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Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of Kent State University.The university recognizes that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. As such, Kent State has established a process for students to request a preferred name. Students can find information about the process at www.kent.edu/registrar/preferred-name.
The first phase of this project, which focuses on touchpoints that a faculty, student or advisor uses, is now available.Beginning this semester, preferred student names will be implemented in the systems displayed in the table below. This list will change as more systems are updated.
Blackboard | GPS (Degree Audit System) |
Class Roster | Grade Roster |
Cognos - Official Student Registrar Reports* | KentLINK Library System |
Electronic Reserves (Univeristy Library) | KSUview*** |
FlashCard** | Student Accessibility Services System |
FlashFast | Student Directory |
FlashLine |
* Reports will be updated over a period of time.
**If the student requests a new FlashCard, the student’s preferred name will be displayed on the front of the card and the student’s legal name on the back.
*** KSUview designees will see the student’s preferred name when they access information that has been authorized by the student.
There are some places or areas where a student’s preferred name will not be used, but as time goes on, more areas will be included to use a student’s preferred name.
Places Where a Student’s Preferred Name Will Not Appear:
Admissions | National Student Clearinghouse |
Bursar’s Office | National Student Loan Data Systems |
Commencement Program | Official Transcripts |
Degree Verification | Payroll Processing and Forms |
Diploma | Reporting to Any Entity External to the University |
Enrollment Verification | SEVIS |
Financial Aid | Student Bill |
Student Refunds | |
Media Release (President’s list, Dean’s list, etc.) |
Phase two of this project will cover some additional places that faculty and advisors use, including ALEKS and Pathfinder.Additionally, major touchpoints for student’s services will addressed.These include extracts for Residence Services, Recreational Services, Health Center, Parking Services, Advocate as well as the Grade Push process and workflows for Change of Grade and Change of Major.This work will continue throughout the fall semester, and the expectation is to be completed by the end of the year.
MoreInformation for Faculty and Advisors
If you have any questions, contact the Office of the University Registrar at 330-672-3131.
Kent State Today to Highlight the University’s Top News Stories and Information
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Beginning in mid-January, Kent State University will launch a new, semiweekly message to share the most impactful news and stories about our campus community.
2018 Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative Seed Grants
The Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative (ESDRI) was excited to be able to offer competitively awarded seed grant funding to research teams in Spring Semester 2018. ESDRI was established in 2017 to support faculty efforts to achieve continued scholarly success in areas of research concerning both natural and built systems.
"Know Your Numbers" and Sign Up Today for Health Screenings and Flu Clinics
The following on-site dates remain to get your jump-start on 2019 for your "Know Your Numbers" health screening and/or flu vaccine. Don’t delay. Dates are filling up fast. Follow the"How to Schedule"instructions below asregistration is required.
Employee Health Coaching: Sessions Available to Support Your Wellness Goals
Get added support for the holidays with health coaching from Be Well Solutions. Health Coaching is part of our employee wellnessprogram for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees onall campuses. Health coaching appointments are individualized, 30-minute sessions with a certified health coach withexpertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, diabetes management, stress management, tobaccocessation and general health. Appointments are available face-to-face or telephonically to suit all schedules and are unlimited.
Where Can I See Photos From the Recent 20-Year Club Recognition Ceremony?
Kent State University congratulates the newest members of the 20-Year Club.
The annual 20-Year Club Service Awards program was established in 1966 to honor classified and unclassified employees who have dedicated 20 years of continuous service to Kent State.
Winter Shutdown Procedures Conserve Energy
As the semester comes to a close, Kent State University is asking faculty and staff to reduce campus energy consumption over winter break (Dec. 23-Jan. 2). As a result of collective efforts over the 2017 holiday break, the university avoided more than $25,000 in energy costs over nine days. The greenhouse gas emissions reduction was equal to taking more than50 passenger vehicles off the road for one year.
Farid Fouad | Nov. 26, 2018
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Familiar Face
Farid Fouad
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
East Liverpool Campus
Imani Reynolds | Nov. 26, 2018
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New Face
Imani Reynolds
Program Assistant
McNair Scholars Program
Kent Campus
WKSU Focuses on Food Insecurity With Annual Hunger Challenge
WKSU will welcome representatives from the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, the Greater Cleveland Food Bankand Kent State University’s Campus Kitchen to its studios on Wednesday, Nov. 28, for its 22ndAnnual Hunger Challenge. Food insecurity continues to be a major issue for people throughout Northeast Ohio. WKSU’s Hunger Challenge gives food banks a platform to share information about disadvantaged people in our communities.
Kent State Women’s Chorus Shows Strength in Numbers This Year
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Members of the Kent State University Women’s Chorus pour their hearts, time and love for music into their work, and it has led to tremendous growth of the organization with nearly 70 members this year.
POSTED: Thursday, November 3, 2016 04:39 PM
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