1. Offered by the Office of Graduate Student Services
Welcome to the College of Education, Health and Human Services Virtual Orientation
Offered by the Office of Graduate Student Services

2. Orientation Overview Welcome from Deans Welcome from the Schools
Welcome from Our Office
Graduate Student Essentials
Navigate the Website
Handbook
Important Dates
Road Map
Meet with Your Advisor
Turn in Your Plan of Study
Graduate Student Resources
Instructional Research Center
Campus Libraries
Research and Evaluation Bureau
Academic Resources
Professional Resources
Tech Help Service Center
Self-Care Resources
Community Resources
Get Involved
Stay Connected

3. Welcome from the Deans Dr. James Hannon Dean 408 White Hall
College of Education, Health and Human Services
Dr. Stephen Mitchell
Associate Dean
Office of Administrative Affairs and Graduate Education
407 White Hall
College of Education, Health and Human Services

4. Dean James Hannon

5. Associate Dean Steve Mitchell

6. Welcome from the Schools
Dr. Kimberly S. Schimmel
School Director
School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration
Dr. Ellen Glickman
School Director
School of Health Sciences
Dr. Mary Dellman-Jenkins
School Director
School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
Dr. Alexa Sandmann
School Director
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum

7. Welcome From Office of Graduate Student Services
Website:
Handbook:
Forms:
Staff Contacts:
Valorie Adkins
Brenda Ellsworth
Cheryl Slusarczyk

8. Navigating the Website
Visit
What You Will Find on Our Site:
Important Graduate Dates by Term
Ph.D., Ed.S. and Master’s Program Information
Certificate Programs
Licensure Information
Prospective Students
Forms & Resources

9. Outside the Office of Graduate Student Services, 4th Floor
Important Dates
Look at our website for a list of Important Dates:
Outside the Office of Graduate Student Services, 4th Floor
418 White Hall

10. Reviewing the Handbook
Visit:
Mission Statement
Admission
Graduate Certificate Guidelines
Staying Informed
Registration
Transfer of Credit
Degree Credits
Leave of Absence
Grading
Academic Dismissals/Reinstatements
Extensions
Advising and Plans of Study
Master’s Thesis/Project
Initial Licensure
Graduation
Doctoral Programs
Advisor/Coursework Phase
Candidacy Phase
Post Defense Activities
Graduation Arrangements
Appendices and Forms
The Graduate Handbook covers a variety of topics you need during your enrollment at EHHS – Use it as a point of reference when you have concerns

11. The Graduate Student Services Forms Page
Visit
The Graduate Student Services Forms Page covers a variety of forms may you need during your enrollment at EHHS –
Admissions Forms
General Forms
Student Teaching Forms
Master’s (Thesis/Project) Forms
Ph.D. Forms
Use this page as a point of reference when you have concerns

12. Master’s Program Flow Chart
(Thesis Option)
Located on our website at:
Use this flow-chart to track your progress toward graduation.

13. Use this flow-chart to track your progress toward graduation.
Master’s Program Flow Chart
(Non-Thesis Option)
Use this flow-chart to track your progress toward graduation.

14. Use this flow-chart to track your progress toward graduation.
Ph.D. Program Flow Chart
(Page 1)
Located on our website at:
Use this flow-chart to track your progress toward graduation.

15. Use this flow-chart to track your progress toward graduation.
Ph.D. Program Flow Chart
(Page 2)
Use this flow-chart to track your progress toward graduation.

16. Meeting with Your Advisor
Read your admissions letter for advisor contact information or visit your Student Dashboard on FlashLine. This information is listed under your “Profile”.
Schedule a meeting via or phone and meet with them prior to your 3rd semester in order to complete and sign your plan of study. Turn your plan of study in to the Office of Graduate Student Services in 418 White Hall.
If you would like to change your advisor, speak with your school department administrator

17. Ways to Turn in Your Plan of Study
Drop off in Person at the Office of Graduate Student Services – 418 White Hall
Send Directly to One of the OGS Staff
Valorie Adkins –
Brenda Ellsworth –
Cheryl Slusarczyk –
Send Via to

