Due to the pandemic, the English as a Second Language (ESL) Center at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø recently moved its English Conversation Partner program online. Once an in-person activity only, the program’s transitioning to a remote environment has actually opened up new opportunities, such as involvement from alumni and additional unique groups and students being able to connect with their language partners regardless of their physical location. Participants in the program are typically students in the ESL center and domestic or international students enrolled in an undergraduate or grad...
Darin Olson, D.M.A., is the new director of Athletic Bands at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. He leads the Marching Golden Flashes, Flasher Brass Pep Band, Kent Symphony Band and University Band. Olson is currently an active member of College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Prior to Olson’s hiring, he served as the assistant director of bands at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW). Learn more about Olson and his plans for his future at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø as he answers these 10 questions. Q. What drew you to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and th...
In early September, The Division of Information Technology implemented a new grading tool for faculty called Gradescope. Gradescope helps faculty keep track of assignments and allows for an easier, more efficient way to grade digitally. Useful Features Gradescope offers a scanning feature that allows you to scan your students’ work . Build rubrics inside of the program for an easier, more consistent grading technique. Send grades right to the students or export them into Blackboard Lear...
Starting today, we are offering fee free graduate applications from October 20 - October 27, 2020, Click here to apply to our Materials Science Graduate Program When you fill out the application, be sure to select "Materials Science", to ensure you are applying to the Materials Science Graduate Program. If you have any practical issues in the graduate application system, or any questions please email Ashley White, at awhite13@kent.edu. ...
This academic school year has been overwhelming for everyone, from moving to online classes to having no social interactions with anyone from the campus. Counseling Specialist Valerie Rutherford at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Geauga says, "The current pandemic is causing additional stress and anxiety for everyone, especially college students. We have been forced to adapt to and endure a sudden disruption in our lives that is causing things like confusion, anxiety, and social separation." "This leads to the understanding and the acceptance of having a mental illness." Earlier this month, Mental Health Awaren...
When Curtis Cofojohn, BA '17, returned to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø after serving in the Army, he faced an issue many college students do: where was he going to live? His choices were 1) an apartment where in a newer building with more amenities at a higher cost or 2) a house without the restrictions of an apartment, fewer amenities but with lower rent. The issue was that his options still were not very clear. There was no easy way to directly compare amenities between housing options or even to find roommates to live with. Another issue with renting that students face is not being able to physically see t...
Each October the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Ashtabula community gathers together for an extraordinary evening to celebrate student success and demonstrate our deep appreciation for the generosity of so many who help make that success possible at the annual Scholarship Banquet. It's a unique opportunity for donors and students to come together and share stories, advice, gratitude and conviviality. It's also a chance to highlight the academic accomplishments and achievements of our students while offering a heartfelt thank you to those who support the campus. This year is different and we don't...