Critical infrastructure and environmental improvements will help the museum preserve the integrity of its collection of nearly 30,000 historically and culturally significant items.
Expected cost: $3 million
Expanding the Kent State University Museum’s endowment to a minimum of $5 million will provide a secure and sustainable annual source of funding to support a substantial portion of the museum’s operating, exhibition, and programming expenses, as well as select capital needs.
New for 2027: MedFlex PlanFor the 2027 plan year, Kent State University is adding a third plan option: the MedFlex Narrow Network medical plan through Medical Mutual of Ohio. MedFlex is designed to provide an additional, lower-premium medical plan option for eligible non-bargaining and AFSCME employees. Because Kent State’s medical plan is self-funded, the University pays the actual cost of employee and dependent claims. MedFlex’s narrow network provides access to providers who have agreed to negotiated rates that provide a deeper discount to healthcare services. This in turn can help red...
The completion of a planned learning lab, together with the establishment of a museum educator position, will create new opportunities for hands-on learning, research and engagement for college students, K–12 learners, families and visitors of all ages.
Learning Lab Infrastructure Updates Expected Cost: $75,000
Museum Educator Position Expected Cost: $1 million (endowed); $350,000 (5-year term); $200,000 (3-year term)
There is a leadership myth that you have to be elected President or hold a specific title to make a difference. In reality, some of the most powerful leadership happens when you don't have a title at all. Whether you are a new general body member, a committee volunteer, a student worker, or not involved in extracurriculars yet, your voice matters. This workshop is designed to build your confidence to speak up, share your ideas, and step up from any seat at the table. Learn how to get your peers excited about your ideas and make a lasting impact on your organization from day one.
Friction is a natural part of working in a group, but healthy disagreement can actually lead to creative breakthroughs when navigated correctly. This session dives into the different types of team conflict and guides you through the Conflict Animal Styles assessment. Discover whether you naturally act as a Shark, Owl, Turtle, Fox, or Teddy Bear, and learn how to use your personal style to achieve positive, mutually respectful outcomes.
Ever feel like your ideas get lost in translation, or your group chat is a total mess? Whether you’re running a student org meeting, planning a major campus event, or trying to get a group project done on time, how you say things matters. This interactive workshop breaks down how to communicate so people actually listen, how to really hear what your team is saying, and how to give helpful feedback without making things awkward.
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Kent State University a five-year, $1.3 million TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services grant to support undergraduate students preparing to enter the teaching profession. Kent State will receive more than $272,000 annually to serve 140 students who are first-generation college students, income-eligible students or students with disabilities. The new grant is specifically focused on students pursuing teacher preparation programs and will provide comprehensive support from college enrollment through graduation, licensure and entry into...
Students participating in education abroad may be new to a country and may not know much about the campus or community around them. At Kent State University, international students have an opportunity to connect with domestic students through a program called FRIEND. FRIEND stands for Foster Relationships, Intercultural Experiences, Navigation Skills and Discovery. It is a semester-long program in which international and domestic students are paired and spend the semester getting to know each other by meeting once a week. Paired-up students can participate in activities such as going to ...
