Kent State's Institute for Excellence is a membership-driven leadership development program. Eligible faculty and staff first become members by completing the program. However, leadership development does not end with completion of the program. To continue to grow and develop as a leader, members must continue to educate themselves on their chosen field of leadership and expertise.
Below is a list of 2016/17 Institute for Excellence members.
| Administrator Cohort Institute for Excellence 2016-2017 | |
| Name | Department |
| Amy Wilkens | College of Communication and Information |
| Brendan Walsh | Security and Access Management, Information Services |
| C. Dawn Sharnsky | Information Services |
| Douglas Delahanty | Research and Sponsored Programs |
| Ellen Glickman | Exercise Physiology |
| Gregory Farabee | Center for Corporate and Professional Development |
| Jennifer Miller | College of Public Health |
| Jennifer O'Connell | Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services |
| Kathleen S. Abel | Advancement Services |
| Lashonda Taylor | University Ceremonies |
| Megan Nicole Krippel | Student Services |
| Min Gao | Liquid Crystal Institute |
| Munk Altanbal Otgonyin | Systems Development, Information Services |
| Nicole Corll | University Facilities Management |
| Roberta Bain | Information Services, Course Management |
| Robin Pijor | Career Services Center |
| Sarah J. Malcolm | Office of Global Education |
| Tia Laughlin | Human Resources Records |
| Tim Pagliari | Information Services |
| Timothy W. Davies | University Communications and Marketing |
| Individual Contributor Cohort Institute for Excellence 2016-2017 | |
| Name | Department |
| Amelia Corrigan | College of Business International Programs Office |
| David A. Chappell | Geauga Student Services |
| Devdatta Yogi | Graduation Planning System (GPS) |
| Erin Michael McLaughlin | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Rachel Cordy | Academic Success Center |
| Jonathan Prenosil | Information Services / Residence Services |
| Joy Wesoloski | Alumni Relations |
| Kendra L. Wilson | Division of Student Affairs |
| Kevin McCreary | Research and Sponsored Programs |
| Kristin Carvajal | Student Support Services |
| Laurie M. Wagner | Health Sciences |
| Lisa Froning | Vacca Office of Student Services, College of Education, Health and Human Services |
| Mark Meszar | Information Services |
| MaryAnne Nestor | Office of Continuing and Distance Education |
| Moneeka Rae Pelley | East Liverpool Campus - Computer Department |
| Nicole Brooks | Security and Access Management |
| Phelan Fletcher | Recreational Services |
| Richard D. Lutz | Office of the University Architect |
| Thomas A. Smith | Systems Development |