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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 ...
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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...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Monday, Sept. 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day. University Health Services at Kent State University will hold a Mental Health Festival on Sept. 11 from 2-5 p.m. on Risman Plaza. Students will have an opportunity to interact and collect information on the mental health resources that Kent State offers. They can enjoy free refreshments and wellness-based activities such as Zumba and yoga. Step Up and Speak Out is an effort at Kent State that provides awareness of mental health concerns and supports individuals in need by educating uni...
University College and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host Kent State University's Diversity and Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. The Diversity and Scholarship Celebration recognizes students, faculty, alumni and community supporters who provide outreach support and programs focused on increasing the success of underrepresented and/or underserved students at Kent State. Tickets for this event are $50 per person and are available for purchase now at www.kent.edu/ksudsc. The announcement of the 20...
Come home to Kent State University for Homecoming on Oct. 6, 2018! Celebrate 100 years of Homecoming with Golden Flashes from every generation. #KentHC #FlashesForever ...