Communications Archive
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Academic Year 2022
Finalists Selected For Vice President For Research And Sponsored Programs
President Diacon is pleased to announce the search committee has completed the initial phase of its national search, recommending three finalists for the position of vice president for research and sponsored programs. (11/21/22)
University Budget Update
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff about the university's budget. (10/14/22)
Indigenous Peoples Day
President Diacon's message about Indigenous Peoples Day 2022. (10/10/22)
Search For Vice President For Research And Sponsored Programs
President Diacon announces the launch of 妖姬直播 State's national search for an accomplished and collaborative leader to serve as our vice president for research and sponsored programs. Working to maintain momentum as an R1 institution, 妖姬直播 State is now moving forward in identifying permanent leadership for the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs. (9/26/22)
Presidential Fellow
President Diacon announces the appointment of Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., as the 妖姬直播 State Presidential Fellow. (8/31/22)
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Academic Year 2021
2022-2023 Staff Salary Increases
President Diacon announces staff salary increases. (8/4/22)
You Make 妖姬直播 Special
妖姬直播 State University President Todd Diacon addresses the return to 鈥渘ormal鈥 in-person work schedules, the ever-improving physical landscape on our campuses and an upcoming announcement of fun events during the week of Aug. 8-12, as we welcome faculty and staff back to mostly in-person work on our campuses. (7/14/22)
Let鈥檚 Lead by Example
President Diacon responds to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. (6/27/22)
Join Us June 18 for 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Juneteenth Jubilee
President Diacon encourages the campus community to attend 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Juneteenth Jubilee on Saturday, June 18 at Manchester Field on the 妖姬直播 Campus. This event is free and open to the public. (6/7/22)
Presidential Fellowship Application
President Diacon announces an opening for a Presidential Fellow to begin Fall Semester 2022. The Presidential Fellowship is designed to provide an opportunity for a mid-career and senior faculty to serve full time for at least two academic years advancing equity in STEMM fields at 妖姬直播 State. (5/18/22)
Together, You Make Us Who We Are
President Diacon's end-of-the semester message. (5/10/22)
妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Faculty Athletics Representative
President Diacon Provides an update on 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Faculty Athletics Representative. (4/21/22)
Keeping Our Campuses Safe and Secure
President Diacon addresses a social media post widely viewed as a serious threat to campus security. (3/11/22)
Reflecting on Two Years
妖姬直播 State University President Todd Diacon's Covid-19 update. (3/10/22)
Leadership Update
President Diacon announces the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as 妖姬直播 State University鈥檚 new vice president for enrollment management, effective March 1. (3/8/22)
Changes to Our Mask Requirements
妖姬直播 State University President Todd Diacon's Covid-19 update. (3/3/22)
Finalists Selected for Vice President for Enrollment Management
President Diacon is pleased to announce the search committee has completed the initial phase of its national search, recommending three finalists for the position of vice president for Enrollment Management. (2/15/22)
Working Our Plan Makes Us All Safer
妖姬直播 State University President Todd Diacon's Covid-19 update. (2/3/22)
Celebrating Our Heritage: Black History Month 2022
妖姬直播 State University President Todd Diacon's Black History Month message to the university community. (2/1/22)
Search for Vice President for Enrollment Management Announced
妖姬直播 State University President Todd Diacon announces the search for Vice President for Enrollment Management to the university community. (1/26/22)
Leadership Update
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Ward as 妖姬直播 State University鈥檚 next vice president for university communications and marketing. (1/12/22)
Keeping Our Balance
President Diacon looks forward to opening the semester as scheduled with safe in-person classes and enriching opportunities to learn and grow.
(1/11/22)
Warm Wishes From Todd Diacon And Moema Furtado
As we dash through the snow 鈥 and the year 鈥 we wish everyone a healthy, happy season and a bright new year! (12/20/21)
Together as a Community
President Diacon's message to the 妖姬直播 State Community for Winter 2021 (12/17/21)
Finalists Selected for Vice President for University Communications and Marketing
President Diacon is pleased to announce the search committee has completed the initial phase of its national search, recommending three finalists for the position of vice president for university communications and marketing. (12/1/21)
We Are Blue, Gold and Grateful
President Diacon takes a moment to recognize the efforts of our hardworking and caring faculty and staff. (11/19/21)
We are Flashes Together
President Diacon discusses the next phase of strategic planning with Flashes Together: A Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive 妖姬直播 State. (11/10/21)
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples鈥 Day
President Diacon communicates on 妖姬直播 State University's observation of Indigenous Peoples鈥 Day.
