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Melanie Jones
Director, Academic Diversity Outreach
Academic Diversity Success, University College
Kent Campus
Job description:
Our office implements initiatives that connect underrepresented students with critical campus resources and support networks for academic success.
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
June 2018
EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
I previously served as the director for the Office of Multicultural Student Services at Baldwin Wallace University. I coordinated student programming, taught a First Year Experience (FYE) course, and served as an advisor to several student organizations.
likes most about kent state university:
The diverse personal and professional offerings for Â鶹ÊÓƵ employees and students!
ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:
I attended Â鶹ÊÓƵ for my graduate degree and enjoyed the open and engaging environment.
RESIDES IN:
Mayfield Heights, OH
HOMETOWN:
Cleveland Heights, OH
EDUCATION:
B.A. Speech Communications, Ashland University
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel, Â鶹ÊÓƵ University
HOBBIES:
I have a 2-year-old who keeps me and my husband very busy. I also enjoy exercise and movie nights with my family.
