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Worth Saying Again: Quote of the Month
Avoiding unhappiness is not the road to happiness. Francois Lelord
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Over the Summer: A New Dean
Over the Summer, Dr. Mark Kretovics, a HIED faculty member and former HIED coordinator for seven years, was named Interim Dean for the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. Dr. Kretovics replaced Dr. Daniel Mahoney, who recently left KSU to become the President of Winthrop University. Last academic year, Dr. Kretovics served as the Interim Department Chair for the School of Foundations, Leadership, and Administration. Although not part of his assigned responsibilities, Dr. Kretovics will teach the Business Administration course this Fall.
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A New Program Coordinator
for the Fall: Dr. Brenda McKenzie
I am Brenda McKenzie, Interim Program Coordinator (for Fall 2015) and Lecturer for the Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel Program at Kent State. I am so excited for this new journey, being able to help prepare the next generation of student affairs professionals. I recently completed my Ph.D. in the Higher Education Administration program at Kent State and am also a proud graduate of our Master's program. My dissertation focused on leadership identity development in female undergraduate students. My research interests focus on college student leadership development, women and leadership, and the preparation of student affairs professionals. In my "former life," I worked in the Center for Student Involvement with leadership development, assessment, fraternity/sorority life, programming, and student organizations at Kent State for fifteen years, at the University of Texas at Austin in New Student Programs, and at Marietta College in residence life. My journey to becoming a faculty member was an unexpected one.
After receiving my M.Ed. I never planned to pursue a Ph.D. or teaching. But it's funny how professional experiences lead you to new opportunities and goals. My professional jobs all included aspects of training and teaching in some form (for-credit courses as well as one day or longer term trainings). I loved those experiences and eventually came to realize that being in the classroom with students was where I wanted to be.
I am very excited to be teaching and learning with our graduate students over this next year. I hope you will stop by my office (well, actually Dr. K's office where I'm camping out for the year!) and say hello. To entice you, I have a toy basket and typically candy of some sort. Best of luck to everyone for the coming year.
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Coming and Going
Coming:
Orientation for Ph.D. Students
On behalf of the HIED faculty, I would like to welcome you to an exciting new year. I have set our Ph.D. orientation time and location. We will gather on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in room 200 (Read Room) of White Hall. The lunch portion of our event will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. (come early to set up if necessary). For those of you who are new, the event is a pot-luck lunch/competition. The person submitting the dish receiving the most votes receives a book about KSU. This years book will be Kent State University Athletics.
Following lunch we will have a split orientation: one for newer students and one for those of you nearing comprehensive exams or the dissertation. Stephen Thomas
Orientation for Master's Students
Orientations for 1st and 2nd year HIED students will be on September 4th. Following the orientation, students and the faculty are invited to a welcome picnic at Dr. Kretovics' house. If you have questions about orientation, please contact Dr. Brenda McKenzie (bmckenzi@kent.edu).
1st Year Orientation
We would like to welcome our new incoming class of Master's students. Being a graduate student is different from being an undergraduate in terms of workload, expectations, and your role in the classroom. To assist you with this transition, you are expected to attend the 1st Year Orientation on Friday, September 4, 2015 from 12:15 to 4:30 p.m. in room 313 of the Kent Student Center.
2nd Year Institute
To prepare you for the experience and expectations of your second year, you are expected to attend the 2nd Year Institute on Friday, September 4, 2015 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in room 310AB Kent Student Center. During the Institute, we will discuss what it means to be a second year graduate student in the HIED program, explore professionalism and your professional identity, and provide opportunities to connect with program faculty and alumni on a variety of key topics.
Going: Graduation
Below are some photos taken at the M.Ed. Hooding Ceremony in May. During the Ceremony, Dr. Erica Eckert (alumnus of the HIED program, Assistant Dean for Assessment and Accreditation, and Assistant Professor in EVAL) was the guest speaker.
The HIED program is proud to have graduated its largest group of students, with thirty-two students graduating in May: twenty-eight M.Ed., three Ph.D., and one Ed.S.
