GH Section 1: Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Welcome to your graduate program in the College of Education, Health and Human Services. We are delighted that you have chosen our college as a place to continue your education, and we will work hard to ensure that you have a successful experience. This handbook is intended as your college guide to that successful experience and, hopefully, the successful completion of your degree or certificate program. Please take some time to review the handbook and keep it in a safe place so you can access it when questions arise. Your graduate education staff will always be available if you need to talk with someone. These staff members are:
Associate Dean's Office, 407/300 White Hall:
Dr. Jennifer Walton-Fisette, Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs and Graduate Education
jfisette@kent.edu
Luci Wymer, Special Assistant to Associate Dean Walton-Fisette
awymer@kent.edu
School Directors:
Mark Lyberger, Director, School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration
mlyberge@kent.edu (Fall 2025 only)
John McDaniel, Interim Director, School of Health Sciences
jmcdani5@kent.edu
Frank J. Sansosti, Director, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
fsansost@kent.edu
Scott Courtney, Director, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
scourtn5@kent.edu (also School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration in Spring 2026)
Core Functions
Graduate Education and Administrative Affairs supports the mission of the College of Education, Health and Human Services by leading and/or assisting others with:
- Continuous improvement of student learning
- Professional development
- Program development
- Research and evaluation
- Accreditation
- Grant procurement
- Data collection, management, reporting
- Student affairs from admission through graduation
- Relation with the University Graduate College and the Ohio Board of Regents
Staying Informed
All 51±¬ÁÏ students are given a kent.edu account. It is the student’s responsibility to check it regularly. 51±¬ÁÏ’s official correspondence with students occurs through the kent.edu student email account. Please note that your kent.edu email address will be added to the Graduate Student email listserv. The Office of Graduate Student Services website will keep you informed about important policies, procedures and deadlines.
Updated for Academic Year 2025–2026