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Position Specification Kent State University Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Services Position Specification Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Services Kent State University The College of Education, Health, and Human Services at Kent State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean. The Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (EHHS) will play a key leadership role in advancing the mission, operations, and service of the College, building on the strong legacy of the past, while charting a course for an exciting and transformative journey over the next decade. The College of Education, Health, and Human Services offers a tremendous breadth of programs and is comprised of four schools: Health Sciences; Foundations, Leadership, and Administration; Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences; and Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies. EHHS graduates go on to serve as leaders in a wide variety of fields, ranging from education, counseling, and health care to hospitality, recreation, and sport. The second-largest college at Kent State University, EHHS is home to approximately 5,000 undergraduate students, nearly 1,500 graduate students, 323 full- and part-time faculty, and 104 staff, with a revenue budget of $59M and an operating budget of $30M. Kent State University seeks a strategic, innovative, and high-energy visionary leader to serve as Dean of the extraordinary College of Education, Health, and Human Services. Kent State University We are one of the largest university systems in the nation, but one of the closest families in the world. We welcome you with open arms, yet push you out with an open mind. We give you the strength to stand for what matters and take meaningful action for change. Our vastly different culture full of visionary ideas and ambitious people makes us undeniably Kent State. Undeniably it is an exciting time to be at Kent State University! With a renewed energy and passion, the university has launched a new vision: To be a community of change agents whose collective commitment to learning sparks epic thinking, meaningful voice, and invaluable outcomes to better our society. On October 13th President Beverly Warren delivered the State of the University address, Living the Kent State Promise, doubling down on the aspiration to “bring the totality of the resources and reach of one of the nation’s largest research universities to higher education’s most important outcome: more college graduates who have the skills, talent, and desire to change the world—who understand that a life of meaning is just as important as a life of financial comfort.” Building on the Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State embraced this year by the Kent State community, President Warren has set the stage for delivering upon the university priorities: 1 of 10 Position Specification Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Services Kent State University ñ Priority 1: Students First. Provide an inclusive and engaged living-learning environment where all students thrive and graduate as informed citizens committed to a life of impact. ñ Priority 2: A Distinctive Kent State. Drive innovation, idea generation, and national distinction through top-tier academic and research programs including the recruitment and support of talented faculty and staff. ñ Priority 3: Global Competitiveness. Advance Kent State’s impact and reach as a leading international university. ñ Priority 4: Regional Impact. Serve as the innovative engine and engaged partner to meet community needs and enhance quality of life in the region and state. ñ Priority 5: Organizational Stewardship. Ensure a culture of continuous improvement and the efficient stewardship of university resources and infrastructure. These priorities will be realized through achieving university level initiatives and the new Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services will provide instrumental leadership in fulfilling them. Fostering a diverse culture full of visionary ideas and ambitious people, Kent State University is one of 76 public higher-research universities, as categorized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and is ranked in the first-tier list of Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report. Kent State offers an environment where pushing limits and respecting freedom of expression thrive in unity. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Regional Academic Center, and academic sites in major world capitals such as New York City, Geneva, and Florence, Kent State is one of Ohio’s leading public universities and a major educational, economic, and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since 1910. Kent State is strong with nearly 41,000 students—including students from 50 states and more than 3,000 international students from 110+ countries--who compose the student body and over 234,000 graduates who make up the worldwide alumni family. The University’s Kent Campus has a student body of 29,105 and a record enrollment of 3,985 underrepresented students. In addition, approximately 11,677 full- and part-time students study across our seven regional campuses: Kent State Ashtabula, Kent State Columbiana County: East Liverpool and Salem, Kent State Geauga, Kent State Stark, Kent State Trumbull, and Kent State Tuscarawas. Helping students to break the mold so they may shape the world, the university offers more than 300 associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Academic programs are organized into 10 colleges and one independent school: Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology; Architecture and Environmental Design; Arts and Sciences; the Arts; Business Administration; Communication and Information; Education, Health and Human Services; Nursing; Podiatric Medicine; and Public Health; and the School of Digital Sciences. The addition of new learning environments from the sciences to the arts and the development of exciting new academic programs such as aerospace engineering, geographic information science, and business analytics characterize Kent State’s focus on transformational educational experiences. 2 of 10 Position Specification Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Services Kent State University More than 2,600 full- and part-time faculty, hailing from six different continents, have degrees from more than 150 national and international institutions. From Fulbright scholars to internationally recognized leaders in their disciplines, Kent State faculty members enjoy an award-winning reputation for cutting-edge research and ground-breaking discovery. They are recognized by prestigious organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences, National Science Foundation, Institute for Financial Markets, American Physical Society, and Science Watch. With an annual average of $28 million in external funding to support research, instructional, and public service projects, the University is a driving force for regional growth and development. Kent State is ranked fifth in the United States and Canada in number of start-up companies formed and patents issued per million dollars, according to the Milken Institute. As Northeast Ohio’s premier public university, Kent State is proud to host more than 40 centers and institutes, each of which supports the institution’s teaching, research, and public service mission in its own unique way. The University has a long, strong history of public-private partnerships and of sharing the expertise of its world-class faculty and highly trained staff far beyond campus boundaries. An affiliate of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Kent State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. College of Education, Health, and Human Services The College of Education, Health, and Human Services offers five associates programs, 18 undergraduate programs, 24 graduate degrees, and 13 doctoral programs through its four schools: Health Sciences; Foundations, Leadership, and Administration; Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences; and Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies. The breadth and complexity of disciplines represented in the College create a unique learning community that makes possible integrative research and professional practice. The College continues to build its reputation for collaborative, applied, and theoretical research while providing a first-class education for the next generations of educators, counselors and health care practitioners, as well as leaders within hospitality, recreation, and sport. Faculty and students in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services work collaboratively across disciplines both within the college and among the university. For example, faculty and students within the Park Management program are key contributors to the Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability, housed in the Department of Biology. Similarly, the Science of Learning and Education Center is made up of an interdisciplinary team of researchers from such areas as Education, Psychological Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology, and Chemistry who work toward that developing models for educational research that fosters evidence-based reform. The second-largest college at Kent State University after the College of Arts and Sciences, EHHS is home to