[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 77 (Thursday, May 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E565-E566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. BEVERLY WARREN

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2019

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Beverly Warren, 
who has announced her retirement as Kent State University's 12th 
president.
  Beverly Warren, Ph.D., Ed.D., began her tenure at Kent State on July 
1, 2014. As the university's chief executive officer, President Warren 
oversaw one of the nation's largest university systems. Under her 
leadership, the university embarked upon a systemwide, inclusive 
process to consider a bold and distinctive future for Kent State 
University. The six-year plan, A Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive 
Kent State, is the result of this effort. With Students First named 
Priority One, the plan identified strategies that distinguished Kent 
State as an exemplar among the nation's best public research 
universities, with a distinctive blend of teaching, research and 
creative excellence.
  Under Dr. Warren's leadership, the university enrolled its most 
academically advanced freshman class ever and has achieved record 
enrollment in its Honor's College program.
  With a background in physical education, President Warren also has 
led the charge to turn Kent State into one of the healthiest campuses 
in the nation. She launched a series of wellness initiatives, including 
prohibiting smoking and tobacco use on campus as of July 2017.
  Dr. Warren also leveraged her leadership throughout the Northeast 
Ohio community. She has served as a member of the Board of Trustees for 
The Cleveland Orchestra and served on the boards of directors for Team

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NEO, Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Ohio Council on 
Higher Education (NOCHE) and Northeastern Educational Television of 
Ohio Inc. (NETO).
  President Warren distinguished herself as a warm and friendly face 
amongst the students and staff of Kent State. Whether she's championing 
academics in the board room or cheering on the Golden Flashes on the 
field, her energy, presence, and compassion can be felt campus-wide.
  I was proud to work with Dr. Warren to help secure funding to advance 
research efforts at Kent State. With Dr. Warren's leadership, the 
research being done at Kent State will go a long way to help solve 
real-world issues.
  I thank President Warren for her service to the students and 
community and wish her the best of luck in her retirement.

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