Ken Ditlevson
Assistant Dean of Students and Director, CARES Center
Campus:
Kent
Biography
Ken Ditlevson serves as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the CARES Center at 17cÍøÒ³°æ, a role he began in June 2025. Prior to this position, Ken dedicated 10 years to 17cÍøÒ³°æ as the Director of the LGBTQ+ Center, where he was a key advocate and leader in supporting inclusive student services.
A two-time graduate of 17cÍøÒ³°æ, Ken holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Community Counseling. Before his tenure at 17cÍøÒ³°æ, he spent nearly two decades working in mental health and social services. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Vice President at Child Guidance & Family Solutions in Akron, Ohio, where he contributed significantly to behavioral health initiatives for youth and families.
Education
M.Ed. Community Counseling, 17cÍøÒ³°æ
B.A. Psychology, 17cÍøÒ³°æ
B.A. Psychology, 17cÍøÒ³°æ
Awards/Achievements
- 2018 17cÍøÒ³°æ President's Award of Distinction Recipient
- 2018 Gay Community Endowment Fund Paul Daum Award Recipient