Dear Kent State University Faculty or Staff Member,     Step Up and Speak Out is a collaborative initiative involving Psychological Services, University Health Services, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Police Services intended to better educate university community members on how to assist distressed or disruptive individuals.     Each campus has a unique resource card and response guide specific to each location. The response guide will assist you with recognizing behavioral signs and symptoms ranging from minimal risk to self or othe...

The Arbor Day Foundation By Amber Morrison | August 24, 2018 This year, Tree Campus USA celebrates its 10-year anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, we are highlighting the campuses that have been part of the program since the beginning. Guest post by David Taylor, Tree Advisory Board, Kent State University. In fall 2018, Kent State University will have been my home for two full decades. From student to administrator, I’ve witnessed many changes. At times, change itself feels like the only constant. Trees, however, have never been a fleeting presence, their steady compan...

The 2018–2019 Leadership Tuscarawas Class is Underway with New Incoming Class, Partnership, and Community Projects   Tuscarawas County's emerging leaders are receiving a big boost, as Leadership Tuscarawas announced a long-term partnership with Kent State University at Tuscarawas to assist with programming and management services. The partnership enhances the already robust 10-month leadership development program created for community members from small businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations across Tuscarawas County. The 2018–2019 Signature Program class begins ...