College of Communication & Information
Guest Column by Mizell Stewart III, Professional-in-Residence, School of Media and Journalism and Interim Director, Kent State Student MediaKent State Student Media has embarked on a strategic planning process to transform our award-winning operation into more digitally focused and audience-centered operations focused on high-quality news, information, and entertainment.The goals of the effort include better aligning student roles and responsibilities with the needs of prospective employers and positioning each partner organization to have deeper influence and impact on the university an...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
The Center for Disability Inclusion recently held a day-long seminar for their Professional Development and Case Management (PDCM) Project for Seamless Transition at Kent State’s Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.Titled, “Sustaining Atomic Transition Habits,” the symposium brought together 31 multi-agency transition teams that consist of transition coordinators and special educators, rehabilitation counselors, and service and support administrators from 10 regional county boards of developmental disabilities.These multi-agency teams are helping youth with cognitive disabilities (i....
The Kent State Columbiana County campuses held a graduation celebration to recognize members of the Rising Scholars program who are each graduating from their respective high schools this spring. The graduating scholars include:Chris Alvarez, East Liverpool High SchoolKaitlyn Black, Crestview High School and CCCTCBrooklyn Carlson-Byrd, Wellsville High SchoolReese Carpenter, Lisbon High SchoolMartina Cole, Leetonia High SchoolRyan Ehler, Wellsville High SchoolAshton Hutton-Bressi, Salem High SchoolDestiny Kelly, Accelerated Christian Education PACE Online SchoolKaylee Klaussner, East Liver...
The Longest Day: Door/Window Decorating Contest
We are determined to help end Alzheimer’s by raising funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Join us this year by participating in The Longest Day Door/Window Decorating Contest! Team up with your department and decorate a door or window with the theme "Summer Solstice: Outshine the Darkness." A $25 donation per department is required to participate.
Drones: Toy, Tool or Airplane? Coexisting with Planes
Interested in the operations of airplanes and drones? Eager to learn about safe drone flying practices, the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), and how to obtain your Remote Pilot Certificate? Curious about drones' campus applications and the legal aspects of flying them? Join our workshop tailored for the Kent State community, hosted by the College of Aeronautics and Engineering: “Drones: Toy, Tool, or Airplane? Coexisting with Planes.”
Beyond Compliance and what it means
You may notice that some trainings for faculty and staff are marked with "BC." Two hours of Beyond Compliance (BC) training are required of all staff every fiscal year, and strongly encouraged for Tenure Track/Full-Time Non Tenure-Track faculty. This initiative keeps the university compliant with Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972, and The Campus SaVE Act, part of the 2013 reauthorized Violence Against Women Act.
Virtual sessions available at Reimagining the Academy Conference
Are you afraid of missing out on this year’s Reimagining the Academy Conference? Fear not! We’re excited to announce there will be a total of eleven virtual sessions to engage with on both Sept. 20 and Sept. 21. These workshops, roundtables and panel discussions will highlight topics such as incorporating wellness in the classroom, supporting LGBTQIA+ students in times of political uncertainty, inclusive pedagogies and more. Registration for the conference is free and closes Sept. 6.