Kent State University School of Fashion Information Session

Introduction

• Facilitator: Leanne Starlin-Nelson, Academic Recruitment and Retention Director.
• Duration: Half-hour session.
• Purpose: Information session about the School of Fashion and the College of the Arts.
• Housekeeping:
  • Mute mics during session.
  • Use chat box for questions.
  • Session is recorded.
  • Closed captioning available.

Presentation Overview

• Presenters: Emily Vanasek (Academic Advisor), Professor William Perrine (Senior Lecturer).
• Focus: Overview of programs, requirements, and opportunities at Kent State School of Fashion.

School of Fashion Academic Profile

• Programs: Largest is Fashion Merchandising.
• Student Demographics:
  • 40% out-of-state students.
  • Underrepresented groups included.
• Honors Students: Highest number among schools on campus.
• Faculty:
  • 65 members (33 full-time, 34 part-time).
  • Locations: Kent campus, New York City studio, Florence campus.
• Advising Requirement:
  • Must meet with an academic advisor once a semester.

Fashion Merchandising Major

• Curriculum:
  • Product development, marketing, promotion, buying, forecasting, media, public relations.
  • Business-based with some studio classes.
  • Required to declare a minor.
  • Key courses: Introductory statistics, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Marketing.

Internships

• Requirement: At least one internship for credit.
• Support:
  • Internship director and manager available.
  • Collaborations with companies like Target, American Eagle, Kohl's, Express.
• Responsibility: Students secure their own internships.

Study Away Programs

• Requirement: Participate in a study away or abroad experience.
• Locations:
  • New York City Studio: Kent State extension in the Garment District.
  • Florence, Italy: Classes with multilingual faculty, study tours included.
  • Regents University, London: Focus on journalism, public relations, and styling.
  • Rutlingen University, Germany & Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Exchange programs with limited slots.
• Summer Experiences:
  • New York City, Florence, Regents University, Paris American Academy, Dancook University.
  • Includes study tours to Los Angeles and Germany.

Getting Involved

• Student Organizations:
  • Opportunities to join fashion-focused or other interest groups.
• Fashion Student Organization (FSO): Recommended for involvement.

Q&A

• Jillian's Question:
  • Post-undergraduate degree in accounting doesn’t require four additional years unless pursuing fashion design.
• Online Courses: Uncertainty about fall availability.
• Choosing a Minor:
  • Popular choices include business, marketing, public relations, advertising, and fashion media.
  • Creative minors like costume design and textiles also common.

Contact Information

• Email: FDM-advisor email for academic advising queries.

These notes provide a comprehensive overview of the key points discussed in the information session about Kent State University's School of Fashion, focusing on the academic offerings, internship opportunities, study away programs, and student involvement options available to prospective and current students.