Todd A. Diacon

Responsible for overseeing one of the nation’s largest university systems, President Diacon leads Kent State in accomplishing its strategic goals. He monitors the overall progress of the university; confers with the Board of Trustees and executive officers to plan and initiate programs concerning organizational, operational and academic functions; coordinates functions and operations between divisions; administers universitywide strategic planning activities; develops long- and short-range goals for the university; gives final approval of university budget; represents the Board and the university at various internal and external functions; engages in fundraising and community service activities; and promotes educational, research and public service objectives and policies for Kent State.