on Wednesday, April 24, in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.Here are the awards presented and their recipients:Distingui...

Fashion show 2024

A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as Kent State University’s Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.The annual show features the work of students in the nationally and internationally ranked Kent State University Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion.This year’s show, which runs April 25-27, features 171 looks from 42 designers whose collections and single-submission garments were chosen by a panel of industry critics and jurors. The collections and garments span all categories...

How do I register for a NOCTI exam?

The written exam is proctored twice a year on a Saturday morning on the Kent campus - usually the second Saturday in March and October (Fall and Spring semesters only). You will find these dates on the Important Dates and Events page. The performance exam is given on an as-requested basis during the academic year and may be scheduled after taking and passing the written part of the exam.

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What is NOCTI?

NOCTI is the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute. Kent State is a certified test site for NOCTI. This institute provides testing to verify occupational competency in various occupations. Teachers who are licensed through Industry Option can take NOCTI exams in two parts: a written test (held in a classroom setting on the main Kent campus) and a performance component (in a lab setting) with a proctor in the trade area being tested.

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