Dr. Kelly Cichy is both a first-gen college graduate and advocate. Dr. Cichy graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Xavier University and completed both her master’s and Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University. Upon completing her graduate degrees, Dr. Cichy conducted research for Penn State and since joining Kent State University in 2007 as an Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Studies, she has presented at dozens of national conferences, published numerous peer refereed articles in journals such as the Journals of Gerontology, the Journal of Marriage and Family, and the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, and has been promoted to Associate Professor.
In addition to her teaching and research, Dr. Cichy also demonstrates her commitment to student success through her service on the University Accessibility Committee and serving as the Faculty Coordinator for the TRIO McNair Scholars Program. As Faculty Coordinator for McNair, Dr. Cichy teaches the McNair Research Methods courses, helps Scholars identify faculty mentors, plans and facilitates seminars on faculty roles and the graduate application process, and assists with many aspects of program planning.
