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![Adjunct faculty member Robert Eckman (center) receives the Outstanding Teaching Award. Adjunct faculty member Robert Eckman (center) receives the Outstanding Teaching Award.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/file/PROFILE-Robert%20Eckman%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=aO349igPpg1ApiR2cl48IhBhoxKqG9bm&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Z0DHZwrZ)
When asked to describe part-time faculty member Robert Eckman, the word students use the most is “passionate.”
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![Pictured is Cason Brunt (left), director of Kent State University's Student Support Services. Pictured is Cason Brunt (left), director of Kent State University's Student Support Services.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/VIDEO%20thumb.jpg?VersionId=4egeouaVFv51sXlLQxyntUTiel7nSpK9&h=e6f36a9c&itok=bBnPAk97)
Kent State University's Student Support Services advocates for and supports students’ academic, personal and professional pursuits within a personalized community of care.
![Kent State University at Stark Conference Center renovations make the facility "undeniably Kent State." Kent State University at Stark Conference Center renovations make the facility "undeniably Kent State."](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/file/REGIONAL-Stark%20conference%20center.jpg?VersionId=9E_JkE.POropn_7F1JHRZB8Wd35ZXwAz&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5VNcwQ3C)
Undeniably Kent State. That is the feeling the newly renovated Kent State University at Stark Conference Center emanates.
![Trevor White (left) and Terrance Duncan (right) were sworn in as Kent State University Police Services’ newest officers in a ceremony presided over by Chief of Police Dean Tondiglia (center). Trevor White (left) and Terrance Duncan (right) were sworn in as Kent State University Police Services’ newest officers in a ceremony presided over by Chief of Police Dean Tondiglia (center).](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/file/SPECFEAT-Police.jpg?VersionId=QvPsGmIbJ8nszNZJu6Ht4fOdWPY4LlaI&h=e6f36a9c&itok=VQXbIafs)
As their families watched, Trevor White and Terrance Duncan were sworn in as Kent State University Police Services’ newest officers.