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Helping Students Shift to Remote Academic Success

As a result of helping students make the shift to accessing academic success resources remotely during the pandemic, **Amanda Shah, Rachel Cordy, Samantha Spitak,** and **DeAnn Zalom** published a manuscript, 鈥淟eading through change: Four perspectives, one team,鈥� in TLAR鈥檚 special September edition *Rising to the Challenge: Navigating COVID-19 in Higher Education Learning Centers.*

Student sitting in the 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 Student Center smiling — Career Exploration Suit-Up Event

Over 325 students pre-registered for a Suit-Up event hosted by Career Exploration and Development in partnership with JCPenney. Discounts were available to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni. **Jody Patterson** and **Aryanna Sciranka** planned the virtual shopping event and hundreds took advantage, resulting in thousands of dollars in savings on professional attire.

Student section at a home 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State Football Game at Dix Stadium — Football Team and Students Campus Kitchen Volunteer

**久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State's Football team** and other **久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State students** volunteered at Campus Kitchen's March food distribution in collaboration with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Wednesday, March 17, at Dix Stadium. This volunteer opportunity will continue on the third Wednesday of every month through June, thanks to a food bank grant from Feeding America. Additionally, Campus Kitchen student volunteers hold food pantries in Tri-Towers three times per week as well and support the food pantry within the Office of the Dean of Students.

View of 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State campus — Pamela Jones, Consortium of Coaching in Higher Education

**Pamela Jones, Academic Program Coordinator** for Academic Diversity Outreach maintains her commitment to college students beyond Academic Diversity Outreach, serving on the Training and Best Practices committee for the Consortium of Coaching in Higher Education.

Nicole Kotlan NASPA Orientation, Transition, and Retention Knowledge Community (OTRKC) Awards Coordinator!

Nicole Kotlan has been appointed as the NASPA Orientation, Transition, and Retention Knowledge Community (OTRKC) Awards Coordinator!
Nicole will be responsible for:
Overseeing the operations and logistics of annual awards.
Communicating with the National Office about the annual awards nomination process and coordinating the timing of the awards selection process to meet relevant national deadlines.
Developing a marketing plan to advertise the awards process and solicit nominations from individuals across the Region.
And much more!

Student in classroom smiling — Cody Holland and Tyler Verma, National Leadership Educator's Institute

Our Student Success Program Coordinators are dedicated to education and leadership both on and off 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 campuses. **Cody Holland** and **Tyler Verma** presented at the virtual *National Leadership Educator鈥檚 Institute* and shared the great work they are doing within the Peer Leadership Training Course put on by ACPA, NASPA, OCPA, and NCLP.

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Outside of his work guiding 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State students to success within Student Support Services, **Jim Piascik** serves as Treasurer of Ohio TRIO, currently serving his second term after being re-elected to the position. Ohio TRIO is a professional organization of TRIO professionals from across the state of Ohio.

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久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 designated a Voter Friendly Campus, one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia by 鈥檚&苍产蝉辫; and 鈥� Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The initiative recognizes institutions that have planned and implemented practices that encourage their students to register and vote in the 2023 elections and in coming years. The mission of the 2023 Voter Friendly Campus designation is to bolster colleges and universities鈥� efforts to help students overcome barriers to participating in the political process.

A "K" is at the Prentice Gate near Rockwell Hall. The gate once served as the formal entrance. — MAP Program Innovation in Advising Award

The Exploratory academic advisors at 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State help guide students through career, major and personal exploration. As a result of their hard work and dedication to our students, the team has just been selected as the recipient of the NACADA鈥檚 Region 5 ***Innovation in Advising Award*** for the *Major Action Plan (MAP): Start to Finish* program.

Students walk between Risman Plaza and the University Library. — Adam Cinderich, President of the Ohio TRIO Educational Opportunity Association

Helping others help students. With his experience helping our 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State students, Student Support Services **Director Adam Cinderich,** who currently serves as President of the Ohio TRIO Educational Opportunity Association (EOA) Board of Directors was selected as a mentor for the TRIO Works SSS Directors Group continuing a commitment to provide access to higher education.

