Familiar Face Donna Laverne Business Manager College of the Arts, Dean’s Office Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I am responsible for financial and business functions, such as tracking budgets, reconciling indexes, verifying accuracy of check requests and expense reimbursements, preparing PRAs, hiring student employees, processing tuition remission and ePAFS for graduate assistants. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: April 2002 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The Davey Tree Expert Company, Roadway Services, Koch Industries LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: ...

New Face Alison Haynes Clerical Coordinator Residence Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I manage student staff and the operation of the area desk at Dunbar Hall. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Administration in the education and legal fields, piano/voice soloist and music teacher. I recently moved here from Charlotte, North Carolina.  LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: My student staff (Dunbar Funbar!) and the welcoming and fun climate that Residence Services works so hard to create. ATTRACTION...

There is nothing like a good night’s sleep, but don’t snooze through this 28-day program designed to help you pay attention to the quantity and quality of your slumber. Similar to our diet and exercise habits, it can be difficult to make sleep a priority even though it is an essential part of healthy living. Sleep gives our body and mind the chance to repair, rebuild and recover from the events of our daily life. While you sleep, your body is able to increase cell production and repair itself.  Throughout this 28-day program, you will be encouraged to:  Establish a bedtim...

This spring, the Division of Human Resources has scheduled a number of events specifically geared toward employee participation, such as the Office Support Staff Luncheon and Employee Appreciation events across all campuses. As such, it is not necessary for employees to use their vacation or sick time for these types of events. Any employee who wishes to attend a university-sponsored event only needs to seek permission from his or her supervisor to leave the worksite. Supervisors, as is the case for any leave request, will make their own decision on granting the leave based upon their need ...

Hear how a student from Rwanda overcame incredible odds to earn a degree and discover his purpose in higher education.     ...

Please join Kent State University President Beverly Warren for an update on progress toward the Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State, in particular the developing Facilities Master Plan and preparations for the university's largest-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign. For your convenience, three update sessions are being offered. Please choose the one that best fits your schedule.  4:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20 Noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 All of the update sessions will ta...

With stress levels on the rise and mental health considered one of the most crucial issues in public health today, Kent State of Wellness and the Division for Research and Sponsored Programs are hosting the Brain Health Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to share the importance of a healthy brain. The registration deadline for the Brain Health Summit is Monday, Feb. 19, at 5 p.m. To register for the Brain Health Summit, visit www.kent.edu/stateofwellness/summit.   The Brain Health Summit will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The event is free, but ...

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