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Name: Michael Gershe
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Pronouns: he/him/his
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Title/role at Kent State:
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Senior Advisor II
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Additional Kent State University affiliations/committee service:
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AAAC, Athletics Eligibility Committee
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Outside of Kent State University professional affiliations/hobbies:
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Founder/Director of The Magic of Life Foundation, photography, hiking, cycling
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What are your academic degrees in?
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BA in Communications, Ashland University and MA in Higher Education Administration, University of Akron
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What inspired you to work in Higher Education?
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I was a student leader at Ashland University and in many student organizations. I saw how I changed as a person being involved and being a part of the campus community.
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What motivates you/what gets you out of bed in the morning?
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My bladder (hahaha) Knowing I can make a difference in someone’s life.
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What is the best part of your job?
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Being a part of a student’s college experience and seeing them graduate. Knowing they accomplished that goal and I was a small part of the process.
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Why do you like working at Kent State University (and in CAE)?
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I enjoy my colleagues in the advising office who make it fun coming to work. I like working with students and assisting them accomplish their goals.
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What is your favorite part of your job?
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Aside from my co-workers, clearing students for graduation.
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What are you most looking forward to seeing in the future of CAE?
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I look forward to the new addition to our building and providing our students with more educational opportunities.
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What is a fun fact about yourself?
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I am a huge fan of Spider-man, Star Wars and the rock band KISS
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What is your biggest accomplishment to date?
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Creating a program called The Magic of Life which is my story of being a survivor of a drunk driving crash that killed my mother and nearly myself when I was 8 weeks old and publishing my memoir, The Magic of Life: A son’s story of hope after tragedy, grief and a speedo. I was a collegiate swimmer, thus the speedo reference.
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Staff Spotlight: Michael Gershe
Senior Academic Advisor II
UPDATED: Friday, December 09, 2022 01:06 PM