Eboni Pringle — Dean Pringle Receives the 2023 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award

Dean Pringle was nationally recognized for her advocacy for students and receiving the 2023 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award, presented by the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.
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A speaker during a lecture engages an audience of students. — Educational Opportunity Association Conference

Student Support Services and McNair staff are committed to assisting students beyond 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State, recently contributing to the Educational Opportunity Association Conference. **Jim Piascik** presented 鈥淓xpanding budgets in the time of COVID鈥� with over 100 attendees and **Siobh谩n Hicks,** along with **Dr. Kelly Cichy,** presented 鈥淎ddressing the mental health needs of TRIO-eligible students鈥� with over 250 attendees.

KSU Students and Staff Receive 2022 Community Impact Group Award

KSU students and staff were recognized by the United Way of Portage County as the recipient of the 2022 Community Impact Group Award. This award was presented in recognition of 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State's commitment to the Literacy Kit program, which aims to improve early-grade reading, encourage the love of reading and generate long-term school success. Thanks to KSU students and staff, over 1,000 literacy kits were distributed in Spring of 2022 to Portage County Kindergarteners.

Three students sit around a laptop in the University Library. — Student Support Services Tutoring Program Revamp

The Student Support Services Tutoring Program has been fully revamped by **Brittany Capp** and recently received a 5-year Level I recertification through the College Reading & Learning Association鈥檚 International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC). The application reflects a single, comprehensive tutoring program spanning all disciplines, a significant change to our operation since 2015.

A "K" rests stop the Prentice Gate near Rockwell Hall. The gate once served as the formal entrance to Ke — Nicole Kotlan, NACDA Steering Committee

Students in the Exploratory Program at 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 find academic success under the leadership of **Director Nicole Kotlan,** who is currently serving on the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Undecided & Exploratory Students Advising Community Steering Committee.

Students on Field Trip — Flashes Fighting Hunger Simply Give Program

Students and local families facing food insecurity receive needed relief through Simply Give partnership program! **Flashes Fighting Hunger** is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to students and local families facing food insecurity through the retailer鈥檚 customer-driven hunger relief program, **Simply Give**. The program encourages customers to purchase $10 Simply Give donation cards, which are then converted into Meijer food-only gift cards which will be donated to Flashes Fighting Hunger

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Students at 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State are given the resources to achieve success academically through the **Academic Success Center,** which recently earned a three-year certification from the International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 is one of 41 certified programs across the United States. The ASC also earned a renewed Level I certification and new Level II International Tutor Training Program Certification from the College Reading and Learning Association, allowing students to benefit from our vast network of tutors.

An aerial view of Risman Plaza. — Felicia Johnson, President of Ohio Career Development Association

Students benefit from the career advice of career advisor **Felicia Johnson,** who was elected President of the Ohio Career Development Association for the 2020-2021 year.

Instructor at desks talking with several students — Samantha Spitak Certifications

久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State students have access to knowledgeable and nationally trained tutors to help them succeed academically. Program Coordinator **Samantha Spitak** has renewed her Level I certification and implemented continued training to acquire Level II certification through the College Reading & Learning Association鈥檚 International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) through 2022 for ASC鈥檚 Tutoring Program, enabling our tutoring program to contribute to student success.

Home away from home — 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State football team and students volunteer

久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State's Football team and other 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State students volunteered at Campus Kitchen's March food distribution in collaboration with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Wednesday, March 17, at Dix Stadium. This volunteer opportunity continued on the third Wednesday of every month through June, thanks to a food bank grant from Feeding America. Additionally, Campus Kitchen student volunteers hold food pantries in Tri-Towers three times per week as well and support the food pantry within the Office of the Dean of Students.

A student pays close attention to her scientific experiment. — Peter Jeffy Research Award

Helping students goes one step further. **Peter Jeffy** recently received the James B. Hamilton and Thomas G. Mortenson TRIO/EOP Professional Research Award. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a TRIO/EOP professional for research consistent with the goals and purpose of Educational Opportunity Association.

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CommUNITY Lab is a new four-year cohort program coordinated through Community Engaged Learning that offers scholars a network of care and resources while removing financial, academic, and personal barriers to success. Participants reside in a Living-Learning Community located in Lake Hall on the 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 Campus where they learn through鈥痵pecially selected鈥痗ourses, plug into campus resources and co-create individualized achievement plans with their support networks.

Student at career fair — Kristin Williams Leadership Award

As a result of her contributions to 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State students鈥� career exploration, **Kristin Williams** received the 2020 Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Bob Windle Leadership Award. This award is presented at the annual Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Conference in recognition of a true leader in a career field.

