While many aspects of higher education were in limbo this summer due to the ongoing pandemic, progress was being made in scientific research at Kent State University at Geauga. Two handpicked undergraduate students worked as professional researchers — online — under the guidance of their professor, contributing to the field of chemistry education. The 2020 eight-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program proceeded under the leadership of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Zhiqiang Molly Wang, Ph.D. Her SURE students were college-sophomore Sarah Maida, a medical technology ...
Kent State University’s Election Day Leave Guidelines 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 FAQs available at www.kent.edu/hr/benefits/poll-worker. Finally, the university encourages faculty to be flexible in acco...
NOTE: Article content has been updated. Following a survey visit with the Ohio Board of Nursing this past October, the Kent State University’s College of Applied and Technical Studies Associate Degree of Nursing program (in accordance with Rule 4723-5-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code) met and maintained all requirements of Chapter 4723-5. The Ohio Board of Nursing will consider the survey visit report and the program’s re-approval status at its January 13-14, 2021, meeting. “I tip my hat to Dr. Carol Hrusovsky for heading up this project,” noted Dr. David Dees, dean and...
You probably know that Kent State's Employee Assistance Program, IMPACT Solutions, provides counseling and other services, but did you know that IMPACT provides resources specific to higher education? Visit www.MyImpactSolution.com, go to member login and enter username Kent to access the website, then scroll to the Higher Education Resources tile to find articles and other resources on the topics of supporting students, difficult conversations, and mindful retirement. You can check out these resources and more on the IMPACT website, and join us for a webinar ...
Disappointments are inevitable. It is okay to feel or experience disappointment or uncertainty, but developing resilience can make a huge difference on your ability to cope and endure adversity. Flashes Rise Above, a Kent State of Wellness and Recreational Services’ program, is our way of offering support and resources to help our Kent State community cope with, heal, rise above and overcome disappointment and uncertainty. Join us for nine nights of free, virtual programming, weekdays from Tuesday, Oct. 27 through Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30-8 p.m. Each night we will present an eve...
The Honors College is hosting its 3rd annual Career Conversation Series this fall. Due to COVID-19, these conversations will be virtual and bring Kent State students and alumni volunteers together via Google Meet. Each session will feature alumni panelists from the same industry and an Honors College staff member will ask the panel questions about their field, Kent State education and career. Students will have the chance to ask the panel their own questions as well. The virtual format will give alumni the chance to show off their work space and discuss how the pa...
After three years as a Best in Class diversity supplier for ensuring that employees and entrepreneurs of color benefit in the prosperity of our region, the Equity & Inclusion Division of the Greater Cleveland Partnership believes this propels Kent State to Hall of Fame status. Learn more. ...
In the spring of 2017, Sarah Matthews had a tough choice to make when a job offer arrived prior to graduation. “I was told the office could not hold the position until my graduation date, and if I was interested I needed to move to D.C. as soon as possible,” Matthews said. “I jumped at the opportunity and moved to D.C. about a month before receiving my diploma, which meant I started my first job while simultaneously finishing up my classes online. It also meant missing the last few weeks of college with my best friends. It was a tough decision, but I knew it was the right decision in the long...