New and Familiar Faces
New and Familiar Faces
Meet new face Megan Tope, Advancement Research Specialist, Division of Institutional Advancement
Meet familiar face Marie Jones Starcher, General Manager, Dining Services
Megan Tope
Advancement Research SpecialistKent Campus
Division of Institutional Advancement
New Face
Job Description:
I conduct specialized research for development professionals to enhance the university’s ability to secure private gift support or recruit key volunteer positions.Worked at KSU since:
May 2012Employment Prior to Kent State University:
Research library intern, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; Knowledge management intern, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Development assistant, teaching assistant and research assistant at The College of WoosterLikes Most About Kent State University:
I particularly enjoyed my experience as a student in the School of Library and Information Science, but I also love the positive and inviting atmosphere that exists on the Kent Campus and in the Kent community as a whole.Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
As an alumna of Kent State University, I was excited to have the opportunity to use the knowledge and skills I acquired as a graduate student to advance the mission of Kent State University as an employee.Resides in:
Hiram, OhioHometown:
Dalton, OhioEducation:
Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.), Kent State University; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, The College of WoosterHobbies:
Following the Cleveland Indians and anything else that is baseball-related, sewing and searching for a house in a town where the nearest grocery store is less than 30 minutes away.Marie Jones Starcher
General ManagerKent Campus
Dining Services