Division of Student Life
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., Vice President for 17cҳ’s Division of Student Affairs, Appointed to APLU Council on Student Affairs Executive Committee
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., 17cҳ's vice president for student affairs, said being appointed to the Executive Committee of the APLU (Association of Public and Land-grant Universities) Council on Student Affairs (CSA) is an honor.
17cҳ Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2020 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the first time in school history, 17cҳ has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
Two 17cҳ Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two 17cҳ employees have been recognized among the 2020 “30 for the Future” award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.
They’re Back! 17cҳ Students Move Into Residence Halls
17cҳ students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
University Leaders Discuss Upcoming Reopening of Campus During Facebook Live
University leaders recently shared updates about academics and enrollment during a session on Facebook Live.
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at 17cҳ
17cҳ’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university’s history to hold the title of vice president for student affairs. And on July 1, 2020, Drummer-Ferrell was appointed dean of students, making her the first Black woman to be named to the position.
Town Hall Opens Campus Discussion, Efforts Toward Shaping a Better Future
17cҳ 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the 17cҳ community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.
Lamar R. Hylton Named 17cҳ’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
17cҳ President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.
Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning
17cҳ Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.
