General Information:
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Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44242-0001
Public, Coed, 4 year
Preamble
From its roots as one of Ohio's original four-corner universities, Kent State University celebrates 100-years of teaching and research excellence to serve the public good -- service which will continue into its second century and beyond. Kent State aspires to distinguish itself as a magnet for high-achieving students. Kent State is a traditional, selective, residential public research university; it is also a multicampus university, with open access on its Regional Campuses to serve local communities in Northeast Ohio.
Kent State's Mission Statement
The mission of Tiffin University is to:
The mission of Kent State University is to discover, create, apply and share knowledge, as well as to foster ethical and humanitarian values in the service of Ohio and the global community. As an eight-campus educational system, Kent State offers a broad array of academic programs to engage students in diverse learning environments that educate them to think critically and to expand their intellectual horizons while attaining the knowledge and skills necessary for responsible citizenship and productive careers.
Facing the Future
In 2010, the Centennial Celebration will honor Kent State University’s 100 years of guiding students, providing vital resources to Ohio and producing graduates and research that have the power to change communities.
Excellence in Action
Founded in 1910
Colors:
Navy Blue and
Gold
Notable Alumni
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Drew Carey - Comedian/TV Host
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Arsenio Hall - Comedian/TV Host
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Joshua Cribbs - NFL/Athlete
Student Info:
Enrollment as of 2008:
- Total Enrollment: 22,929
- Undergraduate: 18,152
- Graduate: 4,777
- Gender Ratio: 68F/32M
- Ethnicity Demographics: Minority 15%
- African American, 1,515
- American Indian, 77
- Asian, 262
- Hispanic, 264
- International, 247
- White, 14,961
- Student to Faculty Ratio: 17:1
- Undergraduate Class Size less than 30 students: 78 percent
- Undergraduate Class Size less than 50 students: 93 percent
2009-2010 Tuition:
- Ohio residents pay: $16,670/year (tuition, room and board)
- Non-Ohio residents pay: $24,358/year (tuition, room and board)
Over 280 choices of majors, and over 50 Graduate programs.
Student Life
Over 200 student clubs and organizations
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Baha'I Campus Club of Kent State
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Black United Students (BUS)
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Chinese and American Friends East (CAFÉ)
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Chinese Students and Scholars Association
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Harambee
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Hillel - The Jewish Student Center
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Kappa Phi
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Kent African Student Association (KASA))
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Kent State Students for Israel
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Koonce International Mentorship
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Multicultural and Diversity Committee (Dept. of Psychology)
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Nepalese Student Association
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Pakistani Student Association (PSA)
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Saudi Students Club
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Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA)
Minority Oriented Professional organizations
Minority Oriented Greeks
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Delta Sigma Theta
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Kappa Aalpha Psi
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Sigma Gamma Rho
Arts Info
Athletic Info
Home of the Golden Flashes
Mission:
The Intercollegiate Athletic program at Kent State University competes at the highest National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level (FBS for football) and provides select men and women with the opportunity, challenge and support to achieve their full academic and athletic potential, while operating as an integral part of the University's educational mission.
Over 12 different sports for men and women
- Baseball - men
- Basketball - men and women
- Cross County - men and women
- Field Hockey - men and women
- Football - men
- Golf - men and women
- Gymnastics - women
- Soccer - men and women
- Softball - women
- Track and Field - men and women
- Volleyball - women
- Wrestling - men
Conference Info
- Conference: MAC (Mid-American Conference)
- Division: Division II
Notable Awards
- Diversity Strategies Awards 2007
- African American Graduation: Male Student Athletes Awards 2007
Athletics Links
Faculty Info
Notable Faculty
- Katherine Rawson - Assistant professor in the Department of Psychology
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Has published her research findings in numerous journals, including Memory & Cognition, Cognitive Psychology, the Journal of Memory and Language and the European Journal of Cognitive Psychology.
Nationally recognized diversity program.
What We Can Do
- Foster an understanding of diversity through academic curricular initiatives and programs.
- Monitor faculty searches and hiring practices to ensure appropriate diversity in recruitment and facilitate identification of available candidates.
- Be the primary connection with Regional Campus leadership on diversity issues.
- Interact with all university divisions on diversity issues and programs.
- Interact with the Women's Resource Center, the Department of Pan-African Studies, the Pan-African Faculty and Staff Association, the African Community Association, the Center for International and Comparative Programs, and other units where appropriate.
- Play a major role in faculty professional development initiatives in collaboration with the provost and the director of the Faculty Professional Development Center.
- Strengthen the connections between the Office of Diversity and academic colleges, schools and departments, as well as other divisions.
- Play a leadership role in faculty and staff development initiatives on diversity issues.
- Establish links with individuals and departments that support and advocate for diverse populations.
- Play a more visible role in the recruitment and retention of a more diverse faculty and staff.
- Plan the university Diversity Dinner Dance.
- Direct the African-American Scholarship Program.
Faculty Links
Facility Info
Several Sites of Interest
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Oscar Ritchie Hall -Ritchie Hall was named for Oscar W. Ritchie, former Professor of Sociology and the first African-American faculty member at a state university in Ohio.
Study Abroad Info
Over 9 different opportunities to study abroad
Study Abroad Program
Important Links
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