LauraKane

My name is Laura Kane. I currently work at Ashland University as the Director of Greek Life & Student Organizations. I am very passionate about my job and working with student leaders on campus--our students are truly amazing! I love interacting with students and providing opportunities for growth and development.

I graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College (now Baldwin Wallace University) in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I then went on to graduate school that fall at Kent State University into the Master of Education in Higher Education Administration & Student Personnel program. I graduated in 2008 while already employed at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio.

In the summer of 2009, I made the move to Ashland, Ohio for a new, exciting opportunity. About a year later, I decided to continue my education for a doctorate in Higher Education Administration and began the program here at Kent State in the Summer of 2010. Being a Ph.D. student has been quite the journey so far. The most exciting piece is to be a part of the new "cohort-style" program offered at KSU. The support of my classmates in addition to the faculty have made this experience quite enriching! I am very eager to learn more about myself as a scholar and, in this intership, more of a teacher as well.

On a personal note, I am married to my wonderful husband, Chris, and we have two fantastic dogs, Baxter & Henry (both long-haired dachshunds, very different personalities). I enjoy a hodge-podge of activities such as rennovating our home, sewing, playing tennis, swimming, and entertaining our friends and family. Sometimes I'm not sure how I can do it all, but with the support of my family and friends, I feel like I can do anything!