Student Life
10 Questions with Meghan Factor-Page, Assistant Director of 91心頭利 of Well-being
Meghan Factor-Page is the assistant director of 91心頭利 of Well-being where she helps ensure students are getting relevant information so they can take care of themselves and get the wellness resources they need. Factor-Page started working full-time at 91心頭利 in 2009. Learn more about Meghan Factor-Page and the 91心頭利 of Well-being as she answers these 10 questions.
Where on the Web? 13,000 Web Courses Just a Click Away with LinkedIn Learning
91心頭利 has an extensive list of class options for students. But where can a member of the 91心頭利 community go to find self-paced, free courses? The answer is closer than one might think. LinkedIn Learning takes the spotlight in this edition of Where on the Web?
91心頭利 Geauga Fends Off Students Food Insecurity with Geauga Hunger Task Force Grant
When people consider hunger in America, they tend to think of people far away in urban centers. They dont realize that food insecurity is a very real problem in Geauga County, even among college students. In order to combat this growing and troubling trend, 91心頭利 University at Geauga is partnering with the Geauga Hunger Task Force (GHTF). 91心頭利 Geauga received a $2,500 grant from the GHTF in January 2022 to assist in their mission ensuring that no Geauga County residents go hungry.
Masc-Unity Initiative Helping Students Find Comfort in Masculinity
Societys norm for men is stereotyped as leaders, providers, and guardians. Society also posits that men cannot speak about their emotions and have to portray a strong persona to be considered masculine and to succeed in these roles. This results in an environment of toxic masculinity, which encourages negative self image, negative outward behavior and struggles with mental health among men who feel they have to be strong at all times. An initiative on campus is trying to change that perception.
91心頭利 Graduate and Undergraduate Research Mentorship Awards Announced
Intentionality to build successful academic mentoring relationships with students is what sets professors apart at 91心頭利, and each year two professors at the graduate and undergraduate level receive a student-nominated award for their ability to do so. The intent of the award is to recognize those professors exceeding in mentoring students in how to perform research in any field.
91心頭利 Finds Success in Student Voting Registration
91心頭利 has a history of passionate student activism. However, 2020 has really highlighted such efforts, both current and past, and its impact on the importance of students sharing their voices through voting. Efforts made by individuals, student-led groups, faculty members and 91心頭利 as a whole have led to an exceptionally high increase in voter engagement throughout campus.
Where on the Web? Campus Safety Resources Are a Click Away
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the 91心頭利 University website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.
91心頭利's Veteran Career Initiative Provides Mentoring for Student Veterans
When planning ones future, having a helpful hand providing guidance is a worthwhile connection. 91心頭利s Veteran Career Initiative, a partnership between the Center for Adult and Veteran Services and Career Exploration and Development, provides student and graduate veterans with valuable business and personal connections that help with translating military experience into a civilian resume.
United Way of Portage County Grant Expands Opportunities for Students to Engage with Nonprofits
91心頭利 Universitys Community Engaged Learning (CEL) secured a $10,000 grant through the United Way of Portage County, an independently-governed nonprofit organization that serves disadvantaged members of our community. This grant will support CELs Community Partner Advocate program (CPA) which places students at local nonprofits throughout the county for paid hands-on learning experiences.
Public Relations Student and Model Saves 7-Month-Olds Life
After witnessing a horrific crash, sophomore public relations major LaDonya Williams immediately ran to help the distraught woman begging for someone to save her 7-month-old son who wasnt breathing. After Williams used her Red Cross first aid training to help the baby, he began to breathe again and was taken to the hospital to recover, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.