She’s still a junior, but Treasure Reynolds already knows that her future involves a career in which she will be a helper. A psychology major on the East Liverpool Campus, Reynolds is the perfect example of how being involved and seeking opportunities can benefit any student. She explained that while meeting with her academic advisor, she asked about possible internships that could help launch her career after graduation.That inquiry led her to being offered a position as a care management entity (CME) intern with OhioRise through the Jefferson County Educational Service Center in S...
Just three years ago, Emily Ellyson was graduating from United High School and already planning to study radiologic technology at Kent State Salem. This year, she is graduating from Kent State Salem with that degree in hand and ready to put her skills to use.Before becoming a college student, Ellyson said that she knew she wanted to work in healthcare in some capacity and, after job shadowing technicians in a nearby hospital radiology department, she found her calling.“I found the field interesting and felt it was something that I thought I’d enjoy,” she said, “and I absolutely love it! ...
School of Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences
The annual Badar Kauffman Conference on Special Education Research was held recently at the Kent State Hotel and Conference Center. The conference hosted over a hundred researchers and students from across the country and around the world. There were 36 presentations of new and emerging research focused on improving special education for students with disabilities. This year, a special panel was held honoring the remarkable legacy of conference founder James (Jim) M. Kauffman, Ph.D., who passed away in September of 2024. Kauffman is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential...
Dr. Kathleen Casto, as assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences has received the Farris Family Innovation Award for her project entitled “Building Psychological Resilience Through Change: Ovarian Hormone Fluctuations and Emotion Processing During Social Stress.” This funding will help to support Dr. Casto’s research for the next three years. Congratulations to Dr. Casto!...
Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Aislinn Foran, a senior communication studies major with a focus in applied communication and a minor in public relations from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. With a heavy involvement in the Her Campus at (HCKSU) chapter, Foran contributed to creating a welcoming environment for all members. Foran has been a member of Her Campus at Kent State since her freshman year and has served as president for the past three years. One of her significant accomplishmen...
Supervisory Foundations (Session is 2-parts. (Continued on 6.5; 1 - 4:30 pm)
his Supervisory Foundations session is a 2 -part training that will help supervisors navigate new expectations and clarify what successful supervision looks like today.
Essential Skills for Handling Important Conversations (BC=1hr)
This training session is designed to equip participants with the tools, skills, and confidence needed to navigate emotional conversations successfully and professionally. Through interactive activities and practical exercises, participants will learn how to prepare for important conversations, anticipate and manage their own emotions, keep the conversation on-track, and maintain respectful and honest communication.
Learners will: