Kent State University faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit www.kentstatehotel.com or call 330-346-0100.
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![Officers with the Kent State University Police Department stand by the fountain on Risman Plaza near the Kent Student Center. Kent State has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by a national trade association. Officers with the Kent State University Police Department stand by the fountain on Risman Plaza near the Kent Student Center. Kent State has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by a national trade association.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-SafeCampus.jpg?VersionId=qxgFnUmXE9kAC3.XRcJC3tkR3gLVE0i3&h=e6f36a9c&itok=AzbLCSgg)
Kent State University has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by the Council for Home Safety and Security.
![Kent State University students participate in a campus waste audit/characterization study this past February in one of the classes that will be a part of the new environmental studies major. Kent State University students participate in a campus waste audit/characterization study this past February in one of the classes that will be a part of the new environmental studies major.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE-NewDegree1.jpg?VersionId=SekWDaGRS68L5IZel8.D3JpIhgJNBmj9&h=e6f36a9c&itok=F3RKG-mo)
Promoting awareness of the environment and its importance has long been a global challenge, but a new degree offered at Kent State University is designed to ensure that graduates take their place in the world as well-rounded, well-educated environmental stewards.
Paul Creed III, Office of Continuing and Distance Education, presented “Blue @ Kent State University: The Story of Flash Survey” at the Blue Americas 2017 Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, on Aug. 3, 2017. The presentation focused on the use of eXplorance's Blue course evaluation software to administer Flash Survey, the marketing term for the online administration of the student survey of instruction at Kent State.
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franchesca purkey
Data Quality Assurance Analyst
Division of Institutional Advancement
Kent Campus
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Employees of Kent State University 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 and forms, please access the loan forgiveness website at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Did you know that eating healthy can slow down the aging process?
Join nutritionist Tanya Falcone on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Seminar Room A at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and learn healthy eating habits that can impede the aging process. Faculty, staff and students may take advantage of this workshop. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Employees enrolled in one of the university-sponsored group health plans through Medical Mutual or Anthem are eligible for a free flu shot. Registration is recommended for all Kent Campus and Kent State University at Stark clinics. All other Kent State campuses will be walk-in clinics. You must bring your insurance ID card with you to the clinic. If you are not covered by one of the university's group health plans, you can still participate for $30 (check payable to Kent State University).
Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!
At Kent State, we want to honor the celebration of our Native American and Indigenous culture by developing a calendar encompassing all the university events that are relevant to Native American Heritage Month. The Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee is welcoming university divisions, departments and student organizations to begin submitting their programming, activities and events to the University Events Calendar to be featured on the Native American Heritage Month Website.
Open Enrollment is from Oct. 16, through Nov. 3. Each year in the fall, benefits-eligible employees may select and make changes to their health coverage plans based on their needs and the needs of their family. Outside a qualifying life event, this will be the only window during which such changes may be made. Click to learn more, and to see how to access the Open Enrollment Portal.