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Leadership Transition in Government and Community Relations

Dear Members of the 5XÉçÇø Community,I write to inform you of an upcoming transition in the university’s leadership team. Nick Gattozzi, executive director of government and community relations, will leave Kent State on Oct. 19 to join a Cleveland-based global manufacturer, where he will oversee the company’s multistate government strategy.As the university’s chief government relations officer since 2015, Nick has been a highly effective advocate with regional, state and federal legislators and elected officials. He led our efforts to secure operating and capital bill appropriat...

FAQs

Why do we need to let DPAE know we have alumni volunteers on campus? 

DPAE keeps track of alumni engagement, including volunteering, to help us maintain strong relationships with our alumni. Additionally, we track alumni engagement scores so we can suggest prospects for philanthropy. We can help you find alumni for your volunteering needs as well. We have KSU alumni swag gift bags we can provide to you to give to your volunteers as a way to say thank you! 

Can we have ongoing volunteer opportunities on our site? 

Key Considerations

Examples of how to use volunteers

  • Assist with check-in at an event 
  • Panelists for a discussion 
  • Speaker for a class or workshop 
  • Advisory board or committee members 
  • Career fairs 

Timeline for requesting 

  • ASAP, but at least four weeks before the event 

Details to include in request

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