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New Face Elisha Swanson Assistant Director, Academic Diversity Outreach University College Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide direct service to students from underrepresented populations through individual and group meetings. Assist in developing and marketing diverse student recruitment, retention, persistence and graduation programs for diverse student populations. Coordinate academic support services for underrepresented students in assigned academic programs. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The University ...
See the vibrant colors of annual flowers in bloom across the Kent Campus on Thursday, May 25, at noon. Heather White, grounds manager at University Facilities Management, will lead participants on this enjoyable and informative walk. Walk and Talks are a great opportunity to get some exercise, meet co-workers and learn and see more of the beautiful campus. Each Walk and Talk is worth 10 wellness points toward Tier Two totals for those participating in the Wellness Your Way incentive program. Walkers should meet at noon by the black squirrel statue betw...
As part of the Wellness Your Way incentive program, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an on-site health screening, or have one completed with their primary-care physician, by June 30. By completing a health screening (on-site or with your physician) and the online health risk assessment, employees are eligible to receive $150 added to their pay as a Tier One reward. Completing Tier One Activities If the health screening is completed on-site with Be Well Solutions, 's wellness partner, it automatically will be loaded into the employee’s personal por...
Get On the Move and earn valuable wellness points with lunchtime yoga for faculty and staff. Yoga is offered Tuesdays from 12:15 - 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:15 - 2 p.m. each semester, including summer. These 45-minute sessions are a great way to rejuvenate and take care of one’s mind, body and spirit. Each session is worth 10 wellness points for those participating in the Wellness Your Way incentive program. Space is limited and registration is required and open for May and June sessions. Those interested should select each Tuesday or Thursday session they wish to attend from wellne...
President Beverly Warren recently presented 13 Kent State faculty members with the 2017 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline. “It is an absolute privilege to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of our faculty,” Warren says. “This awards program is an important part of the university’s vision to recognize the outstanding faculty work that contributes to the national distinction of our academic programs, and this year...
Brianne Tierney has been named 's first head coach for women's lacrosse. Tabbed to start Kent State's lacrosse program, Tierney brings a wealth of experience across all levels of collegiate lacrosse and has been around the sport her entire life. She is the daughter of seven-time NCAA National Champion and current Denver men's lacrosse coach, Bill Tierney. She has served in several roles during her decade-long coaching career and has helped guide student-athletes to success on and off the field. "We are excited to bring in Brianne to start our women's lacrosse program," sa...
congratulates the newest members of the 20-Year Club. The 20-Year Club Service Awards program is an annual event established in 1966 to honor classified and unclassified employees who have dedicated 20 years of continuous service to Kent State. Each year, friends, family and co-workers join in honoring inductees at an awards dinner. Upon reaching their 20-year milestone, employees may select from a chair for their home or office, or a bench or tree to be placed on campus in their honor. The 2017 20-Year Club Service Award Program will be held on Thursday, May 25, a...
An initiative is underway to enhance ’s electronic and information technology (EIT) accessibility, underscoring the university’s long-standing commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility refers to software, hardware, digital content and content standards that are used to provide and promote equal access to persons with disabilities. It is a comprehensive category that includes software applications, web-based information and applications, digital documents, purchasing and business proces...