Faculty/Staff News



Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 11:05am
The self-identification process helps Kent State understand the composition of our diversified workforce, improve accessibility and disability inclusion efforts, support allocation of resources for Employee Resource Groups and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and…
The self-identification process helps Kent State understand the composition of our diversified workforce, improve accessibility and disability inclusion efforts, support allocation of resources for Employee Resource Groups and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and…



Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 10:26am
The DeWeese Health Center Electronic Health Record portal is now open for Kent State students, faculty and staff to schedule appointments for the Kent City Health Department Jynneos Vaccine (Monkeypox) clinic.
The DeWeese Health Center Electronic Health Record portal is now open for Kent State students, faculty and staff to schedule appointments for the Kent City Health Department Jynneos Vaccine (Monkeypox) clinic.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 02:46pm
Kent State Employee Resource Groups are pleased to announce their inaugural ERG Summit: Connect Across Campuses. Join virtually on Thursday, Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. to learn more about each Employee Resource Group, their plans for the year, advocacy achievements and more.
Kent State Employee Resource Groups are pleased to announce their inaugural ERG Summit: Connect Across Campuses. Join virtually on Thursday, Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. to learn more about each Employee Resource Group, their plans for the year, advocacy achievements and more.



Friday, October 14, 2022 - 02:50pm
Kent State University faculty and staff members can purchase discounted tickets to the Wagon Wheel football game against Akron on Oct. 22. Pre-ordering faculty/staff tickets can save employees 40% compared to purchasing tickets at the gate. This discount is good for all home…
Kent State University faculty and staff members can purchase discounted tickets to the Wagon Wheel football game against Akron on Oct. 22. Pre-ordering faculty/staff tickets can save employees 40% compared to purchasing tickets at the gate. This discount is good for all home…



Friday, October 7, 2022 - 11:10am
Familiar Face
Kimberly Rufra
Associate Dean of Students, Recreation and Wellness Services
Recreation and Wellness Services
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 1997
Familiar Face
Kimberly Rufra
Associate Dean of Students, Recreation and Wellness Services
Recreation and Wellness Services
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 1997



Friday, October 7, 2022 - 11:01am
NEW FACE
Jennifer Ballinger
Counselor I
One Stop for Student Services
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
April 2022
NEW FACE
Jennifer Ballinger
Counselor I
One Stop for Student Services
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
April 2022



Friday, October 7, 2022 - 10:49am
Familiar Face
Tiffany Kiphart
Academic Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Ashtabula and East Liverpool
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2001
Familiar Face
Tiffany Kiphart
Academic Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Ashtabula and East Liverpool
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2001



Friday, September 30, 2022 - 01:07pm
Don’t forget that the Open Enrollment period for the 2023 plan year will be Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 4 at 4:59 p.m. Open Enrollment is the only time during the year when you can change your benefits (except for a qualifying event).
Don’t forget that the Open Enrollment period for the 2023 plan year will be Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 4 at 4:59 p.m. Open Enrollment is the only time during the year when you can change your benefits (except for a qualifying event).



Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 03:32pm
Familiar Face
Eric Mintz, Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Professor
College of Arts & Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2002
Familiar Face
Eric Mintz, Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Professor
College of Arts & Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2002



Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 03:21pm
Familiar Face
Amy Calapa
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Programs Office
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2012
Familiar Face
Amy Calapa
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Programs Office
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2012