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Due to temporary staffing shortages in the Procurement Department, there will be disruptions in many of the services we provide to the University community and third-party vendors. As such, during the next several months, there may be delays in processing Requisitions, POs, RFP requests and Contracts.

As always, we are committed to providing timely procurement services to the best of our ability while we are restaffing open positions.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 330-672-2276 or via email at Procurement@kent.edu. Thank you for your understanding.

The Procurement Department is committed to support the university's mission by offering services an

d programs to the community that result in the highest value and ultimate customer satisfaction, while embracing a spirit of continuous improvement. Additionally, the Procurement Department will enforce the university's purchasing policies and procedures. At all times the Procurement Department will strive to provide its services with personal and professional standards that reflect the principles of ethics, integrity and respect.

LaunchNET Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a co-curricular, cross-campus program that supports students, alumni, staff and faculty interested in entrepreneurship and innovation through advising, events, and connections to the greater Northeast Ohio community. The LaunchNET office - located in the Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite on the second floor of the - is staffed with experienced entrepreneurs who guide clients from idea to implementation, provide a sounding board for questions and concerns, and work with offices across campus to engage students in entrepreneurial thinking, innovative mindset, creative collaboration, and venture creation.

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The President's Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to Â鶹ÊÓƵ in advancing the university's strategic priorities and core values.