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What are the dates for 2017 Open Enrollment?
The annual Open Enrollment period for choosing your 2017 health benefits is Oct. 9-28, 2016. Information about your benefit choices for 2017 is available online; you WILL NOT receive a printed booklet in the mail. Beginning Oct. 9, view the booklet online and make your elections at www.kent.edu/h…
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What are the dates for upcoming Title IX workshops?
Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action is conducting a series of customized Title IX workshops for faculty, staff and students. You can find workshop dates here. The monthly sessions will consist of the following topics: What is Title IX? Defining se…
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Which employees are members of the 2016/17 class for the Institute for Excellence?
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 mu…
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Are Kent State employees eligible for fall discounts at Cedar Point?
Â鶹¹û¶³ employees can experience fun by day and fright by night at Cedar Point’s 20th anniversary HalloWeekends, held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 16 through Oct. 30. The Great Pumpkin Fest will showcase craft zones, trick or treats, hay bale mazes, a parade and much more. …
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What is the 2016/2017 holiday schedule?
Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s holiday shutdown for 2016 will begin Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. In addition, the university will close Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, through Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. All offices will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Pay Dates: The semi-monthly and bi-weekly pays will both occur on Dec…
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Are new hires required to complete the Beyond Compliance Requirement?
Yes, new hires are expected to complete the Beyond Compliance requirement. During new hire orientation, new employees are asked to complete the four courses listed below: Bridges: Building A Supportive Community (Title IX) Bullying in the Workplace Ethics and Code of Conduct Prevent…
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Does Kent State offer child car seat safety inspections for employees?
On July 20 from 3-6 p.m., certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from the Portage County Health Department will conduct child car seat inspections at the Kent State Child Development Center, which is located at 775 Loop Road in Kent. Four out of five car seats are installed inco…
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Do Kent State employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?
Employees of Â鶹¹û¶³ may qualify for participation in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Under this program, full-time employees can apply for forgiveness from certain types of student loans, possibly reducing or eliminating their debt. For additional information a…
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Does Kent State offer any smoking cessation resources?
Â鶹¹û¶³ offers a of resources, contact information and eligibility requirements for smoking cessation services for university employees.
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Is Your Beyond Compliance Training Completed?
The Division of Human Resources sets a minimum goal of two hours of Beyond Compliance training for all faculty and staff to complete each fiscal year. Beyond Compliance training provides a mix of learning opportunities that are geared toward relevant laws, university policies and violence prevention…
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