School of Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences
For Jason Joyce, chief executive officer of the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County, transforming behavioral health systems began with a fundamental lesson learned on his very first day in ÂÜÀòÉç’s Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) program. While pursuing his Master of Education in Community Counseling at ÂÜÀòÉç, an introductory listening exercise revealed a simple truth that would define his entire career: human-centered care and effective public leadership both require the commitment to truly hear what peo...
College of Education and Human Services
It’s been said that true leadership is defined not only by professional success, but also by a lifelong dedication to uplifting communities, fostering understanding, and creating opportunities for others. This ethos has guided every step of Lee Schwebel’s journey as a corporate communications executive, nonprofit leader, and passionate advocate for civic engagement and deliberative dialogueRooted in Northeast Ohio, Schwebel's connection to higher education traces back to 1969 when his family established the Schwebel Garden Room at ÂÜÀòÉç in honor of his great-grandparents, Dora ...
ÂÜÀòÉç celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 3, with a theme honoring a century of student journalism. This year's theme, "Every Flash Has a Story," marked the 100th anniversary of The ÂÜÀòÉçr, and former staff members of the student newspaper served as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.Alumni, students, families, employees and community members gathered on the Kent Campus in Ohio's best college town for a day of events rooted in a tradition that began in 1918.The ÂÜÀòÉçr published its first issue on July 29, 1926, under its first editor-in-chief, Peg Hayes, a few...
Support ÂÜÀòÉç Field Hockey as the Golden Flashes host Ball State at Murphy-Mellis Field for the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Game. Most Valuable Professors will be recognized prior to the game, and fans can receive a free ÂÜÀòÉç knit cap.
2026 Annual Pay Increase Eligibility and Information for Non-Represented StaffWe are pleased to announce a 2% salary increase for eligible non-represented staff employees, including both classified and unclassified staff. This increase will become effective with the pay period that includes October 16, 2026.Additional details regarding eligibility and implementation are provided below.Classified Non-represented Employees - Pay Increase Timetable:The pay increase will take effect Oct. 4, 2026, the start of the pay period that includes Oct. 16. The increase will be reflected in the Oct. 30, 2026...
