Trish Stukbauer, '91
Trish Stukbauer, '91, Mooresville, NC, expanded her "Hope’s Harbor" devotional series with two new books in 2026, each written for people navigating difficult seasons that are too often carried quietly.
Sarah Shendy, '07
Sarah Shendy, '07, Bedford, OH, returned to the police academy where she once sat two decades ago. Shendy is a police academy instructor and teaches topics including Communications, Police Legitimacy and Procedural Justice, Missing Persons, Domestic Violence and Victim Rights. Attending the Kent State University Police Academy changed her life, and she strives to do the same for others. Shendy focuses on conversations surrounding the human aspect of policing. To make the story sweeter, Shendy is often teaching classes she helped write.
Joanne Montz, '95
Carson’s Caramels is a family-owned artisan caramel company led by Kent State University alumna Joanne Montz, '95, Chagrin Falls, OH. What began as a small passion project has grown into an emerging confectionery brand built on creativity, perseverance, relationship-building and a willingness to think outside the box. The company’s beginnings are as personal as its name, with a story rooted in family, creativity and unexpected paths to entrepreneurship.
At Your High School
Some participating middle and high schools offer Kent State CCP courses at the school. These courses are taught by Kent State-qualified instructors and award Kent State college credit.
Talk with your school counselor to find out whether Kent State CCP courses are available at your school.
Online
Eligible Kent State courses may be available 100% online, giving you additional flexibility as you balance college coursework with your high school schedule and other commitments.
At a Kent State Campus
Take classes in a university environment and experience Kent State firsthand. You'll learn alongside other Kent State students while having access to university resources and support.
School Counselors & Administrators
Find information and resources for helping students participate in CCP, supporting current students and working with Kent State.
Parents & Families
Understand what your student can expect from college-level coursework, what families should consider before participating and how you can support your student throughout their Kent State CCP experience.
