�鶹ӰԺ State Implements Preferred Name Functionality for Students

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of �鶹ӰԺ. The university recognizes that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. As such, �鶹ӰԺ State has established a process for students to request a preferred name. Students can find information about the process at www.kent.edu/registrar/preferred-name.

The first phase of this project, which focuses on touchpoints that a faculty, student or advisor uses, is now available. Beginning this semester, preferred student names will be implemented in the systems displayed in the table below. This list will change as more systems are updated.

Blackboard	GPS (Degree Audit System)
Class Roster	Grade Roster
Cognos - Official Student Registrar Reports*	�鶹ӰԺLINK Library System
Electronic Reserves (Univeristy Library)	KSUview***
FlashCard**	Student Accessibility Services System
FlashFast	Student Directory
FlashLine

* Reports will be updated over a period of time.

**If the student requests a new FlashCard, the student’s preferred name will be displayed on the front of the card and the student’s legal name on the back.

*** KSUview designees will see the student’s preferred name when they access information that has been authorized by the student.

There are some places or areas where a student’s preferred name will not be used, but as time goes on, more areas will be included to use a student’s preferred name.

Places Where a Student’s Preferred Name Will Not Appear:

Admissions	National Student Clearinghouse
Bursar’s Office	National Student Loan Data Systems
Commencement Program	Official Transcripts
Degree Verification	Payroll Processing and Forms
Diploma	Reporting to Any Entity External to the University
Enrollment Verification	SEVIS
Financial Aid	Student Bill
Health Center Insurance Billing	Student Refunds
Media Release (President’s list, Dean’s list, etc.)

Phase two of this project will cover some additional places that faculty and advisors use, including ALEKS and Pathfinder. Additionally, major touchpoints for student’s services will addressed. These include extracts for Residence Services, Recreational Services, Health Center, Parking Services, Advocate as well as the Grade Push process and workflows for Change of Grade and Change of Major. This work will continue throughout the fall semester, and the expectation is to be completed by the end of the year.

More Information for Faculty and Advisors

If you have any questions, contact the Office of the University Registrar at 330-672-3131.

�鶹ӰԺ State Selects Elizabeth Graham as the New Director for the School of Communication Studies

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Elizabeth (Beth) Graham, Ph.D., will become the new director of �鶹ӰԺ’s School of Communication Studies, effective July 1, 2016. Graham currently serves as a professor for the University of Akron’s School of Communication; she served as the school’s director from 2010-2014.

Apple Products Are Now Easier to Afford Through Employee Payroll Deduction

Thursday, April 28, 2016

�鶹ӰԺ’s Flash Technology Center is excited to introduce employee payroll deduction. Employees can take advantage of Apple education pricing and spread out payments using payroll deduction for new Apple computers, iPads and accessories.

�鶹ӰԺ State full-time employees are now able to purchase the latest Apple technology and have it deducted from their paycheck in easy to manage installments for all purchases more than $500.

Information Services Encourages Faculty Members to Use Blackboard Learn Support Services

Thursday, April 28, 2016

As the semester ends, the Educational Technology department within the Division of Information Services is offering faculty members Blackboard Learn resources to help with Grade Center and other features while completing final grades. Assistance is available by phone, email and walk-up support.

Educational Technology provides tutorials and training sessions all year long and offers one-on-one consultation by appointment, but these services are especially helpful to deal with problems that arise at the end of the semester.

Important Information �鶹ӰԺ Final Grading of Spring 2016 Classes

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Online final grading for Spring 2016 - Full Term (1), Third 5 Weeks (F3), Second Half Semester (H2), Second 7 Weeks (W2) and OL courses meeting from Jan. 19 through May 8 begins Friday, May 6, via FlashFAST.

Start Planning Your Homecoming Events

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Although Homecoming will not take place until Oct. 1, it is not too early to start planning your Homecoming events. Many Homecoming activities are already being scheduled, including the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, the parade and more.

University Libraries Provides Access to �鶹ӰԺ State May 4 Shootings Audio Archive

Thursday, April 28, 2016

More than 100 reel-to-reel audio recordings pertaining to the May 4, 1970, �鶹ӰԺ shootings and their aftermath are now accessible through the �鶹ӰԺ Special Collections and Archives’ digital repository. Some of the recently digitized items include previously inaccessible audio recordings of radio call-in forums, a speech by �鶹ӰԺ State President Robert I. White the day after the shootings, a press conference with six students who met with President Richard M.

Throw ‘n’ Go Initiative Gives Students the Opportunity to Donate Unwanted Items During Move Out

Thursday, April 28, 2016

�鶹ӰԺ residence halls are collecting nonperishable food, clothes, rugs, furniture and other usable items now through May 14 for the Throw ‘n’ Go initiative.

The initiative, which began in 2003, gives students the opportunity to donate unwanted items during their move-out periods. Items are given to Family and Community Services, a nonprofit agency in Portage County.

Collection bins are located in designated areas throughout residence halls, as well as in the �鶹ӰԺ State Alumni Center for off-campus students and seniors.

Last e-Inside Issue for the Spring 2016 Semester

Thursday, April 28, 2016

The last e-Inside issue for the 2016 Spring Semester will be published May 9. Copy submissions for this issue should be emailed to einside@kent.edu by 5 p.m.