Students are all smiles on a warm and sunny day. — Key Connections Program from Academic Diversity Outreach

URS Students are predicted to have a 6-yr graduation rate of 54.5% in the Key Connections program from **Academic Diversity Outreach.**

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LGBTQ+ students at 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State are being advocated for on and off campus by **Dr. N.J. Akbar,** who became Advocate Magazine鈥檚 Champion of Pride of 2020 because of his dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Nicole Kotlan has been invited to be a reviewer for a national publication, The Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship. **Nicole Kotlan** has been invited to be a reviewer for a national publication, **The Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship**. The Journal consists of Empirical Research Paper of original quantitative or qualitative research. Papers include a review of relevant literature, a clear explanation of methodology that was conducted by the author or authors, a review of all relevant research findings, and a discussion of the implications and recommendations from the author that stem from the research project.

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Over 4,000 incoming 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State students attended a Virtual Destination 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State Orientation over Summer 2020. **Maghan Larkins, Assistant Director of Student Success Programs,** received the honor of the 2020 President鈥檚 Award of Distinction for her crucial role in transitioning the event from in-person to virtual orientation.

Congratulation Graduates — Krittika Grau Commitment to Student Success

When **Krittika Grau** is not guiding our Flashes to career success, she spends her time serving on the American College Personnel Association Commission for Career Services Directorate Board, committed to the future success of college students.

Fashion student at work — SI Leaders Fresh Perspectives Webinar Series

Students at 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State are provided amazing Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders in various courses. Our SI Leaders **Mark Abunda, Torrance Gaskins,** and Ben Rininger from the Academic Success Center recently led a Fresh Perspectives Webinar Series Session entitled "Using SI Techniques to Develop Fellow SI Leaders", hosted by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction. At the session, they facilitated collaborative discussion and activities across institutions to develop SI Leaders' and SI Mentors' skills.

A group of students enjoy a laugh in the Student Center. — Barb Miller-Harris Tom Vandermeulen Award

Transfer students find their home at 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State, feel supported and graduate as Golden Flashes with the help of **Barb Miller-Harris** who has been awarded the Tom Vandermeulen Award. Her contributions have enhanced relationships among people of diverse cultures, ethnic groups, first-generation students and students with special needs.

Student in class discussion smiling — Award-Winning Flash Connections Program

Exploratory Program students are given amazing opportunities via the **Flash Connections Program** which has been recognized as **a NASPA Excellence Award - Gold** recipient. Students participating in **Flash Connections** have the opportunity to create a sense of belonging and purposeful learning around career exploration, community engagement, and personal development.

View Schedules — The MAP NACADA Outstanding Advising Program Award

Assisting **Exploratory students** with confidently declaring their major by connecting with intentional action items is the goal of MAP. **The MAP** has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 NACADA Outstanding Advising Program Award. The NACADA Outstanding Advising Program Award recognizes advising programs that are innovative and/or exemplary practices resulting in improvement of academic advising services. The Outstanding Advising Program Award application was judged on the following criteria: innovative quality, creativity, currency, institutional commitment, impact evident by assessment and transferability.

Comments — Start Strong to Finish program

More than 320 new students positioned themselves well, engaging in the 鈥淪tart Strong to Finish鈥� program by taking a reassessment of their placement tests with **Judy Huber.**

Students walk past beautiful flowers on a sunny day. — 214 students received more than $114,000 from聽Academic Diversity Outreach.

214 students received more than $114,000 in tuition, book, course supply, and other aid from **Academic Diversity Outreach.**

Student participating in a donation volunteer event with paper bags of donated goods — Campus Kitchen Race to Zero Waste

Students have endless volunteer opportunities with University College's Campus Kitchen. The Campus Kitchen, in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, won the 2021 Campus Race to Zero Waste case study competition in the 鈥淪ummary of Waste Reduction Efforts鈥� category.

Students smiling and sitting on campus — MAP NASPA Excellence Bronze Award

Assisting Exploratory students with confidently declaring their major is the goal of the **Exploratory Program's Major Action Program (MAP)**. The MAP has just been selected as the recipient of the 2021 NASPA Excellence Bronze Award in the Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate Professional Category. The program connects students with intentional action items based on their career readiness, thus informing how, what, where, and why they may explore majors that align with their strengths and career interests.

