First-Year Experience Course Instructor Resource Guide
CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... We’re not just about what you’ll do after graduation; we’re about your journey to get there. Stop by Career Exploration and Development today to find on campus employment, connect your interests and skills to careers and majors, polish and update your resume, create a LinkedIn profile, practice interviewing and discover internships and co-ops. TELL YOUR STUDENTS... Career Fairs are not just for students seeking internships and full-time employment. Come to the fair to meet employers, learn what kind of opportunities exisit within recruiting organizations, and network! Our staff is there, so we can help you connect. Drop-ins are all over campus making it easy for you to meet with us any day of the week. This is a process - we can help you discover your interests and learn how to articulate your skills. ADDRESS PHONE WEB FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN
261 Schwartz Center, temporarily located in ART 201 and 104 Schwartz until mid-October 330-672-2360 www.kent.edu/caree KentStateCareer KSU_CED Kent State University Career Exploration and Development
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ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT AND DEGREE COMPLETION
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... Academic Engagement and Degree Completion serves all students from the time they apply through graduation by providing access to placement assessments, reassessments, CLEP testing, and for returning adult students, Degree Completion. The department also provides centralized oversight to the 17 de-centralized advising offices in the KSU system mostly in the form of Required Advising, probation and dismissal notification, and related policy enforcement. TELL YOUR STUDENTS... Placement assessments determine where you begin math, foreign language, chemistry, and English. Take these seriously, as time and money are at stake Get credit for what you already know by taking CLEP . At only $125 per test, you could save thousands on the cost of tuition You will see your advisor EVERY semester you are at KSU. They will assist in helping to develop and hone your purpose, goals, and career development. Come prepared each semester with a plan, and your advisor will help you reach the next steps ADDRESS PHONE WEB
CUE Suite 151 330-672-0166 www.kent.edu/engagement
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OFFICE OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... OEECE cultivates civic involvement and community building across Kent State, the surrounding community and the globe. We offer students the opportunity to learn and have a positive impact through volunteering, service trips, and educational programs, bringing awareness to issues that affect our local and global communities. TELL YOUR STUDENTS... Get involved and experience the joys of serving! OEECE offers Super Service Saturdays almost every weekend of the semester and transportation is always provided. Don’t miss the large-scale service events like Make a Difference Day in October or MLK Day of Service in January where you can meet new people while making a difference in your community. If you’re looking for an opportunity to serve and experience new cultures while traveling, be sure to participate in an Alternative Break trip such as our Alternative Winter Break experience to Columbus, which focuses on human trafficking, or check out the lineup of Alternative Spring Break trips, which includes NYC, Washington D.C., and Nicaragua. ADDRESS PHONE WEB FACEBOOK
CUE 151 (until mid-Oct. then Schwartz 261) 330-672-7876 www.kent.edu/oeece Volunteer KSU
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THE CENTER FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... The Center for Student Involvement fosters growth and development through various involvement opportunities for students. In addition to providing campus wide programming via Kent Student Center Programming, the Center for Student Involvement is dedicated to leadership development through student organizations, Fraternity and Sorority Life and Undergraduate Student Government. Other programs such as UCommute and FLASHperks, strive to engage and strengthen students’ commitment to Kent State University. TELL YOUR STUDENTS... Getting involved on campus will help you make the most out of your college experience. You will meet new people, learn new skills, increase your leadership potential, and become more marketable to employers. All of our events are free and happen at varying times and days to accommodate all types of schedules! Come check out some of our hallmark programs: Black Squirrel Festival, Rock the Runway and a full week of Homecoming activities. If you need assistance, meet with one of our Involvement Experts to get started on an involvement plan. ADDRESS PHONE WEB TWITTER
226 Kent Student 330-672-2480 www.kent.edu/csi @csikent
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STUDENT OMBUDS OFFICE
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... The Student Ombuds office is a place where student questions, complaints and concerns about the functioning of the University can be discussed confidentially and in a safe environment. The office assists students, faculty and staff in locating appropriate campus and community resources, helps them navigate university policies or procedures, and assists in deliberating available options. The office operates independently and impartially as a supplement to existing administrative and formal dispute resolution processes. It has no formal decision-making authority, but does advocate for fair, consistent, and equitable treatment for students. TELL YOUR STUDENTS... Common concerns that are brought to the Student Ombuds’ attention include, but are not limited to: grade grievances/appeals, academic dismissal/appeals, concerns about a course instructor or advisor, academic dishonesty issues, concerns about progress to degree, financial-aid and/or tuition payment issues, feelings of harassment or discrimination, and/or general due process issues. ADDRESS PHONE WEB
250 Kent Student Center 330-672-9494 www.kent.edu/studentaffairs/student-ombuds
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KENT POLICE
24/7/365 (always open) INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... Our police department regularly patrols campus and surrounding areas. We respond to calls for service as well as attempt to deter criminal activity. We provide numerous services for the KSU community such as car lock-outs, jump starts, and educational presentations such as A.L.I.C.E, alcohol/drug awareness, party safety, women in law enforcement, and law enforcement occupations. TELL YOUR STUDENTS... Our police department is always open. We are a community service oriented police department. We have several community events throughout the year such as “Coffee with a Cop”, The Police Experience Academy, etc. where we get to know our students and vice versa. We will also come to your event and bring the DUI goggles to “walk the line” or Mario Kart. If there is an emergency, our emergency number is 911. For non-emergency calls such as a theft report, disabled vehicle, question, etc. please call the non-emergency number at 330-672-2212. There are also blue light phones around campus walkways and parking lots that can be used to contact police, fire, or ems. ADDRESS PHONE WEB
530 E. Summit Street 330-672-2212 www.kent.edu/police
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THE COUNSELING CENTER
