Vice President and University Secretary
Charlene K. Reed, Ph.D.
Vice President and University Secretary
Education
- B.A. in Mass Media/Communications, The University of Akron
- M.A. in Higher Education Administration, The University of Akron
- Ph.D. in Education, The University of Akron
Job Description
Vice President Reed is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the president and Board of Trustees; facilitates communication and information exchange between members of the Board, the president, university administration, and external agencies and contacts; serves as Chief of Staff to the President; and oversees university-level events. Vice President Reed provides senior staff support to the president regarding the administration and dissemination of information for the President’s Cabinet and executive team; works with the major university offices in coordinating and delivering crisis response; and serves as the president’s designee on various committees and special projects. As university secretary, she coordinates the institutional policy-making process with the Board, president and executive officers; advises the Board on emerging issues, legislative activity and university policy; and oversees and manages the work of the Board.
Direct Reports
- Assistant Vice President, University Events and Special Projects, Lashonda Taylor
- Associate Chief of Staff, Karen Keenan
- Board Operations Manager and Assistant to an Executive Officer, Charlene Nichol
Contact
creed2@kent.edu, 330-672-2210