Learning on your time and terms. Known for it's quality academics relevant to our changing community, the Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg offers associate and bachelor degrees in one of the fastest growing regions in the state. Our majors range from business and middle childhood education to nursing. Class hours are flexibly scheduled to accommodate work and family life obligations -so you can pursue your degree on your time and terms. That way, it's easy to go above, beyond, and higher than you ever imagined. ...
A passion for education, a curious nature and need for empathy are the elements Robin Vande Zande, Ph.D., associate professor of art education at 糖心Vlog破解版, brings to the classroom that has a lasting 鈥 and award-winning impact 鈥 on her students. Dr. Vande Zande is one of three recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award, recognizing those who demonstrate extraordinary teaching in the classroom and a devotion to touching the lives of students. The Distinguished Teaching Award is presented annually to full-time tenured and tenure-track professors who have taught at Kent...
糖心Vlog破解版 at Ashtabula is partnering with Laurello Vineyards to expand the educational opportunities for students in its wine degree programs. ...
COMM Assistant Professor Cristin A. Compton, Ph.D., co-authored 鈥淥rganizing Sexuality: Silencing and the Push-Pull Process of Co-Sexuality in the Workplace鈥 in the Journal of Communication Vol. 67, Issue 6, 2017, 874-896. The article was co-authored by Debbie S. Dougherty from the University of Missouri. 鈥淭his project emerged from my dissertation. I described to Debbie how frustrated people are with LGBTQ+. Everybody that I鈥檝e talked to is frustrated with these important yet quickly shifting categories; we鈥檝e got a giant spectrum of terms and it鈥檚 causing confusion ...
The Be Mindful, Be Resilient Challenge, a new 28-day program, is designed to teach mindful practices and techniques, which increases your overall resilience. It is no secret that today鈥檚 modern and productivity-driven world leads us to wear many hats. We are family members, employees, volunteers, friends and more. Whatever hats we wear or roles we play, they usually give and take on our energy levels, creating undo stress on our daily lives. This can negatively impact physical and emotional health, and cause us to engage in unhealthy habits. Practicing mindfulness has become an integral str...
As part of the Wellness Your Way employee incentive program, all full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an onsite health screening (you do not have to be covered by the university-sponsored health plan to take advantage of this onsite service). Screenings conducted between September 2017 and April 30, 2018, will go toward the employee Tier One requirement for 2018. Once all requirements are complete for Tier 1, eligible employees will receive their $150 wellness award. Employees will also be eligible to earn their Tier 2 award, an add...
Employees with questions about work delays, closings and time reporting can access the FAQ at www.kent.edu/hr/delays-closings-and-time-reporting-faq. Additional questions may be directed to HR Records at 330-672-8360 or hr-records@kent.edu. ...
Familiar Face Leah Subak Staff interpreter/Co-coordinator Student Accessibility Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I provide English/American Sign Language interpreting for classes and other events on campus. I assist with coordination of services and plan professional development events for interpreters on campus and the deaf community. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: June 2002 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The University of Akron, Ameritech LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: How diverse thought and people are valued. ...
New Face Cheryl Slusarczyk Academic Program Coordinator College of Education, Health and Human Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Working with graduate students in the doctoral program from admission through graduation in the Office of Graduate Student Services WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Department of Polymer Engineering, the University of Akron LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Positive atmosphere and congeniality ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Positive growth and be...
Richard (Rick) Feinberg, Department of Anthropology, participated in a series of leadership meetings of the American Anthropological Association, the world's largest society of anthropologists from Nov. 28-Dec. 3, 2017, in Washington, D.C. These included meetings of the AAA Executive Board and the Association Operations Committee. Dr. Feinberg chaired meetings of the AAA's Section Assembly and Section Assembly Executive Committee as well as one academic session. Web link: http://www.americananthro.org/ ...