As we get further into the semester, you may start wondering what comes next? Well, it’s officially time to think Spring! Advising is my favorite part of the semester because it makes me feel like I am taking another big step into college! For most of you, the rest of your advising appointments will not look much like your first one. Here is how to schedule an advising appointment: You can schedule an appointment by visiting KSU Advising. Login with your Flashline credentials, click “Schedule an Appointment” Scroll down to click on either Kent State Geauga or Kent State Twinsbu...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas has received official word from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) that the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology is now accredited retroactive to October 1. 2018. ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits programs in engineering and engineering technology, computing, and applied and natural science. ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards of the program’s profession. “ABET accreditation means that the Kent State Tuscarawas Bachelo...
Students from the Kent State East Liverpool physical therapist assistant program observed National PTA Month by making monetary donations to two causes. The PTA students raised $500 through fundraisers this semester and chose to present $250 to the East Liverpool City Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program, as well as to VALOR Retreat. Each year, PTA students from the Kent East Liverpool campus find unique ways to increase awareness about their field, while raising funds for a cause chosen by the class. The Shop with a Cop program pairs local law enforcement officers wi...
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has selected Kent State University as one of four finalists for the association’s 2020 Degree Completion Award. The annual award works to identify, recognize and reward institutions that employ innovative approaches to improve degree completion while ensuring educational quality. Joining Kent State as finalists for the award are the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Northern Arizona University and California State University, Sacramento. The annual Degree Completion Award is open to all APLU members. A panel of reviewers examined t...
Kent State University recognizes that employees may want to vote on Election Day. As such, supervisors should provide employees with a reasonable amount of time to vote on Nov. 3. Note that there is no requirement to take leave time for pay purposes. Regarding working at polls, the Division of Human Resources has established guidelines on poll worker leave. There is also a comprehensive list of Poll Worker FAQ available at www.kent.edu/hr/benefits/poll-worker. Finally, the university encourages faculty to be flexible in accommodating students who may need additional time to vote on Electio...
The College of the Arts presented its 2020 Distinguished Alumni and Faculty Awards on Sat., Nov. 21, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. via pre-recorded video broadcast. The awards program recognizes contributions and achievements of alumni and faculty in all stages of their careers. Please click below to watch the awards ceremony broadcast in its entirety. View our 2020 Alumni & Faculty Awards Award Winners by Category Centennial Award Linda McDonald Co-Chair of College of the Arts Advisory Board, College patron, supporter, and donor The highe...
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Since graduating from the Kent State University School of Fashion in 2011, Tiarra Smallwood has had an impressive career in the fashion world. After designing for brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and The Gap, she launched her brand MAX+min in 2019. Smallwood was recently awarded $10,000 from Harlem Fashion Row’s (HFR) Icon 360 Fund to put towards her growing business. Harlem Front Row Icon 360 chose 27 designers from around the country and awarded them up $100,000 each to put towards their start-up businesses. The donations are provided through a $1 million donati...
Kent State University President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president and provost, effective Nov. 1, 2020. An experienced leader, Tankersley has served Kent State in positions of increasing responsibility since 1993. In 2019, she was named interim senior vice president and provost. Diacon praised Tankersley as a strong administrator, particularly in her handling of the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and noted her work as a professor and researcher. “As befits a leader in the Division of Academ...