The Kent State Ashtabula community honors and celebrates the distinguished careers of Senior Lecturer Michael Brennan, RN, M.Ed., and Academic Services Coordinator Carol Jones, M.S., two valuable members of the campus who have each impacted student success for over three decades in education. They are honored for not only their years of service to the campus and its students, but as friends, colleagues and family. Michael Brennan, RN, M.Ed. First joining the Ashtabula Campus as an adjunct in 2004 before joining the staff full-time in 2007, Michael Brennan is retiring aft...
Dear Students, By now, you should’ve received an email from the University Registrar letting you know that your Fall 2020 schedule has been updated. Please take the time to review your Fall 2020 schedule by logging into FlashLine. From there, go to Student > Resources > Courses and Registration then choose “View or Print Course Schedule and Purchase Textbooks.” On your schedule, you may see ‘Remote-Course’ as the location of a class. This means your class that was originally scheduled to be taught in-person has transitioned to being taught remotely. The number of in-person classes ...
The Kent State University at Ashtabula Respiratory Therapy program is among elite company as it was recently awarded the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) for the third straight year. Kent State Ashtabula's two-year associate degree program is just one of 82 associate or bachelor's degree programs nationally to have earned the recognition at least three times. “I am so pleased that our program has achieved this award for a third consecutive year,” said Respiratory Therapy P...
Kent State University Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Enrollment Management Mary Parker, Ed.D., recently shared updates about academics and enrollment, respectively, while engaging with the university community. They answered live questions on the university’s Facebook page about fall semester class schedules, what to expect regarding face-to-face and remote learning, student life and other support systems in place to aid the return to campus. Tankersley discussed how faculty enhanced their remote courses from the final weeks of ...
Cindy Widuck, Public Health lecturer, sounds off about her experiences traversing the current COVID-19 pandemic for the Faculty Contemplating COVID-19 series. Learn more. ...
By Madalynne Stanic It is with warmest wishes that Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) announces the retirement of Stephanie Starks-Anderson, business manager of its teaching facility, the Cleveland Foot & Ankle Clinic (CFAC). Following 41 dedicated years of service, Stephanie’s retirement is effective June 30, 2020, leaving thousands of alumni and many staff members better for having worked under her guidance at CFAC. In February 1979, Stephanie was hired as a jack of all trades by the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine prior to its acquisition by Kent State...
MORE GEAUGA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GAIN ACCESS TO INTERVENTION PROGRAM By Estelle R. Brown Silver spoon or plastic fork? Every child is born with certain economic advantages and disadvantages that shape their futures. The fledgling Rising Scholars program was initiated last year to level the playing field for at-risk Geauga County students who face uncertain outcomes after high school graduation. Thanks to a $14,079 grant from the Lake-Geauga Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, this intervention program administered by Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center will exp...
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The Kent Blossom Music Festival and the Kent State University Glauser School of Music announce the launch of a five-concert rebroadcast series in July featuring performances recorded over the past three seasons. All concerts will be streamed free of charge on our Facebook page, YouTube channel and website. Every Wednesday during the month of July (July, 1, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29) at 7:30 p.m. will feature a different concert. Featured musicians include past Kulas Guest Artists violinist Jennifer Koh, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio and the Emerson String Quartet with cell...
REGISTER FOR YOUR SPOT! Recreational Services and Employee Wellness will continue offering live virtual workouts from 12:15 to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through August 13. Join Recreation Program Coordinator, Beth Michel, for a 45-minute total body workout that incorporates cardio, strength and flexibility and can be completed in the comfort of your own home. This version of Total Body Toning focuses on bodyweight exercises, so no equipment is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. All you need is comfortable clothing (shoes optional), a bottle of wate...