Founding
Kent State University was established in 1910 by statutory act and is maintained by the state of Ohio. It is under the jurisdiction of a board of nine voting trustees and two nonvoting student trustees appointed by the governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Ohio Senate. The university is supported financially through state legislative appropriations, student fees and gifts.

The Role and Mission of Kent State University
The mission of Kent State University is to prepare students for responsible citizenship and productive careers, broaden intellectual perspectives and foster ethical and humanitarian values. Our faculty and staff are engaged in teaching, research, creative expression, service and partnerships that address the needs of a complex and changing world. Kent State’s eight-campus system, anchored by the largest residential campus in the region, serves as a key resource for economic, social, cultural and technological advancement.

Kent State is a supportive and inclusive learning community devoted to teaching excellence and academic freedom. By discovering and sharing knowledge in a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs, Kent State University meets the dynamic needs of a global society.

Kent State University is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and workforce. Inquiries regarding federal regulations and state law may be directed to the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance, Administrative Services Building, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001, phone: 330-672-2038, fax: 330-672-4698.

The Kent State University Undergraduate Catalog is published yearly. Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission.
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