New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

To provide overall leadership and direction and serve as the principal administrator of the College of Nursing

Worked at KSU since:

March 2014

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Associate dean, College of Nursing, University of South Alabama

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The hardworking students and devoted faculty, knowing we are helping make a difference in students’ lives every day – these things are an inspiration to me.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

There are several reasons why I returned to the area and to Kent State. The obvious reason is that I was born and raised here, so this is home. There’s nothing like the draw of friends and family. Another reason is I love the changing seasons in Northeast Ohio. Each season is spectacular. One of the main reasons is that I love Kent State. It gave me my start in my career. As the first generation in my family to go to college, I felt the faculty, the support staff and the learning environment were so positive – it was a wonderful choice for me. Returning to the college is a great opportunity to give back.

Resides in:

Kent, Ohio

Hometown:

Warren, Ohio

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Kent State University; Master of Science in Nursing – Kent State; Ph.D. in Nursing – University of Pittsburgh

Hobbies:

I really enjoy reading and like to travel when I have the time.

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Teach graduate students, do research and also serve as coordinator of doctoral education for the College of Communication and Information

Worked at KSU since:

July 1999

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia); University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario); pastor of two churches in Ontario

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Welcoming, supportive colleagues

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Home to a leading library and information science program; good place to build my career

Resides in:

Ravenna, Ohio

Hometown:

Ontario, Canada

Education:

B.A. (Hon.) in History, University of Winnipeg; M.A. in History, University of Guelph; Master of Biblical Studies, London Baptist Seminary; Ph.D. in Library and Information Science, University of Western Ontario

Hobbies:

Reading, watching hockey, travel