Vice President's Shining Star Award

The Shining Star Award is bestowed upon a faculty or staff member within the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This person personifies a strong dedication and commitment to the division’s mission, vision and purpose in addition to going above and beyond the call of duty. The Shining Star displays a willingness to take on any task, a history of exemplary service, the ability to create new and innovative ideas and a resilient passion for serving the greater Kent State University community.

This award is presented by the Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Award Recipients

2018-2019

Katie Mattise, Assistant Director for the LGBTQ+ Center 

2017-2018 

All Student Workers, Faculty and Staff for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

2015-2016

Carmen Frank Roberts, Senior Business Manager

2014-2015

Avery Danage Jr., Special Assistant

2013-14

Jennifer O'Connell, Director for the Center for SRVSS