CCIKent Student Organization Information
CCIKent Student Organization Information
Communication Studies
Visual Communication Design
Journalism and Mass Communication
Student Media
Information Architecture and Knowledge Management
Library and Information Science
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SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES |
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The Kent State Speech Team offers the opportunity to compete regionally and nationally in a wide variety of events. No previous experience necessary. All majors welcome.
Contact: Jennifer Talbert, jtalber1@kent.edu The Kent Communication Society helps keep students informed about the communication field and curriculum. It provides students with a forum to develop professional relationships outside the classroom. Students have the opportunity to participate in academic, professional and scholarly activities. Contact: Dr. Paul Haridakis, pharidak@kent.edu Lambda Pi Eta is a national honor society affiliated with the National Communication Association. It fosters excellence in communication and encourages advanced study through opportunities for scholarship and service at the local, state and national levels. Top undergraduate students within the school are selected for membership in the Upsilon Chapter. Contact: Dr. Nichole Egbert, negbert@kent.edu The Communication Graduate Student Association provides a scholarly, professional and social network for graduate students in the school. Graduate students are represented in university and school decision-making though the association. The CGSA provides mentoring and a forum for graduate students to pursue and discuss their special interests.Contact: Dr. Paul Haridakis, pharidak@kent.edu The Kent State University Intercollegiate Mock Trial team provides students with the opportunity to learn about the U.S. judicial process and to develop their analytical and communication skills by trying a court case from start to finish. Regional and national tournaments are sponsored by the American Mock Trial Association. Contact: Dr. Paul Haridakis, pharidak@kent.edu |
SCHOOL OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
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Glyphix is a student-run design studio with a 1250-square-foot facility holding an office conference room and a 10-workstation studio. As one of the first programs of its kind in the United States, Glyphix serves as a prototype for many student work-study design groups on other university campuses.
Contact: Valora Renicker, Valora1@mac.com American Institute of Graphic Arts Student Organization The purpose of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) is to set the national agenda for the role of design in its economic, social, political and cultural contexts. Founded in 1914, AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals in the discipline, practice and culture of designing. Contact: Ken Visocky O’Grady,kogrady@kent.edu |
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
| The KSU Ad Club is an official student chapter of the American Advertising Federation, a national organization that represents the profession of advertising. On the other side of the Ad Club is the Handsome Duckling Advertising Agency where students produce advertising campaigns for real local clients.
Contact: Danielle Sarver, Faculty Advisor, dsarver1@kent.edu The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is affiliated with PRSA professional groups in Cleveland and Akron. PRSSA connects students with working PR professionals locally and nationally. As an award-winning organization, PRSSA Kent also serves as a public relations counselor for many on-campus organizations.Contact: Michele Ewing, Faculty Advisor,meewing@kent.edu The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press through support of the First Amendment that guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press. Contact: Tim Smith, Faculty Advisor, tdsmith@kent.edu National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) is dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism, its creation, editing and distribution, in all news media. Contact: Theresa Hernandez, Faculty Advisor, thernand@kent.edu National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an advocacy group for journalists of color. It promotes inclusion and diversity in the classroom and in student media. Contact: Gene Shelton, Faculty Adviser, eshelto1@kent.edu Kent Photographers Association brings together current photojournalism students, alumni, faculty and professionals. KPA is a forum for sharing ideas, work, opinions and information. Contact: Mr. Luis Sanchez Saturno, JMC Alumnus, lsanchez@kent.edu |
STUDENT MEDIA
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Visit our Student Media site to learn more about our student-run media organizations. Contact: Lori Cantor, Business Manager, 672-2586 |
INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
The Information Society, founded by IAKM students, is targeted to help all students and the IAKM program. Members of this organization
discuss information technology, learn proper study methods and socialize with their fellow students.
Contact: Janna Korzenko, Academic Program Officer, jkorzenk@kent.edu
SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
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Columbus/Associated Library Science Students of Ohio (C/ALSSO) organizes a variety of activities, including programs of interest and sponsored social events throughout the year. Contact: Ted Morris, Faculty Advisor, tamorris@kent.edu The American Library Association (Kent State) Student Chapter and the Associated Library Science Students of Ohio (ALSSO) have joined forces to plan and encourage academic, professional and social involvement for graduate students. The organizations serve as a conduit to the school for student opinions and concerns. Contact: Jason Holmes, Faculty Advisor, jholmes@slis.kent.edu The Special Library Association Student Group serves as a tool for students to learn more about the career options available for special librarians and as a professional interface between the library school and special librarians in the surrounding communities. Contact: Athena Salaba, Faculty Advisor, asalaba@kent.edu Beta Phi Mu is the international library and information science honorary society. Master's graduates with cumulative GPAs of 3.75 or better, superior potential for leadership and who are in the top 15 percent of their graduating class, are eligible for membership. Contact: Jason Holmes, Faculty Advisor, jholmes@slis.kent.edu |