New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

I lead the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Public Health.

Worked at KSU since:

July 2013

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

The Ohio State University, Baylor University and the University of Mississippi

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The sense of community.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

The College of Public Health and it’s close to family.

Resides in:

Stow, Ohio

Hometown:

Columbus, Ohio

Education:

Ph.D., Health Promotion and Education, the Ohio State University

Hobbies:

Golfing, traveling and cooking

Familiar Face

Job Description:

I teach employees to use Kent State administrative systems. I have been working on the Unified Communications project for the past two years and have visited all of our Regional Campuses and sites. Through next spring, I will be visiting buildings on the Kent Campus, introducing staff to our new telephones and communications software.

Worked at KSU since:

September 1988

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Sears, Roebuck & Co., Homer, Alaska

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Our hardworking, dedicated staff

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

From the Presidential Speaker Series to taking classes to Employee Wellness programs, there is always something new and interesting to do on campus.

Resides in:

North Canton, Ohio

Hometown:

Binghamton, N.Y.

Education:

Master of Library Science, Kent State; currently a student in the Kent State fashion merchandising program

Hobbies:

Keeping up with my busy husband and driving two teenagers everywhere. Recently, Professor Shahriari’s Folk Music class has inspired me to take up old-time fiddle.