Faculty and Staff Resources
General Forms and Information
Internal forms such as the Purchase Request Form and Incident Report forms can be found in the Geauga and TAC Forum Team.
Missing Class
If you are unable to be present to teach any of your classes (for any reason), you must contact the Office of Academic Affairs as soon as possible so that the cancellation of your classes can be posted on campus.
How to Notify Academic Affairs of Your Absence
Email Vice Dean Tiffany Kiphart to notify of your class cancellation. Also, call the front desk receptionist at the location of your class so a notice can be posted on doors; Geauga: 440-834-4187, TAC: 330-888-6400.
Report Your Sick Leave in Flashline
It is your responsibility to report your sick leave to Human Resources through FlashLine.
FlashLine > Employee > Dashboard > Leave Reporting
Book Adoption and Insights Portal
Adoption and Insights Portal is the source for researching, adopting, and sharing insights about textbooks and course materials.
Technology Support
The Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Academic Center offer technology support for your instructional needs. Some of the areas we support include Canvas, Microsoft Teams, Kaltura, proper usage of classroom technology, and troubleshooting computer issues. We are available by email, phone, Microsoft Teams, and in person. Please contact our IT Team if you wish to schedule a consultation session.
Online Teaching Resources
Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Academic Center Helpdesks
- Geauga Campus: Room 130, 440-834-3751
- Twinsburg Academic Center: Room 118, 330-888-6351
- 24/7 IT Support
- Email the IT Team
Note: Many basic issues can be resolved by searching the university’s library of IT knowledge base articles for a specific topic. Additionally, you may submit a ticket for further assistance.
Faculty Computer Policy
Full-time tenure-track and full-time non-tenure track faculty members are eligible to be issued a new computer upon their initial hire and each subsequent three year period thereafter. The policy of the Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Academic Center functions similarly to the policy established at the Kent Campus. The Kent Campus policy is available for reference on Information Technology website.
Each campus has its own policy regarding issuing computers and faculty refresh. The Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Academic Center have several variances from the Kent Campus policy, such as the date calculated for faculty refresh is based upon the period of time that has passed from issue (three years for full-time faculty), rather than annual cycles with groups of users. An additional variance from the Kent Campus policy is that we issue/refresh only Microsoft Windows-based computers. This variance is a means to better support all of our customers within a homogeneous environment.
Currently, the two computer styles that may be selected from are nicely equipped Dell-branded computers, including models from the Dell Latitude series of notebook computers and models from the Dell OptiPlex AIO (All-In-One) desktop computer series.
CARE Team
The CARE Team for Kent State University at Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center exists to gather isolated concerns in one location to be examined as possible patterns of behavior and to coordinate a supportive, positive outreach toward students with concerning behavior when appropriate.
Early Alert System
Early Alert is a reporting system that allows faculty to identify students who are presenting patterns that may lead to academic difficulty. It helps partner them with other campus resources and professionals in order to provide proactive assistance to students. It is important to send Early Alert notices early in the semester. Faculty can access Early Alerts through Flashline on the Faculty Dashboard page within the Faculty & Advisors category.
Maintenance Requests
Faculty and staff are encouraged to complete the facility maintenance form for any non-emergency-related maintenance requests.
Faculty and Staff Marketing Requests
The Geauga Campus marketing team is happy to assist Kent State Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center staff and faculty members with their social media, website, and graphic design needs. Please share success stories and article leads via this form by selecting “Share an Article Lead or Success Story." You can use the online submission form below to submit your request.
Posting Information on Campus
In accordance with Kent State Policy 4-03.301, postings are not permitted on woodwork, doors, windows, or walls. All flyers and promotional materials intended for campus posting must be submitted to the Marketing Department for review and approval prior to posting. Once approved, materials will be stamped on the back by Marketing and will include an approved removal date. Job postings for internal or external positions may be posted without prior approval only on the designated bulletin boards located in the Student Lounge at the Geauga Campus and in the Quiet Study Lounge at the Twinsburg Academic Center (TAC).
Social Media Guidelines
In accordance with Kent State Policy 5-10.4, all social media content must comply with applicable copyright and trademark laws. The use of photos, graphics, designs, infographics, videos, or audio clips requires permission from the content creator or rights holder, unless otherwise permitted by law.
Room Reservations
Kent State University at Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center have several on-campus spaces available for use by student organizations, campus administration, and community groups. Please visit the Room Reservation website to submit your request.