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University College

University College
Center for Undergraduate Excellence
Kent Campus
330-672-0980
www.kent.edu/universitycollege


Mission of the College

The mission of the University College is to help foster an inclusive environment that empowers all students to explore, engage and succeed.

The college's record of innovation includes 28 national awards, three internationally certified programs and nearly $13 million in grant funding in the past several years.

Initiatives in University College for students to succeed include the following:

  • Students who regularly participate in tutoring services and academic coaching offered by the Academic Success Center are more likely to return for the next semester, earn higher GPAs, and graduate at higher rates than classmates who did not seek assistance.
  • The college's Office of Career Exploration and Development helps students find on-campus employment, and these students are 7-12% more likely to stay in school.
  • Our Career Exploration and Development mantra is “Early and Often” – The results are that first-year and sophomore students engage in career experiences at the same rate as our junior and senior students.
  • The Exploratory Community provides all Exploratory students the opportunity to be part of a community where hands-on experiences and expert guidance from Exploratory Mentors turns curiosity into a clear, confident path forward.
  • Our one-of-a-kind Exploring Culture and Careers experience allows Exploratory students to immerse themselves in an international culture while exploring different career options.
  • Students who participate in the P.E.E.R. Success Academy course through Student Success Programs are eligible and well-prepared for a wide range of peer educator and leadership roles across campus.
  • University College hosts professional development experiences for graduate students across all disciplines, including writing retreats and support for graduate instructors.