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New Face, Our Place
Amanda Yocum
 Hello! My name is Amanda Yocum, and I am excited to be starting the Higher Administration Ph.D. Program. While in the HIED program, I will continue to work off campus as an Academic Department Chair for Herzing University, whose recent transition to nonprofit has made for a great opportunity to significantly impact the student experience. I am also fortunate to lead faculty in my role, and evaluate the curriculum. Prior to Herzing, I worked at Northeast Ohio Medical University as Director of Academic Support, and as Director of Student Services for a proprietary nursing college. In both of these roles, I was able to establish and grow the departments, which were amazing opportunities. Ultimately, I am interested in program and curriculum development, as well as student retention and success, especially with underprivileged and nontraditional students. In my own academic experience, I received my Bachelor's degrees in English and Psychology from Kent State, and then my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Cleveland State University.
Throughout that time, I had two children. Noah is almost 16 years old and eager to start driving without me in the front seat. Hayes is 8 years old and loves video games, roller coasters, and comic books. The boys attend Champion Local Schools in Warren, and they both love sports and music. Outside of work, I spend my time watching soccer, baseball, track, and band practice. Starting this fall, I imagine that you could find me studying while on the sidelines! I understand that adding the Ph.D. program to an already busy schedule will be difficult, but I am incredibly excited to begin classes and meet my colleagues and faculty. It is great to be back at Kent State, and to be involved with such a prestigious program.
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Old Face, New Place
Eboni Pringle
 Dr. Eboni Pringle, a Ph.D. recipient from our HIED program, was recently named Dean of the University College (formerly known as Undergraduate Studies). Since receiving her M.Ed. in HIED at KSU in 1996, Dr. Pringle established herself as an invaluable member of the Kent State University family. She has worked in a number of positions across campus: Academic Advisor, Residence Hall Director, Financial Aid Counselor, Assistant Director of Admissions, and Assistant, Associate, and Executive Director of Student Success Programs before serving as Assistant and Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies. She will no doubt bring her extensive knowledge to her new position as Dean of the University College. Moreover, Dr. Pringle serves as a member of the adjunct faculty of the Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel program.
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Jennifer Kulics
 Dr. Jennifer Kulics, who received her Ph.D. from our HIED program, has been named the Interim Associate Vice President and Dean of Students for Student Affairs. Dr. Kulics has served as the Student Ombudsperson at Kent State University since 2012. Prior to this, she served as the senior associate athletic director for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, also at Kent State University. In addition to being a proud alumnus of our HIED program, Dr. Jennifer Kulics has adjunct status in the Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel Program.
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Talea Drummer
 Dr. Talea Drummer, who received her Ph.D. from our HIED program in 2014, has accepted a position as the Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Support Services at Eastern Michigan University. Prior to accepting this position, Dr. Drummer served as the Assistant Athletic Director at Kent State University and as an on-site supervisor for as many as four HIED interns per semester. She was among our highest rated supervisors and proved to be a mentor to many of our students. She will be missed. |
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David Gregory
 Hello all! David Gregory here... As a proud graduate of the KSU Ph.D. Higher Education Administration Program (2013), I wanted to announce that I have plugged myself into the corporate world (again)! Ironically, the new position I've accepted is one which my KSU education has certainly made a way for me. In April 2015, I was offered and accepted a new position at Ontario Systems LLC as the Manager of Learning Services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to forge new learning paths for people yearning for career growth. In this role, I organize and guide the workforce by providing learning opportunities for employees wanting to develop their careers. Even though this learning environment is outside of the university setting for which I was trained, I feel prepared and am excited to tackle the unique educational challenges this setting presents. Among these challenges, I am thrilled to be afforded the chance to do research within the context of these adult learners, a group for which gaining good empirical data is often difficult. It is exciting to explore a topic with the realization that the findings may greatly impact the satisfaction and well-being of a learner.
I have tremendous gratitude to my illustrious HIED professors for instilling this in me. For any of you who are thinking about entering the KSU HIED doctoral program, let me encourage you to boldly take the next step toward quality leadership training. You won't regret it! And, for those of you who are in the midst of this challenge, I say "Press on! Your hard work will be rewarded!"
Finally, in addition to this new work position, I have also accepted a new position as father! My wife (Tamara) and I have been blessed with the birth of our first child, Anastasia Rose Gregory (born 6/6/2015). Being an educational leader has now taken on a whole new meaning for me!
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You Do Not Have to go Through Life
Not Knowing: Things You May Experience as You Age
Stephen Thomas
Even though you are or feel young today, we all get old, if we live that long. As they say, "getting old beats the alternative." Anyway, the following represent things to think about now and tomorrow.
