According to the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, as of October 2023, all athletic coaches must complete a mental health training that has been approved by the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS).Kent State University’s Center for Public Policy and Health (Center), Awareness, Interaction, and Direction (A.I.D.) for Coaches training was approved by OhioMHAS to be one of the select few trainings athletic coaches can take to fulfill this new requirement. A.I.D. for Coaches was created to ensure that information about mental health is distributed to co...

Leadership Tuscarawas is now accepting applications for its 2026 - 2027 Signature Program class through July 10, 2026. Early application is encouraged, as the class fills quickly.The Signature Program is a dynamic, immersive leadership experience designed to cultivate informed, engaged, and collaborative community leaders. Participants gain behind-the-scenes access to the people, organizations, and systems that shape Tuscarawas County through direct interaction with business executives, elected officials, nonprofit directors, and civic influencers.The program begins with a mandatory intensive ...

The legacy and dedication of Connie Espenschied Hess, one of Kent State University at Tuscarawas’ first employees, will carry on after her passing in 2020 with the establishment of a new scholarship that encourages students to be their best. The Connie Espenshied Hess Make a Difference Scholarship was created to perpetuate Hess’ mission of encouraging all students to continue their formal education after high school no matter their circumstances. During her 35-year tenure at Kent State Tuscarawas, Hess helped many students achieve this goal. Hess shared her many talents with Kent State T...