Students at the Homecoming football game

About Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs by the Numbers.

From traditional to non-traditional, domestic to international, commuters to residents, the division provides efforts aimed towards enhancing the co-curricular lives of all Kent State students.

226

Civil Service (including bargaining unit staff)

Non-KSU Personnel Staff

163

Administrative and professional staff

Graduate Assistants

1,900+

Part-time student employees

Departments

The Division of Student Affairs Departments.

DSA Podcast

The Division of Student Affairs has released a series of podcasts aimed at informing incoming and returning students about all the great resources Kent State University has to offer.

Organizational Chart

The Division of Student Affairs organizational chart.

Assessment of Student Learning

OG Group

You are the group manager

Students participating in a hands on activity in class

Senior Leadership Team

The Division of Student Affairs works as a collaborative group to help ensure the success of each and every student at Kent State University. Say hello to the leadership team whose number one goal is ensuring the pursuit of your passion becomes a reality.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
lhylton@kent.edu | 330-672-4050

Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Hylton leads the Division of Student Affairs, providing oversight and direction for a wide range of student-focused initiatives and programs aimed toward enhancing the engaged co-curricular lives of all Kent State students within the eight-campus system. He provides crisis management leadership on issues internal and external to the university, serves as key advisor to the president on student and community issues, champions a healthy campus environment and leads the development of a transformational student co-curricular experience that enhances the academic mission of the university.

Cesquinn Curtis
Associate Vice President
ccurti10@kent.edu | 330-672-1007

Cesquinn provides support to all division departments through leadership of the Student Affairs Administration pillar. He provides department recommendations and guidance on integrated financial and personnel strategies to increase the efficiency of resources and effectiveness of planning and implementation. The Student Affairs Administration pillar includes DeWeese Health Center, Flashcard office, University Bookstore, Assessment and Strategic Planning, the division's Finance Office and Information Technology, and HR/Personnel.

Yvonna Washington-Greer
Assistant Vice President
ywashing@kent.edu | 330-672-4050

Yvonna provides leadership to the Equity, Identity, and Success pillar. The resources for students within this pillar provide targeted support, affirming communities, emergency funding to assist students in need, leadership development, and cultural exposure and appreciation. The Equity, Identity, and Success pillar includes the Center for Adult and Veteran Services, International Student Affairs, LGBTQ+ Center, Student Accessibility Services, Student Multicultural Center, and the Women's Center.

Kendra Wilson
Director, Office of the Senior Vice President
kwilso85@kent.edu | 330-672-1006

Kendra directs the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Senior Vice President providing administrative support to the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and serving as one of the Senior Vice President's principal advisors on matters of interest to our division, including policy, programs, and crisis management. She serves a critical support role in strategic planning, decision-making, and execution of decisions while directing the division's marketing/communication and professional development efforts.

Gary Goldberg
Assistant Vice President
ggoldbe1@kent.edu | 330-672-5391

Gary provides leadership to the Student Engagement and Services pillar. The areas within this pillar support and enhance the student experience outside of the classroom while offering sustenance, shelter, and programming. The Student Engagement and Services pillar includes the Center for Student Involvement, University Culinary Services, Kent Student Center, and University Housing.

Talea Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
tdrumme1@kent.edu | 330-672-8003

Talea provides leadership to the Advocacy, Support and Well-being pillar. The areas within this pillar prioritize the accessibility of physical health, mental health, and ethical maturation, while emphasizing each campuses’ collaboration, accountability, crisis management, risk reduction, and education. The Advocacy, Support and Well-being pillar includes the CARES Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Kent State of Well-being, Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Student Conduct, Parents and Families Engagement, Recreational Services, and Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services.

DSA Standing Committees

The Division of Student Affairs intentionally develops the whole student through transformational experiences. We passionately engage our diverse student population through quality programming and resources that enhance the educational process to ensure student success.

Strategic Roadmap

Our vision is to lead the nation in transformative experiences that propel our students' current and future success through exploration and engagement.

University-wide advocate for

Student mental health
Response to distressed and disruptive students
Healthy campus initiative
Holistic student experience

Fun Facts

Twenty-five on-campus residence halls are home to more than 6,400 total beds. Over $70 million has been invested in the residence halls over the past five years.
University Culinary Services offers 24 different food service locations plus, vending, concessions and banquet sales for catering services throughout campus. This includes the famous Fork in the Road food truck.
The Center for Adult & Veteran Services continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award.
More than 350 student organizations are offered for involvement opportunities.
DeWeese Health Center, conveniently located on-campus, offers fully integrated healthcare, counseling and psychological services, and health education to faculty, staff and students.
Recreation & Wellness Services serves the health and wellness of the Kent State University community through state-of-the-art programs, learning opportunities, services and facilities.
University Events and Conference Services, in the Kent Student Center, is recognized and accredited as a “1 Stop Shop” for events, banquets and conferencing needs.
For a third consecutive year, Kent State University has been selected as one the nation’s top universities for LGBTQ+ students for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff, according to Campus Pride, a leading resource for LGBTQ+ leadership development, diversity inclusion and advocacy within higher education.