AT&T has made a $200,000 contribution to Kent State University’s Research Center for Educational Technology to implement new technology in special education environments with a focus on mobile apps, including those intended to help students learn science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Faculty, staff and students from the Research Center for Educational Technology, special education, school psychology, teacher education and computer science are partnering to explore how mobile applications can be used to support students in school, home and therapeutic settings. The proje...

The Affordable Care Act requires certain employers to offer health insurance coverage to full-time employees and their dependents. Further, those employers must send an annual statement to all employees eligible for coverage describing the insurance available to them. The Internal Revenue Service created Form 1095-C to serve as that statement. Every employee who is eligible for insurance coverage will receive a 1095-C. Eligible employees who decline to participate in their employer’s health plan will still receive a 1095-C, which identifies: The employee and the employer Which month...

There are several advantages to receiving your W2 electronically. They include: Quick and early access Significantly reduced chance sensitive personal data may be lost or stolen Access from any location with Internet availability Environmental impact If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, you are required by federal regulations to give your consent. This can be done online any time between now and Jan. 8, 2016. To consent, follow these simple steps: Log into FlashLine Go to the Employee / Resources page. In the My Earnings and Benefit Elections section, ...

There are several advantages to receiving your W2 electronically. They include: Quick and early access Significantly reduced chance sensitive personal data may be lost or stolen Access from any location with Internet availability Environmental impact If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, you are required by federal regulations to give your consent. This can be done online any time between now and Jan. 8, 2016. To consent, follow these simple steps: Log into FlashLine Select Employee / Resources / HR Forms Library from the main menu. In the HR Forms Libr...

Familiar Face K-9 Dexter Explosives Detection Police Canine Kent State University Police Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Sniff for things that go “boom!” WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: November 2014 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: This is my first and only job. I love it here and don’t want to go anywhere else. LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: All the friendly people I’ve met. Thanks for the treats!! ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: All the great people that have been so friendly to me, working with Officer Spahr and...

New Face Justin May Police Officer I Kent State University Police Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Protect constitutional rights, enforce state laws and provide professional police services in support of the university’s mission WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2015 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Sales Associate, The Home Depot  LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The university community works hard to facilitate a safe, positive environment for all. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: The focus on community...

Kent State University’s new, shared vision for a dynamic future received endorsement from the Board of Trustees as it approved the Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State and a six-year state capital-spending plan during its Dec. 8, 2015, meeting. The roadmap provides direction through the university’s mission statement, core values and priorities to advance Kent State’s position of strength among the nation’s great public research universities. In addition, it proposed five major priorities and 16 university-level initiatives that will promote innovation and learning, advance ac...

Dear Colleagues:  Earlier last week, I announced that three candidates for dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Geauga would be on campus this week. Since that time, one candidate has withdrawn from the search. As such, I am pleased to announce that Jarrod Tudor, Ph.D., interim dean of Kent State Geauga, has been named a finalist and will be included in the campus interviews. As part of the interview process, each candidate will hold a public presentation at which they will discuss the following: Brief biography/background. Challenges facing higher educa...

Kent State University’s Office of Sustainability reminds faculty, staff and building curators to shut down all appliances and electronics before leaving for winter break to help the university conserve energy. Before leaving campus for winter break, everyone is encouraged to turn off and unplug appliances and electronics, such as computers, speakers, printers, monitors, coffee pots, microwaves, toasters, refrigerators, space heaters and power strips, whenever possible. Most electronics still draw energy whenever they are plugged in, even if they are turned off. Everyone should clos...