Administration
ºÚÁÏÉç’s Regional Campuses are dedicated to strengthening Ohio’s workforce and enhancing local economies by providing accessible, high-quality education to learners at every stage of life. With multiple locations across Northeast Ohio, our campuses serve as dynamic hubs of learning and innovation, offering traditional degrees, workforce development programs and professional certifications that align with regional employment needs.
Whether pursuing a degree, retooling for a career change or seeking skills enhancement, learners at ºÚÁÏÉç’s Regional Campuses benefit from flexible and affordable education tailored to evolving industry demands. We are committed to expanding opportunities beyond conventional education, providing lifelong learning experiences that empower individuals and uplift communities. From in-demand programs in nursing, business, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing to specialized workforce training in critical sectors, our Regional Campuses prepare students to thrive in Ohio’s growing job market.
By fostering strong partnerships with local businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies, we ensure that our graduates are not only job-ready but also equipped to drive economic growth in their communities. Our commitment to innovation includes hybrid learning models, just-in-time training programs and non-degree certifications that meet the needs of today’s learners and employers.
With dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and a student-first approach, ºÚÁÏÉç’s Regional Campuses are transforming lives and fueling economic success across Ohio. Together, we are shaping the future of the workforce —one learner, one opportunity and one community at a time.
REGIONAL CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION
Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Vice President of the Regional Campus System
aspalsbu@kent.edu
Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D., was appointed interim associate vice president of the Regional Campus System effective July 1, 2026 and serves as the senior officer responsible for overall leadership of the ºÚÁÏÉç Regional Campus system. In this role she oversees the operations of the seven Regional Campuses, promotes student enrollment and academic success, and is responsible for expanding the visibility, influence and effectiveness of ºÚÁÏÉç as a catalyst for regional development.
She also is the Dean and Chief Administrative Officer of ºÚÁÏÉç at Geauga in Burton, Ohio, and Twinsburg Academic Center in Twinsburg, Ohio. A ºÚÁÏÉç alumna, Dr. Spalsbury left her position as professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Youngstown State University and joined ºÚÁÏÉç on Jan. 1, 2018.
Dr. Spalsbury was once chair of Youngstown State’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics since 2013. She first joined the department in 2001 and rose the ranks from assistant professor to associate professor to professor and chair. Prior to joining Youngstown State, she worked at John Carroll University in University Heights, OH; Hiram College in Hiram, OH; and the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Her research interests include functional analysis, mathematics and art, measure theory, and operator theory. Dr. Spalsbury is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Association for Women in Mathematics, and the Mathematical Association of America. She served as Pi Mu Epsilon’s president, a national mathematics honorary society.
Dr. Spalsbury earned three degrees – a Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy – in pure mathematics from ºÚÁÏÉç. She also earned a Master of Science from the University of Pretoria in South Africa.
Regional Campus Deans
Regional Campus Deans
Bill Ayres, Ph.D.
- Dean & Chief Administrative Officer, ºÚÁÏÉç at Ashtabula
- Dean & Chief Administrative Officer, ºÚÁÏÉç at Trumbull
- rayers1@kent.edu
Bradley Bielski, Ph.D.
- Dean & Chief Administrative Officer, ºÚÁÏÉç at East Liverpool
- Dean & Chief Administrative Officer, ºÚÁÏÉç at Tuscarawas
- bbielski@kent.edu
James Hannon, Ph.D.
- Interim Dean & Chief Administrative Officer, ºÚÁÏÉç at Salem
- Interim Dean & Chief Administrative Officer, ºÚÁÏÉç at Stark
- jhannon5@kent.edu
Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D.
- Dean & Chief Administrative Officer, ºÚÁÏÉç at Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center
- aspalsbu@kent.edu
Academic Vice Deans
Tiffany Kiphart, M.Ed.
- Academic Vice Dean, ºÚÁÏÉç at Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center
- tkiphart@kent.edu
Sarah Andreas, Ph.D.
- Academic Vice Dean, ºÚÁÏÉç at East Liverpool
- Academic Vice Dean, ºÚÁÏÉç at Tuscarawas
- sandreas1@kent.edu
Susan Rossi, Ph.D.
- Academic Vice Dean, ºÚÁÏÉç at Salem
- Academic Vice Dean, ºÚÁÏÉç at Stark
- srossi3@kent.edu
Adil Wadia, Ph.D.
- Academic Vice Dean, ºÚÁÏÉç at Ashtabula
- Academic Vice Dean, ºÚÁÏÉç at Trumbull
- awadia@kent.edu
Administrators & Staff
Kevin Deemer, M.L.S.
Course Scheduling & Assignment Administrator
Regional Campus System
kdeemer@kent.edu
Gaye Blair
Course Scheduling & Assignment Coordinator
Regional Campus System
La Tarsha Miller, Ph.D.
Budget Director
Regional Campus System
lmill121@kent.edu
Laurie Camp
Senior Business Manager: Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Salem, Tuscarawas
Regional Campus System
lacamp1@kent.edu
Mary Mustard
Senior Business Manager: Geauga, Stark, Trumbull, Twinsburg Academic Center
Regional Campus System
mmustard@kent.edu
Melissa Seeton, M.A.
Director
Strategic Communications & Marketing, Regional Campuses
mseeton@kent.edu |
Michelle Lemieux
Research & Evaluation Project Manager
Regional Campuses Academic Administration
mmelton3@kent.edu