CCI Student Organizations & Clubs

Get involved in your campus community.

At Kent State arts events, sporting events, clubs and organizations, and hundreds of other opportunities will be available to you. In addition, community involvement, leadership development and research programs will allow you to apply what you're learning in the classroom, with organizations that cater specifically to your major or area of study.

Communication Studies Student Organizations

Kent Communication Society

The Kent Communication Society (KCS) is an academic and social student-run undergraduate organization open to all students. Its main goal is to inform students about the field and curriculum of communication studies. KCS holds social, academic and career-related events that focus on communication activities and provides information about the University, graduation requirements and post-graduation options. Joining KCS helps build your resume, meet fellow communication majors and develop tools for finding internships and possible careers.

Lambda Pi Eta

The Upsilon Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Named for the classical Greek concepts of logos, pathos and ethos, the honor society recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement while stimulating interest in the communication discipline. Many of our best students participate in this student organization before graduating. Our officers and our advisor have been active participants in each National Meeting of LPH at the NCA conference.

To be eligible for admission, undergraduates must be enrolled as a student in good standing, as determined by Kent State's policies, and meet the following criteria:

Complete at least 60 semester credit-hours
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all courses taken
Complete 12 semester credit-hours in communication studies
Have a minimum GPA of 3.25 for all communication studies courses

Learn more about The Kent State Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta by .

Communication Graduate Student Association

The Communication Graduate Student Association provides a professional and social network for graduate students in communication studies. Through this organization, graduate students are represented in university and school decision-making. CGSA also provides a forum for graduate students to discuss concerns and special interests. Graduate students meet during orientation week in the fall semester and elect representatives.

The Society of Global Cultures

The Society of Global Cultures is a student organization that aims to foster mutual understanding, connection and interaction between people from many different cultural backgrounds from around the world. To do so, The Society creates and sponsors events in the hope to create awareness about the importance of differing cultures, the value of social movements and activism and the significance of global understanding. Additionally, we want to be a support network for international students on campus.

Emerging Media and Technology Student Group

The Black Squirrel Innovators is a dynamic, Emerging Media and Technology-based, Interdisciplinary Student Group dedicated to:

Professional Growth: Engage in tailored development events and workshops.
Networking: Build meaningful connections with industry leaders and peers.
Skill Enhancement: Access diverse opportunities to refine and expand your expertise.

The group is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors.

Information Student Organizations

The American Library Association (ALA) Student Chapter

The American Library Association (ALA) Student Chapter at Kent State aims to connect and involve the iSchool’s library and information science students with ALA and its affiliate organizations. The Student Chapter hosts events, meetings, and programs throughout the semester to provide networking, professional development, and community service opportunities to current iSchool graduate students both virtually and in-person. Membership in the student chapter is free, though professional membership in ALA is always encouraged. To learn more, .

The iSchool Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC)

The iSchool Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) was formed in 2017 and serves as a bridge between students, administration and faculty. GSAC works to enrich graduate student life through social events and professional development opportunities. Membership is open to all students enrolled in the iSchool. In addition to hosting events, activities include monthly meetings and a monthly newsletter. To keep up with the GSAC, .

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