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    Matt Rollyson

    Matthew Rollyson

    College of Communication & Information
    Assistant Dean
    Campus:
    Kent
    Contact Information
    Email:
    mrollyso@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-672-2950

    Biography

    Matt Rollyson, assistant dean in the College of Communication and Information, earned his BA in psychology from Kent State University and his MA in higher education administration from the University of Akron. He worked in crisis intervention and victim advocacy before joining KSU as an academic advisor in 2007, and he has been serving as assistant dean since 2013. In this role, he oversees strategic planning, implementation and assessment of undergraduate student services, including student persistence initiatives, academic advising, curriculum, career exploration and professional development. Matt advocates for empowering each student with access to individualized, outcome-based curricula, co-curricular experiences and services. He has given presentations on various topics including defining and communicating the complementary roles of faculty mentors and academic advisors, removing curricular and policy barriers to student persistence, high-impact student experiences, developing a habit of excellence, and efficient business practices in student services.

    College of Communication & Information

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    318 University Library, 1125 Risman Drive, Kent, OH 44242-0001


    Mailing Address

    800 E. Summit St.
    Kent, OH 44242

    Contact Us

    330-672-2950 cci@kent.edu
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