Two Good Things about Being Older If you live alone, you will never know if you have dementia. You will not have to repay the Bush/Obama national debt. General You eat out, drink in, prefer to sleep in your own bed, and watch sports on TV rather than attend the games. You have less or more hair, here or there. The toys you had or saw as a child are now sold in antique stores, and have been for many years. You compare today to the good old days, but fail to acknowledge that they did not seem all that good when you lived them. Your children are looking older and are beginning to ask questions about retirement. Waiting in any line is too great a price to pay. You attend the annual faculty meeting for the college and are able to recognize only about one-in-five of those present. Each year, there are progressively fewer folks who can exercise "peer" pressure. Eating Early bird specials don't seem that early. You swallow more pills in a day than eat desserts in a month. The servers at 5-Guys, Taco Bell, Burger King, and Dunkin Donuts no longer call you by your first name; that is reserved to those working at Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel, and Hartville Kitchen. (There is one exception, there is still a "Steve's Blizzard" at Kent Dairy Queen--try it, you will like it). Transportation You are in fewer car accidents, but cause more. Media & Technology You have no idea who the folks are who are pictured on the front of People Magazine, and do not care to know. You consult with your grandchildren in all matters regarding technology. Sleep You go to bed at 9:00, instead of going out at 10:00. You are in bed longer, but sleep less. An unused skill You can improve upon every TV show, movie, and commercial; point out errors and inconsistencies; and purport how you could have written them better. Yard Yard maintenance has become important, although you cannot explain why. What You Can Learn From Older Folks You cannot un-ring the bell, so don't create a need to. Conclusion The aforementioned represent a few of the things that I have coming, if I ever do get old.
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On the Lighter Side: Words of Wisdom?
Stephen Thomas
I met the ultimate pessimist the other day while looking at new cars. The owner of the company decided to provide a new "forever" warranty for every new car. The warranty was good bumper to bumper "forever" or five years, whichever came first. Stephen Thomas
I know a man who folks say is an optimist. I am not sure if they are correct. To me, he simply has such low expectations that he is seldom disappointed. Stephen Thomas
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Athletes in Action:
- Professor Joan Inderhees qualified for and ran in this summer's Boston Marathon. The story can be found in Kent State Wired.
Newest Members to the HIED Family:
- Matthew and Mackenzie Yako have welcomed Tristan Yako to their family. He was born on 6-20-2015 and weighed 6lb. 4oz.
- David and Tamara Gregory have welcomed Anastasia Gregory to their family. She was born on 06-06-2015 and also weighed 6 lbs and 4 oz.
- Michael and Carole Kavulic have welcomed Emerson Marie Kavulic. She was born 8-15-2015 and weighed 6 lbs and 14 oz.
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Which Way Did They Go, Which Way
Did They Go?
- Krittika Chatterjee accepted a position at Kent State University as a Career Counselor.
- Janessa Siegal accepted a position at Northampton Community College working in Financial Aid and Admissions.
- Caitlin Graves accepted a position at Texas Tech as a Prevention Specialist in the new department of Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE).
- Courtney Brewer accepted a position at Gonzaga University as a Conduct Specialist in the Office of Community Standards.
- Laura (Neidert) Craig accepted a position at Temple University as the Assistant Director of Internships and Experiential Learning.
- Valencia Harvey accepted a position at the University of Virginia as an Area Coordinator for the Housing and Residence Life Department.
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Theory to Practice: JOBS!
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Fall 2015 Schedule for Ph.D. Only Courses
Business in Higher Education 76667 (Fridays) and Internationalization of Higher Education 76670 (Saturdays) will meet the following dates. Note that Fridays will be listed first for each meeting week.
- August--28/29
- September--11/12 and 24/25
- October--9/10 and 23/24
- November--6/7 and 20/21
- December--4/5
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All HIED Student Information
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3-year HIED Course Projections
Spring 2015 - Fall 2017
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5-Year HIED Ph.D. Only Course Projection
Spring 2016-Fall 2020
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4-Year EVAL Course Projection
Fall 2014 - Summer 2018
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HIED Certificate Information
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EVAL Certificate Information
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Want to Sign-up for a Certificate Program?
You must register first!
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Important Fall 2015 Dates
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Admission, General, Master's Thesis/Project, and Ph.D. Forms can all be found by clicking the link below
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Work Exception for Full-Time Enrollment Form
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Office and Program Websites
Office Contacts
EHHS Office of Graduate Services
Foundation, Leadership, and Administration Office
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