University Administrators
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- Executive Officers and Administration
- Office of the Provost
- Academic Administration
- College of Aeronautics and Engineering
- College of Applied and Technical Studies
- College of Architecture and Environmental Design
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Communication and Information
- College of Education, Health and Human Services
- College of Nursing
- College of Public Health
- College of Podiatric Medicine
- College of the Arts
- Honors College
- University College
- Graduate Studies
- University Libraries
- Regional Campuses
Executive Officers and Administration
- Todd A. Diacon, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Melody J. Tankersley, Interim Senior Vice President and Provost
- Mark M. Polatajko, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
- Charlene K. Reed, Vice President and University Secretary
- Amoaba Gooden, Interim Vice President Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Mary G. Parker, Vice President for Enrollment Management
- Willis Walker, Vice President for General Counsel
- John M. Rathje, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
- Valoree S. Vargo, Interim Vice President Institutional Advancement; Executive Director of Kent State University Foundation
- David M. Dees, Interim Vice President for Kent State System Integration
- Paul E. DiCorleto, Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs
- Larmar R. Hylton, Vice President for Student Affairs
- Rebecca S. Murphy, Interim Vice President for University Relations
- Nicholas M. Gattozzi III, Executive Director Government and Community Relations
- Joel R. Nielsen, Director of Athletics
Office of the Provost
- Melody J. Tankersley, Interim Senior Vice President and Provost
- Manfred H. van Dulmen, Interim Associate Provost Academic Affairs
- Sue N. Averill, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Marcello Fantoni, Associate Provost for Global Education
- Susan R. Perry, Assistant Provost for Accreditation, Assessment, Learning
- David M. Dees, Interim Vice President for Kent State System Integration
- Valerie L. Kelly, Associate Vice President for Continuing and Distance Education
- Jennifer M. Piatt, Associate Vice President for Academic Budget and Resource Management
- Therese E. Tillett, Associate Vice President for Curriculum Planning and Administration
- James R. Campbell, Executive Director of Design Innovation
- Jennifer L. Marcinkiewicz, Director of Center for Teaching and Learning
- Wayne G. Schneider, Director of Institutional Research
Academic Administration
College of Aeronautics and Engineering
- Christina L. Bloebaum, Dean
- Joycelyn S. Harrison, Associate Dean, Research and Faculty Affairs
- Robert J. Kraus, Associate Dean, Flight and Operations
- Maureen R. McFarland, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
- Jackie A. Ruller, Assistant Dean, External Affairs
College of Applied and Technical Studies
- Susan J. Stocker, Interim Dean
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
- Mark S. Mistur, Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
- Mandy J. Munro-Stasiuk, Interim Dean
- Lique M. Coolen, Associate Dean, Graduate Affairs, Postdoctoral Affairs, Faculty Research and Professional Development
- Deirdre Warren, Associate Dean of Curriculum and Undergraduate Education
- Eric M. Mintz, Associate Dean, Budget and Faculty Affairs
- Matthew A. Minichillo, Assistant Dean, Academic and Student Service
- Kristin Stasiowski, Assistant Dean, International Programs and Education Abroad
Academic Chairs and Directors
- Anthropology, Mary Ann Raghanti
- Biological Sciences, Laura G. Leff
- Biomedical Science, Ernest J. Freeman
- Chemistry and Biochemistry, Christopher J. Fenk
- Comparative and Integrative Programs, David W. Odell-Scott
- Computer Science, Javed I. Khan
- English, Babacar M'baye
- Geography, Scott C. Sheridan
- Geology, Daniel K. Holm
- History, Kevin J. Adams
- Mathematical Sciences, Andrew M. Tonge
- Modern Classical and Language Studies, Keiran J. Dunne
- Pan-African Studies, Amoaba Gooden
- Peace and Conflict Studies, Robert N. Cooper
- Philosophy, Michael B. Byron
- Physics, James T. Gleeson
- Political Science, Anthony D. Molina
- Psychology, Maria S. Zaragoza
- Sociology, Richard E. Adams
- Study of Gender and Sexuality, Molly B. Merryman
College of Business Administration
- Deborah F. Spake, Dean
- Emmanuel Dechenaux, (Interim) Associate Dean, Administration
- Cathy L. DuBois, Associate Dean, Graduate and Online Programs
- Elizabeth A. Sinclair, Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Assessment
Academic Chairs/Directors
- Accounting, R. Drew Sellers
- Economics, Kathryn S. Wilson
- Finance, Steven A. Dennis
- Management and Information Systems, Onyebuchi F. Offodile
- Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Robert D. Jewell
College of Communication and Information
- Amy L. Reynolds, Dean
- Matthew M. Rollyson, Assistant Dean
Academic Chairs/Directors
- Communication Studies, Paul Haridakis (Interim)
- Emerging Media and Technology, Michael Beam
- Information, Meghan Harper (Interim)
- Media and Journalism, Emily Metzgar
- Visual Communication Design, Daniel P. Alenquer
College of Education, Health and Human Services
- James C. Hannon, Dean
- Alicia R. Crowe, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education and Student Services
- Stephen A. Mitchell, Associate Dean, Administrative Affairs and Graduate Education
- Erica Eckert, Assistant Dean, Assessment and Accreditation
- Kathy M. Zarges, Assistant Dean, Advising, Student Success and Licensure
Academic Chairs/Directors
- Foundations Leadership and Administration, Kimberly S. Schimmel
- Health Sciences, Ellen L. Glickman
- Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, Frank Sansosti (Interim)
- Teaching Learning and Curriculum Studies, Martha Lash (Interim)
College of Nursing
- Denice Sheehan, Interim Dean
- Tracey M. Motter, Associate Dean
- Wendy A. Umberger, Associate Dean
College of Public Health
- Sonia A. Alemagno, Dean
- Jeffrey S. Hallam, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies
- Jennifer L. Noble Miller, Assistant Dean, Student and Accreditation Services
College of Podiatric Medicine
- Allan M. Boike, Dean
- Vincent J. Hetherington, Senior Associate Dean
College of the Arts
- John R. Crawford-Spinelli, Dean
- Tameka N. Ellington, Interim Assistant Dean
- Sandra R. Randulic, Assistant Dean, Academic Advising
- LeAnn F. Starlin Nilsson, Assistant Dean, Recruitment and Retention
Academic Chairs/Directors
- Art, Marie D. Bukowski
- Fashion, Louise Valentine
- Music, Kent M. McWilliams
- Theatre and Dance, Frans E. van Baars
Honors College
- Alison J. Smith, Dean
University College
- Eboni J. Pringle, Dean
- N.J. Akbar, Assistant Dean, Academic Diversity Success
- John G. Jewell, Assistant Dean, Academic Student Support Services
Graduate Studies
- Manfred van Dulmen, Interim Dean
- Lana K. Whitehead, Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies; Director of Graduate Admissions
University Libraries
- Kenneth J. Burhanna, Dean
- Kara L. Robinson, Associate Dean
Regional Campuses
- Bradley A. Bielski, Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Kent State University at Tuscarawas
- David M. Dees, Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Kent State University at Salem and East Liverpool
- Daniel E. Palmer, Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Kent State University Trumbull
- Denise A. Seachrist, Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Kent State University at Stark
- Angela S. Spalsbury, Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Kent State University at Geauga
- Susan J. Stocker, Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Kent State University at Ashtabula