Council of Leadership Boards
The Council of Leadership Boards is comprised of representatives from Kent State University’s 84 leadership boards which include colleges, campuses, departments, alumni chapters, Alumni Association Board, KSU Foundation Board of Directors, Campaign Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees. Throughout the university, our leadership boards represent more than 1,000 volunteers. Imagine the collective impact we could make by all working together.
Upcoming Council Events
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Past Meeting Materials
"Council of Leadership Boards Campaign Insider Preview and Welcome Home Celebration," Sept. 30, 2021
This invitation-only, in-person event provided an exclusive, first look at the university’s largest comprehensive campaign before it launched to the public during Homecoming 2021 weekend. At this preview, attendees learned how they and their respective boards can play a key role in illuminating a stronger Kent State. It takes an unwavering commitment to create a better tomorrow. And that takes all of us. The evening concluded with a casual, "Welcome Home" reception and dinner celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our 2021 Alumni Award recipients. Below you will find links to the resources that were shared at this insider’s preview.
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View the Campaign Launch video and a recording of the informational portion of this campaign insider preview event, featuring President Todd Diacon, Campaign Co-Chairs Larry and Sandy Armstrong, touching student testimonials and more.
"Transformational Philanthropy: Your Leadership Matters," June 3, 2021
This session featured Jim Hodge, who discussed how we are transforming our philanthropic conversations. Information provided in this session had the goal of empowering everyone to feel confident in their ability to share the most meaningful aspects of philanthropy relating to the Kent State area they represent. If you were not able to attend the session or would like to watch it again, you can view the recording here (use passcode: #7DMq?A7). If you would like a copy of the session presentation, please email events@kent.edu and we will email you a copy. Also, A few attendees indicated an interest in reading more about the donor-centric fundraising philosophy. Jim Langley is one of the leaders in this area, and we recommend his collection of books.
Design Innovation Virtual Session, March 10, 2021
View Kent State's Design Innovation website to learn how our Design Innovation (DI) Initiative is focusing on the development of solutions by reaching across academic fields and partnering with industry to enhance collaboration and communication skills, critical thinking and creativity. Through this initiative, we are enlightening a new generation of critical thinkers by connecting disciplines to develop novel solutions to grand, global and everyday challenges. Where design and innovation meet, this collaborative initiative is unveiled in a new light as we discover creative, interdisciplinary solutions that our 21st century world is looking for – from concept to application.
Supporting Student Success Virtual Session, Nov. 18, 2020
The presentation from this session can be viewed below.
Link to Handshake, the online job board platform for Kent State University students to discover internships, co-ops, events, part-time and full-time jobs. To add an internship or job opening, create an account using your email address where "sign in with your email address" is indicated on the right.
https://kent.joinhandshake.com/
Council of Leadership Boards Inaugural Session, Oct. 22, 2020
Materials from this session can be viewed below.
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University Contacts
Questions about the Council of Leadership Boards?
Alicia Gaffney, Volunteer Engagement, alongst1@kent.edu
Questions about the Council of Leadership Boards Meetings/Events?
events@kent.edu; Phone: 330-672-2899