KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Board of Trustees
2026- 2027
Members of the university community and the public are welcome to observe the public consideration of matters and the transaction of business by the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Your interest in the university’s welfare is appreciated.
We recognize that many different offices, departments, and organizations host programs that provide information concerning the upcoming election and the voting process. The Kent State Votes Coalition keeps a running calendar of nonpartisan events and programs where members of the university community may learn about how to participate in the process, learn about what will appear on the ballot, or understand the importance of engaging in electoral politics.
To allow for as many students as possible to learn about the voting process, including registering to vote and the options they have to complete and submit ballots, we are offering a form that allows any student organization, course instructor, or program advisor/facilitator to request an informational presentation by either one or multiple members of the Kent State Votes coalition OR a voter information table.
Please note that this is a volunteer pos
Precinct Election Officials are hired by Ohio county Boards of Election to ensure that elections are run fairly and impartially and conducted according to Ohio law; with Kent State being located in Portage County, we provide our university community with information on how to become a Precinct Election Official here
A stipend-based student leader position in the Civic and Community Engagement area of the Center for Student Involvement focused on voting and political engagement; two students are hired every year.
Community Action Fellows have the opportunity to:
Kristi Yerian
Sr. Assistant Director
University Orientation & Visit Experience
330-244-3278
kyerian1@kent.edu
If you're unsure about your voter registration status, it's important to verify it ahead of time. Confirming that your registration is current and correct helps ensure that you can participate without any issues on Election Day. Check your voter registration status.
You can vote in U.S. elections if you:
Are you planning to be in your home state and voting in your hometown? Every state has different laws about voter registration, deadlines, and identification requirements. It’s best to check with your home state’s secretary of state’s election website for the information most relevant to you.
