Which employees are members of the 2016/17 class for the Institute for Excellence?

Kent State's Institute for Excellence is a membership-driven leadership development program. Eligible faculty and staff first become members by completing the program. However, leadership development does not end with completion of the program. To continue to grow and develop as a leader, members must continue to educate themselves on their chosen field of leadership and expertise.

Below is a list of 2016/17 Institute for Excellence members.

Administrator Cohort Institute for Excellence 2016-2017
Name	Department
Amy Wilkens	College of Communication and Information
Brendan Walsh	Security and Access Management, Information Services
C. Dawn Sharnsky	Information Services
Douglas Delahanty	Research and Sponsored Programs
Ellen Glickman	Exercise Physiology
Gregory Farabee	Center for Corporate and Professional Development
Jennifer Miller	College of Public Health
Jennifer O'Connell	Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services
Kathleen S. Abel	Advancement Services
Lashonda Taylor	University Ceremonies
Megan Nicole Krippel	Student Services
Min Gao	Liquid Crystal Institute
Munk Altanbal Otgonyin	Systems Development, Information Services
Nicole Corll	University Facilities Management
Roberta Bain	Information Services, Course Management
Robin Pijor	Career Services Center
Sarah J. Malcolm	Office of Global Education
Tia Laughlin	Human Resources Records
Tim Pagliari	Information Services
Timothy W. Davies	University Communications and Marketing

Individual Contributor Cohort Institute for Excellence 2016-2017
Name	Department
Amelia Corrigan	College of Business International Programs Office
David A. Chappell	Geauga Student Services
Devdatta Yogi	Graduation Planning System (GPS)
Erin Michael McLaughlin	Chemistry and Biochemistry
Rachel Cordy	Academic Success Center
Jonathan Prenosil	Information Services / Residence Services
Joy Wesoloski	Alumni Relations
Kendra L. Wilson	Division of Student Affairs
Kevin McCreary	Research and Sponsored Programs
Kristin Carvajal	Student Support Services
Laurie M. Wagner	Health Sciences
Lisa Froning	Vacca Office of Student Services, College of Education, Health and Human Services
Mark Meszar	Information Services
MaryAnne Nestor	Office of Continuing and Distance Education
Moneeka Rae Pelley	East Liverpool Campus - Computer Department
Nicole Brooks	Security and Access Management
Phelan Fletcher	Recreational Services
Richard D. Lutz	Office of the University Architect
Thomas A. Smith	Systems Development

POSTED: Friday, September 2, 2016 08:53 AM

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