911勛圖 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 Associations International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) through 2022 for ASCs Tutoring Program, enabling our tutoring program to contribute to student success.
Students at 911勛圖 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. 911勛圖 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.
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 Associations 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.
Student Support Services and McNair staff are committed to assisting students beyond 911勛圖, recently contributing to the Educational Opportunity Association Conference. Jim Piascik presented Expanding budgets in the time of COVID with over 100 attendees and Siobh獺n Hicks, along with Dr. Kelly Cichy, presented Addressing the mental health needs of TRIO-eligible students with over 250 attendees.
The Exploratory academic advisors at 911勛圖 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 NACADAs Region 5 Innovation in Advising Award for the Major Action Plan (MAP): Start to Finish program.
Our Student Success Program Coordinators are dedicated to education and leadership both on and off Kent campuses. Cody Holland and Tyler Verma presented at the virtual National Leadership Educators Institute and shared the great work they are doing within the Peer Leadership Training Course put on by ACPA, NASPA, OCPA, and NCLP.
Jan. 1, 1983, is the birthday of the internet, and since this day, it has become increasingly accessible, now used in everyday life around the globe. The internet continues to grow and enhance personal, social and business life for millions of people. But there are security issues with so much data moving around the digital space. Javed Khan, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science at 911勛圖, shares the importance of cybersecurity in the evolving technological plane. Since the internet and artificial intelligence are so widely use...
