New Face
Karen Clarke
Senior Vice President for Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Division of University Relations
Kent Campus
JOB DESCRIPTION:
My job is to tell stories that illustrate ways the 做厙輦⑹ system impacts lives and makes a difference in the world. Who cares if people have heard of 做厙輦⑹ but dont know a single brag point that illustrates our value? My vision is for our alumni, faculty, staff, students and regional community to LOVE 做厙輦⑹ and embrace this university much like they embrace the Indians, Cavaliers and Browns. Wear your blue and gold with pride, and celebrate being part of a diverse community of 39,367 success stories.
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
January 2017
EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
Temple University, Philadelphia; University of Houston; University of South Florida (which isnt actually in South Florida its in Tampa due west of Disney World).
LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
Welcoming environment and friendly people; aspirational vision to be a community of change agents committed to bettering society; and seeing our incredible, tenacious students transform into passionate global citizens.
ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:
Visionary president. Enormous potential of the university our reputation lags our exceptional achievements. I also love the city of Kent and our beautiful campus with public art and walking paths. Were known for a painted rock and a giant brain whats not to love about that?
RESIDES IN:
Kent, Ohio
HOMETOWN:
Jacksonville, Florida
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Journalism and Spanish, University of Florida; MBA, Nova Southeastern University; M.A. in progress, Higher Education Leadership, University of Houston
HOBBIES:
Cooking, DIY projects, making jewelry, bicycle riding, photography, snorkeling, pestering my kids for grandchildren
