As the university continues to monitor the current COVID-19 situation, you can expect updates. Please be sure to regularly check your kent.edu email as it continues to serve as the university's official form of communication.
Updated Jan. 3, 2022:
During the 2022 Spring Semester, most aspects of university life to be very close to pre-pandemic normal, with a return of all in-person classes, engaging activities and residence halls that are at capacity.
Face coverings will continue to be required inside all buildings, and are strongly recommended outdoors where six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained.
Because of the ever-changing nature of the pandemic, our plans are always subject to change to adapt to new pandemic conditions that might arise, including the rise of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
For the health and safety of our entire university community, on Aug. 27, 2021, Kent State implemented a COVID-19 vaccine requirement which now extends to all students, faculty and staff. While booster shots are not yet part of this requirement, they are strongly encouraged.
All our decisions will continue to be guided by the best public health science and recommendations from federal, state and local health agencies, as they have since the beginning of the pandemic.
KENT STATE COVID-19 UPDATES COVID-19 DASHBOARD COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES
Campus areas will be cleaned and disinfected twice per day. Cleaning and disinfecting stations are located throughout campus. Please do not move cleaning supplies from room to room. Plexiglass barriers have been installed in high traffic offices and areas.
If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get emergency medical care immediately and/or call 911 and:
BinaxNOW self-test kits are available for free to any member of the Kent State community and can be picked up in Kent State Ashtabula's Student Services suite.
Student Services Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On Aug. 27, 2021, Kent State issued a COVID-19 vaccine requirement effective Dec. 20, 2021. Exemptions to this requirement will be granted for medical, religious or personal conscience reasons. Anyone seeking an exemption must submit the appropriate request form (see below) and accompanying documentation. Submitting the request form and appropriate documentation does not grant you an automatic exemption. Exemption requests will be individually reviewed for completion, accuracy of information and direct relevance to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Please do not assume that because you have requested an exemption that it is or will be approved. Submitting your request starts the review process. You will be notified, in writing, whether your request is approved or denied. Denials cannot be appealed, but you may submit a new exemption request if additional supporting documentation becomes available. The review process is expected to take up to four weeks, after the submission of the appropriate request form and documentation.
Under unusual and difficult circumstances, your instructors and campus staff are working hard to make sure your education has as few interruptions as possible.
Many face-to-face classes are being offered via remote instruction. The learning management system, Blackboard, will be the primary platform used for delivering your class remotely. Your instructor may choose to deliver synchronous (real-time) video-conferences or may post content for you to read or watch asynchronously.
The Ashtabula Academic Advising and Financial Aid staffs are assisting students remotely.
Advising as well as financial aid can be reached at 440-964-4217 or by emailing acadvising@kent.edu for advising concerns or ashtabulafinancialaid@kent.edu for financial aid questions.
You can also link to our web pages at: https://www.kent.edu/ashtabula/academic-advising or https://www.kent.edu/ashtabula/aid
Tutoring is available in person and virtual. Please check Just In Time for Academic Success inside Blackboard.
For assistance on a writing assignment in any course contact one of following:
SI sessions for Chemistry
Contact Irene J. Skleres with any questions or concerns - academicservicesac@kent.edu or 440-964-4305.
Accommodations will still be provided remotely! Contact Irene J. Skleres with any questions or concerns - sasashtabula@kent.edu or 440-964-4304.
Available 24/7 at this link: eTutoring
Campus counseling is available to support any student who wants to talk, and also to make recommendations or referrals for anyone in our university community. For a remote appointment call 440-964-4319 or email jslivins@kent.edu.
It's extra important to use self-care at this time, so healthy eating, prioritizing sleep, exercising and relaxing are great ways to take care of ourselves.
Here are some tips to manage stress surrounding COVID-19:
Faculty and staff may contact Kent State University’s Employee Assistance Program, IMPACT, at 1-800-227-6007, for live, immediate assistance.
In addition, there are several 24/7 professional support services available that can also connect you to local resources. You can reach the Crisis Text Hotline by texting 741-741. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or by visiting their website for a live chat.
It is imperative that we take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
Additional information can be found here:
We take all of these steps to ensure the health and safety of our campus community and to be proactive in an effort to prevent illness while continuing the academic mission of the university.
We will continue to monitor the outbreak and will align our recommendations with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization and other city, state and federal agencies.
As the university continues to monitor the current COVID-19 situation, you can expect updates. Please be sure to regularly check your kent.edu email as it continues to serve as the university's official form of communication.