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Scholarship by Kent State University faculty places Kent State at the cutting edge of many disciplines and brings wide recognition as the university furthers the fulfillment of societal goals. Below is a listing of resources that support scholarship and faculty development.

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University Organizational Structure
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KSU and Other Links of Interest To Faculty
Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP)
Every college or university participating in AQIP is required to create and maintain a Systems Portfolio, a concise description of the organization's fundamental systems for getting its work done and its goals accomplished.
American Association of University professors (AAUP)--Kent Chapter
American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a national organization of faculty, founded in 1915, which "defends academic freedom and tenure, advocates collegial governance, and develops policies ensuring due process." Some chapters, like the Kent chapter, are collective bargaining chapters.
Centers and Institutes
Kent State University is proud to host 79 centers and institutes – each of which supports the institution’s teaching, research and public service mission in its own unique way.
College of Continuing Studies
The College of Continuing Studies (CCS), one of Ohio's leading centers for lifelong learning, extends the resources of Kent State University to students of all ages through professional development, personal enrichment, and other outreach programs.
Councils and Committees
Kent State University councils and committees provide faculty and staff with current information pertaining to issues and topics related specifically to the university's mission.Imagine, you are employed at one of Ohio's top universities with resources that can make your job a part of the best experiences of your life.
Curriculum Services
Curriculum is a chief asset of the university, one that helps define our institution's unique character. Because curriculum remains healthy through change, it maintains the value of programs for our students.Curriculum development and maintenance is the responsibility of faculty. Curriculum Services is responsible for analyzing, facilitating and monitoring proposed changes and the implementation of those changes as approved by governing bodies.
Faculty & Staff Web Home
The faculty and staff of Kent State University contribute to this diverse community in numerous ways – each bringing unique skills, talents, experience and knowledge that fulfill some aspect of the larger university mission. Kent State offers a variety of services and resources to assist faculty and staff in their professional and personal lives.
Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate is the faculty governing body for Kent State University. It is primarily concerned with matters of university educational policies, curriculum, academic and professional standards, and the establishment, discontinuance and major alteration of academic programs. The senate also possesses shared responsibilities and advisory responsibilities. In addition, the Faculty Senate may consider other matters pertaining to the welfare and mission of the university.
Faculty Professional Development Center
The Center mission is to support faculty in their many forms of scholarship and professional work. This includes, but is not limited to, teaching, research and creative activity, and service.
Human Resource Development
A commitment to learning is expected of all employees at Kent State University. This page is designed to help you find learning solutions that meet your needs. The university provides a wide variety of opportunities to increase your knowledge and skills. There is something for everyone ... from new employees to experienced university personnel.
Information Services
The Division of Information Services is dedicated to providing an empowering systems and technological environment that enables Kent State University to meet the competitive challenges of the future. The people in Information Services are committed to providing students, faculty and staff with leadership and support to effectively use information technology to transform and improve the quality of teaching, learning and research.
Libraries and Media Services
Libraries and Media Services, a member of the prestigious Association of Research Libraries, stands at the heart of Kent State University's education and research mission. It provides critical support for scholarly inquiry, bringing together diverse traditions of thought and belief.
Ohio Learns
OhioLearns! is the one stop site for anyone interested in college level distance or e-learning in Ohio.
Reappointment/Tenure/Promotion
The fpdc offers a variety of resources for faculty going through either the reappointment, tenure or promotion process. Support is offered through workshops, consultations, and resource materials available in the fpdc studio.
Research Center for Educational Technology
The Research Center for Educational Technology (RCET) was founded in 1999 to provide a collegial network for university researchers and K-16 educators committed to studying the impact of technology on teaching and learning. RCET offices are located in northeast Ohio on the campus of Kent State University in the Moulton Hall Learning Technologies Center.
Recreational Services
As a wellness benefit to the employees of Kent State University, a portion of each faculty/staff member's own membership is paid for by the university. Couple this benefit with the Department of Recreational Services' great rate benefits for faculty/staff, your membership is extremely economical. (And don't forget the convenience of paying for your membership through payroll deduction!)
Scholar-Link
A site that is totally devoted to connecting scholars with international interests, experience, and skills.
TeachU
The Ohio Learning Network's TeachU Online Seminars is a series of free, hour-long interactive Web presentations on uses of emerging technologies and pedagogies within the contexts of teaching, assessment, and student success. Each seminar is delivered live using online audio and video/image presentation technology, allowing you to interact with the presenter(s) and your colleagues through your web browser.
University Policy Register
The University Policy Register is a compilation of relevant University policy, Administrative policy, Operational procedures and regulations and governing documents of Kent State University.
University Research Council
The URC promotes undergraduate student participation in research activities. Students are not just washing the dishes and cleaning the labs. They are steeped in the process, working with their professors to contribute to their discipline’s body of knowledge.
University Teaching Council
To support and facilitate the teaching mission of the university by studying and recommending policies regarding enrichment and enhancement of the scholarship of teaching; recommending priorities for support of teaching and curriculum development; recommending teaching development awards; collecting information on teaching and curriculum development; and publicizing teaching and curriculum development of the university.
Women’s Resource Center Programs
The Kent State University Women's Resource Center exists to facilitate the advancement and improvement of the educational experience and professional lives for the women students, faculty and staff on all campuses.

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