Prospective students will have an opportunity to learn more about Kent State University at Tuscarawas at an Admissions Open House on July 10 from 2 - 6 p.m. in the Science and Advanced Technology Center. During this open house and campus tour, prospective students can learn about the 28 bachelor’s and associate degrees that can be completed at Kent State Tuscarawas. Individuals who are just starting their college career and those who have some college credits but no degree are encouraged to attend. To assist with the application process, an open academic advising session will be offer...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas is announcing the signing of a Massillon Washington High School graduate to their softball team. On June 21, Jordyn Lynn signed a Letter of Intent to play for the Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Softball Team. Lynn was a four-year letter winner and played for the Tigers softball team. She earned Massillon’s Rookie of the Year her freshman season when she had the team’s highest batting average (.427), the Coach’s Award her sophomore year and had the most stolen bases on the team each of her four seasons. Lynn made the Honor Roll as a freshman...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas is announcing the signing of a Claymont High School recent graduate to their softball team. On June 22, Sabrina Smith signed a Letter of Intent to play for the Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Softball Team. Smith was a three-year letter winner and pitched for the Mustangs softball team. She had a great senior season and capped a great career by earning First Team East District and First Team East Central Ohio League honors, while also being named Claymont’s Offensive Player of the Year with a .493 batting average. Smith led her team with 36 ...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas is announcing the signing of an Atwater High School graduating senior to their softball team. On June 21, Katelyn Mann signed a Letter of Intent to play for the Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Softball Team. Mann was a four-year letter winner and played centerfield for the Vikings softball team. She won the Coaches Award two straight seasons, earned Second Team Northeast District honors twice and was also a two-time Portage Trail Conference (PTC) First and Second Team All-Star. In 2016 Mann was named Honorable Mention in the PTC after being ...
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June 2017 Volume 14 | Issue 11 Cellular Device Authorization Renewals Due in June In April and May, each vice president identified employees who will no longer be eligible for a cellphone stipend as of July 1, 2017. Over half of the employees who received stipends in Fiscal Year 2017 are no longer eligible for Fiscal Year 2018. No email reminders will be issued to stipend recipients. So in order to avoid confusion, it is important that managers remind their eligible employees to submit the workflow for renewal. Each employee who remains eligible for a cellphone stipend ...
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May 2017 Volume 14 | Issue 10 University Employee Separation Plan The Kent State University Board of Trustees has approved a voluntary separation plan for staff members. To be eligible, employees would need to have at least 15 years of service to Kent State or be eligible for retirement effective July 1, 2017. The timeframe for choosing to participate runs through May 31, 2017. Individuals that elect to participate in the voluntary separation plan receive 100 percent of their annual base salary, to a certain maximum, divided into 60 equal monthly payments and paid into a ...
During its annual conference in Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio Aviation Association designated the Kent State University Airport as its Airport of the Year. Each year, the Ohio Aviation Association selects an airport that puts into practice the association’s mission of promoting aviation by providing access and availability to the exchange of ideas and new methods, as well as information and experiences. This award is an acknowledgement that Kent State University has made extraordinary accomplishments in moving its airport program forward, and in doing so, moving aviation in Ohio forward. “The...
As part of the university’s Kent State of Wellness initiative, Kent State University is becoming a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. A part of the university’s Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State, all Kent State campuses will be smoke- and tobacco-free beginning July 1, 2017, fostering the wellbeing of the university community and the environment. According to NoSmoke.org, an estimated 1.69 billion pounds of cigarette butts end up in landfills each year. The policy not only helps to address this problem, but also will help to beautify campus by removing the cigarette...
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Instead of heading home to relax following the conclusion of finals week, a group of Kent State University student-athletes traveled to Aguacate, Belize, to partner with Courts for Kids on a service project from May 16-24. A total of 19 student-athletes volunteered to make the trip and were accompanied by five staff members as they aided community members in the construction of a multipurpose sports court located next to the local school. “I am so impressed with all of our student-athletes and staff members that came on this trip and couldn’t be more proud of how they have represen...