The Mission of Kent State University’s College of Public Health is to develop public health leaders and promote sustainable public health innovations in collaboration with community partners in northeast Ohio through teaching, research, and service.
The Vision of the College is to be a leader in promoting individual well-being and improving public health.
The College is fully accredited as a school of public health by the Council on Education for Public Health. It offers bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of disciplines. Our faculty and students are engaged in innovative research designed to address some of today’s most important public health issues including substance abuse, active living, chronic disease, violence prevention, and effective management of public health organizations.
The College’s strategic plan is aligned with Kent State University’s priorities of
- Students First
- National Distinction
- Global Competitiveness
- Regional Impact
- Organizational Stewardship
We meet our students’ needs by expanding our academic offerings both in-class and online, providing career services, and addressing the needs of international and under-represented students.
We strive for national distinction through our faculty’s cutting-edge research and a robust student research program.
We increase our global competitiveness through relationships with global health organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, and by recruiting students from around the world.
We have a regional impact through experiential learning opportunities for students, providing technical assistance to local governmental and non-governmental organizations, and providing continuing education to local practitioners.
We practice organizational stewardship by promoting a healthy campus initiative, engaging our alumni, and implementing sound financial management policies.
Together, our faculty, staff, and students are making a difference on campus, in the region, nationally, and in many parts of the world.
