Christine Hudak, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, has been accepted as a contributing author to the book (tentatively) titled The Handbook of Continuing Professional Development for the Health IT Professional, to be published by HIMSS in 2017. Her chapter, “The Many Facets of Continuing Education,” will appear in the section on “The Importance of Lifelong Learning.”
Christine Hudak, School of Library and Information Science
Are you thinking about joining Weight Watchers at Work? There is no obligation. Full- and part-time employees can join anytime.
Weight Watchers at Work also is open to spouses, dependents and students. You can choose from one of two discounted weight-loss programs:
Willis Walker, interim vice president for human resources, is encouraging all supervisors to carefully consider supporting a faculty or staff member through Kent State University's nationally recognized and award-winning leadership development initiative, the Institute for Excellence (I4E).
Kent State University offers a comprehensive (printable) list of resources, contact information and eligibility requirements for smoking cessation services for university employees.
Beverly Warren, Ph.D., will remain president of Kent State University through at least 2020. On May 11, the Kent State University Board of Trustees voted to extend Warren’s employment agreement through June 30, 2020.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed a new trustee to the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Kasich named Shawn M. Riley of Gates Mills, Ohio, to a nine-year term as a trustee.
Following a national search, Kent State University has selected Shay Davis Little, Ph.D., to serve as vice president for student affairs. Little has served as interim vice president for student affairs since Aug. 1, 2015.
On Tuesday, May 24, Kent State University and the Kent State Legislative Delegation hosted a Legislative Reception in Columbus, Ohio, to thank the Ohio General Assembly for their support over the last year.
Due to the Korb Hall renovations this summer, the central office for the Department of Residence Services has relocated to Leebrick Hall through mid-August. All phone numbers will remain the same, and there should not be a lapse in service.
Online final grading for summer 2016 – Intersession (IS) and OL courses meeting from May 23 through June 10 began Thursday, June 9, via FlashFAST.
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david foster
Assistant Professor
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Kent Campus
The Kent State University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed Kent State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, Kent State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.