Senior Leadership Team
The Division of Student Life works as a collaborative group to help ensure the success of each and every student at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University. Say hello to the leadership team whose number one goal is ensuring the pursuit of your passion becomes a reality.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Eboni Pringle, Ph.D.
Interim Senior Vice President for Student Life
epringle@kent.edu | 330-672-4050
Interim Senior Vice President for Student Life Pringle leads the Division of Student Life, providing oversight and direction for a wide range of student-focused initiatives and programs aimed toward enhancing the engaged co-curricular lives of all Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students within the eight-campus system. She provides crisis management leadership on issues internal and external to the university, serves as key advisor to the president on student and community issues, champions a healthy campus environment and leads the development of a transformational student co-curricular experience that enhances the academic mission of the university.
Cesquinn Curtis
Associate Vice President
ccurti10@kent.edu | 330-672-1007
Cesquinn provides support to all division departments through leadership of the Student Life Administration pillar. He provides department recommendations and guidance on integrated financial and personnel strategies to increase the efficiency of resources and effectiveness of planning and implementation. The Student Life Administration pillar includes DeWeese Health Center, Flashcard office, University Bookstore, Assessment and Strategic Planning, the division's Finance Office and Information Technology, and HR/Personnel.
Yvonna Washington-Greer, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President
ywashing@kent.edu | 330-672-4050
Yvonna provides leadership to the Equity, Identity, and Success pillar. The resources for students within this pillar provide targeted support, affirming communities, emergency funding to assist students in need, leadership development, and cultural exposure and appreciation. The Equity, Identity, and Success pillar includes the Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Intercultural Student Life, LGBTQ+ Center, Student Accessibility Services, Student Multicultural Center, and the Women's Center.
Kendra Wilson
Director, Office of the Senior Vice President
kwilso85@kent.edu | 330-672-1006
Kendra directs the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Senior Vice President providing administrative support to the Senior Vice President for Student Life and serving as one of the Senior Vice President's principal advisors on matters of interest to our division, including policy, programs, and crisis management. She serves a critical support role in strategic planning, decision-making, and execution of decisions while directing the division's marketing/communication and professional development efforts.
Talea Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students
tdrumme1@kent.edu | 330-672-8003
Talea provides leadership to the Advocacy, Support and Well-being pillar. The areas within this pillar prioritize the accessibility of physical health, mental health, and ethical maturation, while emphasizing each campuses’ collaboration, accountability, crisis management, risk reduction, and education. The Advocacy, Support and Well-being pillar includes the CARES Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ of Well-being, Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Student Conduct, Parents and Families Engagement, Recreational Services, and Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services.