Step #4 - Federal, State, and City tax forms
Initially, your tax withholdings are set to single and zero. To make changes, see Taxation.
For Allyson Boyd, ’09, work is a zoo–but she wouldn’t have it any other way. A born and raised Akron native, Allyson Boyd, ’09, has always been embedded in her community through her work and volunteerism. She started her college career at the College of Wooster, but after her sophomore year, she transferred to Kent State University at Stark. There, she met Lisa Waite, a professor who infused real-world experiences into her courses. Allyson took that message to heart, earning a bachelor’s degree in communication studies while working for Downtown Akron Partnership. That position sparked an...
Step #5 - OPERS Choice
Look for an email from the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) regarding your OPERS choice. No action is needed to contribute to OPERS.
Step #3 - Enroll in Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is the process by which the university deposits your paycheck directly into your checking or savings account.
Join us for a high-energy celebration designed to fuel your success, well-being, belonging and future! Connect with campus resources, meet Student Life First-Gen Staff and Advocates, and celebrate the strength of our first-generation community. Enjoy free food and music, score a free T-shirt, enter to win raffle baskets, and discover resources to support your college experience. Whether you’re a first-gen student or a proud supporter, come build community, make connections and remember: you don’t have to do college alone.
Jeremy W. Bullock is an internationally recognized composer and musician based in Los Angeles. His engagement at Kent State spans both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters, bringing together students and faculty from the School of Music and the School of Theatre and Dance in an extended interdisciplinary collaboration that will culminate in Kent State's spring 2027 production of "Romeo and Juliet."
Screening of two short films, “Governors Island” and “St. Joseph,” followed by a moderated Q&A with
Scott Hallgren. Reception to follow.
Step #2 - Appointment with Academic Personnel
Schedule an appointment to have your employment eligibility confirmed using the Academic Personnel I-9 calendar
Can a tenure-track faculty member take a Faculty Professional Improvement Leave while in phased retirement?
No. Tenure-track faculty members are not eligible for a Faculty Professional Improvement Leave during the phased retirement period.
Will phased-retirement tenure-track faculty be included in contractual salary increases?
No. A tenure-track faculty member in phased retirement will not count as a continuing faculty member for purposes of salary increases provided under the agreement.
Are tenure-track faculty members in phased retirement eligible for merit awards?
No. Tenure-track faculty members in phased retirement are exempt from merit awards.
