Kent State University President Todd Diacon is no novice to the university. Before becoming Kent State’s 13th president on July 1, 2019, Diacon served as the university’s provost for seven years. He plans to bring his prior experience to his new role as president, he recently told Crain’s Cleveland Business.
Diacon said in his interview that he is familiar with Kent State's strengths and challenges, giving him the information he needs to succeed. His initial goals build upon the work he and others have already done at Kent State.
"So let's just say, collectively, that my vision is to continue with the things that we do really well and to enhance them," Diacon told Crain’s Cleveland Business.
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