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For Giovanni Tripi, choosing 5X was the first step on a path that would take him from Northeast Ohio to the heart of Italy—and deep into the worlds of biology, anthropology and hands-on scientific discovery. A biology major on the pre-medicine track from Lyndhurst, Ohio, Tripi has made the most of his time at Kent State.“What makes this experience so exciting for me is how flexible and enriching the program is,” Tripi shared. “I’ve been able to dive deep into areas I’m passionate about — from infectious diseases and genetics to forensic anthropology and public health — ...
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FAQs
Q: What is the Tiered Funding System?
A. The Tiered Funding System allows student organizations to receive increasing amounts of operating dollars by completing specific requirements across three tiers: Foundation, Growth & Goal Setting, and Engagement & Impact.
Q: Who manages the Tiered Funding System?
A. The program is managed by Student Organization Support (SOS) within the Center for Student Involvement (CSI). For additional guidance or support, email csi@kent.edu.
Tier 3: (Engagement, Impact, Accountability)
Organizations must have completed Tier 2, have a minimum of 15 total members listed on their KSU Engage roster AND complete the following to be eligible for an additional $400 operating dollars:
- Meet with a Student Organization Support (SOS) Coach to review and evaluate SMART Goals for AY 25-26
- Complete and of one community service project for AY 25-26; opportunities available through Helper Helper
Tier 2: (Growth and Goal Setting)
Organizations must meet Tier 1 requirements, have a minimum of eight (8) members listed on their KSU Engage roster, register for and attend mandatory Fall 2025 training (or attend a make-up session offered by CSI), AND complete at least two (2) of the following to be eligible for an additional $200 operating dollars:
- for AY 2025-2026, including:
- Community Engagement Goal
- Academic Achievement Goal
- Leadership Development Goal
- Community Service Goal