2 students sitting on campus by a fountain, with centennials and eastway center in the background — MAP Start to Finish Program receives Award

久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State Exploratory students experience award-winning advising with the Major Action Plan (MAP): Start to Finish Program. This program, which recently received the NASPA Region IV-East Innovative Program Award, uses innovative advising strategies to assist students in declaring their major.

Student smiling in a hat and glasses — Campus Kitchen Fundraising

Our volunteers at **Campus Kitchen** have raised over $10K for their Giving Tuesday campaign, $20K for Campus Kitchen Renovations, and received $2K from the Portage Foundation鈥檚 Rapid Response Fund Grant.

Student working on a project in classroom with micron pen and a ruler — 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State Together Community Service

Our Flashes have continued providing community service virtually through the 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State Together program provided by **Community Engaged Learning.** Over 700 student volunteers wrote 1,400 welcome notes to incoming KSU students and provided 500 United Way Literacy Kits for a local elementary school.

Student standing at the front of a lecture in front of a whiteboard — Key Connections Program Support

Underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited-income backgrounds who will enroll in Fall Semester 2022, will continue to receive support through student success initiatives through the **Key Connections program** due to a new gift of **$200,000 from the KeyBank Foundation**.

Lambert Kanamugire, standing, community peace centers — Community Engaged Learning Civic Learning and Democracy

久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 State students benefit from Community Engaged Learning work on civic learning and democracy led by **Craig Berger.** Berger is dedicated to students鈥� democratic engagement, recently co-authoring an article published in the eJournal of Public Affairs, 鈥淭ools for Living Democracy: Putting the CLDE Theory of Change into Practice鈥� and a publication in a NASPA issue of the *Leadership Exchange Magazine* entitled 鈥淚nfusing CLDE Theory of Change into Student Affairs: New Thinking about Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement鈥�.

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Students now have the opportunity to volunteer in-person together for 1.5 hours on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons through **Community Engaged Learning鈥檚** new Service in a Flash program. Activities have included upcycling t-shirts to make tote bags for food pantries and cutting fabric to make face masks for all students in 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 local schools.

Flash the mascot engages in activity with students on a sunny day. — Make a Difference Day

50 Student volunteers engaged in Community Engaged Learning鈥檚 annual Make a Difference Day, planned by **Imani Reynolds, Coordinator** of Community Engaged Learning, and **Maggie Allphin, Graduate Assistant.**

Students enjoying the warm weather on campus. — Weeks of Change

Students can now attend educational, volunteer, and activism events through a new series called Weeks of Change organized by **Community Engaged Learning** where one week every month will be dedicated to a particular social issue.

Student sitting and smiling — Virtual Major Action Plan Program

Over 80% of this Fall鈥檚 Exploratory students were able to connect with Major Action Plan (MAP) resources at the **MAP: Start to Finish** program held virtually by the **Exploratory Program.** One step closer to confidently declaring their major!

A student gets feedback from an instructor. — Kristin Williams SIM Cleveland Panel Discussion

**Kristin Williams**, the Executive Director of Career Exploration and Development, will be sharing these developmental student internship experiences with regional employment leaders at the SIM Cleveland panel discussion on November 8th.

Student smiling on campus — Exploratory Mentor Program Receives Certification

The Exploratory Mentor Program has received College Reading & Learning Association (cRLA) International Peer Educator Training Program Certification (IPTPC). The **certification was based on the 2021-2022 Exploratory Mentor program led by Layne Crow (Sr. Learning Community Coordinator) and Megan Medfisch (Graduate Assistant).** The work included a training curriculum to following CRLA training requirements. The certification requirements include providing documentation and materials that demonstrate the use of multiple training formats, that the training include advanced topics such as conflict resolution, mentoring boundaries, cultural awareness and academic majors and advising. Mentors in our program must meet our own selective criteria and are required to accumulate 75 hours of mentoring experience during their time as an Exploratory Mentor.

A fashion student gets feedback from an instructor during class. — CommUNITY Lab

**CommUNITY Lab** is a new four-year cohort program coordinated through Community Engaged Learning that offers scholars a network of care and resources while removing financial, academic, and personal barriers to success. Participants reside in a Living-Learning Community located in Lake Hall on the 久久午夜羞羞影院免费观看 Campus where they learn through鈥痵pecially selected鈥痗ourses, plug into campus resources and co-create individualized achievement plans with their support networks.

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