Departments

The Division of Finance and Administration is responsible for the financial, physical and human operations of the university, along with maintaining a safe and peaceful campus environment.

Compliance and Risk Management

Compliance and Risk Management is responsible for risk assessment and compliance across the university, which includes federal regulatory requirements. This area is led by Constance Hawke.

• Airport Operations
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Fire Prevention
• Research, Safety and Compliance
• Risk Management

Constance Hawke, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Compliance and Risk Management

E: chawke@kent.edu
P: 330-672-2359
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Facilities Planning and Operations

Facilities Planning and Operations maintains and supports the campus infrastructure and facilities and facilitates the development of programs in the areas of energy management and sustainability. This area is led by Douglas Pearson.

• Office of the University Architect
• Office of Sustainability
• University Facilities Management

Douglas Pearson Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning and Operations

E: dpearso9@kent.edu
P: 330-672-3880

Financial Services

Financial Services provides accountable business functions and business information support services. This area is led by Jeannie Reifsnyder.

• Business and Administration Services
  • Bursar's Office
  • Business Administrator Services Forum
  • Mail Services
  • Procurement
• Controller's Office
  • Accounts Payable
  • Student Receivable Accounting  
  • Financial Accounting
  • Grants Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Tax and Treasury Services
• University Budget Office

Jeannie Reifsnyder, MBA, CPA
Senior Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration

E: Lreifsn1@kent.edu
P:  330-672-2422
Read more about Jeannie Reifsnyder, MBA, CPA

Division of Human Resources

The Division of Human Resources commits to a distinctive Kent State by attracting, retaining, and developing a community of talented and diverse individuals in support of the University’s mission. This area is led by Jack Witt.

• University Benefits and Compensation
• Office of Compliance, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
• Title IX
• Employee Wellness

Jack Witt,  J.D., MBA, MPA
Vice President for Human Resources

E: fwitt@kent.edu
P: 330-672-8318

Office of Internal Audit

The Office of Internal Audit examines and evaluates Kent State University's activities to ensure compliance, and serves as the liaison between the university and the university's independent public accountant. This area is led by Sarah Gampo.

Sarah Gampo, MSA, CPA, CIA
Director for Internal Audit

E: sestroup@kent.edu
P: 330-672-2341

Public Safety

Public Safety is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. This area is led by Dean Tondiglia.

• Police Services
• Parking and Transit Services
• Transportation

Dean Tondiglia, MPA
Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police

P: 330-672-3111