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