Tuscarawas County University Foundation Announces 2020 - 2021 Distinguished Teaching Awards
Two outstanding Kent State University at Tuscarawas teachers were recognized recently when the Tuscarawas County University Foundation announced the 2020-2021 Distinguished Teaching Award winners. Nursing lecturer, Samantha Bonaduce, MSN, RN, received the full-time teaching award, and Patrick Faller, adjunct English instructor, received the award for part-time teachers.
These awards recognize the importance placed on superior teaching and to provide encouragement for teaching achievement. Award winners possess a comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter, organize and present the subject matter effectively, stimulate thinking, develop understanding, demonstrate resourcefulness and inspire interest.
Initiated in 1979 by the Tuscarawas County University Foundation, the awards emphasize the importance placed on excellence in instruction at Kent State Tuscarawas. Students, alumni, faculty and administrators had the opportunity to nominate one full-time and one part-time faculty member for the awards. Read the full story.
Leadership Realignment to Support Dining Services Transition
Dining Services is undergoing a significant transition from Aramark to in-house services. It is a new realignment at the top and a new era for students in their dining experience at Kent State.
The future composition of Kent State Dining Services has begun, and the shift will officially commence on July 1 and coincide with the opening of the fall semester.
Currently, committees are working toward addressing the many details of the switchover, but a reorganization to support the growth has already taken place. Read the full story.
Nursing Student Chelsey Palmer Earns “Scholar of the Year” Award
Chelsey Palmer, a soon-to-be graduating nursing student, was recently named one of two “Scholars of the Year” by the Eastern Ohio Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
Palmer and Youngstown State University student Jake Weber earned the award which recognizes students who are exceptional in their approach, level of engagement, and connecting theory with practice while in the AHEC’s Scholars Program. It also considers the participant’s level of mentorship.
The AHEC Scholars Program accepts college students who are in healthcare fields. Palmer first heard about the program when AHEC Center Director Maureen Drummond spoke to one of her classes.
“Considering our rigorous nursing curriculum, it sounded like a huge commitment,” Palmer said. “It’s an intensive 80 hours of both didactic and experiential learning.”
Weighing the commitment and benefits, Palmer and fellow nursing student Tiffany Burwell decided to join. They both interviewed and were accepted. Students typically come from Youngstown State University, so Palmer and Burwell became the first students to participate from Kent State Trumbull.
“We are so proud of Chelsey and Tiffany,” said Dr. Daniel Palmer, Kent State Trumbull’s interim dean and chief administrative officer, as well as an AHEC board member. “Kent State and its regional campuses strive to serve and strengthen our communities. AHEC has been a catalyst for positive healthcare change since it was formed in 1978 and having our students be part of this is an honor.”
During the pandemic, they were not able to do many things in person. However, they gained insight into rural and medically underserved communities and were part of conversations to begin problem-solving for the future. One bright side to the pandemic, participants were able to watch real-life events unfold and learn from top infectious disease experts/community leaders about the issues and what they were doing to solve them.
They also learned high-level and marketable skills such as suturing techniques. Palmer joked that when she brought home the suture kit, she told her husband, Michael, that she was waiting for an opportunity to stitch him up.
“This has been an incredible experience,” Palmer said. “When you graduate from the program, you have met and made connections with decision-makers in the community and learn synergistic approaches to lessen class-inequities and disparities.”
Palmer encourages current Kent State Trumbull nursing students to consider joining AHEC. “I would love to see more students from Kent State Trumbull get involved and I would love to talk more about this incredible program to anyone interested.”
Palmer graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing on Saturday, May 15, and recently accepted a position at Mercy Health-St. Joseph Warren Hospital in the progressive intermediate intensive care unit. Before AHEC, she had been applying for positions out of state or a few hours away.
Palmer, a Mathews High School graduate, said AHEC solidified her choice to stay local after graduation. “While completing the program, I wanted more and more to focus my passion on the Mahoning Valley,” Palmer said. “Now, I will always have a passion for public health and solving community disparities and inequities. I want to be part of the solution.”
Besides being a full-time nursing student and part of the AHEC Scholars Program, Palmer is president of Kent State Trumbull’s Undergraduate Student Government, in the Honors College, a member of the University Diversity Action Council, and now she will be on AHEC’s Advisory Council.
Onsite Health Coaching Returns to Kent Campus August 3
Are you striving for better health but not sure where to start? Perhaps you have a specific health goal but seek expertise and accountability. If either of these statements resonate with you, consider scheduling a health coaching session with Be Well Solutions. A health coach can help you go from thinking about doing something to doing it. You get to choose the topic you want to discuss, and during an individualized one-on-one session, your certified health coach will support you in setting short-term and long-term goals based on what is important to you.
Onsite health coaching sessions will be available monthly at the Kent campus, in addition to unlimited virtual/telephonic health coaching available year-round. Onsite sessions are held in the Heer Hall Wellness Resource Room (103). The next available health coaching date is Tuesday, August 3.
To schedule your coaching session:
1. Login to your personal Be Well portal
2. Click on "Worksite Health Coaching" under "My Appointments"
3. Select a time that fits your schedule and follow the prompts to register
Be Well coaching is available to full-time employees.* For those participating in the wellness rewards program, each session is worth 10 Tier 2 points.
*All Kent State employees, as well as household members, dependents, and parents and parents-in-law, can receive nutrition counseling through Impact Solutions. To schedule an appointment, call Impact at 1-800-227-6007.
For questions related to health coaching and other wellness offerings for staff and faculty, contact Employee Wellness at wellness@kent.edu or 330-672-0392.
Support Available Through Impact Solutions
Are you experiencing anxiety about being around people again? Perhaps you need assistance securing childcare or seek support in caregiving for an elderly parent. Managing your work, personal and family needs can sometimes feel overwhelming. That is why Impact Solutions, Kent State’s Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program (EAP), provides complimentary services and resources to support you and your family through any challenges you may be facing.
Impact's services are available to all full- and part-time KSU employees, their dependents, household members, and parents/parents-in-law. To request counseling or other services like mindfulness coaching, medical advocacy, financial counseling, and more, call Impact Solutions at 1-800-227-6007, or fill out an online service request on Impact's website at www.MyImpactSolution.com. Visit this page For an overview of services.
For questions related to health and wellness offerings for staff and faculty, contact Employee Wellness at wellness@kent.edu or 330-672-0392.
East Liverpool, Salem, Stark Announce President’s and Dean’s Lists
The East Liverpool, Salem and Stark campuses have announced those students named to the Spring 2021 President’s and Dean’s lists. To qualify for the President’s List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 or more credit hours during the semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.40 or greater grade point average and must have completed 12 or more credit hours for the semester, the majority at the East Liverpool or Salem Campuses.
East Liverpool’s Dean’s and President’s Lists. Salem Dean’s and President’s Lists. Stark Dean’s and President’s Lists.
Labor Condition Application Notice
In accordance with 20 CFR § 655.734, Kent State University is required to provide notice that a Labor Condition Application (LCA) for H-1B Nonimmigrant Alien Worker has been led by Kent State University with the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, United States Employment Service Certifying Officer. All LCA postings are provided for at the university's Legal Notices website.