The Kent City Police Station offers never ending insights on what is going on around town and even around the world. From the new targets on police officers to what your rights are at house parties, Lieutenant James Prusha has the scoop. Lieutenant Prusha was a former Road Supervisor in Kent and worked his way up and earned the title of Lieutenant, so he knows what would make the perfect stories. His knowledge combined with my family history working in…
My beat for Broadcast Beat Reporting is the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The essence of my beat is covering the programs, challenges, and collaborations that the park faces every day. To learn more about my beat, I contacted my Key Decision Maker Mary Pat Doorley, who is CVNP’s Public Affairs Officer. We met on Tuesday, January 27th at park headquarters in Brecksville for an interview. During this time, we talked about issues that CVNP is facing as well as what…
While Kent State may be a public university, the majority of its funding doesn’t come from the state. In fact, the state funds less than 20 percent and is continuing to decline. Kent State’s Institutional Advancement department strives to make a difference. The department’s goal is to build relationships with the community and spread the word on what Kent State does . Associate Vice President of Advancement Operations Cynthia Crimmons says the department gathers $35-$40 million per year and the university…
The definition of a university can be simplified into unity through diversity, so I will be exploring Kent State University’s own diversity and multiculturalism on campus. This beat deals with people who have traditionally been marginalized by society. Student Multicultural Center Director Oscar Ramos has big plans for the upcoming semester. He said the center added new staff members to its team including Avery Danage and Ashley Williams, alumni with an insight into what students need most. The most prominent…
Kent State University boasts an impressive record of over 27,500 students, 8 campuses, and 280 academic programs. As members of one of the top universities in Northeast Ohio, the faculty of Kent strives to constantly improve the administration and education system. I sat down with Melody Tankersley, associate provost for Academic Affairs, and learned some behind-the-scenes action regarding the planning and research that goes into the Kent State curriculum. Dr. Tankersley works closely with the university’s provost, Todd Diacon, and is…
With more than 200 majors and minors offered at Kent State University, it is hard to fathom the wide variety of possible classes for students. On a campus that nearly 30,000 undergraduates roam on a day-to-day basis, you can get lost in the crowd. After speaking to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Todd A. Diacon, I gathered more information on student’s interest and what classes seemed to be causing a buzz. By far the most interesting class the…
The next time you go to dining restaurants on campus you’ll see a lot more apples. The apple icons promote a new program called Mindful. Kent State University Dining Services’ appetite calls for healthier food. My beat is Food Services and Nutrition. My beat involves people eating food. I would categorize my beat as fun and creative. Twenty-four dining halls on Kent State University’s campus can lead to great stories. My key decision makers share knowledge on the subject of…
The beat that I have is women’s issues. This is a very broad topic choice that can be taken in a lot of different directions, but I think I have a better grasp now that I have talked to a professional. Heather Adams, the executive director of the Women’s Gender Center, was full of information and topics. The Women’s Center in Kent is full of possible stories. Heather explained to me that it is a place for people in crisis…
Imagine waking up in a different country. The people in your classes don’t speak your language. This culture shock might never fade. With the help of the Kent State International Student and Scholar Services, or ISSS, international students have hope. Kent State University is home to thousands of students from over 100 countries. However, fitting in could be a problem. To investigate my beat, I went to Van Campen Hall, where the Office of Global Education is located. I spoke…
All roads lead to Kent State. Probably the most vital information I obtained from my conversation with Nancy Dellavecchia, Director of Admissions at Kent State, was about the ever-extending reach of the university through its multitude of programs and strong communication abilities with prospective students. “Over the years we’ve expanded where we reach out to,” said Ms. Dellavecchia, “and I see that continuing.” The highest number of out-of-state students may come from Pennsylvania, but by no means does that restrict…