New and Familiar Faces
New and Familiar Faces
Meet new face David M. Veits, Applications Support Analyst, Division of Information Services
Meet familiar face Susan Taft, Associate Professor and Director, MSN-MBA/MPA Dual Degree Programs, and MSN in Nursing and Healthcare Management Program, College of Nursing
David M. Veits
Applications Support AnalystKent Campus
Division of Information Services
New Face
Job Description:
Management and distribution of statistical and research softwareWorked at KSU since:
December 2011Employment Prior to Kent State University:
Business systems analyst at The University of Akron for the last 10 yearsLikes Most About Kent State University:
Beautiful campus and exceptional friendliness of the staffAttraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
The high level of professionalism of the Information Services’ staff, the benefits and the campusResides in:
Akron, OhioHometown:
Garrettsville, OhioEducation:
B.S. in Computer Information Systems, The University of AkronHobbies:
Software development, running, reading
Susan Taft
Associate Professor and Director, MSN-MBA/MPA Dual Degree Programs, and MSN in Nursing and Healthcare Management ProgramKent Campus
College of Nursing
Familiar Face
Job Description:
Teach graduate classes, do research (currently I have two external grants totaling approximately $500,000), write articles for publication, direct three masters programs in management for nurses, provide service to the university, college, community and profession, and engage in lifelong learning.Worked at KSU since:
Fall 1991Employment Prior to Kent State University:
Case Western Reserve UniversityLikes Most About Kent State University:
Faculty at Kent State have opportunities to grow and develop in a vast array of areas. I’ve found that I can engage my capabilities in learning and growing as a teacher, researcher, writer, member of major university and college initiatives, and professional. I love having these choices! Also, I have found the faculty, administrators and support staff to be friendly and open to helping all members of the university community. It’s a positive place to work with other conscientious people.Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
Opportunities that fit who I am as a professionalResides in:
Pepper Pike, OhioHometown:
Cleveland, OhioEducation:
B.S.N, Duke University School of NursingM.S.N, Nursing Administration, and Ph.D., Organizational Behavior, Case Western Reserve University
Certified in Emotional Intelligence testing and training, and Gestalt Psychology methods