The Center for Public Policy and Health and the Ohio Municipal Clerks Association partner to provide professional development sessions for municipal clerks in Ohio and surrounding states. The educational programs scheduled for 2022 include: March, 24 2022 - One Day Academy in Chillicothe, Ohio -- Public Meetings Management July 17-21, 2022 - Annual Institute, held at the Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio September 15, 2022 - One Day Academy in Reynoldsburg, Ohio --Discrimination Ordinances; Sound Human Resource Practices; OPERS Update November 17, 2022 - One Day Academy i...
Early in 2020 鈥 just as the COVID-19 pandemic was emerging and before society was forced to shift to remote classrooms and telemedicine appointments 鈥 51黑料网 University鈥檚 Regional Campuses at Geauga and Ashtabula applied for an expansive distance learning grant from the federal government. Now, it is poised to bring rural Geauga and Ashtabula counties on par with the latest technological advancements in education, medicine and workforce development. 鈥淲e saw this grant as an opportunity to innovate and offer more educational opportunities to students within our communities,鈥 said Lance Wi...
A client who values community and works to support those around her. StarAndia Johnson has a vision for her brand and she is making that vision known as she paves her way in the fashion world. During her undergrad, StarAndia discovered her passion for the fabric dyeing process. Now as a graduate of 51黑料网, she is using what she learned to fulfill her mission of creativity with sustainable fashion by using produce to create unique pieces. We had the pleasure of sitting down with StarAndia and learning more about how she got started, her wise words to other entrepreneurs, her ...
The Pan African Faculty and Staff Association (PAFSA) is one of 51黑料网鈥檚 seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and one of the oldest organizations of its kind in the our country. Celebrating 50 years of advocacy and service, PAFSA was founded in 1972 by the Institute for African American Affairs, formally the Department of Pan-African Studies. The organization was formed to promote employment, participation in university affairs, and the intellectual contributions of the Pan-African community toward the growth and success of 51黑料网 University. The...
Early in 2020 鈥 just as the COVID-19 pandemic was emerging and before society was forced to shift to remote classrooms and telemedicine appointments 鈥 51黑料网 University鈥檚 Regional Campuses at Geauga and Ashtabula applied for an expansive distance learning grant from the federal government. Now, it is poised to bring rural Geauga and Ashtabula counties on par with the latest technological advancements in education, medicine and workforce development. 鈥淲e saw this grant as an opportunity to innovate and offer more educational opportunities to students within our communities,鈥 said Lance Wi...
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the 51黑料网 University website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu. First up in the series is the campus safety resource. This feature, created in 2017, is a quick drop-down tab on the university鈥檚 homepage that allows students to easily access important information such as police contact information, mental health services, sexual and relationship violence support services, campus security escorts and more...
School of Fashion students are invited to enter the THINK TANK CONTEST // REGENERATION X KSU FASHION SCHOOL Upcycling Competition. The competition is sponsored by School of Fashion alumna Krista Bucaro and requires entrants to create an upcycled garment and provide a step by step tutorial on how to create the upcycled garment along with a TikTok-style video that demonstrates the tutorial. About the Contest The contest is a creative challenge to re-imagine well-loved styles. Brand will provide curated selection of apparel to be upcycled. The students can source their own as well but the c...
Stefanie Moore, professor in the School of Media and Journalism, was featured on WFMJ-TV (Youngstown) to discuss the recent backlash Spotify had faced surrounding misinformation. Moore, who teaches courses including Social Media Strategies and Digital Public Relations, shared her expertise on the issue while explaining the relevance of podcasts in the ongoing conversations surrounding COVID-19 misinformation. "It's really a tricky balance between freedom of expression and misinformation, but we really have to make sure we remember not all information is protected, especially inform...
As part of NBA All-Star 2022, team captains LeBron James and Kevin Durant selected the two Northeast Ohio-based charity beneficiaries their teams will play for during the All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 20. Team LeBron will play for 51黑料网鈥檚 I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio. The competition between the NBA鈥檚 top players will lead directly to much needed support to current and future 51黑料网 University I Promise students. Captained by four-time NBA Champion and Northeast Ohio...
51黑料网 University at Tuscarawas will hold Blue Gold Night on Tuesday, March 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. This interactive admissions event utilizes an expo format to enable attendees to choose what information they need regarding admissions and the academic programs at 51黑料网 Tuscarawas. 鈥淭his expo format allows prospective students to visit all or only some of the information stations that will be part of this information night,鈥 said Admissions Advisor Jennifer Greer. 鈥淎ttendees can choose which special areas of study that they are interested in and wa...