Meet the UC Ambassadors
Pierce Bartman
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
"Being a Career Peer for Career Exploration and Development has taught me so much about how to be professional. I feel much better prepared to enter the job market and exist in professional spaces."
University College Representation: Career Exploration and Development
Bri Bish
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"Being a tutor in the Academic Success Center has allowed me to grow professionally and academically as well as allowing me to make connections with other students and faculty."
University College Representation: Academic Success Center
Megan Burnett
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"My involvement with the University College helped shape me into the person I am. I have no clue what I would have done without all the support I was given by all of the hardworking people who make University College what it is."
University College Representation: Exploratory Program, Student Success Programs
Penelope Cervantes
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"Even though I have been at home for my first year of school, taking all remote courses, being involved with University College has truly allowed me to appreciate and love Kent State."
University College Representation: Exploratory Program, Academic Diversity Outreach
Ryan Chema
Pronouns: He/Him/His
"University College provided me with opportunities to gain leadership and communication skills that I see benefit me every day when preparing for my career. University College made me a more well rounded person."
University College Representation: Exploratory Program, Student Success Programs
Sean Gauntner
Pronouns: He/Him/His
"University College is a wonderful resource to students at Kent State University. I have gone to get tutored for classes that I was struggling with and needed help with understanding the material."
University College Representation: Exploratory Program, Student Success Programs
Cait Johnson
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
"Working with Career Exploration and Development, I have learned a lot about the ins and outs of starting a career, which in turn has enabled me to better help students looking for advice themselves."
University College Representation: Career Exploration and Development
Taryn Phillips-Smith
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"University College opened so many doors for me when I got to Kent State. I was able to network with many people throughout the college and was given so many opportunities to succeed personally and professionally."
University College Representation: Exploratory Program, Student Success Programs
Kayla Stephens
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"I had greatly struggled with my college experience. I often felt like an outsider and University College changed that for me. I felt like a member and important."
University College Representation: Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senator for University College, Exploratory Program
Dinah Walter
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"In Academic Coaching, I have connected with students as we work toward their goals. The staff at the Academic Success Center have created a community where I know that I’m always supported, academically or otherwise."
University College Representation: Academic Success Center
Note: A bolded University College Representation denotes the department with which the student is representing on their subcommittee.