18. Doctoral Student Paperwork
Pre-Comprehensive Exam
File Plan of Study (Meet with Advisor)
Must have an attached Advisory Phase Signature Sheet
Apply for Comprehensive Exams
Pre-Dissertation Proposal
Report of Written/Oral Candidacy Examination
Dissertation Phase Committee Form
Notification of Approved Dissertation Proposal
Post-Dissertation Proposal
Apply for Graduation
Graduate Faculty Representative Form – Filed in 409
Notification of Readiness to Defend
Report of Oral Defense of Dissertation

19. Graduate Student Resources
Instructional Research Center
Campus Libraries
Research and Evaluation Bureau
Academic Resources
Professional Resources
Tech Help Service Center
Self-Care Resources
Community Resources
These will link to hidden “slides”

20. Instructional Resource Center
Find us at:
Services Include:
Fingerprinting
Printing/Copying (Color & B/W)
Poster Printing
Lamination
Spine Binding
Computer Lab Facility
Technology Workshops
Digital Fax/Scanning
Video Dubbing
Materials for Checkout:
Chromebooks
Presentation Remotes
Digital Video Cameras
Digital Camera
Transcribers
TPA Kits
Microphones
Mac Adapters
Headphones
Tripods
Audio Recorders
Webcams
Dr. Julee Henry
Coordinator, Instructional Resource Center 221 White Hall

21. University Libraries Find us at: www.library.kent.edu
Services Include:
Circulation
Course Reserves/Core Textbooks
Inter-library Loan
Library Tutorials
Plagiarism School
Student Multi-media Studio
Community Outreach
Digital Commons
Library Instruction
My Library Account
Statistical Counseling
Research Tools:
Citation Tools
Databases by Subject
Kent State
Journal Finder
Transcribers
Library Guides
Databases A-to-Z
Digital Collections
Government Information
KentLINK
OhioLINK
Printer by Flaticon from Freepik
Presentation by Flaticon from Freepik
Education by Flaticon from Freepik
Paper by Flaticon from Webalys
Vanessa Earp
Interim Head Reference and Instructional Services
Librarian for EHHS
University Library, Room 510

22. Research and Evaluation Bureau
 Doctoral students at dissertation level and Master's students at
thesis level receive 40 hours of authorized consultation services.
Find us at:
What We Do:
CONSULTATION SERVICES
Research design
Statistical design
SURVEY DEVELOPMENT
Consultation in the use of online surveys, including Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey
Survey layout and design (online and paper and pencil)
DATA ANALYSIS
SPSS database development
Quantitative data analysis in SPSS
Explanation of SPSS output
DATA LAB SERVICES
Transcriptions from mp3 files or standard-size cassette tapes
Data entry of hard-copy survey responses into SPSS, both quantitative and qualitative data
Contact the
Research and Evaluation Bureau
Location: 507 White Hall (5th Floor)
Phone:

23. Academic Resources University Calendar Student Accessibility Resources
Scholarships
Blackboard Learn
Professional Development & Outreach

24. Professional Development Resources
Professional Development & Outreach
Research and Sponsored Programs
Library Workshops
Tech Workshops
Career Development and Exploration
Blackstone Launchpad

25. Tech Help Service and Repair Center
Visit:
SERVICE AND REPAIR CENTER
Locations and Hours (Fall/Spring)
Service and Repair Center –
Tri-Towers Rotunda, Room 112
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday: Noon – 7p.m.
Tech Help Express –
University Bookstore, Kent Student Center
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Services Include:
Network, wireless and login support
Virus and spyware removal
Hardware installation and repair
Software optimization and operating system troubleshooting
iPad repair
Mobile operating system and software repair
Apple computer warranty service
Hardware and software products for sale 

26. Self-Care Resources Counseling Center
Center for Adult and Veteran Services
Center of Nutrition Outreach
LGBTQ Student Center
Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement
Office of Diversity Outreach and Development
Office of General Counsel
Student Accessibility Services
Student Ombuds
University Health Services
Women’s Center

27. Coleman Professional Services
Community Resources
Coleman Professional Services
Townhall II
Portage
2-1-1
Community Legal Aid
Kent Social Services
PARTA

28. Get Involved Graduate Student Senate Doctoral Forum
Dean’s Advisory Council
Black Grad Student Association
EHHS Student Organizations
Alumni Association

29. Email Us at ogs@kent.edu
Stay Connected
Us at
Follow us on Twitter
@EHHS_OGS
Visit us in
White Hall
4th floor, Room 418