Division of Student Life
Kent State Enhances Mental Health Services Through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Psychological Services at Kent State University has enhanced its mental health services and in the process changed its name to better reflect its scope of practice. The Division of Student Affairs recently underwent a reorganization, and according to the Director, Counseling and Psychologica鈥
Division of Student Affairs Shana Lee Appointed to AHEPPP Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Task Force
Shana Lee, Kent State University鈥檚 Assistant Dean of Students, has been selected to serve as a member of the Association of Higher Education Parent Program Professionals (AHEPPP) Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) Task Force. AHEPPP is the premier national association for higher educati鈥
Division of Student Affairs Launches New Three-Year Strategic Plan
The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) started the strategic planning process in October 2019, culminating with the implementation of a three-year plan that will contribute to the institution鈥檚 vision of being a student-ready university providing transformative learning experiences for all Kent State鈥
Kent State Establishes Policies and Procedures for Painting Campus Rock
Kent State University will implement a new administrative policy regarding painting the Rock, which is located on Hilltop Drive on the Kent Campus. The policy, which goes into effect Jan. 11, 2021, is one of the institutional responses to racially offensive language that was painted on the Rock in 2020 and aimed at African American students.
Two Division of Student Affairs Employees Recognized as 2020 President's Award of Distinction Recipients
The President鈥檚 Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership, and dedication to Kent State in advancing the university鈥檚 strategic priorities and core values. Nominees for the award must have dem鈥
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., Vice President for Kent State鈥檚 Division of Student Affairs, Appointed to APLU Council on Student Affairs Executive Committee
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., Kent State University's vice president for student affairs, said being appointed to the Executive Committee of the APLU (Association of Public and Land-grant Universities) Council on Student Affairs (CSA) is an honor.
Kent State Named One of the Nation鈥檚 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2020 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the first time in school history, Kent State University has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
Two Kent State Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two Kent State University employees have been recognized among the 2020 鈥30 for the Future鈥 award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.
They鈥檙e Back! Kent State Students Move Into Residence Halls
Kent State University students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
University Leaders Discuss Upcoming Reopening of Campus During Facebook Live
University leaders recently shared updates about academics and enrollment during a session on Facebook Live.