Interim Director - One Stop
Enrollment Management
Kent Campus
Jameka Wilson has always been willing to support students in an efficient and effective manner, in her role in the Financial Aid office to her move into the One Stop for Student Services office. Whenever an Upward Bound colleague approaches Wilson, it is usually to work with a student facing critical challenges and Wilson provides guidance that leads to positive outcomes. Wilson also participates in requests to meet with first-generation (prospective) students and their families to support their college ambitions by committing to financial-related sessions throughout the academic year and during summer institute.
Wilson bridges the gap between high school graduation and college enrollment. As one example of her dedication, she provided support for a 2020 high school graduate who was accepted to Kent State, but had issues with his financial aid. The student’s personal life was anything but typical, and therefore, his FAFSA process was profoundly complicated. Through weekly, sometimes daily communication, Wilson was the key to keeping this first-year student from becoming a summer melt statistic. She helped navigate rugged terrain, which resulted in a positive outcome as this student is now a Golden Flash. Wilson serves as a light in times of darkness for students and commits herself to making a difference by placing students first.