Horticulture students recently helped Associate Professor Chris Carlson take the first step toward creating a series of themed gardens on the grounds of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Salem Campus by designing a butterfly garden. The students conducted soil testing and site assessments prior to designing and planting the new garden, using specially selected plants that will flower and attract butterflies. All of the butterfly plants were donated by Bill Hendricks and Klyn Nurseries, an educationally-supportive wholesale grower located in Perry, Ohio. “This project is just the beginning of a much larger pla...
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Shanice Cheatham is one step closer to helping health care workers stop the spread of disease in underdeveloped countries. Cheatham took first place and won $4500 in the PITCH U elevator competition at the University of Akron, with the generous support of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation. Cheatham is the founder of Endemic Solutions, LLC. The company is in the development phases for its Endemic Filtration Portable Handwashing System. Healthcare professionals treating patients in countries with undeveloped water sources can carry around, and use the backpack-style filtra...
College of Communication & Information
The School of Communication Studies at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 16, 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 16, 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, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Trumbull, will receive the award at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Trumbull’s...