New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Support the dean of the campus and handle all aspects of academic affairs, including the planning and evaluation of academic programs, recruiting and assigning faculty, faculty relations, program development and course scheduling.

Worked at KSU since:

September 2012

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Blue Ridge Community College

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Alumnus of Kent State and enjoyed my undergraduate experience at Kent. Enjoy the folks I am working with at Kent State Salem.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Close to home

Resides in:

Alliance, Ohio

Hometown:

Barberton, Ohio

Education:

Ed.D., Community College Administration, Western Carolina University

Hobbies:

Gardening, woodworking

Familiar Face

Job Description:

I am responsible for many aspects of our department’s graduate program, such as marketing and admissions, as well as assisting our current students. I am also involved with our undergraduate summer research program.

Worked at KSU since:

August 2002

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Prior to my current position, as a student I worked for the department in the chemical stockroom.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Campus is beautiful and has always felt like home to me. People here are friendly and welcoming and many have a real passion for their research and work.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

I had such a positive experience working here as a student. I was happy to have the opportunity to continue my employment as a staff member. The department has always felt like a family to me.

Resides in:

Kent, Ohio

Hometown:

North Royalton, Ohio

Education:

B.A. in History at Kent State University; M.L.I.S. (Library and Information Science) at Kent State University.

Hobbies:

Reading, photography, hiking, travel, Web design, yoga