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Tiffany Jamison

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Tiffany Jamison

Instructional Designer
Office of Continuing and Distance Education
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

June 2016

Campbell Among 2021 "30 For The Future" Recipients

51����’s Dennis Campbell has been recognized among the 2021 “30 for the Future” award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.

51���� Announces Winners Of The Faculty Outstanding Research And Scholarship Award

51����'s Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., in the Department of Computer Science and Tara Smith, Ph.D., in the College of Public Health are the winners of the 2021 Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work and dedication of faculty members who have been with 51���� for more than 10 years. Read more about the winners and how they display the highest levels of scholarship.

51���� Of Well-Being Teaming Up With Local Farmers' Market

51���� of Well-being is teaming up with the Haymaker Farmers’ Market to provide those on campus with a unique opportunity to purchase

Defining Moments: KSU Students Etched Their Feelings Immediately After 9/11

Twenty years ago people across campus, and around the world, were stunned as they watched two planes fly into the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001.

An Ensemble of Philanthropy

“If you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.” - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93

51���� Alumnus Captures Notable Success

Influenced by artists like René Magritte and Piet Mondrian, 51���� alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.

Catherine Meredith awarded a See Chicago Dance Critical Writing Fellowship

Congratulations to assistant professor Catherine Meredith on being awarded a See Chicago Dance Critical Writing Fellowship. The second annual See Chicago Dance Fellowship took place in collaboration with dance scholars and writers in from the United States, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.K. centered around the JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience, an annual festival held in Durban, South Africa. 

Quality of Life: Researchers Exploring Treatments for Spinal Cord Injured Patients

A research group in the College of Arts and Sciences at 51���� is searching for potential treatments for men who have suffered spinal cord injuries and hope to regain bladder control and sexual functions.

Psychology Professor Explains the Black Female Experience

Featured in the article “Black does Crack” from the San Diego Monitor-News, psychology professor Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., shares perspectives and knowledge of the impact of the black female experience on mental health and how it should be considered in the world of therapy.

ADVISORY: 51���� Board of Trustees Meeting, Sept. 15

The 51���� Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 11:30 a.m.

51���� Professor Shares Her Findings 51���� How To Approach COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Assistant professor Jennifer Taber, Ph.D., was featured in both The Atlantic and Vice for her research on the COVID-19 vaccine and her understanding of people's different perspectives on disease risk and health behavior.

Announcing the 2021 Homecoming Grand Marshals

Join us the evening of Friday, Oct. 1, at the first Homecoming Kickoff event at the Lefton Esplanade. This marks the official start of Homecoming Weekend with music, food, entertainment, fireworks and T-shirt giveaways.

Two Case Managers Added to CARES Center Staff

The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission.

51���� Announces Winners of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award

51���� has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with 51���� for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in the School of Art and Metin Eren, Ph.D., in the Department of Anthropology. 

51���� Unveils Athletics' Strategic Plan

51���� Athletics is excited to unveil a new strategic plan that positions the department to have a meaningful impact on student-athletes, campus and community.

Student Awards Round-Up: 2020-2021

Despite hurdles caused by the pandemic, Media and Journalism students produced award winning work in several national and regional contests this past year. Read on for a summary of what they accomplished

51���� Alumnus Captures Notable Success

Influenced by artists like René Magritte and Piet Mondrian, 51���� alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.

51����’s Lamar R. Hylton Leads With Student-Focused Approach

Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has always approached his work at 51���� focusing first and foremost on students.

Kathleen Rydar, ’67, ’80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions

For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. “These investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."

Leadership Announcements

51���� President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.

Valoree Vargo Named 51����’s Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

51���� President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philan

51���� Earns MAC Men’s FAR Academic Achievement Award

51���� has won the Mid-American Conference's Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) Academic Achievement Award for men's sports for the first time in school history.

iSchool and College of Nursing Secure $100,000 Grant Researching Libraries and Childhood Development

A research team from 51����'s School of Information working in partnership with 51����’s College of Nursing received a National Leadership Planning Grant for Libraries from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) for $99,982. The funds will support the first stages of what investigators have named Project SHIELD (Supporting Healthy Infant Early Learning and Development).

10 Questions With Ericka Shoaff, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy and Support

51���� alumna Ericka Shoaff, ’11, has returned to 51���� in a newly created position designed to further support students as a central hub for basic needs resources. She is the assistant dean of students and director of student advocacy and support in the newly created CARES Center. Find out more about her and the center as she answers these 10 questions.

Long-Awaited 'TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair' Opening Sept. 10 at the 51���� Museum

The 51���� Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its long-awaited exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.” Already gaining national and international attention, “TEXTURES” opens Sept. 10 and is a landmark exploration of Black hair and its important, complex place in the history of African American life and culture.

51���� Captures First MAC Institutional Academic Achievement Award

For the first time in school history, 51���� has received the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Institutional Academic Achievement Award. The Golden Flashes earned a department-wide grade-point average (GPA) of 3.447 for the 2020-21 academic year.

51���� LGBTQ+ Center Offers Free Shuttle to Akron Pride Festival

The Akron Pride Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. 51����’s LGBTQ+ Center will be sponsoring a free shuttle that will allow new and returning 51���� students to experience the event – some of them for the very first time.

The School of Art Selected Among 15 Best Schools for Art and Art History

51���� School of Art was recently placed in the

Cockeye Creamery Raises Money for 51���� Trumbull’s Campus Care Closet

From now through Sunday, Sept. 19, Cockeye Creamery, located at 1805 1/2 Parkman Road NW in Warren, will be serving its 51����-inspired ice cream “Black Squirrel” to raise money for 51���� at Trumbull’s Care Closet. 

51���� Holds Second Annual Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive

51����’s Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 1-4 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Hilltop Drive. The collection station will be located on Hilltop Drive in front of Cartwright Hall.

51���� Alumni Awarded Mid-Career Awards from Cleveland Arts Prize

The Cleveland Arts Prize awarded Mid-Career Awards to 51���� alumni Alice Ripley and Corri

Win Big With Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Dear 51���� Faculty and Staff,

51���� Sociologist Featured on News Podcast

The discussion around the role of influencers and misinformation is regularly occurring in social circles and academia.

Dr. Shana Klein Receives New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award

Shana Klein, Ph.D., assistant professor of art history in the School of Art has been awarded a 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and

MFA Alumnae Exhibit at SPRING/BREAK Art Show in NYC