For international students and their parents, there are many factors to consider when determining where to study in the United States. One of the most critical is the safety and security a student will experience while pursuing an education abroad. The safety factor is especially worrisome for the student's parents, who want to have the assurance and peace of mind that their adult child is in a safe, secure environment while far from home. While Kent State is respected for the quality of its academics and student life such as its incredible 8-campus system, its active social life, and its f...
A School of Peace and Conflict Studies Instructor, Anuj Gurung, just completed an important applied research project worth noting and celebrating鈥 Political Science doctoral candidate and SPCS instructor Anuj Gurung worked as a Research Consultant for the International Institute of Akron in the fall of 2016, carrying out a much-needed study of neighborhood economics and social networking. Funded by the Knight Foundation to study economic development in the immigrant-rich North Hill region of Akron, Anuj assisted the International Ins...
May 6: Dr. Patrick Coy is a professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State. Pat and his colleagues have served as a regional and national resource for conflict resolution and mediation for nearly 50 years. Mainstreaming peace and conflict studies: designing introductory courses to fit liberal arts education requirements Center for Applied Conflict Management Announcement of School of Peace and Conflict Studies ...
Dr. David Hacker, associate professor, Department of Geology, 5X社区 at Trumbull, has been named one of this year鈥檚 President鈥檚 Faculty Excellence Award recipients. This annual award is given to a small number of tenure-stream faculty across the entire 5X社区 system for outstanding research, scholarship, and creative activity; remarkable teaching; and/or exemplary service with national or international significance. Last year, Dr. Hacker won the Charles J. Mankin Award from the Association of American State Ge...
Belinda Boon, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, presented a session titled 鈥淥nline Learning is for EVERYONE: Using Universal Design Principles to Develop Accessible Online Learning Content鈥 at the Lilly Conference for Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2017. ...
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Familiar Face Lisa Mascellino Assistant Director, Outreach and Alumni Engagement Alumni Relations Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary role is volunteer recruitment and alumni chapters. Also, special events such as Alumni Day of Service, networking luncheons and receptions and reunions. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2006 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Walsh University LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Kent State has so much to offer its students and employees. The campus and downtown developments have really made Kent State a g...
The Institute for Excellence is 5X社区鈥檚 leadership program. The application process is now open for the fall program. Keep in mind that there are two tracks: administrators who supervise others and individual contributors who have no direct reports. Although applicants can self-apply, supervisors must grant approval. There is a fee associated with the program. To find out more about the criteria, please click here. For additional information, contact Wendy Gold at 330-672-0899 or hrd@kent.edu. Use the links below to apply. Administrator鈥檚 applica...