What are my responsibilities as the department head?

We operate in a complex employment, statutory, regulatory, and procedural environment. It is critical that you involve the division of People, Culture and Belonging (PCB) when you are planning changes to your organizational structure. Note that a large reorganization resulting in the elimination of positions can require a minimum of 6 months, and smaller reorganizations may require a minimum of 4 months. Please allow ample time before the effective date of the change to ensure sufficient time to process the change.

The School of Art Welcomes Two New Faculty Members this Fall
College of the Arts

Missy Higgins-Linder and Anna Kruse Headshots

The School of Art is excited to announce the appointment of two new faculty members this August. Missy Higgins-Linder is a new interim lecturer of art education and Anna Kruse is the new assistant professor of studio art-ceramics. Both faculty members bring with them noteworthy research and professional experience, which will serve as an invaluable resource to our students.  About Missy Higgins-Linder Melissa (Missy) Higgins-Linder is passionately curious about the impact of the arts on how and why people learn, which has served her well throughout her career as an educator, leader,...

How to decide if a reorganization should be done:

  • Before deciding to change an organization’s structure, leaders must define the issue: What exactly is the organizational challenge at hand? Ideally, there should be a consensus among leadership about challenges and needs.
  • Once leaders understand the challenge, the next step is to determine the best way to address it. A reorganization may be a solution, but more effective and less disruptive options may be available.
GRADUATE COLLEGE FELLOW: MD FOURKAN

Meet MD Fourkan, a Graduate College Fellow and doctoral student in the Business Administration program with a concentration in Marketing. Read on to learn more about his favorite places in Kent, what he enjoys doing in his free time and what advice he has for incoming graduate students. Where is your hometown? I am from Kent, Ohio. Why did you choose Kent State University? Kent State University is a very welcoming place for people of all races, classes, and cultures which fascinated me and facilitated my decision to join Kent State. What do you like most about livi...

Posing Beauty in African American Culture to Open August 25, 2023

Images from the KSU Museum's exhibit, Posing Beauty in African American Culture

KENT, OH – The Kent State University Museum is proud to announce a special exhibition of over 100 photographs entitled, “Posing Beauty in African American Culture.” The images spanning the 20th and 21st centuries explore the ways in which African and African American beauty has been represented in historical and contemporary contexts through a diverse range of media including photography, video, fashion and advertising. Included in the exhibition are many renowned artists and photographers including Hank Willis Thomas, Mickalene Thomas, Carrie Mae Weems, Lyle Ashton Harris and Gordon Parks,...
GRADUATE COLLEGE TEACHING FELLOW: CLAUDIA VANESSA (CV) GARCIA

Meet Claudia Vanessa (CV) Garcia, a Graduate College Teaching Fellow and doctoral student in the Higher Education Administration program. Read on to learn more about her favorite places in Kent, what she enjoys doing in her free time and what advice she has for incoming graduate students. Where is your hometown? I am from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Why did you choose Kent State University? KSU has a great quality of education and is close to where I live. What do you like most about living in/near Kent? Do you have a favorite local spot or activity...

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