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President and Chief Executive Officer

Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.

President and Chief Executive Officer
Office of the President

Todd A. Diacon

Education

  • B.A., Southwestern College
  • M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing one of the nation’s largest university systems, President Diacon leads 91²Ö¿â in accomplishing its strategic goals. He monitors the overall progress of the university; confers with the Board of Trustees and executive officers to plan and initiate programs concerning organizational, operational and academic functions; coordinates functions and operations between divisions; administers universitywide strategic planning activities; develops long- and short-range goals for the university; gives final approval of university budget; represents the Board and the university at various internal and external functions; engages in fundraising and community service activities; and promotes educational, research and public service objectives and policies for 91²Ö¿â. 

Direct Reports

  • President's Cabinet
  • Associate Chief of Staff, President’s Office

Contact

tdiacon@kent.edu, 330-672-2210

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