New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Provide mental healthcare to students and also run programs and training to educate students, staff and faculty about mental health needs; work with other campus professionals to develop training about mental health issues and management of disruptive behavior; respond to mental health emergencies on campus

Worked at KSU since:

April 2011

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Emergency services office at Coleman Professional Services and with police departments, assisting with training officers about mental health and crisis response, and participating on the county’s Crisis Response Team.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The positive attitude and focus on student success now and in the future

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

I had spent several years working for Kent State and always wanted to return. I am passionate about working with college students, faculty and staff, and Kent State as an employer offers a wide range of opportunities, empowerment and education.

Resides in:

Stow, Ohio

Hometown:

Lake Mohawk, N.J.

Education:

B.A. in psychology and M.Ed. in community counseling – both degrees are from Kent State University

Hobbies:

Reading, crochet, dog shows, spending time with friends and family

Familiar Face

Job Description:

To help ensure the banner student application system continues to meet consistent standards of operation, and to advise and assist admitting units on admission application and transfer center operations and processes.

Worked at KSU since:

May 1996

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Northfield Park

Likes Most About Kent State University:

It’s my alma mater and it’s also like my second home. I have enjoyed meeting and interacting with various staff all across the university, including the seven regional campuses. I enjoy the friendliness and enthusiasm of the students and co-workers that I have had the pleasure to work with for the past 15 years. I have always enjoyed the beauty of the campus and love watching the black squirrels scurry around campus.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Being around college life and experiencing the great benefits that Kent State University has to offer.

Resides in:

Tallmadge, Ohio

Hometown:

Cleveland / Ravenna, Ohio

Education:

Bachelor of Business Administration in information systems, Kent State University

Hobbies:

Spending time with my family, watching my son’s baseball/basketball/football games, going shopping with my daughter and going to movies. I enjoy vacationing on Hilton Head Island.