Ohio 

Institute Conducted by

Kent State University
Sponsored by Ohio Municipal Clerks Association and the Ohio Municipal League (Recognized February 1983)
Department Conducting Institute
The Center for Public Policy and Health Kent State University, College of Public Health

Program Coordinators

Deric R. Kenne, Ph.D.
Co-Institute Director 
Center for Public Policy & Health College of Public Health
Kent State University 
335 Lowry Hall
(330) 672-7105 (Office)
E-mail Deric R. Kenne
Website: Kent CPPH

Diana Kingsbury-Patel, PhD
Co-Institute Director
Kent State University
Phone: (330) 672-1899
Email Diana Kingsbury-Patel

Location of Instruction

Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center

215 S. Depeyster Street

Kent, Ohio 44240


Dates of Institutes

July 14-17, 2025

Cost Breakdown of the Institute

Members Early Bird Rate Before June 14th

Full registration: $500

First-time attendee: $450

Retired clerk: $250

Guest meals: $175

One Day (classes only): $150

Non-Members Early Bird Rate Before June 14th

Full registration: $550

Retired clerk: $250

Guest meals: $175

One Day (classes only): $200

Members Regular Rate (After June 14th)

Full registration: $550

Retired clerk: $250

Guest meals: $175

One Day (classes only): $200

Non-Members Regular Rate (After June 14th)

Full registration: $600

Retired clerk: $250

Guest meals: $175

One Day (classes only): $200


Includes: Tuition, materials, and OMCA-sponsored meals. 

One-Day Academy Sessions

September 18, 2025 – Law and Ethics in the Age of AI

November 20, 2025 - Records Retention in the Age of AI

Entry level: may attend at any level.