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Data safety monitoring boards (DSMBs) meet on a regular basis to ensure that the expected benefits of a clinical trial continue to outweigh its risk and that side effects are monitored. They are empowered to recommend to study sponsors that studies by halted if ethical protections fail. Deborah Barnbaum, PhD will discuss multiple DSMB case studies and the ethical quandaries and considerations that guide their decisions.

Join the College of Public Health and the Center for Public Policy and Health for "A.I.D. For Older Adults." Learn about key contributors that impact older adult mental health, how to be aware of the signs and symptoms of distress in older adults, how to appropriately interact with an older adult who may be experiencing distress, and how to provide appropriate resources to older adults in distress.

• Define your event purpose and goals
• Determine if you will be managing the project planning internally or need assistance from the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (DPAE)
  • All event communication and outreach is managed by DPAE communications regardless of event team assistance
• Our division’s ability to assist varies based on capacity and strategic fit.

• Hosting an event with no clear fundraising purpose or strategy
• Over-programming: Avoid long speeches or overloading the agenda
• Lack of follow-up: Ensure timely post-event stewardship
• Assuming all events will result in an immediate gift
• Poor timing or overlap with other key campus events
• Assuming “donation” is to cover the cost of the event from your budget. 

• Purpose: Is the event for cultivation, solicitation or stewardship?
• Goals: Define clear fundraising goals (dollars raised, donor engagement, pipeline development, etc.)
• Audience: Who is the event targeting?

If you have any questions about scholarship agreements (MOUs/Gift Intention Forms), contact: donorservices@kent.edu.

If you have questions about fund balances, contact the 5X���� Foundation: cmcdowe5@kent.edu.

How do I check my balances?
Contact the 5X���� Foundation: cmcdowe5@kent.edu.

Can I award mid-year?
No, scholarships must be awarded at the start of semesters as students must have a balance on their account to accept the funds. 

Scholarship administration training is available from the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid as needed and typically occurs at key points throughout the year. You can request training by reaching out to their office at finaid_scholarships@kent.edu. 

• When working with your DPAE contact to create a new scholarship, make the criteria as broad as possible.
• It is important to award scholarships on a regular basis as funds are available. Donors intend for their gifts to be used expeditiously.