Faculty/Staff News Now

Equal Access is pleased to announce the release of updated documentation and trainings to support digital accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, as required by the April 2024 updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Join us this fall for an ADA Digital Accessibility Panel Discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Be sure to also explore our new Learning Hub as well as expanded Equal Access Academy offerings. We will host 22 trainings this academic year. All Equal Access trainings count toward Beyond Compliance credits.

We are proud to participate in Campus Sustainability Month. This annual October event celebrates higher education sustainability achievements while raising awareness of the value of sustainability in higher education. Campus sustainability-related events in October include the Sustainability Pledge, Bra Recycling Drive, Kent State University Virtual Solar Tour, Kent State Farmers’ Market on Oct.16, volunteer events enhancing pollinator habitat on Oct. 10 and Oct. 24, and the ESDRI Sustainability Forum on Oct. 21. 

Under the direction of Julee Henry, Ph.D., the Instructional Resource Center provides a wide range of technology, instructional, and media support for all faculty, staff, and students, while also extending resources to the university and broader community. The IRC is home to the Learning Innovations Lab, a creative hub designed to foster collaboration and exploration of emerging technologies, and the brand-new IRC–Learning Innovations 3D Print Lab, which offers hands-on access to 3D design and fabrication tools. 

Nominations are now open for the Kent State University Advisor Impact Award! Sponsored by University Advising, the Advisor Impact Award is a quarterly recognition given to one outstanding academic advisor who has made a significant positive impact on the lives and academic success of their students. This award celebrates advisors who embody the Kent State University Advising Guiding Principles. Nominations for the award close Friday, Oct.