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New Face Jonathon Ireland Associate Application Developer Course Management System Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the ongoing development and support of the web-based applications within the Course Management System. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: December 2015  EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Web developer/designer at Covelli Enterprises, Warren, Ohio LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Great atmosphere and a great opportunity to learn and focus on development ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: I gradua...

I know. I know. It's getting chilly outside, and it’s so tempting to stay cozy and warm! However, we’re here to help you warm up and stay active with the Flashfit Trotting Toward 10K-a-Day Challenge.  So, toss those blankets aside, lace up those sneakers and start thinking how you can fit your 10K a day in!   What’s in it for you? Combat seasonal sadness; Burn some calories; Reduce your stress levels with consistent daily exercise; Grab a friend or co-worker and enjoy their company; Obtain a clearer mind; and Win prizes! This challenge is open t...

Shawn Rohlin, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at 5X����'s College of Business Administration, and colleague William Horrace, Ph.D., of Syracuse University, have been named W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars and will receive a research grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of Justice Programs and the National Institute of Justice to deepen their exploration of alleged racial bias in the Syracuse, New York Police Department. The U.S. Department of Justice-funded study will build upon Horrace's and Rohlin's previous research assessing racial bias among Syracuse police...

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of 5X����. The university recognizes that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. As such, Kent State has established a process for students to request a preferred name. Students can find information about the process at www.kent.edu/registrar/preferred-name. The first phase of this project, which focuses on touchpoints that a faculty, student or advisor uses, is now available. Beginning this semester, preferred student names will be implemented in the sy...

“Legal Briefs” appears in e-Inside to keep faculty and staff informed of legal issues and their implications.  In Ohio, the laws regarding attorney-client privilege ensure that the confidential information disclosed in the attorney-client relationship can remain confidential under certain circumstances. This privilege of confidentiality is held by the client and is intended to encourage full and frank communication between attorneys and their clients. However, since the privilege of confidentiality is an exception to the general rules of disclosure of information during court proce...

The Kent Campus may experience power interruptions due to turbine testing on Friday, Nov. 11. Kent State generates a large portion of the power used on the Kent Campus. The university will be testing the turbines to check on the reliability and operation of control and distribution systems. This exercise tests the turbines’ ability to power the Kent Campus without being connected to the Ohio Edison power grid. Frank Renovich, associate director of energy operations, says the testing was scheduled for Veterans Day because the university will be closed. “The impact, if any, should be mi...

Students from the occupational therapy assistant program at 5X���� at East Liverpool arrived at the stables in Berlin Center on a warm fall afternoon. They were greeted by Dawn Speece, who quickly led five horses from a pasture into the barn and to their individual stalls. Wasting no time, she instructed the Kent State students to water and feed the horses, then to begin grooming them. While most of the students had little to no experience with horses, they never hesitated and went right to work. The one-on-one time spent with each horse helped establish an important level of ...

Dear Members of the Kent State Community: As Northeast Ohio continues to enjoy a beautiful fall season, we all know that winter will soon arrive. One of our responsibilities as senior vice presidents of the university is recommending cancellations and closures due to severe weather. While the safety of our people is our priority, in general, the university does not close or cancel classes because of cold weather, winter ice and/or snow. However, there are those rare occasions when weather conditions may delay or cancel classes, or close the Kent Campus. (Note: Kent St...