Fortune Magazine Ranks Kent State Online Master of Science in Business Analytics #12 in Nation
The Kent State University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) ranks No. 12 in the nation in Fortune’s Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs in 2022.
For this ranking, Fortune set out to identify the best online degree programs for the next generation of business analysts. The result was Fortune’s first-ever ranking of the nation’s best online business analytics programs. According to Fortune, these business analytics master’s programs not only have world class professors and a top-notch curriculum, but they also attract some of the brightest students.
“We worked with industry leaders to develop the Master of Science in Business Analytics program to prepare our students for in-demand careers in the fast-growing field of business analytics,” said Deborah F. Spake, Ph.D., dean of Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. “We are proud to be recognized for the high quality of the program as we do our part to meet this industry need.” Read the full story.
Kent State Has Job Openings
Do you have family, friends or neighbors who are looking to start a new career? If so, encourage them to visit Kent State Job Listings to see what opportunities are available. Our full-time jobs come with a benefits package such as medical coverage that includes vision, dental, prescription, and life insurance; tuition waiver benefits for employees and dependents; flexible work arrangements, telecommuting options for eligible positions, and more!
Our part-time and as-needed positions may be ideal for those who seeking limited hours and a way to earn extra cash. We have a variety of positions to fit the bill. View and search employment opportunities by visiting Kent State Job Listings.
Please contact our Talent Acquisition team with questions at KSU_Employment@kent.edu, or 330-672-2100.
Elizabeth Smart Included in Stark Campus' Featured Speaker Series
Tickets will be available Monday, Feb. 7, for the second speaker in a notable lineup headlining the 30th season of Kent State University at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series.
Elizabeth Smart, child abduction survivor and child welfare advocate, will speak Wednesday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Stark Campus.
Tickets for Smart’s presentation are available today from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Office of Student Services, 132 Main Hall. The Featured Speakers Series is free and open to the public, but tickets are required and limited to two per person. Learn more.
February Wellness Offerings Focus on Chronic Condition Management
Chronic conditions affect nearly one in two U.S. adults. The good news is that through effective behavior change efforts, appropriate medical management, and systematic monitoring, chronic conditions and their consequences can often be prevented or managed effectively.
Join Employee Wellness this February for programming designed to help you learn about and prevent or manage chronic conditions, including informative webinars and a comprehensive chronic condition management program for diabetes, pre-diabetes, and hypertension through Livongo.
Click on the webinar titles below to learn more and register. For the full list of February offerings, visit the February focus web page.
- Financial Wellness: Personal Finance, Feb. 15
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Feb. 17
- Heart Disease in Men & Women: A Survivor's Story and Call to Action, Feb. 25
For questions related to wellness offerings for Kent State faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-0392 or wellness@kent.edu.
Become a Collaborator: Design Innovation Offers Weekly Orientations
Did you know that the spaces in the Design Innovation Hub are open to the entire Kent State Community? Attending one of the weekly DI Hub Orientations is the first step to gaining access to the DI Hub facilities. Whether you are ready to become a collaborator or just curious to learn more, register for a one-hour orientation session to tour the DI Hub to gain information on the ecosystem, equipment, and access.
KEEP's Mentoring Mondays Accepting Applications
Developed in partnership between Human Resources Training & Development and Kent Engaged and Emerging Professionals (KEEP), Mentoring Mondays provides a way for Kent State employees to connect as mentor and mentee. Join KEEP over the lunch hour for round-table-style discussions with professionals in a variety of fields.
Why group mentoring? Group mentoring allows a mentor to reach multiple mentees at once. Although structured as a group setting, each individual mentee can grow professionally through group mentoring.
A mentee can be any KSU employee dedicated to their own professional growth. All sessions are virtual.
Join KEEP for Spring 2022 Mentoring Mondays!
Spring 2022 Mentoring Mondays will be virtual. Please register to receive a join link.
March 21 - Kimberly Edge, University Registrar
Join Kimberly Edge, University Registrar's Office. Learn more about the Office of the University Registrar, evolving leadership, invaluable interpersonal skills and creating the best work circumstances where you are and beyond.
April 11 - Michael Kavulic, Research Administration
Join Michael Kavulic, Ph.D., to dive into understanding of a range of higher education areas including research administration, governance, and technology.
Be a Mentor!
Mentors are full-time employees who have a minimum of 5 years work history at Kent State University and a desire to coach a small group of mentees on their area of expertise. The initial meeting will be one hour, over lunch, and afterwards mentors will be connected with the group of mentees if both would like to continue the connection. To be eligible, mentors must also have a satisfactory performance evaluation on file and permission from their immediate supervisor.
For more information, contact Kent Engaged and Emerging Professionals at KEEP@kent.edu or HR Training and Development at hrd@kent.edu.
REMINDER: Important Information Regarding Spring 2022 Midterm Grading for all Lower-division Undergraduate Courses
Online midterm grading for all Spring 2022 lower-division undergraduate courses (levels 00000, 10000, 20000) meeting in the full term (January 18, 2022 through May 3, 2022) begins February 8, 2022 via FlashFAST. Please remember that midterm grading applies ONLY to courses that meet for the full semester. Grading policies can be found in the University Catalog.
The deadline for midterm grade submission is midnight on Monday, March 7. Midterm grades may not be reported after the deadline. The Grade Change workflow cannot be used to report or change midterm grades after the deadline, and the Registrar's Office will not accommodate other late submission requests.
Submit Midterm Grades Using Midterm Grades Roster
To submit midterm grades via the Midterm Grades roster, login to FlashLine then click Faculty & Advisors/Faculty Dashboard/Grading Resources. Locate Midterm Grades to submit grades.
Submit Midterm Grades Using Grade Push (Canvas/Blackboard Users)
If you use either Blackboard Learn or Canvas, there is a tool to make reporting your midterm grades easier with a push of the button. The process is called Grade Push and it will allow you to “push” the midterm grades recorded in Blackboard or Canvas into our KSU Midterm Grade Roster, thus eliminating the time and effort spent manually entering them.
To access the Grade Push application, login to FlashLine, then click Faculty & Advisors/Faculty Dashboard/Grading Resources.
- Canvas users will select Canvas Midterm Grade Push to submit grades.
- Blackboard users will select Blackboard Midterm Grade Push to submit grades.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the Grade Push applications, please direct them to support.kent.edu.
Please Note: The Grade Push applications have been developed as an option to assist in streamlining the university grading process. The use of these application is not mandatory, though it is encouraged.
Tips and Tricks
Grades Processing Tips and FAQs may be found on the Registrar's website. Any faculty member needing personalized instruction on submitting their grades via the Midterm Grades roster should contact their campus Registrar's Office during normal business hours for assistance.
Troubleshooting TIP:
FlashLine is accessible from any Internet-capable computer that has the cookies function enabled. We recommend that you clean out your cookie and cache files regularly to help your computer run faster, and to potentially restore and/or improve your access to FlashLine by improving your connection to the server. Our Helpdesk is prepared to offer assistance with these issues. Please contact them at 330-672-HELP (4357) for one-on-one assistance and technical issues.