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Enrollment rises online

Enrollment rises online

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P4_Katrinchak_OnlineEnrollment[/bbrvideo] Online enrollment is on the rise at Kent State University. An increasing number of students at both the main and regional campuses signed up to take one or more online class this semester. Deborah Huntsman, Associate Vice President of Continuing and Distance Education, says that the flexibility of online classes for the students and faculty is making them more beneficial for all. Huntsman said that as of right now there are about 700 unique online programs offered each…

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Bursar Goes Abroad

Bursar Goes Abroad

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P4_Thornberry_Abroad[/bbrvideo] I am standing here outside of the Bursar’s office. The Bursar’s office is where student’s tuition, room, board and any other academic fees are charged including study abroad. I spoke with one student who reconsidered going abroad because of expenses. Cara Bakan recently came back from Florence this summer. After hearing about the Florence Summer institute, she knew she wanted to go, but how to pay for it seemed like a problem. She discussed it with her parents…

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Heroin hits home

Heroin hits home

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P4_Selby_Heroin[/bbrvideo] It’s a state-wide problem that has reached epidemic proportions. It’s a cold-hearted killer to which many have succumbed to. And it’s right here in Kent — Heroin. It is a processed form of morphine than can be snorted, smoked or injected into the body. It is one of the most addictive drugs and its popularity is on the rise because it’s cheap. In May of this year, nine pounds of heroin was seized from a dealer by the…

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Construction Hinders Groundskeeping

Construction Hinders Groundskeeping

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P4_HODGE_CONSTRUCTION[/bbrvideo]   Construction can be a real pain for students on campus, but students aren’t the only ones who are affected by this $200 million dollar operation going on all over Kent States grounds. Groundskeepers here at Kent are also affected by the construction. I sat down with Heather White, the Facilities Manager here at Kent, and she gave some insight into just how much this construction has affected the groundskeeping on campus. White overseas all the grounds on campus, from…

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[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P4_Trill_COPSStandup[/bbrvideo] Cops. To some it’s a hit reality television series, to others it is a slang term for police officers, but here at Kent State Police Department, it is much more. I sat down with Community Resource Officer, Michquel Penn, who is also the leader of COPS, or community oriented policing services, to discuss more about the program. Penn says the service is way for KSUPD to reach out and let members of the university know they are there…

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How it Works: Buildings, Grounds, and Sustainability

How it Works: Buildings, Grounds, and Sustainability

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P3_Hodge_Facilities[/bbrvideo] Construction, bad traffic and road blocks. I’m Kayla Hodge, and right behind me is Harbourt Hall, also known the Department of Facilities Planning and Operations. My beat this semester is Buildings, Grounds and Sustainability. I sat down with Associate Vice President of Facilities, Planing and Operations Thomas Euclide, to talk about the $200 Million dollar construction happening all over campus. Not only is Mr. Euclide in charge of the facilities on Kent’s main campus, but he is also…

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Kent State Upgrades Programs

Kent State Upgrades Programs

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P3_Katrinchak_Enrollment[/bbrvideo] A new generation of Kent State University is underway. Right now, Kent State is working to become a bigger, better, and stronger university in order to attract more students. Tremendous results are already showing in incoming student numbers and the highest ever retention rate is at 81.7 percent. But this growth over the past five years is not enough, as they are still looking to improve. One man who is battling the challenges of enrollment is the Vice…

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Beverly Warren’s first semester

Beverly Warren’s first semester

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P3_Blue_BeverlyWarren[/bbrvideo] It’s a new era for Kent State. Beverly J. Warren, Kent State University’s 12th president, is three weeks into her first semester. I spoke with Eric Mansfield, the director of University media Relations to find out what our new president is doing this semester. She is currently focused on her semester long listening tour. The tour gives her the opportunity to visit Kent State’s facilities and meet with university leaders. It is intended to for the community to…

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KSU athletic department overview

KSU athletic department overview

[bbrvideo]BBR_P3_Ross_Overview1[/bbrvideo] Competing in a small market does not stop Kent State Athletics from success. Last year the flashes earned national rankings for men’s and women’s golf programs, eight MAC champions and won the Wagon Wheel. I spoke with Janet Kittell, Senior Associate Athletic Director, who advises 15 of 18 athletic teams at KSU. Kittell ensures smooth operation on a day to day basis. The athletic department’s biggest need? More money. “I think we are behind other MAC schools when it…

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Learning Opportunites Overseas

Learning Opportunites Overseas

[bbrvideo width=”474″]BBR_P3_Thornberry_StudyAbroad[/bbrvideo] Kent State Education abroad offers over 150 learning opportunities, yet students are still put off by rumors. I spoke with Amber Bollinger, head of Study Abroad advising to learn more about what’s happening this semester. Bollinger told me that study abroad is a huge program to coordinate across campus. Study abroad periods range from 10 days with a class to a month over the summer or even a year in another country. Yet every school within the university…

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