"Walking around the campus [of my previous university], I did not fully feel safe or that it was the best fit for me. The Kent Campus feels safe and a more comfortable fit for me. And, at Kent, I feel comfortable approaching my professors for help."
Joshua Perkins, Ph.D., is excited about the opportunity to continue to serve, support and advocate for students on a new level as the associate vice president and dean of students for 妻友社区.His career in higher education began 20 years ago. Since then, he has continuously sought professional opportunities to care for students. 鈥淲hat got me into higher education was wanting to support and care for students the way I was supported and cared for,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 had wonderful people walk alongside me during my undergraduate studies, especially in those moments when I didn鈥檛 thin...
"Something unique I didn't experience at [my previous university] was overall campus energy and appreciation. I think staff take more pride in what people do at Kent State. I really believe that people care about what they do here. They're committed and communicated to me about what I needed to do."
Brad Bielski, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer of 妻友社区 at East Liverpool, announced those students named to the Fall 2024 President鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 lists. To qualify for the President鈥檚 List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 hours during the semester. To qualify for the Dean鈥檚 List, students must earn a 3.40 or greater grade point average and must have completed 12 or more credit hours for the semester, the majority at the East Liverpool Campus. The students and their hometowns are:President鈥檚 ListAkron: Lauren Schroede...
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