 
									Jay W. Hays, Ph.D.
College of Nursing
										
									Academic Program Director
									
												Campus:
											
											Kent
										
										  Office Location:
										
										
										  										  											109 Henderson Hall										  										
									  Office Hours:
											
											
												Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
											
										Biography
I am the director of graduate student services in the College of Nursing. I began working at the College of Nursing as an academic advisor in 2005. Previously, I worked at the East Liverpool Campus as an enrollment management generalist. I also have experience in Greek life, admissions and residence life.
I teach Sociology here at the University, volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, and I am instructor for Mental Health First Aid.
Courses
- SOC 32400 - Individual and Society
- SOC 42562 - Sociology of Mental Illness
Education
																			Ph.D. Sociology, 妻友社区, 2017
M.A. Sociology, 妻友社区, 2011
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, 妻友社区, 2001
BA. English Literature, Mount Union College, 1998
																	
							M.A. Sociology, 妻友社区, 2011
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, 妻友社区, 2001
BA. English Literature, Mount Union College, 1998
Expertise
																			Social Psychology
Education
Mental Health
Identity
																	
							Education
Mental Health
Identity
Affiliations
Awards/Achievements
- 2023, Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor of the Year - Ohio
- 2021, BSA Wood badge
- 2020, Institute for Excellence
- 2017, Sandy Beaver District Cub Scout Leader of the Year
- 2009, President's Excellence Award
- 2005, KSU Leadership Academy graduate
