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The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action will be conducting a Title IX workshop for faculty and staff on Monday, Sept. 17, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. in Heer Hall, Room 107, on the Kent Campus. It is highly recommended that this training be taken annually. Additionally, this workshop serves as one hour of Beyond Compliance training. The session will consist of the following topics: What is Title IX? Defining sexual harassment/sexual misconduct. How and where to respond to matters related to Title IX. Reporting responsibilities. What happens after you report a Title IX con...
Know Your Numbers Health Screenings and Flu Clinics – Sign Up Today and Don’t Miss Out! As part of the Wellness Your Way incentive program, full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an on-site health screening, which also will count toward their 2019 Tier One Wellness Your Way requirements. You do not have to participate in the incentive program to take advantage of the screening. In addition to the Know Your Numbers health screening, we have arranged flu vaccine clinics to align with all upcoming health screening dates ...
The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premier event for raising funds to save lives from the number one and number five causes of death in the United States: heart disease and stroke. Kent State University faculty, staff, students, friends, family and community members are invited to join TEAM KENT STATE on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 8:30-11 a.m. for the Akron Heart Walk at the University of Akron Stile Athletics Field House, located at 384 Carroll St. in Akron. Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, the Heart Walk creates an enviro...
With the start of a new academic year at Kent State University, staff in many departments may find themselves dealing with an increase in questions from students, faculty, staff, parents and others from outside the university. This is a good time to recommit ourselves to our core values, including “respect, kindness and purpose in all we do.” Here are some important reminders for providing quality customer service to everyone who contacts your department, whether it is in person, on the phone, through e-mail or via social media. The Division of Human Resources offers the following...
Employees are encouraged to attend the Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs held on all Kent State University campuses. Each fair will include information about 2019 healthcare plan offerings and information on how all full-time, benefits-eligible employees can earn up to $300 in wellness rewards by participating in a variety of healthy lifestyle activities. The annual Open Enrollment kickoff meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 26, and Thursday, Sept. 27, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva on the Kent Campus. The Open Enrollment window fo...
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Familiar Face Ron Smith Training and Development Specialist Division of Human Resources Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Design and facilitation of learning opportunities for Kent State University faculty and staff WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2008 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Rose-Mary Center in Euclid LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The many relationships and friendships made over the years ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Top-notch benefits, wellness program and the opportunity to help others do their jobs bet...
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New Face Dana Arch Accounting Specialist Residence Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide complex accounting, administrative and clerical assistance for department programs and projects. Assist administrator with monthly financial reports and budgets. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2018 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Children’s Advantage LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The staff at Kent State is phenomenal and have been extremely welcoming! The benefits are also fantastic! ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Wednesday, Sept. 12. The Board is scheduled to convene at 2 p.m. in the George Urban Board of Trustees Conference Room, which is located on the second floor of University Library. Trustees will retire into executive session from 8-10 a.m. in the Urban Conference Room to consider specific topics as provided for under Ohio’s “Sunshine Law.” Board committees will meet as follows: Finance and Administration Committee – 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Urban Conference Room. External Rel...