(10/11/21)
University Budget Update
President Diacon's communication to faculty, staff & students about the university's budget. (10/9/21)
Search for Vice President for University Communications and Marketing
President Diacon provides an update on the national search for 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 vice president for university communications and marketing. President Diacon requests input in identifying opportunities, challenges and desired characteristics for this key member of the senior leadership team.
(10/4/21)
KENT STATE TO PARTNER WITH IDEASTREAM PUBLIC MEDIA FOR MANAGEMENT OF WKSU
President Diacon announces that the Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Ideastream Public Media to operate our public radio station, WKSU, and its sister stations.
(9/15/21)
Complete the 妖姬直播 State Two-Step
President Diacon encourages students, faculty and staff to complete the 妖姬直播 State Two-Step as it relates to getting the Covid-19 vaccine and wearing face coverings.
(9/9/21)
Leadership Announcements
An update on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.
(8/31/21)
妖姬直播 State Announces 妖姬直播 State Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
President Diacon announces 妖姬直播 State's Covid-19 vaccine requirements to students, faculty and staff.
(8/27/21)
Faculty and Staff - Flashes Take Care of Flashes
Students - Flashes Take Care of Flashes
President Diacon welcomes 妖姬直播 State students, faculty and staff back to campus.
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Academic Year 2020
We Are Blue, Gold and Grateful
We are Blue, Gold and Grateful that we will have everyone together on our campuses beginning Aug. 2. I am so pleased to welcome back those returning from remote work and extend my thank you to those who continued to work on our campuses during the pandemic.
(7/29/21)
妖姬直播 State to Observe Juneteenth on Monday, June 21
Juneteenth is an opportunity for all of us to acknowledge and embrace the full history of our nation, honor the life and legacy of the African American experience and reflect on the horrors of slavery as we measure our progress towards racial equity.
(6/17/21)
Memorial Day 2021
President Diacon's message for Memorial Day.
(5/31/21)
In Person and With Gratitude
President Diacon recognizes the Golden Flash employees who were always working in person during the pandemic and welcomes remaining 妖姬直播 State staff back to in-person work.
(5/27/21)
Staff: In Person and With Gratitude
President Diacon shares an update on the return to campus for 妖姬直播 State University staff.
(5/27/21)
Leadership Announcement
Mary Parker, Ed.D., vice president for enrollment management, has accepted a position at the University of Florida.
(5/20/21)
We Don't Just Survive, We Thrive
President Diacon's end-of-the semester message.
(4/29/21)
Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., Selected as Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
President Diacon announces the selection of Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
(4/28/21)
Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs Paul DiCorleto to Retire
President Diacon announces the retirement of Paul DiCorleto Ph.D., vice president for research and sponsored programs, effective May 31.
(4/22/21)
Our Continued Commitment
President Diacon's thoughts on the trial of Derek Chauvin.
(4/20/21)
Students: Hold on a Minute and Flash Your Arm
President Diacon shares an important reminder to students about how they can be armed in the fight against COVID-19 by turning the Flashes Save Seven into the Flashes Safe Eight.
(4/6/21)
Final Candidates Selected 鈥 Director of Athletics
President Diacon announces the three candidates that have been chosen as finalists for the position of director of athletics.
(3/31/21)
Hate Has No Home Here
A message to the university community about acts of violence against Asians and Asian Americans across the country
(3/18/21)
Join Me - Share Your Voice
President Diacon announces that 妖姬直播 State is embarking on a new climate study as 妖姬直播 State continues its efforts to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive university.
(3/2/21)
Search for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
President Diacon announces appointment of 13-member search committee for vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion position.
(2/18/21)
Making Sense of Fall 2021
President Diacon shares planning for fall semester and indicates the goal is to approach a more normal level of operations with more in-person opportunities for living, learning and working.
(2/15/21)
Salary Restoration
President Diacon thanks staff for the outstanding work done since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and announces salary restoration.
