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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Lae'l Hughes-Watkins, University Libraries’ Department of Special Collections and Archives, presented “Activism in the Archives: How the Acquisition of a Collection Is Influencing Relationships With Diverse Populations and Stimulating Collaborative Relationships for Instructional Design” at the National Diversity Library Conference in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 11, 2016.
Trevor Watkins and Feng-Ru Sheu, University Libraries, presented “Open Knowledge Diffusion Tools: FOSS, OER, OT, MOOC and the Role of the Library in Mitigating the Social Inertia of Constrained Learning Environments” at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress: 82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 16, 2016.
The following health screenings will be held in September from 7:30-10:30 a.m. on the dates and campuses below:
Weight Watchers at Work is being offered again this fall. 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:
Kent State's Institute for Excellence is a membership-driven leadership development program. Eligible faculty and staff first become members by completing the program. However, leadership development does not end with completion of the program. To continue to grow and develop as a leader, members must continue to educate themselves on their chosen field of leadership and expertise.
Below is a list of 2016/17 Institute for Excellence members.
Kent State University's Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon has announced that Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of Graduate Studies, effective Aug. 1, 2016. Tankersley has served as interim dean of Graduate Studies since July 1, 2015. She will continue in her role as senior associate provost.
The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to develop the whole student through engaging, intentional and transformational experiences. As the division encourages students to be their best selves, the personnel and programmatic highlights listed below outline the roles and resources available to you as you support students. If you have general questions, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at studentaffairs@kent.edu or 330-672-4050 or visit www.kent.edu
Earlier this spring, the university announced the Kent State University Web Redesign initiative and next steps that would serve as the springboard for launching the new site, which will more closely align with the university’s new brand.
Imagine a map of Kent State University that displays green dots that represent those who are actively promoting a safe and respectful community.
University Health Services has announced a new schedule for fall, which includes extended hours on Mondays and Tuesdays. University Health Services will no longer offer extended hours on Thursdays because of low demand for appointments. The updated schedule is below:
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.