e-Inside presents profiles of Kent State University's deans who oversee the university's academic areas, colleges and Regional Campuses.

Interim Dean Robert Sines – College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology

Interim Dean Robert Sines

Interim Dean Robert Sines covers Aeronautics, Applied Engineering Technology, Construction Management and Technology.

For more information about Sines and the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, visit www.kent.edu/caest/deans-welcome.

Dean Douglas Steidl

Dean Douglas Steidl – College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Dean Douglas Steidl believes the College of Architecture and Environmental Design provides students opportunities for personal growth through design exploration integrated with the practical aspects associated with professional life.

For more information about Steidl and the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, visit www.kent.edu/caed/culture.

Dean John Crawford

Dean John Crawford – College of the Arts

Dean John Crawford’s purview includes the schools of Art, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Music, and Theatre and Dance, as well as the Kent State University Museum.

For more information about Crawford and the College of the Arts, visit www.kent.edu/artscollege/about-us.

Dean James Blank

Dean James Blank – College of Arts and Sciences

Dean James Blank oversees the School of Biomedical Sciences and 16 departments, including Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Science, English, Geography, Geology, History, Mathematical Sciences, Modern and Classical Language Studies, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychological Sciences and Sociology.

For more information about Blank and the College of Arts and Sciences, visit www.kent.edu/cas/deans-office.

Dean Susan Stocker

Dean Susan Stocker – Kent State University at Ashtabula

Dean Susan Stocker has served as dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Ashtabula since 2001, and is the longest-standing dean at Kent State. As of July 1, 2015, Stocker also serves as interim dean of the Regional College.

For more information about Stocker and Kent State Ashtabula, visit www.kent.edu/ashtabula/administration.

Dean Deborah Spake

Dean Deborah Spake – College of Business Administration

Dean Deborah Spake oversees the departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Information Systems, and Marketing and Entrepreneurship.

For more information about Spake, visit http://business.kent.edu/staff/deborah-f-spake.

Dean Amy Reynolds

Dean Amy Reynolds – College of Communication and Information

Dean Amy Reynolds oversees the schools of Communication Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Library and Information Science, and Visual Communication Design.

For more information about Reynolds, visit www.kent.edu/cci/profile/amy-reynolds-phd.

Interim Dean Mark Kretovics

Interim Dean Mark Kretovics – College of Education, Health and Human Services

Interim Dean Mark Kretovics currently oversees the schools of Health Sciences; Foundations, Leadership and Administration; Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences; and Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies.

For more information about Kretovics and the College of Education, Health and Human Services, visit www.kent.edu/ehhs/about-ehhs.

Interim Dean Jarrod Tudor

Interim Dean Jarrod Tudor – Kent State University at Geauga and Regional Academic Center at Twinsburg

Interim Dean Jarrod Tudor has taught courses at Kent State in the departments of Paralegal Studies, Higher Education Administration, Justice Studies, Political Science, Finance, History and Journalism for several years. As interim dean, he pledged to uphold a 50-year-old tradition of developing programs and services for Kent State communities.

For more information about Tudor, visit www.kent.edu/geauga/administration.

Interim Dean Melody Tankersley

Interim Dean Melody Tankersley – Graduate Studies

As interim dean of graduate studies, Melody Tankersley provides administrative and strategic direction to Kent State’s Division of Graduate Studies. In addition to her role as interim dean of graduate studies, she serves as senior associate provost.

For more information about Tankersley, visit http://www2.kent.edu/einside/briefs.cfm?issueweek=2015-08-10+14%3A51%3A58#3932824.

Interim Dean Donald Palmer

Interim Dean Donald Palmer – Honors College

Interim Dean Donald Palmer is a professor at Kent State’s Department of Geology and has served the Honors College since August 2012.

For more information about Palmer, visit www.kent.edu/honors/profile/donald-palmer.

Dean Barbara Broome

Dean Barbara Broome – College of Nursing

Dean Barbara Broome is the sixth dean of Kent State's College of Nursing and a two-time Kent State alumna.

For more information about Broome, visit www.kent.edu/nursing/profile/barbara-broome-phd-rn-faan.

Dean Allan Boike

Dean Allan Boike – College of Podiatric Medicine

Dean Allan Boike began his role as dean of Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine on July 1, 2014, and previously served as the director of the Podiatric Medical and Surgical Residency Training Programs at the Cleveland Clinic.

For more information about Boike, visit www.kent.edu/cpm/meet-our-dean.

Dean Sonia Alemagno

Dean Sonia Alemagno – College of Public Health

Dean Sonia Alemagno assumed the leadership of the college on July 1, 2011, and has a proven academic track record in administration, research, teaching and service.

For more information about Alemagno, visit www.kent.edu/publichealth/meet-dean-and-staff.

Dean Stephen Nameth

Dean Stephen Nameth – Kent State University at Salem and Kent State University at East Liverpool

Dean Stephen Nameth challenges students at Kent State Salem and East Liverpool to embrace their time at Kent State and make the most of every opportunity presented. Nameth also serves as interim associate provost for Kent State system integration, which he began serving on July 1, 2015.

For more information about Nameth and Kent State Columbiana County, visit www.kent.edu/columbiana/deans-welcome.

Interim Dean Denise Seachrist

Interim Dean Denise Seachrist – Kent State University at Stark

Interim Dean Denise A. Seachrist began her appointment as the interim dean of Kent State University at Stark on July 1, 2014. Seachrist held her prior position as the director of Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music since 2008. She previously served as interim associate provost, interim dean for Academic and Student Services, Regional Campuses and as interim assistant dean of Kent State University at Trumbull.

For more information about Seachrist, visit www.kent.edu/stark/office-dean-academic-affairs.

Dean Lance Grahn

Dean Lance Grahn – Kent State University at Trumbull

Dean Lance Grahn was appointed dean and chief administrative officer for Kent State University at Trumbull on Jan. 28, 2015, assuming his duties on July 1, 2015.

For more information about Grahn, visit www.kent.edu/trumbull/meet-dean.

Dean Bradley Bielski

Dean Bradley Bielski – Kent State University at Tuscarawas

Dean Bradley Bielski is charged with leading the academic, academic support, enrollment, fundraising and business aspects of Kent State University at Tuscarawas.

For more information about Bielski, visit www.kent.edu/bielski-bio.

Dean Eboni Pringle

Dean Eboni Pringle – University College at Kent State University

As the college’s newest dean, Dean Eboni Pringle says she is honored to continue working with University College staff to deliver student-centered support and resources to help students achieve the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree and finding meaningful careers.

For more information about Pringle, visit www.kent.edu/kent/news/kent-state%E2%80%99s-eboni-pringle-named-dean-its-university-college.

Dean James Bracken

Dean James Bracken – University Libraries

Dean James Bracken provides leadership and serves as the principal administrator for the University Libraries' system, including the general administration of personnel, collections, and value-added services and programs.

For more information about Bracken and University Libraries, visit www.library.kent.edu/profiles/jbracke1.