Skip to main content
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
Kent State University logo
  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Give Now
  • FlashLine Login
  • Calendars
  • Phone Directory
  • Maps & Directions
  • Search
Office of the Dean of Students
Menu Search
  • The Dean's Team
  • Units
    Close
    • Units Overview
    • CARES Center
    • Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services
    • Counseling and Psychological Services
    • DeWeese Health Center
    • Office of Student Conduct
    • Parents & Families Engagement
    • Recreation & Wellness Services
  • Resources
    Close
    • Resources Overview
    • CARES Center
    • Kent State of Well-being
    • Don't Feel Safe
    • Step Up Speak Out
    • Policy Register
    • Code of Student conduct
    • Tuition Insurance
    • Good Samaritan Provision
    • Student Death Protocol
    • Care Team
  • Contact Us
  • EMERGENCY RESOURCES
  • FlashLine Login
  • Calendars
  • Phone Directory
  • Maps & Directions
  • Search
  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Give Now
Live Chat
Shana Lee

Shana Lee

Special Projects & Initiatives
Assistant Dean of Students
Contact Information
Email:
slee@kent.edu
Phone:
330-672-8582
Fax:
(330) 672-8100

Biography

Shana serves as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Parent and Family Engagement. In this capacity, she spearheads initiatives to create meaningful opportunities for parents, families, and supporters to engage with the university community. Collaborating closely with academic, student services, and divisional teams, she ensures these efforts are aligned with the university's mission and strategic goals. Additionally, Shana supports the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students in managing high-level projects and driving key university and community initiatives.

Shana holds a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree from Kent State University. She has also received multiple national, local, and university awards in recognition of her achievements and contributions.

Education

B.A., Communication and Electronic Media, The Ohio State University
M.Ed., Higher Education, Kent State University

Awards/Achievements

  • Community Partnership Award, Project GRAD Akron
  • 30 for the Future Award, Greater Akron Chamber
  • Women-of-the-Year Award, Inspiration, Women’s History Project, University of Akron
  • Chairman’s Eagle Award for Education, The Ohio Civil Rights Commission
  • Outstanding Women of Color Award, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
  • Mother, Mentor, Muse, Kent State University

News Stories

Kent State University honors diversity at MLK celebration, Kent State rises to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., University Stewards train for new academic year., 'Say What?!' dialogue explores the language of race,
Office of the Dean of Students

Street Address

1075 Risman Plaza
Kent, Ohio 44242


Mailing Address

800 E. Summit St.
Kent, OH 44242

Contact Us

330-672-8003 odos@kent.edu
Contact Us
  • 330-672-3000
  • info@kent.edu

Dean of Students Instagram
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • youtube
  • linkedin
  • TikTok
  • X
  • snapchat
  • ...
Information
  • Accessibility
  • Annual Security Reports
  • For Our Alumni
  • For the Media
  • Health Services
  • Jobs & Employment
  • Privacy Statement
  • HEERF CARES/CRRSAA/ARP Act Reporting and Disclosure
  • Website Feedback
Kent State University logo
© 2025 Kent State University All rights reserved.