Voices Inspiring Better Engagement (VIBE)
Voices Inspiring Better Engagement (VIBE) serves as a divisional resource to enhance employee engagement by sharing ideas, information and communicating on issues and topics.
VIBE serves as an advisory body to the Senior Leadership Team and provides vital support and capacity for developing, implementing, tracking progress and assessing impact of initiatives undertaken by the Division. Please note that the group meets twice per month.
Our Mission
- Serve as an advisory group for all divisional staff members to the Senior Leadership Team
- Act in an advisory capacity to the Senior Leadership team on existing and emerging policies, procedures, and activities
- Enhance communication and engagement throughout the division and within departments
- Provide staff with an effective way to inquire, connect, and promote success
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives designed to cultivate employee engagement
NEWSLETTERS
Issue 1 Dec 2025 word document
Submit a Comment or Suggestion
Have a comment or suggestion to share with the VIBE committee? We encourage you to voice your thoughts to help us improve and better serve our division.
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Have you noticed an employee going above and beyond? Don’t let their hard work go unnoticed!
Bringing Out Our Staff’s Talent (BOOST) is an initiative dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable contributions of our staff in the Division of Finance and Administration. Take a moment to leave a shout-out for an employee whose dedication and commitment inspire you.
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Who We Are
Below is a list of the Voices Inspiring Better Engagement (VIBE) committee members and their respective contact information.
Email: thevibe@kent.edu to contact the committee
| Committee member | email address | Department | TERM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Berie | lberie@kent.edu | Accounts Payable | |
| Anna Eland | aeland3@kent.edu | University Facilities Management | |
| Vicki Ladd (Secretary) | vladd@kent.edu | Controller's | ends June 30, 2026 |
| Vincent Marino | vmarino1@kent.edu | 91¿´Æ¬Íø Police | ends June 30, 2026 |
| Melinda McCarthy | mmccar38@kent.edu | Internal Audit | ends June 30, 2026 |
| Erica Pelz (Chair) | epelz@kent.edu | Repair of Buildings | ends June 30, 2026 |
| Janell Ryan (Vice -Chair) | jfryan@kent.edu | Parking Services | ends June 30, 2026 |
| Meagan Blake | mblake19@kent.edu | Parking Services | eff July 1, 2026 |
| Noah Bowser | nbowser3@kent.edu | University Budget | eff July 1, 2026 |
| Patty Byttner | pbyttner@kent.edu | Payroll | eff July 1, 2026 |
| Donna Craver-Dean | dcraver2@kent.edu | Repair of Buildings | eff July 1, 2026 |
| Marie Keene-James | vkeenej@keknt.edu | Bursar's | eff July 1, 2026 |
| Joshua Miller | jmill358@kent.edu | Receiving and Distribution | eff July 1, 2026 |
| Vance Voyles | vvoyles@kent.edu | Police Department | eff July 1, 2026 |
| Faith White | fwhite11@kent.edu | Controller's | eff July 1, 2026 |