Congratulations to the following non-tenure track faculty members receiving promotion: *Bigham, George, Kent, Promoted to Associate Lecturer, College of Aeronautics and Engineering Cifani, Debra, Kent, Promoted to Associate Lecturer, College of Nursing, Nursing Ferguson, JoAnn, Geauga, Promoted to Associate Lecturer, College of Nursing, Nursing Rafferty-Semon, Pamela, Kent, Promoted to Associate Lecturer, College of Nursing, Nursing Shuman, Mason, Stark, Promoted to Associate Lecturer, College of Arts and Sciences, Modern and Classical Language Studies Steidl, Joan, Ashtabula...
Yanhai Du, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, was co-author for the following peer-reviewed and internationally circulated journal articles: D. Panthi, B. Choi, Yanhai Du, A. Tsutsumi, “Lowering the Co-Sintering Temperature of Cathode–Electrolyte Bilayers for Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells”, Ceramics International, 43, 10698-10707, 2017. (Journal Impact Factor = 2.758). N. Hedayat, Yanhai Du, H. Ilkhani, “Review on Fabrication Techniques for Porous Electrodes of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells by Sacrificial Template Methods”, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 77, 1221-1239...
’s Board of Trustees celebrated the high quality of the university’s fall enrollment, a record number of degrees and certificates awarded and an impressive national ranking, while also approving a university budget that ensures all students continue to receive a world-class education. University leaders shared Kent State’s fall enrollment figures during the Board’s Sept. 13 meeting by highlighting the 4,263 students in the university’s incoming class. This marks the seventh consecutive year of freshman enrollment exceeding 4,000 on the Kent Campus. Board members also le...
Employee Wellness is pleased to announce that employees enrolled in one of the university-sponsored group health plans through Medical Mutual or Anthem are eligible for a free flu shot. Please remember that you must bring your insurance ID card with you to the clinic. If you are not covered by one of the university's group health plans, you can still participate for $30 (check payable to ). To streamline the process, please download your Flu Vaccine Consent form and Flu Vaccine Insurance Billing form from the Benefits and Wellness website at www.kent.ed...
It's that time of year again! As part of the Wellness Your Way employee incentive program, all full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an onsite health screening (you do not have to be covered by the university-sponsored health plan to take advantage of this onsite service). Screenings conducted between Sept. 27, 2017, and April 30, 2018, will go toward the employee Tier One requirement for 2018 incentives, putting employees well on their way toward their first $150, which will be paid out in February 2018. Onsite Screening Dates and Registration If your health...
Take a tour of IMPACT Solutions IMPACT Solutions Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program offers a wide array of resources and services to all full- and part-time employees, as well as to their eligible dependents, parents and parents-in-law. IMPACT Solutions can assist with matters ranging in nature from preparing a family budget, mental health or family counseling, legal advice, smoking cessation, eldercare or childcare and mindfulness coaching. IMPACT, one of 's valued wellness partners, also will share how they can support employees in their quest to live a heal...
faculty and staff can receive a 10 percent discount on adult tickets to the Akron Symphony by using the promo code KSU17 at www.akronsymphony.org. The discount also is available the night of the performance by showing your employee ID at the box office. This weekend, the Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Opening Night: The Slavic Soul on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. The evening will feature a trio of favorites from Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Dvořák. For other employee discounts, please visit www.kent.edu/hr/benefits/emplo...
Familiar Face Deborah Bice Associate Professor English Department Kent State Ashtabula JOB DESCRIPTION: English coordinator. Teach writing composition and Medieval/Renaissance literature WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 1998 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Case Western Reserve University LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Students and their success ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Student centered RESIDES IN: Ashtabula, Ohio HOMETOWN: Providence, Rhode Island EDUCATION: Ph.D. Medieval and Renaissance L...
New Face Steven Zoller Training and Development Specialist Training and Organizational Development Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Perform a high level of design and delivery of blended training solutions; webinars, online learning and facilitation. Manage the entire lifecycle of projects that support the function of the Division of Human Resources and the mission of the university. Reports to the director of training and development. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Marriott International Inc. LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT S...
Four employees have been named 2017 “30 for the Future” award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber. Kent State’s Theron Brown, assistant professor of jazz piano in the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music; Cason Brunt, director of student support services and academic diversity outreach in University College; Michael Kavulic, Ph.D., director of board operations and technology in the Office of the President; and Alicia Robinson, assistant director of the Women’s Center, received their awards Sept. 7 during an award ceremony. The “30 for the Future” award is given to young p...