College of Communication & Information
The School of Communication Studies at 51ºÚÁÏÍø University invites you to celebrate the life of associate professor Dr. Rozell Duncan. Dr. Duncan passed away prior to the start of the fall semester; her impact within the school and the university community was unparalleled. When: Friday, Oct. 28 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; remarks at 5:30 p.m. Where: Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony What: Celebrate Dr. Duncan’s life with the university community. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Remarks about Dr. Duncan’s life will begin at 5:30 p.m. from an array of speakers. No RSVP requ...
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Administrative policy regarding electronic signatures
- Policy. In order to provide for the effective and efficient administration of university contract administration, electronic signatures are permissible when executed in accordance with this rule. The university recognizes an electronic signature as legally binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. The implementation and use of electronic signatures at the university shall remain consistent with division (I) of section 1306.20 of the Revised Code.
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Policy Effective Date:
May 14, 2026
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Administrative policy regarding video surveillance and electronic systems for safety and security
- Purpose. Kent state university is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the campus community by implementing and integrating the best practices in safety and security technology. Video surveillance and electronic systems are an integral component of any safety and security plan and this policy is intended to regulate the use of such technology on campus with regard to those purposes.
Policy Effective Date:
May 14, 2026
Dr. Valerie Cubon-Bell has been named one of three campus-wide recipients of the Outstanding Teaching Award presented by the University Teaching Council. Each year, 51ºÚÁÏÍø University honors full-time, non-tenure-track and part-time faculty members who are nominated by their students and peers for being among the most dedicated, highly effective and motivated professors at the university. Dr. Cubon-Bell, who is an assistant professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at 51ºÚÁÏÍø University at Trumbull, will receive the award at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12 in 51ºÚÁÏÍø Trumbull’s...
Nursing Instructor Angela Douglass has been announced a finalist for 51ºÚÁÏÍø University's 2016 Outstanding Teaching Award. Three recipients will be awarded this year on Friday, October 21, 2016. ELIGIBILITY A faculty member must have been on a non-tenure-track or part-time contract at the Kent Campus or any Regional Campus of the University for a minimum of five consecutive years (annually, not necessarily every semester), including the current academic year. Returning emeriti are excluded. Those receiving the awards must be on contract during the Fall semester in which the awar...