Melanie Knowles is the manager of sustainability at Kent State University. In this role, she works with people all over campus to make cost-effective, better practices for the environment. Learn more about Knowles as she answers these 10 questions. Q: What do you want the people of Kent State to know about you and your position as the manager of sustainability? A: As the sustainability manager, I collaborate with people across campus to make Kent State’s practices better for people and the environment, cost effectively. It takes a team to look at our practices and systems through...

Pratim Datta, Ph.D., associate professor of Management and Information Systems at the College of Business, believes the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the need for digital transformation. Visit the ongoing series,  Contemplating COVID-19.  Datta has also co-authored a paper about the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to Technology Management and Cybersecurity. The unprecedented global lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted an interesting ethical dilemma. While lockdowns are central to saving lives, economic malaise from business and social discontinuities is the oppo...

VIRTUAL HEALTH COACHING AVAILABLE TO FACULTY & STAFF TELEPHONIC COACHING TOO Virtual "face-to-face" health coaching is now available as an alternative to traditional onsite coaching. Virtual coaching sessions are held on a video conferencing platform and last 25 minutes. These sessions are conducted with one of Be Well Solutions' certified health professionals and  designed to help you take meaningful steps toward your wellness goals. You get to choose the topic you want to discuss, and your health coach or registered dietitian will provide support and accountability through ...

To accommodate the shredding needs of Kent State University faculty and staff working remotely who may not have access to office shredding, a Weaver SecurShred truck will be available to shred university papers at the Kent State Ice Arena, 650 Loop Road from 8 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays on the following dates: Aug. 13 and 14 Oct. 22 and 23 Dec. 17 and 18 Please enter the parking lot from Loop Road and follow the flow of traffic to the staffed Weaver SecurShred truck before exiting via Johnston Drive. ...

Sonya Williams, M.A., interim executive director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, was awarded the “2020 Woman of Achievement” by the Women’s Network Leadership Institute (WNLI). “As a woman in the workplace, for as long as I can remember I knew that my success was intentional and driven by the desire to propel personally and professionally," said Williams. "It was not uncommon for me to seek opportunities to prove myself.And it is not lost on me that women of color are faced with monumental barriers that require a bulldozer mentality.” WNLI’s Women of Achievement recognizes extraor...

Ventra Salem just helped add another layer of protection against COVID for students across the Kent State University system. The company, based in Salem, recently donated 1,000 plastic face shields that will be distributed to students and faculty on Kent campuses. The face shields are particularly helpful for the allied health programs because students and faculty must navigate situations that include hands-on instruction and movement in clinical-like settings.   Ventra Salem donated 90 shields earlier to the Salem Campus, making its contribution nearly 1,100 shields to Kent Stat...

Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff,  As we look forward to the fall semester with great enthusiasm and much Golden Flash spirit, one of our main priorities is to provide guidance to ensure the health and safety of all students, faculty and staff as we return to campuses. Our reopening committees have developed sound and thorough plans to help manage the effects of the virus on our campuses, and while the situation is ever changing, we are prepared for that as well. As always, all of you play a key role in managing the virus by adhering to the Flashes Safe Seven! This ...

KSU Staffer Recognized for Achievement by Greater Akron Chamber Affiliate Sonya Williams, M.A., interim executive director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, was awarded the “2020 Woman of Achievement” by the Women’s Network Leadership Institute (WNLI). “As a woman in the workplace, for as long as I can remember I knew that my success was intentional and driven by the desire to propel personally and professionally," said Williams. "It was not uncommon for me to seek opportunities to prove myself.And it is not lost on me that women of color are faced with monumental barriers that requir...

To accommodate the shredding needs of Kent State University faculty and staff working remotely who may not have access to office shredding, a Weaver SecurShred truck will be available to accept university papers for shredding at the Kent State Ice Arena, 650 Loop Road from 8 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays on the following dates: Aug. 13 and 14 Oct. 22 and 23 Dec. 17 and 18 Please enter the parking lot from Loop Road and follow the flow of traffic to the staffed Weaver SecurShred truck before exiting via Johnston Drive. ...

Public Relations Campaigns is a rite of passage for any senior public relations major at Kent State. Taught by Professor Michele Ewing, each semester, the capstone experience partners with a client to solve a real public relations challenge. Throughout the 15 weeks of the semester, classmates work together in teams to create a strategic communications plan, casebook and presentation, mimicking a real-life pitch they might work on in a communications role after graduation. The research, planning and creative work for the campaign strengthens students’ portfolios and helps them launch their c...