New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Supervising a group of programmers

Worked at KSU since:

January 2013

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

I served as a student worker for the Office of International Affairs and as a graduate assistant for the Department of Computer Science and Graduate Students Orientation (under Graduate Studies).

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Everybody is very cooperative and friendly.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Continuously learning new stuff

Resides in:

Ravenna, Ohio

Hometown:

Nilphamari, Bangladesh

Education:

M.S. Computer Science, Kent State University; M.S. Computer Science and Engineering, Sejong University, South Korea; B.S. Computer Science, National University, Bangladesh

Hobbies:

Traveling, collecting international coins, watching movies and reading books

New Face

Job Description:

Named interim dean, following the Oct. 22, 2013, death of Tom Mellilo, CEO of the College of Podiatric Medicine. As assistant dean of clinical education and operations, his prior position, he oversaw the clinical education of students and the daily operations at the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic, the outpatient medical facility for the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.

Worked at KSU since:

July 2012

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

Likes Most About Kent State University:

I am proud to be a part of a state university with upward mobility. It is exciting to see Kent State thrive and compete as a national first-tier university.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

National recognition

Resides in:

Chardon, Ohio

Hometown:

Jacksonville, Fla.

Education:

B.A. Biology/Natural Sciences, University of South Florida; M.S. Molecular Biology, University of Notre Dame; D.P.M. Podiatric Medicine, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine

Hobbies:

Weightlifting, Running

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Provide secretarial support in student services for applicants, current students, faculty and staff of the School of Library and Information Science, including Information Architecture and Knowledge Management. Assist with graduate student applications, admissions and program management.

Worked at KSU since:

April 2008

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Worked in several retail and clerical positions

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The people! Kent State University has a wonderfully diverse, outgoing, and friendly group of students, staff and faculty. It has been a pleasure serving the Kent State community and working beside such talented individuals.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Kent State has a great reputation, is in a wonderful location, has a beautiful campus and offers its employees excellent benefits.

Resides in:

Ravenna, Ohio

Hometown:

Freedom, Ohio

Education:

A.A.B., Business Administration, Fortis College

Hobbies:

I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, writing, camping and tackling various craft projects.