COMMENCEMENT DECEMBER 19, 2020 Kent State University Two Hundred Sixty-Seventh Commencement
THE TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVENTH COMMENCEMENT DECEMBER 19, 2020 Kent State University Two Hundred Sixty-Seventh Commencement Conferral of Degrees December 19, 2020 The Strategic Vision of Kent State University 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. Mission We transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression in an inclusive environment. Core Values We value: • A distinctive blend of teaching, research and creative excellence. • Active inquiry and discovery that expand knowledge and human understanding. • Life-changing educational experiences for students with wide-ranging talents and aspirations. • A living-learning environment that creates a genuine sense of place. • Engagement that inspires positive change. • Diversity of culture, beliefs, identity and thought. • Freedom of expression and the free exchange of ideas. • A collaborative community. • Respect, kindness and purpose in all that we do. ii Board of Trustees Virginia C. Addicott, ’85, ’95 Donald L. Mason Robert S. Frost Stephen A. Perry Jasmine Hoff, ’16, ’17, ’19, Graduate Student Trustee Shawn M. Riley, ’83 Robin M. Kilbride Catherine L. Ross, Ph.D., ’71, National Trustee Dylan Mace, Undergraduate Student Trustee Ann Womer Benjamin Executive Officers of the University Todd A. Diacon President Melody J. Tankersley Mary G. Parker Senior Vice President and Provost Vice President for Enrollment Management Mark M. Polatajko John M. Rathje Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Vice President for Information Technology David M. Dees and Chief Information Officer Interim Vice President for Kent State System Integration Charlene K.
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