Take Advantage of Kent State’s Employee Discounts

Searching for summertime fun for you and the family at bargain rates? Maybe a day trip to Cedar Point or Kings Island? How about an afternoon at the Cleveland or Akron zoo? Or catch a performance of the hit musical Hamilton at Playhouse Square?

Kent State University is a member of the Best Benefits Club (BBC), which means employees are eligible for discounts to hundreds of recreational activities and locations in Ohio and across the country. Faculty and staff can take advantage of the BBC offerings and save money throughout the year on everyday needs and family fun.

Not finding what you’re looking for in the Best Benefits Club? Additional employee discounts are available for car rentals, travel arrangements, mobile phones, bookstores and much more. Shop ’til you drop! 

POSTED: Thursday, July 14, 2016 03:23 PM
UPDATED: Friday, November 22, 2024 06:19 PM
2024-2025 December/January Holiday Schedule

Kent State University's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.

Religious and Spiritual Accommodations Allow Students Time to Celebrate Other Religious Holidays

Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, Kent State University created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.

Main Street Kent Brings Educator Appreciation Weekend to Kent Nov. 17-19

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!

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