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Programs and Events

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The annual Student Leadership Institute offers strategies to help you develop the leadership skills necessary to maximize your career and personal success. Read More

 

Kent Talks Promoting Civil Discourse
KENTtalks is a program designed to provide a safe place for discussions and transformational experiences for our student body.  Topics have covered racial injustice, abortion,  microaggressions, politics, gender/sexuality intersection with faith, and more. Read More 

 

 

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Lessons in Leadership is an interview-style program that allows us to get to know some of the faculty, staff, and student leaders in our community. We’ll hear from them about their leadership journey, their thoughts on personal development, and what qualities are important to them in great leaders. Read More

 

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Our Student Leadership Consultants (SLCs) host a variety of one-hour workshops throughout the semester on different topics. These workshops help student leaders at any experience level to enhance their leadership skills and continue to develop their personal leadership philosophy. Read More 

 

 

Collegiate Leadership Competition

  • Are you looking for a fun class, like competition and want to learn more about leading? Then the Collegiate Leadership Competition is for you! Join the Leadership Center for the Collegiate Leadership Competition, a two-credit course designed to develop leadership skills. You will have the chance to collaborate to complete tasks designed to test their problem solving and teamwork skills. The class concludes with the Collegiate Leadership Competition, in which our students go head to head with teams from various universities for the Collegiate Leadership title.

 

 

Undergraduate Student Government

  • The Undergraduate Student Government is the liaison between students and the university. They serve as a governing body to aid the students in which it governs. USG is the voice of the students and aims to provide many services to the student body of Kent State University.
  • Learn more about USG by visiting their website.

 

 

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Awards and Recognition

The Annual Student Leadership Awards is an event in which we celebrate and recognize our student leaders, organizations and advisors for their contributions to the Kent State community during the current academic year. As part of the evening's celebration, the newly elected directors and senators of the Undergraduate Student Government take the Oath of Office and the incoming USG president delivers their inaugural address.

2021 Awards & Recognition April 19th

NOMINATION PROCESS

The nomination process is hosted online and links to the applications being found below. Faculty, staff, students, and community members may submit a nomination for the categories listed below for themselves or a peer/colleague. Nominees must meet the award criteria

Submissions typically open mid-February and remain open for one month. Finalists and their nominators will be notified via email with an invitation to the event.

Please contact lead@kent.edu with questions.

Submit a nomination

  

 

 

 

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STUDENT ORGANIZATION AWARDS

Advisor Excellence Award

The Advisor Excellence Award is presented to a faculty/staff advisor that has devoted time and energy to bettering the organization and its individual members. Candidates should have demonstrated consistent support to the organization, as well as challenging the organization to reach new heights.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Serve as a faculty or staff member at Kent State University
  • Be listed as the organization advisor in the nominating organization's Engage portal

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Organization Excellence Award

The Organization Excellence Award is presented to a registered student organization whose members have demonstrated a strong ability to promote its values and ideals, used innovative methods in reaching their goals, and whose members have made significant contributions to the Kent State community.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Be a registered student organization in good standing with the Center for Student Involvement
  • Have an up-to-date Engage portal

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Service Excellence Award

The Service Excellence Award is presented to a student organization who goes above and beyond to educate the community on social issues and give back through community service.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Be a registered student organization in good standing with the Center for Student Involvement
  • Have an up-to-date Engage portal

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP Awards

Outstanding Senior Leader Award

The Outstanding Senior Leader Award is presented to a senior who has displayed outstanding leadership and a sustained commitment to academic excellence, community involvement, and service to the University and Kent community throughout their college career. Nominators should indicate ways in which the candidate has demonstrated good scholarship and exceptional campus participation in both breadth and depth.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 8 undergraduate credit hours
  • Earned a minimum of 90 credit hours
  • Have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Outstanding Emerging Leader Award

The Outstanding Emerging Leader Award is presented to a freshman or sophomore student who has shown tremendous growth and leadership promise through their campus involvement and contributions to student life.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 8 undergraduate credit hours
  • Earned less than 60credit hours
  • Have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Purposeful Leader Award

The Purposeful Leader Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated a strong sense of personal awareness and development. Nominees should have shown a commitment to personal and university values and engaging others to actively reflect on their own values.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 8 undergraduate credit hours
  • Have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Servant Leader Award

The Servant Leader Award is presented to a student who has exemplified leadership through their desire to serve others. Candidates should have demonstrated ways in which they empower their peers and have an investment in the growth and development of others.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 8 undergraduate credit hours
  • Have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Peer Mentorship Award

The Peer Mentorship Award is presented to a student who has served as a mentor or peer educator to their fellow students, team members, or classmates. Candidates should have demonstrated a commitment to sharing their knowledge, abilities, and experiences to help develop the capacities of others.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 8 undergraduate credit hours
  • Have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Unsung Hero Award

The Unsung Hero Award is presented to a student who has shown that leadership can be enacted from anywhere within a group. Candidates should have demonstrated a commitment to positively influence a program or organization from behind the scenes with a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 8 undergraduate credit hours
  • Have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Kent State Impact Award

The Kent State Impact Award is presented to a student whose presence has had far-reaching impact on the university community. Candidates should have demonstrated innovation in addressing a university need, whose leadership has created a positive campus environment, and who has enhanced the overall quality of student life.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 8 undergraduate credit hours
  • Have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Flash Humanitarian Award

The Flash Humanitarian Award is presented to a student who has exemplified integrity, service, and social responsibility, with a demonstrated commitment to the welfare of the greater campus and Kent State community. Candidates should have demonstrated a commitment to projects and initiatives that positively contributes to their communities.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 8 undergraduate credit hours
  • Have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Vanguard for Change Award

The Vanguard for Change Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the values of diversity, inclusion, justice, equity, and service. Candidates should have implemented programs, projects, or initiatives that address social inequities.

Candidates for this award must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 8 undergraduate credit hours
  • Have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

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Student Leader of the Month

Recognition for excellence in leadership through campus and community involvement.

We invite you to nominate a student who you believe exemplifies leadership through personal development, organizational leadership and/or community engagement. To receive this recognition, the student must be in good academic standing.

Nominations will be reviewed and selected by members of the Kent State University Leadership Center staff.

Student Leader of the Month recipients will receive:

  • Student Leader of the Month Certificate
  • Lunch with the Dean of Students, Dr. Talea Drummer-Ferrell
  • $15 gift card to the KSU Bookstore
  • Recognition on the Student Leader of the Month website
  • Recognition in the monthly Leadership Newsletter
  • Mention in a twitter post via @KentStateLeads

If you have any questions, please contact lead@kent.edu.

Submit a Nomination for Student Leader of the Month
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