New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

As a member of the Office of Continuing and Distance Education team, my focus is on helping to design high quality online courses, as well as helping guide faculty through the pedagogical considerations of teaching online. Additionally, I hope to collaborate with others at Kent State on research projects regarding teaching and learning with technology, online teaching, effective course design and more.

Worked at KSU since:

June 2011

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

The Ohio State University

Likes Most About Kent State University:

All the black squirrels!

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Kent State is a renowned public university and I’ve heard nothing but positive comments and fond memories from both former students and staff. I was impressed by the number of online classes and fully online programs Kent State offers, as well as the current initiatives for creating high quality distance education.

Resides in:

Akron, Ohio

Hometown:

Johnstown, Pa.

Education:

B.A., Communication, University of Pittsburgh
M.P.I.A., Public Policy, University of Pittsburgh
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., Communication, The Ohio State University

Hobbies:

Listening to audiobooks (good during my commute), making jewelry, sewing (otherwise known as spending quality time with my seam ripper), digital photography, yoga and gardening.

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Multiple responsibilities in the IT Department for Kent State Salem, Kent State City Center and Draime Estate Gardens

Worked at KSU since:

January 1996

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Techware Designs, Haltec Corp.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Friendly atmosphere with helpful co-workers

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Kent State’s tuition waiver benefit, and as a student, I saw how well employees liked working here.

Resides in:

Salem, Ohio

Hometown:

Salem, Ohio

Education:

Associate of Applied Business in Computer Technology, Kent State University
Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Kent State University
Bachelor of Science in Technology, Kent State University

Hobbies:

Woodworking, automotive repair and modification, amateur radio