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What is the 2018/19 University Holiday Closure Schedule?
The winter holiday schedule can be found at www.kent.edu/hr/holiday-schedule. The 2018/2019 departmental holiday closure schedule will begin Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at 10:30 p.m. Normal business operations will resume with the first shift on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. Please direct any questionā¦
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When Will Faculty and Staff Receive the New Medical Mutual Insurance ID cards?
Ā鶹¹ū¶³ employees will receive their new Medical Mutual of Ohio insurance ID cards during the second and third week of December. Faculty and staff with questions regarding their benefit plans for 2019 may contact the University Benefits Office at 672-3107 or benefits@kent.eduā¦
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What are the 2018/19 Holiday Schedule Frequently Asked Questions and Answers?
Q: What will the holiday schedule be this year? A. The holiday schedule will begin Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at 10:30 p.m., and offices will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. During that time, all nonessential operations will be closed at all Kent State campuses. Eligible classified and uā¦
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Is the Tuition Fee Waiver Taxable?
The tuition fee waiver for an undergraduate taking courses is not taxable for employees or their dependents. Once a student has received a bachelorās degree, any classes paid for by an employee tuition fee waiver must be taxed per the IRS regulations. Current regulations state that any universityā¦
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What Are the Details for the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony?
Ā鶹¹ū¶³ will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include: A flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the Army and Air Force ROTC progrā¦
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How Do I Make a United Way Pledge or Payroll Deduction?
The United Way Portage County campaign runs through Oct. 31. Follow the directions below to make a contribution. Log in to FlashLine. Click on āUniversity Resourcesā in the left column. See āGiving Backā on the left side of page. Click on āUnited Way Pledge.ā To support specific ageā¦
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What Halloween Discounts are Available for Faculty/Staff and Their Families?
Ā鶹¹ū¶³ faculty and staff are eligible for discount tickets to āI-X Trick or Treat Street,ā Clevelandās Halloween tradition for children 10 and under, held Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the International Exposition (I-X) Center. Thousands of little ā¦
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What Employee Discounts Are Available for the Akron Symphony Orchestra?
The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present "Sheherazade" on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. The evening will include audience favorites from Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Rimsky-Korsakovās tale of adventure ā "Sheherazade." The performance includes guest pianist Angeleā¦
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How Do I Apply for the Next Institute for Excellence Program?
The Institute for Excellence is Ā鶹¹ū¶³ās leadership program. The application process is now open for the fall program. Keep in mind that there are two tracks: administrators who supervise others and individual contributors who have no direct reports. Although applicants cā¦
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If I want to participate in the University Employee Separation Plan (UESP), when is the last day I can send in my election forms?
The window period for eligible employee elections ends on May 31, 2017. Election forms must be postmarked no later than May 31. You can review FAQās regarding the voluntary separation plan. All questions regarding the plan should be directed to Donna Sansonetti at 330-672-8333 or dsansone@kent.edu. ā¦
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