Jay W. Hays, Ph.D.
College of Nursing
										
									Academic Program Director
									
												Campus:
											
											Kent
										
										  Office Location:
										
										
										  										  											109 Henderson Hall										  										
									  Office Hours:
											
											
												Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
											
										Biography
I am the director of graduate student services in the College of Nursing. I began working at the College of Nursing as an academic advisor in 2005. Previously, I worked at the East Liverpool Campus as an enrollment management generalist. I also have experience in Greek life, admissions and residence life.
I teach Sociology here at the University, volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, and I am instructor for Mental Health First Aid.
Courses
- SOC 32400 - Individual and Society
 - SOC 42562 - Sociology of Mental Illness
 
Education
																			Ph.D. Sociology, 91²Ö¿â, 2017
M.A. Sociology, 91²Ö¿â, 2011
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, 91²Ö¿â, 2001
BA. English Literature, Mount Union College, 1998
																	
							M.A. Sociology, 91²Ö¿â, 2011
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, 91²Ö¿â, 2001
BA. English Literature, Mount Union College, 1998
Expertise
																			Social Psychology
Education
Mental Health
Identity
																	
							Education
Mental Health
Identity
Affiliations
Awards/Achievements
- 2023, Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor of the Year - Ohio
 - 2021, BSA Wood badge
 - 2020, Institute for Excellence
 - 2017, Sandy Beaver District Cub Scout Leader of the Year
 - 2009, President's Excellence Award
 - 2005, KSU Leadership Academy graduate