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Christopher Roman, Ph.D.
Professor and Graduate Studies Coordinator
English
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2004
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Christopher Roman, Ph.D.
Professor and Graduate Studies Coordinator
English
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2004
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Kristin Dowling
Director, IdeaBase
College of Communication and Information
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
September 2012
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Kristin Dowling
Director, IdeaBase
College of Communication and Information
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
September 2012
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Trent Stratton
Senior Associate Athletic Director
Athletics
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
September 2002
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Trent Stratton
Senior Associate Athletic Director
Athletics
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
September 2002
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The self-identification process helps Kent State understand the composition of our diversified workforce, improve accessibility and disability inclusion efforts, support allocation of resources for Employee Resource Groups and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and…
The self-identification process helps Kent State understand the composition of our diversified workforce, improve accessibility and disability inclusion efforts, support allocation of resources for Employee Resource Groups and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and…
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The DeWeese Health Center Electronic Health Record portal is now open for Kent State students, faculty and staff to schedule appointments for the Kent City Health Department Jynneos Vaccine (Monkeypox) clinic.
The DeWeese Health Center Electronic Health Record portal is now open for Kent State students, faculty and staff to schedule appointments for the Kent City Health Department Jynneos Vaccine (Monkeypox) clinic.
Kent State Employee Resource Groups are pleased to announce their inaugural ERG Summit: Connect Across Campuses. Join virtually on Thursday, Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. to learn more about each Employee Resource Group, their plans for the year, advocacy achievements and more.…
Kent State Employee Resource Groups are pleased to announce their inaugural ERG Summit: Connect Across Campuses. Join virtually on Thursday, Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. to learn more about each Employee Resource Group, their plans for the year, advocacy achievements and more.…
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Kent State University faculty and staff members can purchase discounted tickets to the Wagon Wheel football game against Akron on Oct. 22. Pre-ordering faculty/staff tickets can save employees 40% compared to purchasing tickets at the gate. This discount is good…
Kent State University faculty and staff members can purchase discounted tickets to the Wagon Wheel football game against Akron on Oct. 22. Pre-ordering faculty/staff tickets can save employees 40% compared to purchasing tickets at the gate. This discount is good…
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Jennifer Ballinger
Counselor I
One Stop for Student Services
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
April 2022
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Jennifer Ballinger
Counselor I
One Stop for Student Services
Kent Campus
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
April 2022
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Tiffany Kiphart
Academic Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Ashtabula and East Liverpool
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2001
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Tiffany Kiphart
Academic Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Ashtabula and East Liverpool
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2001
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Don’t forget that the Open Enrollment period for the 2023 plan year will be Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 4 at 4:59 p.m. Open Enrollment is the only time during the year when you can change your benefits (except for a qualifying event).
Don’t forget that the Open Enrollment period for the 2023 plan year will be Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 4 at 4:59 p.m. Open Enrollment is the only time during the year when you can change your benefits (except for a qualifying event).