New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Leads and administers the University Archives program, provides access to historically significant records created by and about Kent State University, plays a key role with the university’s records and retention program and participates in reference and instruction. Additionally, develops collections that are part of the University Archives, including the May 4 Collection, and manages special projects.

Worked at KSU since:

August 2013

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Ohio State University’s Young Scholars Program

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The campus community and my co-workers

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

My previous experiences as a graduate student in Special Collections and Archives

Resides in:

Austintown, Ohio

Hometown:

Detroit, Michigan

Education:

B.A, Journalism and Political Science, Youngstown State University; M.A, English, Youngstown State University; and M.L.I.S, Library and Information Science, Kent State University.

Hobbies:

Writing stories and hopefully the violin

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Preparing international students for their English proficiency requirement

Worked at KSU since:

January 2009

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Everyone is friendly and helpful

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

They valued my experience and input

Resides in:

Solon, Ohio

Hometown:

Lorton, Virginia

Education:

B.A., Education/Music, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.A., Education/TESL, Cleveland State University

Hobbies:

Music and writing for young adults