Kent State University School of Fashion & College of the Arts Information Session

Introduction

• Facilitator: Leanne Starlin-Nelson, Academic Recruitment and Retention Director
• Duration: 30-minute session
• Session Includes: Mute mic, use chat for questions, recorded session, closed captioning available
• Presenters: Emily Vanasek (Academic Advisor, School of Fashion), Prof. William Perrine (Senior Lecturer, Fashion School)

Academic Overview

• Fashion Merchandising Major: Largest program in the school

  • Encompasses areas outside fashion design
  • 40% out-of-state students (excludes international students)
  • High percentage of underrepresented students

• Honors College Integration: Easy integration with fashion degrees

• Faculty Members: 65 total (33 full-time, 34 part-time)

  • Locations: Kent Campus, NYC Studio, Florence Campus

Academic Advising

• Advisors: Required once per semester
• Advisors Available: Emily Vanasek, Laura Caporanis, Riley Woods
• Advising Roles: Degree planning, study away experiences, academic pursuits, registration issues, class difficulties

Programs Offered

• Main Programs: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising
• Fashion Merchandising Focus:
  • Product development, marketing, promotion, buying, forecasting, media, public relations
  • Business-oriented courses
  • Requirement: Declare a minor
  • Kent Core and additional classes: Introductory statistics, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Marketing

Internships

• Requirement: At least one internship experience for credit
• Recommendation: Complete multiple internships
• Internship Directors: Hilary Stone, Millie Ott
  • Companies recruiting: Target, American Eagle, Kohl's, Express
  • Students secure their own internships

Study Away Programs

• Requirement: Participate in a study away or abroad experience
• Timing: Typically during junior year
• GPA Requirement: 2.5 overall
• Locations:
  • Full Semester Experiences:
    • New York City Studio
    • Florence, Italy
    • Regents University (UK)
    • Rutenberg University (Germany)
    • Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Summer Semester Experiences:
    • Similar opportunities in NYC, Florence, London, Seoul (Dancook University), Paris American Academy
    • Study tours (Los Angeles, Germany)

Getting Involved

• Student Organizations: Directly associated with the School of Fashion
• Opportunities: 400+ organizations available at Kent State

Q&A Highlights

• For Post-Undergraduates: Post-undergraduate degree-seeking status available
• Online Courses: Uncertain, awaiting university decision for the fall
• Minors for Fashion Merchandising: Popular choices include business, marketing, management, public relations, advertising

Contact Information

• For Academic Advising: FDM-advisor email address available for queries

Closing

• Next Session: Tomorrow for Bachelor of Art in Fashion Design
• Follow-up: Email for questions and additional information