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Lae'l Hughes-Watkins, University Libraries’ Department of Special Collections and Archives, presented “Activism in the Archives: How the Acquisition of a Collection Is Influencing Relationships With Diverse Populations and Stimulating Collaborative Relationships for Instructional Design” at the National Diversity Library Conference in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 11, 2016. The paper presentation provided an illuminating discourse on how ��������’s Department of Special Collections and Archives' Black Campus Movement (BCM) project is helping to strengthen its relationship wi...

Trevor Watkins and Feng-Ru Sheu, University Libraries, presented “Open Knowledge Diffusion Tools: FOSS, OER, OT, MOOC and the Role of the Library in Mitigating the Social Inertia of Constrained Learning Environments” at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress: 82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 16, 2016. The paper was co-authored by Watkins and Sheu and accepted for IFLA Session 137 Skills and Knowledge for Citizens in an Open Data and Technology Environments - Information Technology - and is available in the IFLA digital library. Web link: http:...

The following health screenings will be held in September from 7:30-10:30 a.m. on the dates and campuses below: Wednesday, Sept. 7 (Kent Campus, Heer Hall) Tuesday, Sept. 27 (Kent State Tuscarawas, Conference rooms A & B) Wednesday, Sept. 28 (Kent State Stark Wellness Center) Thursday, Sept. 29 (Kent State Geauga, Gallery and Commons) Be Well Solutions, Kent State's wellness partner, will again offer the onsite health screenings to all full-time, benefits-eligible employees. The Kent Campus screening will take place in 107 Heer Ha...

Weight Watchers at Work is being offered again this fall. There is no obligation. Full- and part-time employees can join anytime. Weight Watchers at Work also is open to spouses, dependents and students. You can choose from one of two discounted weight-loss programs: A monthly pass that gives faculty, staff and students a trial period without the lengthy commitment. You have the option of at-work or local community meetings. The online, tailored program allows for participation at your own pace. Simply attend the meetings on Wednesdays at noon in Kent Student Cen...

Kent State's Institute for Excellence is a membership-driven leadership development program. Eligible faculty and staff first become members by completing the program. However, leadership development does not end with completion of the program. To continue to grow and develop as a leader, members must continue to educate themselves on their chosen field of leadership and expertise. Below is a list of 2016/17 Institute for Excellence members. Administrator Cohort Institute for Excellence 2016-2017 Name Department Amy Wilkens College of Communica...

The green and blue colored algae that grows out of control, and often washes up on the shoreline of Lake Erie, is not only unsightly but harmful to many species including humans. In Ohio, the western basin of Lake Erie has experienced some of the worst harmful algal blooms in recent years. The blooms have been detected this summer, as they were last summer when the area saw a harmful bloom of record size. And, in August of 2014, cyanobacteria from a harmful algal bloom contaminated the City of Toledo’s water supply and residents were forced to find alternative water sources. To help fight th...

The green and blue colored algae that grows out of control, and often washes up on the shoreline of Lake Erie, is not only unsightly but harmful to many species including humans. In Ohio, the western basin of Lake Erie has experienced some of the worst harmful algal blooms in recent years. The blooms have been detected this summer, as they were last summer when the area saw a harmful bloom of record size. And, in August of 2014, cyanobacteria from a harmful algal bloom contaminated the City of Toledo’s water supply and residents were forced to find alternative water sources. To help figh...

��������'s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon has announced that Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of Graduate Studies, effective Aug. 1, 2016. Tankersley has served as interim dean of Graduate Studies since July 1, 2015. She will continue in her role as senior associate provost.  "As someone who has directed many graduate students' theses and dissertations, Melody is well-placed to move Graduate Studies forward," Diacon says. "I appreciate her willingness to direct Graduate Studies and serve as senior associate provost."&...

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to develop the whole student through engaging, intentional and transformational experiences. As the division encourages students to be their best selves, the personnel and programmatic highlights listed below outline the roles and resources available to you as you support students. If you have general questions, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at studentaffairs@kent.edu or 330-672-4050 or visit www.kent.edu/studentaffairs. Personnel Updates Jennifer Kulics, Ph.D., serves as the associate vice ...