While it's no secret that many college students drink alcohol, how COVID-19 affected these behaviors and patterns is the focus of recent research published in the journal Addictive Behaviors by Kent State University’s William Lechner, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Deric Kenne, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Public Health. As colleges nationwide began shutting down their campuses and transitioning to remote learning, Lechner decided to study the effects that a major stressor such as the pandemic c...
Majoring in early childhood education, Zaviona Fountain and Jadon Kersey had to fill roles as students and teachers throughout the last few years. That is typical for all who major in education; however, the COVID pandemic added more twists to navigating that journey. “At the beginning of the semester, I told my students that fall 2020 will look different than any semester we have experienced,” explained Dr. Tsunghui Tu, associate professor and director of the early childhood education technology program. “Even though it seems to be an unpleasant time in our lives, we can use it as a learni...
Our inner spirit inspires us to reach out to clients, colleagues and those around us. Too often workplace stressors interfere with our ability to make a positive difference in those we work with or serve. Join Kelsey Loushin, LICDC, as she shares how to create a caring workplace environment to promote positive interactions with everyone we encounter. Through understanding the choices that make a difference, participants will feel a new sense of purpose and commitment to one another and to the people they serve. This webinar will take place via live stream on Tues., Dec. 1...
Oct. 2 was National Custodian Day, but the staffs on the East Liverpool and Salem campuses deserve more than one day to recognize their efforts in recent months. “These folks have been critical to our success and I can’t thank them enough,” said Dr. David Dees, dean and CAO. “They, along with our maintenance crews, worked throughout the pandemic to keep operations going and to make significant changes to our internal spaces. They continue to be diligent about keeping our buildings clean and safe for students, staff, faculty and visitors.” Read the full story. ...
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. Read the full story. ...
The College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) is pleased to announce that Bryan D. Caldwell, DPM, MD, has accepted the position of senior associate dean for Academic Affairs, effective Jan. 4, 2021. When Vincent J. Hetherington, DPM announced his retirement in September of this year following 32 years at KSUCPM, the daunting task of filling his shoes began. His replacement would need to embody the “students first” philosophy to implement academic programs that serve student needs and ensure their success at KSUCPM and beyond. Following a long and extensive search that included stakeholder...
The sacrifice of Kent State University alumna 1st Lt. Ashley’s White-Stumpf is now being featured along with other American heroes at the new National Museum of the United States Army in Virginia. White-Stumpf, who earned her commission with Kent State’s Army ROTC program in 2009, was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. She was a member of an elite Cultural Support Team (CST), made up exclusively of women who gather intelligence, conduct searches of Afghan women and children, build relationships with them and break down cultural barriers. The elite team is attached to Army Ra...
Kent State University at Trumbull is one of six Kent State regional campuses adding solar panels this fall. The Trumbull solar array will provide clean energy representing about 65 percent of campus use. It is enough energy to power 197 homes and eliminate 1,284 tons of CO₂ per year. Last fall, Kent State University and Ten Nine Energy agreed to a power purchase agreement (PPA) over 25 years. In return for purchasing solar power, Kent State campuses pay no out-of-pocket expenses for the panels and installation. It is estimated that the campus will save over $24,000 ...
Bryan Caldwell, DPM, MD, Accepts Role of Senior Associate Dean at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine The College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) is pleased to announce that Bryan D. Caldwell, DPM, MD, has accepted the position of senior associate dean for Academic Affairs, effective Jan. 4, 2021. When Vincent J. Hetherington, DPM announced his retirement in September of this year following 32 years at KSUCPM, the daunting task of filling his shoes began. His replacement would need to embody the “students first” philosophy to implement academic programs that serve stude...