Emad Khazraee, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, co-authored a paper titled "A Networked Reaction to the 2015 Ankara Attack in the Turkish Twittersphere" with colleagues from the Ohio State University School of Communication. The paper was presented by Aysenur Dal, an OSU doctoral student, at the Political Networks Conference (POLNET) on June 24, 2016, in St. Louis, Missouri. ...

Familiar Face Stephanie Tarver Administrative Clerk Admissions and Student Services Kent State Stark JOB DESCRIPTION: Application processing, troubleshooting, residency (for tuition) processing WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: May 1996 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: BP Gas Station, Interstate Fire & Security Inc., and Kohl’s LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I like the benefits and opportunities that Kent State offers. I also appreciate the support co-workers and supervisors provide. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: ...

New Face Jonathon Ireland Associate Application Developer Course Management System Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the ongoing development and support of the web-based applications within the Course Management System. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: December 2015  EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Web developer/designer at Covelli Enterprises, Warren, Ohio LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Great atmosphere and a great opportunity to learn and focus on development ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: I gradua...

I know. I know. It's getting chilly outside, and it’s so tempting to stay cozy and warm! However, we’re here to help you warm up and stay active with the Flashfit Trotting Toward 10K-a-Day Challenge.  So, toss those blankets aside, lace up those sneakers and start thinking how you can fit your 10K a day in!   What’s in it for you? Combat seasonal sadness; Burn some calories; Reduce your stress levels with consistent daily exercise; Grab a friend or co-worker and enjoy their company; Obtain a clearer mind; and Win prizes! This challenge is open t...

Shawn Rohlin, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Kent State University's College of Business Administration, and colleague William Horrace, Ph.D., of Syracuse University, have been named W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars and will receive a research grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of Justice Programs and the National Institute of Justice to deepen their exploration of alleged racial bias in the Syracuse, New York Police Department. The U.S. Department of Justice-funded study will build upon Horrace's and Rohlin's previous research assessing racial bias among Syracuse police...

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University. The university recognizes that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. As such, Kent State has established a process for students to request a preferred name. Students can find information about the process at www.kent.edu/registrar/preferred-name. The first phase of this project, which focuses on touchpoints that a faculty, student or advisor uses, is now available. Beginning this semester, preferred student names will be implemented in the sy...

“Legal Briefs” appears in e-Inside to keep faculty and staff informed of legal issues and their implications.  In Ohio, the laws regarding attorney-client privilege ensure that the confidential information disclosed in the attorney-client relationship can remain confidential under certain circumstances. This privilege of confidentiality is held by the client and is intended to encourage full and frank communication between attorneys and their clients. However, since the privilege of confidentiality is an exception to the general rules of disclosure of information during court proce...