Ohio – just like other states across the country – struggles with providing access to mental health services, as well as a shortage of social workers. In response to this situation, Kent State University’s College of Applied and Technical Studies last year launched its Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, aimed at addressing these significant challenges with a concentration on rural social work – a recognized need in areas where many of the Kent State Regional Campuses are located.As students in the BSW program are nearing the end of their second semester, faculty leaders helped prepare them...

Kent State University President Todd Diacon in his regular “Talking with Todd” session with faculty and staff on Wednesday talked about his recent trip to Columbus to present Kent State’s request for capital project funding before the Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee.Diacon said he expects Kent State to get about $29 million in the biennium capital budget, of which Ohio’s state universities are expected to share approximately $300 million for building renovations and deferred maintenance.Diacon said he is thankful for the funding, which provides for many upgrades to campus ...