Kent State University faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit www.kentstatehotel.com or call 330-346-0100.
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![The 2017 Summer Advantage Program participants and staff stand outside Kent State’s University College. The 2017 Summer Advantage Program participants and staff stand outside Kent State’s University College.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-SummerAdvantage1.jpg?VersionId=PK9ANyZP3DbIxbsiq2nG0wB7mVPGKJZU&h=e6f36a9c&itok=K1yerf1I)
To increase retention rates – and ultimately graduation rates – Kent State created its first-ever Summer Advantage Program through University College’s Academic Diversity Outreach department.
![Kent State University mascot Flash helps to motivate students in Sarah Smiley's class during a class project. Smiley modeled her class after "The Amazing Race." Kent State University mascot Flash helps to motivate students in Sarah Smiley's class during a class project. Smiley modeled her class after "The Amazing Race."](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-AmazingRace1.jpg?VersionId=wBQFTc88oaFSRpm_ZQ7Lsl9s9jq0zDy8&h=e6f36a9c&itok=JRFE74Er)
Kent State University at Salem Associate Professor Sarah Smiley, Ph.D., adopted a novel idea in teaching her geography class during the 2015 Fall Semester.
Kent State, Akron Public Schools Partner for Early Access to Fashion, Arts and Architecture Programs
![A student in Kent State University’s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom. A new partnership between Kent State and Akron Public Schools will allow Akron students to immerse themselves in innovative design areas including fashion. A student in Kent State University’s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom. A new partnership between Kent State and Akron Public Schools will allow Akron students to immerse themselves in innovative design areas including fashion.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-fashionstudent.jpg?VersionId=fR7N_E0yU63_HYgBw05jndJoKlwpff_o&h=e6f36a9c&itok=uXe6iWwc)
Kent State University is offering special expertise and resources to high school students attending Akron Public Schools to include immersive opportunities with the university’s fashion, arts and architecture programs.
![Kent State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who captured the 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Shot Put National Championship, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Kent State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who captured the 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Shot Put National Championship, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE-NCAA1.jpg?VersionId=n7cz14jVerXYw4jrXFWMxp8O1apOL7vW&h=e6f36a9c&itok=WSP6y8Vq)
Kent State University track and field’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd has been named one of the Mid-American Conference’s two nominees for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.
![The One Stop for Student Services is located on the first floor of the University Library. The One Stop for Student Services is located on the first floor of the University Library.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/video-OneStop.jpg?VersionId=fwth5w3.In5kN1ki8VKCAfAjVJIrYhyf&h=e6f36a9c&itok=VKGQyNUO)
The One Stop for Student Services will serve as a single point of contact for student customer services previously provided at the Bursar, Registrar and Student Financial Aid offices.
Kendra Albright, Ph.D., Meghan Harper, Ph.D, and Athena Salaba, Ph.D., School of Information, were elected to serve on standing committees and sections of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) for the term 2017-2021.
Peter C. Kratcoski Sr., Department of Sociology and Criminology at Kent State University at Stark, delivered a presentation titled “Offender-victim Relationships for Crimes Against Older Persons” at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 22, 2017. His co-presenter was Max Edelbacher.
![Stephanie Evans Stephanie Evans](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Evans%20Stephanie_0.jpg?VersionId=bDFeUP.i_9fiOMr_uxNjKh6uTOSa4ueU&h=8a019425&itok=yq0m9VKk)
![Jennifer Rogers Jennifer Rogers](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Rogers%20Jennifer.jpg?VersionId=bE._JEvl6AY9Wemfj6_bHoJKTtuYOTLb&h=8a019425&itok=n6vhHDae)
Employees and their families and friends are eligible for two free tickets to each of the events below. Simply visit www.kentstatesports.com/employee.
Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!
At Kent State, we want to honor the celebration of our Native American and Indigenous culture by developing a calendar encompassing all the university events that are relevant to Native American Heritage Month. The Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee is welcoming university divisions, departments and student organizations to begin submitting their programming, activities and events to the University Events Calendar to be featured on the Native American Heritage Month Website.
Open Enrollment is from Oct. 16, through Nov. 3. Each year in the fall, benefits-eligible employees may select and make changes to their health coverage plans based on their needs and the needs of their family. Outside a qualifying life event, this will be the only window during which such changes may be made. Click to learn more, and to see how to access the Open Enrollment Portal.