New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Manage the Information Technology (IT) audit process to assist the university’s internal audit function by completing an information systems risk analysis, evaluate the effectiveness of technology controls, and review systems that support business functions throughout the university. Assess compliance to security policy and controls for the university’s Banner ERP system.

Worked at KSU since:

September 2014

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

FirstEnergy Corp. I spent 27 years in the IT department, with job assignments that included software development, IT technical trainer, developer support, security management and project management.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

There is so much to like! The beautiful campus, the academic environment, excellent benefits and fabulous people to work with!

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Working for higher education has always appealed to me. I love an environment where learning and education are valued.

Resides in:

Stow, Ohio

Hometown:

Akron, Ohio

Education:

Associate of Computer Science, University of Akron; Bachelor of Arts, Technical Education, University of Akron ; CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) certification; ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Foundations certification

Hobbies:

Camping, biking, hiking, basket-making, baking, reading, playing board games and card games

Familiar Face

Job Description:

I teach courses in public communication and health communication, help oversee operation and development of our undergraduate program as undergraduate coordinator, and conduct research on processing and effects of health-related messages in the media.

Worked at KSU since:

August 2009

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

The Ohio State University

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Kent State is a large institution, but it is invested in making sure students feel at home. In communication studies, we are doing everything we can to make a big place feel like a much smaller place, and that’s one of the things I love most about Kent State.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Kent State values both research and teaching excellence, and that important balance is sometimes difficult to achieve. Members of the faculty have support for their research, but are also given opportunities to engage in exciting teaching initiatives. For example, I co-taught a short-term, study-abroad course in Prague, and had the opportunity to work one-on-one with some of our best students.

Resides in:

Green, Ohio

Hometown:

Columbus, Ohio

Education:

Ph.D., Communication, the Ohio State University

Hobbies:

I am a dedicated dog trainer and compete in various activities with my Standard Schnauzers. Our primary activity is dog agility. We have earned multiple agility championships over the years.