Kent State at Salem held its White Coat Ceremony for students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, signifying a rite of passage as they transition into the nursing field.Ten sophomore BSN students each received a white coat that helps establish their “professional identity” and coincides with the beginning of training in clinical settings. The White Coat Ceremony was established in 1993 at Columbia University by the Gold Foundation as a way to highlight the importance of humanism in caring for patients by those training to become healthcare professionals. For 30 years, the...
John Hoornbeek, Ph.D.Congratulations to John Hoornbeek, Ph.D., professor of health policy and management in the CKent State ollege of Public Health, for co-authoring the textbook American Public Policy.Now in its thirteenth edition, American Public Policy provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the policymaking process, from procedural approaches and policy instruments to in-depth analysis of specific policy issues. First author B. Guy Peters and new coauthor John Hoornbeek ensure that the mechanisms of complex governmental policy process are understandable to a range of read...
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
Kent State University’s Talent Management team is hosting an in‑person supervisor training, Facilitating Career Conversations, on Jan. 29, from 1:30–3 p.m. in Heer Hall. This immersive session equips supervisors with the tools, frameworks, and confidence needed to lead meaningful, growth‑focused career conversations that support both employee development and university strategy.What Supervisors Will LearnThe training provides practical guidance and actionable strategies, including:Understanding Roles in Career Development: Supervisors learn how to create a supportive environment, ask powe...
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
Tax FormsEmployee W-2 Tax and Wage Statements for 2025 have been finalized.If you have opted into electronic W-2s, you can now see yours in Flashline.If you have not opted into electronic W-2s, your paper forms will be mailed by the January 31 deadline.To opt into electronic delivery and to view your W-2: Go to your Employee Profile DashboardClick TaxesClick on either Electronic Regulatory Consent or W-2 Wage and Tax StatementQualified OvertimeA deduction for qualified overtime compensation is available to certain taxpayers, for tax years 2025 through 2028. Qualified overtime compensation...
How do I lookup my previous swipe usage?
Reach out to flashcard@kent.edu and request a Swipe Usage Report for last semester.
Will this eliminate long lines everywhere?
With more flexibility for dining across campus with the 1910 Plan, this may help alleviate the congestion students often feel during peak times at predominantly meal swipe or meal exchange locations.
What will happen if students were on the Kent Plan will they get “grandfathered” in?
The Kent plan will sunset at the conclusion of the Spring 2026 semester. The Blue and Gold plans will remain the same, while the new 1910 plan will be added to provide additional campus dining options.
Are there meal exchange restrictions?
Meal exchange remains the same at Rosie's Diner, Grill '72 at the Rathskeller, Recharge, Hippie Chick'n, Homeslice, and Simon Cafe. The 1910 Plan allows students more freedom to add additional items to their meals without concern of low declining balance or limitations with meal exchange options.
Will the DB roll over like from the previous years?
Yes. Unused declining balance at the end of each semester will rollover as long as a student is registered at Kent State University.