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 Preferred Name: JavierGraduation Term: Spring/Summer 2026Major(s)/Degree(s): PhD in Translation StudiesConcentration(s): Translation History, Literary Translation, Queer Translation StudiesDissertation: My dissertation examines the role(s) translation played in the U.S. circulation of queer Latin American literature during a historical moment shaped by both the Cold War’s growing geopolitical interest in Latin America and the emergence of gay liberation movements in the West.Background:I have always been fascinated by the ways in which translation allows us to think about culture, societ...

GMC Speaker Series Featuring Michael Crawford

Kent, OHIO – The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship will present the Global Management Speaker Series featuring Michael Crawford, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, in the Kent State Student Center (KSC) Ballroom Balcony, with a reception to follow in the KSC  Schwebel Room. During the event, Crawford will discuss his career in international hospitality and his new book, From the Mouse's House to the Penthouse. Prior to joining the Hall...

Quick Tip IMPROVE Series, Part 1: Introduction to Series on Modules, Pages, and RCE

POSTED: Jan. 31, 2024

In this 7-part series, we will cover how to leverage Canvas Modules, Pages, and the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to improve how course materials are presented and how students view and interact with the content.  While we delve into these tools, we’ll also discuss how utilizing them in certain ways can improve course organization, simplify navigation, and increase accessibility and usability of your content.

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Resources

Diagnostic and Treatment Materials

The Kent State University Resource Room houses a significant number of diagnostic tests, materials, workbooks, etc.  While students are not permitted to remove materials from the Resource Room to use at their external sites, they are strongly encouraged to use the Resource Room during their free time to review and practice tests, get inspiration for activities, and make copies of workbook materials for educational purposes. 

Calipso Information

At Kent State University we use CALIPSO (Clinical Assessment of Learning Inventory of Performance Streamlined Office Operations), a web-based a program that manages graduate student clinical records.  All supervisors must register for Calipso with Kent State, even if they have an account through another university or used it as a student themselves.

I am interested in taking a course at another college or university and transferring it back to Kent State. What next steps should I take?

Visit the Credit Transfer website and click on “Current Kent State Students” for a step by step guide outlining what action items you need to complete.  

Learn More | Credit Transfers 

Please note, you are required to complete the Transfer Course Planning Form located at the bottom of the website above before you start any transfer coursework at another institution.

What are general electives and how do I find a list of options?

General Electives are courses that allow you the opportunity to take whatever you want. These courses are required for you to meet the total hours required in your degree (BBA) program. However, specific courses are not pre-selected like they are for your major or for core business program.  You are given the option of choosing how you will fulfill these requirements.  

Below are some ways to complete the general elective requirement:

How do I change my major or add a minor/certificate?

You can request all program changes in your Flashline. To do so:

  • Login to Flashline -> Student -> Resources -> Advising and GPS -> Change my Major.  

If you need assistance submitting the Change My Major form, contact the Undergraduate Academic Advising office at 330-672-2872.

For more resources related to changing your major online visit the University Registrar’s web page.

 Learn More | Change My Major 

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