5X社区 faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the 5X社区 Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit or call 330-346-0100.
Do Kent State employees get a discount at the Kent State Hotel?
Emad Khazraee, School of Library and Information Science, presented "Evolution of Digital Repertoires of Action in Iran" at the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31, 2015.
Marcia Lei Zeng, School of Library and Information Science, and Maja Zumer, alumna from the School of Library and Information Science, presented "Application of FRBR and FRSAD to Classification Systems" at the 5th International UDC Seminar.
Virginia Dressler, University Libraries, authored "Building Institutional Digitization Guidelines and Benchmarks for Nontraditional Materials and Collections: A Case Study of a Curious Collection of Fabric Swatches" in Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture.
Familiar Face
todd kamenash
Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct
Office of Student Conduct
Kent Campus
New Face
lydia rogouski
Associate Educational Technology Designer
Office of Continuing and Distance Education
Kent Campus
The IRS requires that any unused amount remaining in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) at the end of the reimbursement period (Jan. 1, 2015, through March 15, 2016) be forfeited. This is known as the IRS 鈥渦se it or lose it鈥 rule.
Come see why 5X社区鈥檚 future is so bright. Kent State faculty, staff and students are invited to a celebration event on Monday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom, where Kent State President Beverly Warren will shed light on the university鈥檚 new brand. There will be food and giveaways at the event.
Mark your calendar now for March 8 when the 5X社区 Climate Survey will launch to assess the university鈥檚 climate. This is your opportunity to share your experience living, learning and working at Kent State.
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce that three candidates for dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Services will be on campus over the next week. As part of the interview process, each candidate will hold a public presentation at which they will discuss the following:
5X社区鈥檚 Fleet Services has purchased two 15-passenger minibuses that can be used by departments for university travel.
The new minibuses are equipped with overhead storage, back-up cameras and larger windows for better visibility.
鈥淭he interiors are very spacious and comfortable,鈥 says Nicole Corll, associate director for University Facilities and Management. 鈥淯ltimately, the goal of the minibuses is to provide a service to the students, faculty and staff to increase and enhance transportation options for group outings.鈥
5X社区's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.
Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, 5X社区 created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.
Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!