Student Government Gearing Up on East Liverpool, Salem Campuses

Bradley Bielski, Ph.D., was named interim dean and chief administrative officer for the Kent State University’s Columbiana County campuses in Salem and East Liverpool, effective Aug. 6. He continues serving as the dean and CAO of the Kent State Tuscarawas Campus, located in New Philadelphia, and now leads the academic, academic support, enrollment, fund-raising and business aspects of the three campuses.

Kent State University at East Liverpool held its annual nursing pinning ceremony May 15, during which 36 students were recognized for receiving degrees through the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program.

Dr. David Dees, dean of Kent State University at East Liverpool, announced those students named to the Spring 2022 President’s or 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 Campus.

Dr. David Dees, dean of Kent State University at Salem, announced those students named to the Spring 2022 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 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 Salem Campus. 

At the May 17 commencement ceremonies for the Kent State Columbiana County campuses, there were the usual traditions: caps and gowns; Pomp and Circumstance; presentation of diplomas; turning tassels; and proud families.

And, of course, there was the traditional commencement speech.

This year, the address to graduates was delivered by Dr. David Dees, dean and chief administrative officer of the Salem and East Liverpool campuses.

Over my professional career, I’ve had a lot of different jobs: radio disc jockey, football coach, mentor, golf coach, referee, radio sports commentator, performer, professor, administrator and dean. Each role was challenging at times, enlightening at others and always rewarding.

Step one foot onto the Kent State Salem Campus and evidence of Chris Carlson is everywhere.

The retired tenured professor of horticulture dedicated his life and harnessed his passion to create beautiful outdoor spaces on the Salem Campus over a career that spanned nearly 30 years.

Students from the bachelor’s degree in nursing program at Kent State Salem volunteered during a recent health fair sponsored by Salem City Health Department. The volunteer effort was led by Dr. Cheryl Brady, professor of nursing on the Salem Campus, whose students shared information about the dangers of vaping and obesity.

Just as most of us are looking forward to being outside following a long winter, the Spring-Summer 2022 issue of Kent State Magazine helps readers better appreciate our green spaces and outdoor wonders. The focus of this issue is on global warming and the climate change crisis.

Kent State University at Salem recently presented the Friend of the Campus Award to Mark Seigal, owner of the Salem Giant Eagle, the highest honor presented annually to non-students. It recognizes community members who work to better the campus through their time and talents over the years, and who embody the quote by Helen Keller: “The welfare of each is bound up in the welfare of all.”