Jacqueline Fausnight is Kent State’s new Compliance Investigator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator in the Division of Human Resources. She previously worked at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) as an associate director of diversity, equity and inclusion and Title IX coordinator, where she was primarily responsible for updating Title IX policy and procedures, coordinating campus-wide events celebrating diversity and inclusivity, and overseeing aspects of the employee hiring process, among other things. “Kent State and the Division of Human Resources welcomes Jacqueline Fausnight as a ...

Nursing students in skills lab

Raquel Davis worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 10 years before earning a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising from Kent State University in 2010. While she still loves fashion, nursing has proven to be a deeper passion. More specifically, nursing education is where Davis finds her purpose, working with nursing students early on in the program, helping them build confidence and understand core nursing principles that will form a foundation for their entire career. She completed Kent State's graduate nursing program for Nurse Educator in December 2020. But first, she s...

Compliance Investigator Comes Back to Kent State University Jacqueline Fausnight is Kent State’s new Compliance Investigator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator in the Division of Human Resources. She previously worked at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) as an associate director of diversity, equity and inclusion and Title IX coordinator, where she was primarily responsible for updating Title IX policy and procedures, coordinating campus-wide events celebrating diversity and inclusivity, and overseeing aspects of the employee hiring process, among other things. “Kent State and ...

Michael Back, standing outside in Kent with a dog.

 Michael Back is a graduating senior Honors College student, majoring in biology with a concentration in organismal biology and a minor in Spanish. Originally from Sharon Center, Ohio, Michael has been interested in ecological restoration since he was in high school. Now in the final semester of his Senior Honors Thesis, Michael used his thesis to delve deeper into his ecological interests. His thesis analyzes a new restoration technique for abandoned surface mines in Cuyahoga Valley, examining “soil bulk density and soil chemistry.”Michael has been interested in the honors thesis program...

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nutrition and health counseling

Are you striving for better health but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you have a specific health goal but seek expertise and accountability. If either of these statements resonate, you may consider scheduling a health coaching or nutrition counseling session with Be Well Solutions. During an individualized session, your certified health coach or registered dietitian will support you in setting short-term and long-term goals and provide an evidence-based approach to assist you in working toward those goals.   Health coaching and nutrition...

Geauga Cafe and Coffee shop

IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW STUDENT COMMONS AREA & NURSING SKILLS LAB By Estelle R. Brown “Although we’ve been in crisis mode for over a year now, ‘we are thriving; not just surviving!’” declared Dean and Chief Administrative Officer Angela Spalsbury as she announced new renovation plans for Kent State University at Geauga. In a Zoom presentation on February 24, Spalsbury unveiled architectural renderings of a new Student Learning Commons area and Nursing Skills Lab & Classroom. The virtual tour demonstrated how the renovation will maximize the existing 5,000-square-foot floorspa...

White Hall Building

Dr. insook kim School of teaching, learning and curriculum studies Dr. Insook Kim is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies and currently serving as a program coordinator. Dr. Kim has worked as a physical education teacher in public middle schools and received her Ph.D. in physical education teacher education in 2011.  Dr. Kim's research focuses on teaching effectiveness in K-12 physical education. She has focused in particular on what teachers know about their subject matter and how to transla...

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