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Nearly 400 registered guests packed the Kent Student Center Ballroom in April for the 19th annual Office Support Staff Recognition Luncheon. This year’s theme was “Kent State Connected.” The Division of Human Resources sponsors the Office Support Staff Recognition program each year to recognize support staffers in various departments, divisions and campuses. Guests were welcomed by Geraldine Hayes-Nelson, executive director for employee engagement and outreach, and Mark Polatajko, senior vice president for finance and administration. Kent State President Beverly Warren could not attend the e...

In order to perform necessary maintenance on the boilers, steam transmission systems and electrical distribution systems, Kent State University’s Power Plant will be shut down from 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 22. As a result of the steam shutdown, most buildings located on the Kent Campus will NOT have hot water to sinks and showers, etc., and/or heat and air conditioning. Address any questions about this project to Frank Renovich at 330-672-0775 or frenovi2@kent.edu. ...

The Division of Human Resources sets a minimum goal of two hours of Beyond Compliance training for all faculty and staff to complete each fiscal year. Beyond Compliance training provides a mix of learning opportunities that are geared toward relevant laws, university policies and violence prevention. Training is offered in a variety of formats, including webinars, online courses and facilitator-led sessions. As an alternative, part-time employees or employees working second or third shift may view a variety of pre-recorded webinars found in Blackboard. Each webinar counts for one hour of co...

Renovation of the Schwartz Center (R12) lot and Kent Student Center Visitor Parking lot is set to begin this summer. Both parking lots will be closed beginning May 16 through mid-August. Additionally, the R10 lot between Lake Hall and the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center will be closed throughout summer to all vehicles, except those with disability permits. This lot closure also will begin May 16 to allow for reconstruction of Williams Drive, which will connect to the newly designed Risman Drive.  The Kent State University Board of Trustees in March approved a $2.5-mil...

Elizabeth (Beth) Graham, Ph.D., will become the new director of Kent State University’s School of Communication Studies, effective July 1, 2016. Graham currently serves as a professor for the University of Akron’s School of Communication; she served as the school’s director from 2010-2014. “We are fortunate to have Dr. Graham join the College of Communication and Information’s leadership team,” says Amy Reynolds, Ph.D., dean of Kent State’s College of Communication and Information. “In addition to her strong research profile, she offers our School of Communication Studies a range of leadershi...

Kent State University’s Flash Technology Center is excited to introduce employee payroll deduction. Employees can take advantage of Apple education pricing and spread out payments using payroll deduction for new Apple computers, iPads and accessories. Kent State full-time employees are now able to purchase the latest Apple technology and have it deducted from their paycheck in easy to manage installments for all purchases more than $500. Here’s how it works: Stop by the Flash Technology Center in the Kent Student Center and select the Apple computer and accessories you would l...

As the semester ends, the Educational Technology department within the Division of Information Services is offering faculty members Blackboard Learn resources to help with Grade Center and other features while completing final grades. Assistance is available by phone, email and walk-up support. Educational Technology provides tutorials and training sessions all year long and offers one-on-one consultation by appointment, but these services are especially helpful to deal with problems that arise at the end of the semester. “End-of-semester support is available to all faculty who may need ...

Familiar Face Darlene Thorn Academic Advisor II Enrollment Management and Student Services Kent State University at Trumbull JOB DESCRIPTION: I am the financial aid advisor for Kent State Trumbull. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: November 1995 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Dawson’s Home Fashions LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I like helping students to achieve their goals. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Great place to work and I enjoy working in higher education. RESIDES IN: Burghill, Ohio HOMETOWN: Cortla...

There were no footballs or basketballs. However, lights were bright and cameras were rolling as local high school seniors committed their future plans at Trumbull Career and Technical Center’s first “College Signing Day” on Tuesday morning, April 26. “It’s an opportunity to highlight students who are planning for the future, whether its college, employment or military service,” said Jason Gray, Superintendent, Trumbull Career and Technical Center. “It’s important to take time to recognize their accomplishments.”  Dr. Lance Grahn, dean and chief administrative officer for Kent State Univ...