WKSU Wins Two Regional Murrow Awards
WKSU 89.7 recently received two Regional Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association. The station was recognized in the categories of News Series and Excellence in Video.
The category of News Series is for single subjects reported in multiple parts. In early 2020, the WKSU news team tackled the topic of recycling with the series Reduce, Reuse, Refocus. Multiple features provided information on everything from how recycling works to what can – or can’t – be recycled.
For the Excellence in Video category, videos must creatively cover a single subject in a single subject. WKSU received the honor for an informational video on how to vote by mail during the 2020 presidential election. The video was a part of the Election Protection series.
WKSU competes in Region 7 with stations in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. Regional winners are automatically considered for a National Murrow award.
The RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards are among the most prestigious in broadcast and digital news. RTDNA has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. Award recipients demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Murrow set as a standard for the profession of broadcast and digital journalism.
Trumbull Campus Students Complete First Year of Addictions Counseling Certificate Program
Trumbull Campus launched the Addictions Counseling Certificate Program (ACCP) in Fall 2020. This summer, five students are completing the program with a practicum where they will engage in real-world experience. The program consists of five courses and should be completed in one calendar year.
"We are excited to offer this program," said Barb Ozimek, Kent State Trumbull’s full-time mental health counselor, and certificate program coordinator. "The need for addiction professionals was great before the pandemic and I think it's become more critical because of the pandemic."
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, projections indicate a 22.3 percent increase in demand for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor positions between 2014 and 2024.
By completing just the first course in the program, students can apply to become a chemical dependency counselor assistant (CDCA) with credentials from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
The certificate program prepares students with all the requisite training hours for licensure eligibility as a chemical dependency counselor in Ohio, issued by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. The certificate supplements existing Kent State Degree Programs such as Psychology and Justice Studies. The certificate also allows in-career professionals to specialize in addictions counseling (e.g., nurses, clergy, rehabilitation counselors, mental health therapists) or it can be a stand-alone certificate.
For more information about the Addictions Counseling Certificate Program, visit Trumbull's website. For Kent Campus's program, visit the Counselor Education and Supervision website.
Student Affairs Administration: A Pillar of the Division of Student Affairs
Note: This is the final part of a four-day series discussing the pillars within the Division of Student Affairs and how they benefit the students at Kent State University. Today we are focusing on the Student Affairs Administration pillar, including University Health Services, DSA Finance Office, HR/Personnel, Assessment and Strategic Planning, and Information Technology.
When the Division of Student Affairs unveiled their three-year strategic plan earlier this year, it provided a glimpse into the immediate future with a roadmap to how a true world-class experience for the students at Kent State would be accomplished.
Through both the intricate assessment and strategic planning process it has helped lay the foundation for a bright future at the University, all playing a major role in this particular pillar to serve students as effectively and efficiently as possible.
"Student Affairs Administration provides critical support to all division departments in supporting and advancing the division's vision, mission, and strategic plan," said Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of University Health Services, Julie Volchek. "We provide departments recommendations and guidance on integrated financial and personnel strategies to increase the efficiency of resources and effectiveness of planning and implementation."
LinkedIn Learning June Offerings
Summer is a great time to learn a new skill! LinkedIn Learning has you covered. Peruse the June LinkedIn Learning Resource Kit, where you will find the following offerings:
- The June learning challenge
- Seasonal promotional ideas for National Email Week and Pride Month
- Information about upcoming webinars and returning to work
- New features coming to LinkedIn Learning
Contact Training and Development with questions about LinkedIn Learning at hrd@kent.edu.
Kent State Shredding Day is June 3
To accommodate the shredding needs of faculty and staff who are working remotely and may not have access to their routine office shredding, a Weaver SecurShred truck will be available to accept university papers for shredding at the Kent State Ice Arena, 650 Loop Road in Kent, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 3.
Please enter the parking lot from Loop Road, follow the flow of traffic to the staffed Weaver SecurShred truck and exit to Johnston Drive. If your office has an existing account with Weaver SecurShred you can still contact them to arrange for your office papers to be picked up.
Wellable Sun-sational Summer Challenge
Register by June 22
Warm sunshine, cool breezes and plenty of fun activities make summer the perfect time to get active and enjoy the great outdoors. While having fun in the sun, it's important to keep safety top of mind. The Sun-sational Summer Challenge will provide practical tips and tricks to help you set the tone for a fantastic summer season that is safe, healthy and happy.
This four-week challenge will run from June 28 through July 25. It is open to all full- and part-time faculty and staff. Participants will earn points for tracking physical activity and taking short quizzes about various summer safety topics presented during the challenge. Active participants will be eligible for random prize drawings to keep you motivated and support your health goals along the way.
Completing this challenge is also worth 20 Tier 2 points for those participating in the Wellness Your Way Rewards Program. To qualify for Tier 2 points, participants must earn at least 65 percent of available points during the challenge. Please note that all Wellable challenges focus on physical activity, along with the theme for that challenge.
Register here. Registration will close at 5 p.m. on June 22.
For questions related to health and wellness offerings for Kent State University faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-0392, or wellness@kent.edu.
The Longest Day
Join us for a Week of Fun, June 21 - 25
In honor of people fighting Alzheimer's disease and those who love and care for them, the Alzheimer's Association encourages the public to host events around the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, while raising funds and awareness to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. For the fourth consecutive year, Recreational Services and Employee Wellness have come together to sponsor The Longest Day at Kent State.
Join us for a week full of activities following the summer solstice on June 20. Visit the Longest Day web page to learn how you can participate in this special week. Here are some highlights:
- The Longest Day Photo Challenge - Get outside, have fun and raise your awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Complete this activity on your own time during the week of June 21. Participants will be eligible for prizes!
- Webinar - Maintaining a Healthy Brain on June 23, from 9 - 10 a.m.
- Longest Day Yoga - 45-minute lunchtime yoga class on June 24 to honor the strength, passion and resilience of those battling Alzheimer's. This session is in addition to the Tuesday yoga class. Register here.
- Webinar - Ask Your Eldercare Specialist: Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly with Q & A on June 25, from noon - 1 p.m.
Longest Day offerings are open to all full- and part-time employees on all campuses. To learn more and register for any of The Longest Day activities, or to donate to the Alzheimer's Association, visit the Longest Day web page. Those participating in the wellness rewards program can earn up to 40 Tier 2 points for engaging in these activities.
For questions related to The Longest Day or other wellness offerings for faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-0392, or wellness@kent.edu.