FAQs
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I have another commitment (prom, track championship, etc.) that will prevent me from attending the Interview Day. Can I still apply?
We understand that you may have extenuating circumstances and commitments that may prevent you from attending the Interview Day. Therefore, virtual interviews will be conducted for those invited to attend the in-person interviews. The virtual interview spots are limited and reserved for those who have an extenuating circumstance that prevents them from attending in person (I.e., Living out of state).
We ask that if your conflict is not pressing and can be rescheduled or re-arranged, please do so. We will be contacting students who have a completed application with their status for the in-person interview via your 17cÍøÒ³°æ and personal email address. Should you be selected for an interview, please follow the instructions in the email to arrange a virtual interview. 
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I have decided to attend a regional campus (i.e. 17cÍøÒ³°æ at Trumbull) instead of the Kent campus. Can I still be in the program?
The Provost’s Leadership Academy is only for students enrolled at the Kent campus. Students enrolled in the PLA program will become familiar with resources and staff on the Kent campus and will be working on resolving areas of concern specific to this campus. If you choose to enroll at one of our regional campuses, we highly recommend talking with their Student Services Office to learn about leadership and involvement opportunities at their respective campuses.
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My student will be studying abroad and will not be back for the on-campus interview. Will this prevent them from participating in the Interview Day?
We understand that you may have extenuating circumstances and commitments that may prevent you from attending the Interview Day. Therefore, virtual interviews will be conducted for those invited to attend the in-person interviews. The virtual interview spots are limited and reserved for those who have an extenuating circumstance that prevents them from attending in person (I.e., Living out of state).
We ask that if your conflict is not pressing and can be rescheduled or re-arranged, please do so. We will be contacting students who have a completed application with their status for the in-person interview via your 17cÍøÒ³°æ and personal email address. Should you be selected for an interview, please follow the instructions in the email to arrange a virtual interview. 
Members will be selected and notified via email in mid-April.
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How will I know if my recommender submitted the application? How will I know my application is complete?
Once your application is complete, you will receive an email indicating that Student Success Programs has received your completed application.
The person you choose to serve as a reference for you will receive an email notification prompting them to complete the reference form on your behalf. You are welcome to follow up with your reference after submitting your completed application.
Depending upon when your application is considered complete, you may not hear from us for a few weeks. It is important to check your email (for now both preferred and 17cÍøÒ³°æ) regularly as this is how we will notify you of your status.
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If all of my application materials are submitted, do I just show up at the Interview Day?
No, please do not show up to Interview Day unless you have received an invitation from the Office of Student Success Programs. You will receive an email with our decision and prompting you with next steps. We publish the interview date well in advance to give our applicants the opportunity to make the necessary arrangements to participate. We cannot stress enough how important it is to check your email regularly.
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How will I know more information about where the PLA Interviews are being held?
Those who are invited to participate in the PLA Interview Day will be notified through email. In this email, it will include directions and more specific information on the details of the PLA Interview Day. Again, it is important to check your email regularly.
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Will I get the book award (FLASHcash) in enough time to buy my books before KSU Kickoff?
The book award will not be dispersed until May after completion of the PLA program. Only members of the Provost’s Leadership Academy who successfully complete the program will receive the book award. No money or scholarship will be distributed before the program is successfully completed.
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What are examples of campus change initiative projects PLA members can focus on?
The projects for the Provost’s Leadership Academy members will be determined by their individual groups. The members are broken into groups and will work together to identify projects to improve the University for all KSU students. They will then be charged with researching those areas in more depth and producing project proposals to present to the Provost (Chief Academic Officer of the University). The final decision of which project to pursue rests solely with the members of the academy. Some projects that the members of PLA have considered in the past are:
PARTA campus loop GPS tracker/smart phone application
Recycling/donating excess food from cafeterias on campus
Adding convenience items to campus markets
Adding Flash Cash options to Dining Plans
Adding a chatbot to the Financial Billing & Enrollment website
Implementing a mobile ordering system
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How much time will members of the PLA have to commit to the program?
Members of PLA will generally spend no more than three (3) hours per week involved in activities and meetings for the program. Meetings will be every Monday for two hours. Due to the size of the teams, no one member should be required to do a majority of the group’s work. Every member of the PLA groups must contribute to the final project. The PLA Mentors will help guide and facilitate this process and assure equal distribution of the workload. Unless the members decide on it, there will be little work needed outside of scheduled PLA hours.
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Does the $500 FlashCash I receive after completing the program count towards my financial aid offer?
Yes, any amount of assistance that a student received from a federal, state, or institutional sources, needs to be counted as other financial assistance. Your financial assistance is awarded based on merit and/or calculated need as determined from the information provided on your FAFSA. Financial aid awards are subject to adjustments or cancellations due to changes in laws, regulations, appropriations, changes in your financial situation, verification, discovery of data errors, changes in your enrollment status or changes in your residency status amongst others.