Hailey Dobbs, graduate of first class of BSW gets job at Job & Family Services

From the inaugural class of the Kent State Bachelor of Social Work program, Hailey Dobbs embodies the drive to serve, uplift and empower others.For Hailey Dobbs, helping others isn’t just a career choice – it’s personal. A member of the first class to earn a Bachelor of Social Work from the Kent State University at Tuscarawas in May of 2025, Dobbs has turned her own life experiences into a calling to serve vulnerable families and children.Growing up, Dobbs’ life was anything but typical. With a father in the U.S. Army, she moved frequently from base to base, never staying in one place long eno...

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Faculty & Staff Wellness UpdatesChanges Coming to 2026 Wellness RewardsYou asked, we delivered! We are pleased to announce some big changes coming to the Wellness Rewards program:Tier 2 2026 will run from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (instead of ending in October). Employees that complete Tier 2 after Dec. 15 will receive their incentive pay in January 2027.Incentive payouts will occur MONTHLY for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 in the 2026 cycles.Monthly challenges will be held through Employee Wellness and no longer through the BeWell portal. Details coming soon!Keep an eye out for NEW Tier 2 activitie...

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