91�ֿ� Implements Preferred Name Functionality for Students

Creating and embracing an inclusive environment is important to the mission of 91�ֿ�. The university recognizes that some students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. As such, 91�ֿ� has established a process for students to request a preferred name. Students can find information about the process at www.kent.edu/registrar/preferred-name.

The first phase of this project, which focuses on touchpoints that a faculty, student or advisor uses, is now available. Beginning this semester, preferred student names will be implemented in the systems displayed in the table below. This list will change as more systems are updated.

Blackboard	GPS (Degree Audit System)
Class Roster	Grade Roster
Cognos - Official Student Registrar Reports*	KentLINK Library System
Electronic Reserves (Univeristy Library)	KSUview***
FlashCard**	Student Accessibility Services System
FlashFast	Student Directory
FlashLine

* Reports will be updated over a period of time.

**If the student requests a new FlashCard, the student’s preferred name will be displayed on the front of the card and the student’s legal name on the back.

*** KSUview designees will see the student’s preferred name when they access information that has been authorized by the student.

There are some places or areas where a student’s preferred name will not be used, but as time goes on, more areas will be included to use a student’s preferred name.

Places Where a Student’s Preferred Name Will Not Appear:

Admissions	National Student Clearinghouse
Bursar’s Office	National Student Loan Data Systems
Commencement Program	Official Transcripts
Degree Verification	Payroll Processing and Forms
Diploma	Reporting to Any Entity External to the University
Enrollment Verification	SEVIS
Financial Aid	Student Bill
Health Center Insurance Billing	Student Refunds
Media Release (President’s list, Dean’s list, etc.)

Phase two of this project will cover some additional places that faculty and advisors use, including ALEKS and Pathfinder. Additionally, major touchpoints for student’s services will addressed. These include extracts for Residence Services, Recreational Services, Health Center, Parking Services, Advocate as well as the Grade Push process and workflows for Change of Grade and Change of Major. This work will continue throughout the fall semester, and the expectation is to be completed by the end of the year.

More Information for Faculty and Advisors

If you have any questions, contact the Office of the University Registrar at 330-672-3131.

91�ֿ�’s Giving Tuesday 2018 Attains Record-Breaking Success

Thursday, December 06, 2018

91�ֿ�’s Giving Tuesday 2018 broke the million-dollar mark for the second year in a row. Just before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 27, the campaign raised more than $1,030,000 to support multiple student study abroad scholarships, research opportunities, educational programs, athletic teams and more. There were more than 40 featured giving options across the 91�ֿ� system from which donors could choose.

University Library Hosts Stress-Free Zone

Thursday, December 06, 2018

91�ֿ� Libraries will host its sixth-annual fall semester Stress-Free Zone on Monday, Dec. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 11. The event will be open to all 91�ֿ� students, faculty and staff from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of the University Library. Stress-Free Zone kicks off finals week as a way to get students to relax and take a break from studying and stress.

91�ֿ�’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presents Trends in Diversity

Thursday, December 06, 2018

91�ֿ�’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is presenting the inaugural issue of a new peer-reviewed, academic online journal called Trends in Diversity.

Trends in Diversity is an open-access, online journal that provides a platform for intellectual dialogue and exploration of emerging and transformative issues of equity, inclusiveness and diversity in higher education.

Nomination Deadline for 91�ֿ� Alumni Awards Is Dec. 31

Thursday, December 06, 2018

The 91�ֿ� Alumni Association invites faculty and staff to nominate deserving alumni for the 91�ֿ� Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the alumni association, the awards recognize graduates in the areas of leadership, service, character and professional development.

One student award – the Golden Flash award – will also be given to a student who promotes 91�ֿ� spirit, pride and tradition.