We would like to congratulate Dr. Robin Dever and Dr. Molly Wang on their recent achievements as esteemed faculty members of Kent State University at Geauga and the Regional Academic Center. Robin Dever, Ph.D., who teaches for the Kent State Geauga’s Middle Childhood Education Bachelor Degree program, has shown dedication to her program and to the campus with student advising, community engagement, and speaking at multiple student celebration events. She has served on numerous search committees and has attended and presented at conferences as a representative for Kent State. Recen...
It’s not every day that a college student is awarded a medal or receives a special visit from a congressman. But that’s exactly what happened to a Kent State University student when he was honored for his initiative, achievement and service. U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan presented Kent State nursing major Austin Croft with the Congressional Award Silver Medal on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Mr. Croft, of Akron, Ohio, was recognized at a ceremony that took place at the College of Nursing where he was praised for his dedication to improving himself and his community. Recipients of the Congressional Award Silver Me...
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Familiar Face James Raber Executive Director Information Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide leadership, vision and strategy in the Educational Technology and Service Management unit of the Division of Information Technology (DoIT, formerly Information Services). This includes the help desk, desktop support, training and outreach, classroom technologies, course management support and DoIT Communications. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: October 2003 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Circuit City Corporate Offices LIKES MOST AB...
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Familiar Face James Raber Executive Director Information Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide leadership, vision and strategy in the Educational Technology and Service Management unit of the Division of Information Technology (DoIT, formerly Information Services). This includes the help desk, desktop support, training and outreach, classroom technologies, course management support and DoIT Communications. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: October 2003 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: CIrcuit City Corporate Offices LIKES MOST AB...
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New Face Anu Mahapatra Business Strategy Analyst Institutional Advancement Campaign Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for developing and implementing analytic-based strategies that support engagement and fundraising goals within Institutional Advancement. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: June 2018 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The University of Akron likes most about kent state university: Great environment and friendly people ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Previous employment at a higher education institution and o...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Wednesday, Dec. 5. The Board is scheduled to convene at 2:30 p.m. in the George Urban Board of Trustees Conference Room, which is located on the second floor of the University Library. Trustees will retire into executive session from 8-11:45 a.m. in the Urban Conference Room to consider specific topics as provided for under Ohio’s “Sunshine Law.” Board committees will meet as follows: Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee – 12-12:45 p.m. in the Urban Conference Ro...
The Peace Basket Project, gearing up for its 22nd year, continues with the support of members of the Kent State University community by providing gift bags, baskets and boxes filled with “little things” for the King Kennedy Community Center. Last year, more than 115 baskets were filled and shared at the center's holiday party. Members of the Kent State community can get involved in several ways: As a Santa Shopper: Donate items that will be used to fill the baskets. Suggestions include toiletries, personal grooming products, small toys, books and other childre...
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Kent State University faculty and staff are encouraged to submit nominations for the Diversity Trailblazer, Unity Award for Diversity and the new Student Diversity awards, which will be announced during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. The Diversity Trailblazer Award recognizes diversity pioneers associated with Kent State. The Unity Award for Diversity recognizes the contributions of any Kent State unit that demonstrates significant contributions in the areas of diversity, equity and/or incl...
Mackenzie Bailey faced the typical challenges during the start of her academic career, including choosing a major and getting good grades. But that all paled in comparison her sophomore year when she received devastating news: Her father had terminal cancer. “When I was home for winter break, he ended up passing away,” Ms. Bailey says. The emotional toll left her with some difficult choices to make. Should she leave Kent State University? Should she stay with her family in Toledo and commute? Or should she honor her father’s wishes and return to campus, despite ...