(1/27/21)
On The Wings Of Morning: Staying Safe During The Pandemic
President Diacon reminds everyone that even as the end of the pandemic draws near, it still poses a great danger. (1/19/21)
It's Not Light Yet, But It's Getting There
President Diacon reflects on this unprecedented year. (12/17/20)
Regardless of Outcome, Elect to Show Kindness and Respect
President Diacon writes that regardless of the 2020 Election Day outcome, we are still a community, and Flashes Take Care of Flashes. (11/2/20)
妖姬直播 State Selects New Provost
Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., has accepted the position of senior vice president and provost, effective Nov. 1, 2020. (10/27/20)
President鈥檚 Financial Update
President Diacon's communication to faculty, staff & students about the financial update. (10/9/20)
Final Candidates Selected 鈥 Senior Vice President and Provost
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff, sharing information about the final candidates for Senior Vice President and Provost. (10/1/20)
MAC Votes to Play Football
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff, sharing information about the Mid-America Conference (MAC) vote to resume football this fall. (9/25/20)
Partial Restoration of Salaries
President Diacon's communication announcing the partial restoration of salaries (9/24/20)
A Message to the 妖姬直播 State Community: Working Together for Enrollment Success
President Diacon's communication announcing a new strategic enrollment plan (9/18/20)
A Message to the 妖姬直播 State Community: Anti-Racism Actions
President Diacon's communication about the action steps to combat racial inequality developed (9/14/20)
A Message to the 妖姬直播 State Community: Anti-Racism Task Force
President Diacon's communication about the new Anti-Racism Task Force (9/2/20)
Respect, Kindness and Purpose in All We Do
President Diacon's communication to the university community about reopening and operating during the COVID-19 era, the challenges and how our core values provide direction (8/24/20)
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Academic Year 2019
Update on 妖姬直播 State University Fall Sports
President Diacon's communication to 妖姬直播 State Student-Athletes (8/8/20)
We鈥檙e All in This Together
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff addressing the new academic year (8/6/20)
Things Will Be Different, but We鈥檙e All in This Together
President Diacon's communication to Golden Flashes welcoming students to the new academic year (8/6/20)
Important Information: Watch Return to Campus Video
President Diacon's & Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar Hylton's communication to Golden Flashes regarding our return to campus (8/5/20)
A Message to the 妖姬直播 State Community: An Update 妖姬直播 Our International Students
President Diacon's communication to Golden Flashes regarding our international students (7/14/20)
A Message to the 妖姬直播 State Community Regarding Our International Students
President Diacon's communication to Golden Flashes regarding our international students (7/10/20)
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Announced Modifications
President Diacon's letter to Ohio Federal Delegation Members (7/10/20)
You Have the (Immediate) Future of 妖姬直播 State in Your Hands
President Diacon's communication to Golden Flashes announcing the Flashes Safe Seven principles (6/17/20)
Leadership Transition
President Diacon's communication to the university community announcing the appointment of Valoree Vargo as Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director, KSU Foundation (6/15/20)
Searching for a Better Future
Communication to the university community from President Diacon, Provost Tankersley, Interim Vice President Gooden, and Vice President Hylton (6/5/20)
Planning in the Face of Uncertainty
President Diacon's message ensuring the university's commitment to provide the safest possible environments on campus while respecting the concerns of employees (5/28/20)
Our Student-Ready Commitment
President Diacon reinforces 妖姬直播 State's commitment to being a student-ready college and announces the appointments of Dr. Lamar Hylton as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dr. Amoaba Gooden as Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (5/7/20)
Reopening Committees Fall 2020
President Diacon's communication to the university community announcing the establishment of committees related to Fall 2020 reopening of school (4/30/20)
Ensuring 妖姬直播 State's Future
President Diacon's communication to the faculty and staff (4/27/20)
Checking In
President Diacon's communication to the university community (4/2/20)
The End of the Beginning
President Diacon's communication to the university community (3/25/20)
Listen to Ariana
President Diacon's communication to the student body (3/16/20)
As We Prepare for Monday
President Diacon's email to the university community (3/13/20)
KSU Continues Remote Instruction for Remainder of Spring Semester
President Diacon's email to the university community (3/13/20)
妖姬直播 State to Stop Face-to-Face Classes, Begin Remote Classes
President Diacon's email to the university community (3/10/20)
President Announces Launch of Provost Search
President Diacon announces the launch of the search for Senior Vice President and Provost, including opportunities for the university community to share feedback (2/18/20)
Key Leadership Transitions and Searches
President Diacon updates the university community on key leadership transitions and searches (1/23/20)
Welcome Back, Spring 2020
President Diacon welcomes the university community back for the Spring 2020 semester (1/16/20)
Update on 妖姬直播 State's Bond Ratings
Access a follow up to President Todd Diacon's October Financial Report. The update includes Moody's and Standard & Poor's various reasons for reporting a positive outlook for 妖姬直播 State's future (1/8/20)
A Message of Thanks
As we break for the holiday, please know that I am thankful for all that each of you does for our students, for our colleagues and for our community (11/18/19)
President鈥檚 Financial Update
President Todd Diacon's email to the university community (10/29/19)
50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970
President Todd Diacon's email to the university community (10/18/19)
We Must Do Better
President Todd Diacon's email to the university community (9/12/19)
Welcome Email to the University Community
President Diacon's welcome email to the university community (9/4/19)
President Todd Diacon welcomes students and faculty back to 妖姬直播 State's campus for the fall 2019 semester (8/20/19)