New and Familiar Faces

• Meet new face John White, Associate Director for Administrative Operations, Department of Residence Services
• Meet familiar face Laurie Camp, Academic Advisor, Kent State University at Stark

John White Associate Director for Administrative Operations Department of Residence Services

Job Description:
Oversee the residence hall facilities; work closely with Campus Environment and Operations and the Office of the University Architect to provide top facilities for students.  Oversee the housekeeping operation for the Department of Residence Services along with the summer conference and operations program.

Worked for Kent State University Since:
May 2010

Employment Prior to Kent State University:
University of Texas at San Antonio
Texas State University
Texas A & M University
Campus Living Villages

Likes Most About Kent State University:
Program, reputation, campus, individuals that work at the institution

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
The Department of Residence Services itself and the team approach between Campus Environment and Operations, the Office of the University Architect and my department to provide top notch facilities.

Resides in:
Windham, Ohio

Hometown:
Austin, Texas

Education:
Master of Science, education administration, Texas A & M University
Bachelor of Science, zoology, Texas A & M University

Hobbies:
Raise and breed Smooth Fox Terriers, show dogs at competitive shows

Laurie Camp Academic Advisor Kent State University at Stark

Job Description:
Educating students about the Kent State University system, program requirements and evaluating students progress towards degree completion

Worked for Kent State University Since:
January 2000

Employment Prior to Kent State University:
National Refractories Inc.

Likes Most About Kent State University:
I love helping students meet their academic goals.  It’s an awesome feeling to know that you’ve been able to assist even a little bit in their lives.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
Educational opportunities

Resides in:
Salem, Ohio

Hometown:
Smiths Ferry, Pa.

Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration, business management, Kent State University
Associate of AB, accounting technology, Kent State University

Hobbies:
Running, spinning, working out and traveling

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