In the weeks approaching commencement, graduating students have the option to obtain stoles, cords, and pins from various areas on the Kent campus. They can wear these during graduation to celebrate their identities and accomplishments. Near the graduation ceremony of Spring 2023, Megan Burnett reached out to the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to ask if the office had something she could use in her graduation. At that time, the office didn’t have something to offer her.Amanda Feaster, Ph.D., director of SAS, had been considering this idea for a while, and after seeing Burnett’s requ...
A first-generation college student is someone who is, or will will be, the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. Kent State honored these students with “I AM FIRST Week” - and a schedule of events that included alumni and graduate student panels, educational workshops and the Kent State men’s basketball home opener game, which recognized first-generation students. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed...
Escorts, Motorist Assistance, Fingerprinting Services
Visit the Public Safety Services page to access escort, motorist assistance, and fingerprinting services.
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting can be done at the Instructional Resource Center in White Hall. They offer electronic fingerprinting and background check services for both federal (FBI) and state (BCI).
Motorist Assistance
This service is provided by Parking Services during their operational hours. They can assist with battery jump starts, vehicle unlocks, gas transports and tire inflates.
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Escorts
This service is provided by University Housing's Office of Safety and Security. Escorts are available throughout the campus when Safety Assistants are on duty.
FlashAlerts
Flash ALERTS is Kent State University’s official emergency text notification system to provide subscribers with critical information no matter what time it is or where they are in the world. Flash ALERTS expands the university's ability to send critical news and information to the university community during campus emergencies.
C.O.P.S
Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) program was created to build positive relationships between police officers and the communities they serve. To schedule a presentation for your group regarding general crime prevention and personal safety, contact our full-time Community Resource officer at 330-672-3070.