Information Services has launched DocuSign, an electronic signature capture platform that replaces printing, faxing, scanning, and mailing documents, potentially making every approval and decision digital. At present, 136 templates have been published, with many more to come. The initial focus was on streamlining the onboarding process for HR, Academic Personnel, Payroll, and Student Employment. The longer manual, paper process can now operate as fast as a few mouse-clicks. ...
Software.kent.edu is a new portal for Kent State students, faculty, and staff to download free software such as Microsoft Office. Software titles are displayed based on the user’s role, so only software that is available will be visible to download. The portal automated a process that previously could take up to 72 hours to fulfill, eliminating the wait time and making for a better user experience. ...
Every day it seems another cyber security breach has been discovered that may directly impact you. Were you one of the 40 million people who used a bank card at Target in December 2013 and had your information stolen? Or one of the estimated 143 million Americans whose personal data was stolen recently in the massive Equifax data breach? October was National Cyber Security Awareness month, and Information Services participated by hosting some fun and informative events across the university. At the Haunted Library event, students had the opportunity to answer email phishing trivia questions...
Making technology services and support more accessible to faculty, staff, and students is not an easy task, but it is one for which Information Services strives. This is why IS is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a new service catalog, ticketing system, and updated website. Over the past year, IS analyzed how services were requested and identified which services are most relevant. The result will be an improved web presence that merges elements of the IS website, support.kent.edu, and a newly reimagined service catalog. The main goal of the redesign is to put the most relevant inf...
Kent State University has been awarded the 2017 Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver-level award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award recognizes Kent State as a leading university in environmental stewardship. Melanie Knowles, Kent State’s manager for sustainability, received the award on behalf of the university. According to the Ohio EPA, the goal of environmental stewardship is to reduce the impact of business or organizational activities on the environment beyond measures required by any permit or rule, produce a better environment and conserve natu...
Learn how Kent State University student Emelia Sherin, a sophomore public relations major, is confronting the nation's opioid crisis. ...
Martin Jencius, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences; Eric Baltrinic, Winona State University, Wisconsin; and Steven Brown, Evaluation and Measurement, presented “The Successes and Challenges of Implementing Teacher Leadership after Study Abroad” at the 33rd annual conference of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sept. 10, 2017. Summary: The impact of study abroad on the improvement of professional skills can be surmised, but the specific impact of such study is subjective. In this particular case, a group of 100 in...
Peggy Nzomo, Ph.D., University Libraries, presented “Information Literacy Divide: The Language Factor” at the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)/World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Wroclaw, Poland, on Sept. 22, 2017. ...
New Face Matthew Papatheodorou Director, Athletics Marketing Strategy University Communications and Marketing Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: As the director of athletics marketing strategy, I work to develop strategies to support the athletics department’s strategic vision, “The Game Plan,” which is focused on elevating the athletics gameday experience and student engagement. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Cleveland Cavaliers LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The close-knit feel of a larger university. ...
The Human Resource Talent Acquisition team continues to work on the new applicant tracking system with the new vendor, Page Up. As the project team is completing the final phase of this very important initiative, we will begin the training process later in November. We are planning on a go-live date of Friday, Dec. 1. Additional updates will be provided in the upcoming weeks to internal department users (hiring managers), including how to sign up for the training sessions. Please direct questions to the Talent Acquisition Office at 330-672-2100 or employment@kent.edu. ...