Collections Management Policy (2017)

1. Purpose of the Museum and Collection Goals

Scope of the Collection

The Kent State University Museum, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, holds one of the world’s most important collections of fashionable urban dress spanning the mid‑eighteenth century through the present day. This core collection is augmented by regional traditional dress that represents the world’s major cultures. Decorative and fine art reflecting the same time period as the dress collection includes an important collection of American commercial glass.

DMS Handbook - Identification Badge During Clinical Education

Students will wear identification name badges at the Clinical Education Center to which they are assigned. The identification name badge is to be worn during all clinical education assignments. Identification badges will be provided by the program. If the student loses or damages the ID badge, he or she will be responsible for the cost of replacement. Student may be required to obtain an additional identification badge from the clinical education site for a nominal fee (i.e., $10 or less).

Policy: 2002, revised 2019
Reviewed 2025

DMS Handbook - Hepatitis B (HBV) Vaccine

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published standards addressing occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The standards state there is an occupational hazard for health care workers, especially when dealing with blood-borne pathogens such as the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The standards require that employers make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to employees. The standards cover all employees who come in contact with blood and infectious materials while working.

Kent State Partners with University in Kyrgyzstan to Combat Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Central Asia

Officials from Kent State's Office of Global Education meet with officials from Osh State University in Osh, Kyrgyzstan.

Kent State University is partnering with Osh State University in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, to help reduce rising cancer rates in the Central Asian nation.Kent State will begin developing graduate-level programs in cell biology and molecular genetics at Osh State.In May 2025, Kent State and Osh State signed an agreement to develop the graduate curricula, and recently, the World Bank approved the funding to proceed with the program. “We should begin the academic collaboration soon,” Ayya Hudaybergenova, director of Eurasia Strategic Affairs for the Office of Global Education, told Kent State Today.{...

DMS Handbook - Health and Program Requirements

Students must be in compliance with all health requirements of Kent State University, the assigned clinical education site, and the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences program and to remain enrolled in the program.Continuance in the program is contingent upon successful completion and maintenance of these requirements. The completed Student Health forms will be uploaded into CastleBranch, and will be provided to the clinical education site (if needed). 

Strong communication skills are essential for building positive relationships and achieving success in the workplace. This course is designed to help employees identify and strengthen basic elements of effective communication skills for employees at any level of the organization. Using group discussion, self-reflection, and scenario-based role play, participants will have an opportunity to see, hear, evaluate and refine commonly employed verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.

Student Ombuds

Whether you're facing a conflict or just feeling stuck, Student Ombuds offers a safe, confidential space to help you resolve university-related concerns. They provide unbiased guidance on policies and appeals to ensure every student is treated fairly and equitably.

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