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday – 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday – 9:00 a.m.- 2 :00 p.m. Saturday – 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... The Counseling Center is a mental health counseling facility on campus that provides individual counseling services to students and employees free-of-charge. Our staff is able to assist students with a variety of mental health concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to relationships and suicidal thoughts. We serve as a resource for instructors in a variety of ways. We can provide in-class presentations on a number of mental health-related topics. We are also available for consultation regarding students you may have concerns about. Feel free to call our office and speak with the director or the assistant director in such matters. TELL YOUR STUDENTS... The Counseling Center is a mental health counseling facility on campus that provides individual counseling services to students free-of-charge. Our staff is able to assist students with a variety of mental health concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to relationships and suicidal thoughts. Making an appointment is very simple. Just call our office or stop by and we’ll get you scheduled in a timely manner. All counseling services are professional and confidential in nature. For assistance in making an appointment of if you have any questions, please call our office. ADDRESS PHONE WEB
325 White Hall 330-672-2208 www.kent.edu/ehhs/counseling
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Monday - Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... The Department of Recreational Services, utilizing innovative technology and state-ofthe-art equipment, seeks to enhance the balance between academic experiences and healthy lifestyles. By engaging the university community, we will pave the way for social opportunities that promote personal growth, integrity and pride. The Department of Recreational Services will be a leader in the field of campus recreation by creating a safe, secure and fun environment to meet the needs of the campus and community; by reaching out to our patrons and their families by creating an atmosphere where everyone feels safe and welcome; by providing growth prospects through expanded facilities and programs that meet the needs of future students, staff and community members. TELL YOUR STUDENTS... We employ more than 200 students every year and offer multiple Job Fairs each semester. Find out more about our jobs at http://www.kent.edu/recservices/employment-opportunities Students taking 5 or more credit hours on the Kent campus are granted automatic membership to our facilities as part of tuition. Tri-Rec, a satellite exercise facility located above the Tri-Towers Rotunda, is open exclusively to on-campus residents and has more than 70 pieces of exercise equipment. Recreational Services offers programs, trips and classes in the following program areas: Outdoor Adventure, Aquatics, Fitness and Wellness, Kent State Ice Arena, Club Sports and Intramural Sports The first two weeks of each semester is Demo Week - where all Group X and Instructional Programs are FREE to try. The SRWC can see up to 4000 people a day; including students, faculty/staff, and community members. ADDRESS PHONE WEB FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE
325 White Hall 330-672-2208 www.kent.edu/recservices @ksusrwc @srwc @kentstatesrwc Kent State University Recreational Services
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THE OFFICE OF HEALTH PROMOTION
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... The mission of the Office of Health Promotion is to address high priority college health issues by providing ongoing special events, programs and services that promote and support health-enhancing behavior among students and the campus community. Special events include, but are not limited to, Alcohol Awareness Day, Great American Smoke-Out, World AIDS Day Week, 1Day Stand (tobacco), and Safe Spring Break KickOff Week. Screenings and services offered by the Office of Health promotion include: free HIV testing, tobacco cessation program, National Eating Disorders Screening Day, and National Alcohol Screening Day. The Office of Health Promotion works in partnership with a number of student organizations and departments in support of other campus outreach initiatives. The office sponsors LifeShare blood drives on campus where one $500 scholarship is generated for every 40 units of blood collected during the academic year. TELL YOUR STUDENTS... The Office of Health Promotion is located in the DeWeese Health Center and is available as a resource for students to utilize for health education resources for class projects, papers, etc. The office offers free HIV testing and a free tobacco cessation program for students. Internships are available for students who are in a health related major. The Office of Health Promotion plans and implements programs to address high priority college health issues. The office sponsors LifeShare blood drives on campus where one $500 scholarship is generated for every 40 units of blood collected during the academic year. Students do not have to donate blood in order to apply/receive the scholarship. ADDRESS PHONE WEB FACEBOOK TWITTER
DeWeese Health Center 330-672-2320 kent.edu/UHS/health-promotion @KentStateUHS @kentstateUHS
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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES OF UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. INSTRUCTORS SHOULD KNOW... The staff of Kent State University Psychological Services are licensed mental health clinicians who are dedicated to supporting students to promote wellness, personal growth, and academic success. Confidential services to students include crisis intervention, individual, couple and group therapy, psychological testing and substance abuse evaluation and treatment. Kent State University’s Psychological Service: Psychological Services Staff is committed to providing personalized counseling services in a private and confidential setting. Students can call 330.672.2487 and be sure that they will be offered an appointment at the earliest time available to speak to their therapist. Private offices are located on second floor of the DeWeese Health Center. Kent State University’s Collegiate Recovery Community: It strives to offer support services to students who are in recovery or seeking recovery from substance use disorders, such as alcohol, marijuana, opiates, and other drugs. We offer substance use assessments, individual counseling, a support group (Empowering Students in Recovery), a social programming series (Time to THRIVE), a student organization (Flashes for Recovery), and sponsor campus events to promote awareness and education around substance use concerns. Flashes for Recovery: A student organization that engages the campus and larger community in a positive conversation about substance use. It seeks to support the campus community by raising awareness and reducing stigma. Members have the opportunity to connect with other students, sponsor and engage in fun events, be of service to the KSU and Kent community, and offer support to students in recovery and their allies. Outreach Programming: Our outreach program specialist is here to provide psychoeducational programs on mental health and wellness. They also assist in collaboration and coordination of comprehensive mental health programs and community resources for KSU students. ADDRESS PHONE WEB FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM
DeWeese Health Center 330-672-2320 kent.edu/UHS/health-promotion @KentStateCRC @KentStateCRC @KentStateCRC
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330.672.9292