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Looking for an easier way to navigate the Strategic Hiring process? Our Strategic Hiring website has been refreshed to make it easier to find the information and resources you need. The site remains your go-to resource for Strategic Hiring Committee meeting dates and workflow submission deadlines. And there’s something new! We’ve added a comprehensive approval guide designed to take some of the guesswork out of the process. The guide can help you determine when Presidential Approval, Strategic Hiring Approval, or both are needed based on your specific hiring situation. Questions?

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Encourage a student to become a Graduate Student Trustee

Sometimes, all it takes is a little encouragement from a trusted faculty or staff member to inspire a student to step into a leadership role. Applications are now open for the Graduate Student Trustee, so please consider sharing this opportunity with students who will be attending Kent State for graduate school or are in the first year of a three-year graduate program. Your recommendation could help a student see their potential to represent their peers and make a difference at Kent State.

Learn more about the Graduate Student Trustees
Webmasters: Take Action Now Ahead of the April 2027 Accessibility Deadline

Nov. 9, 2026

As the fall semester comes to a close, Kent State University departments are encouraged to continue reviewing and improving their webpages, documents and other digital materials ahead of the April 26, 2027, digital accessibility compliance deadline. Faculty and staff have already made important progress, including reducing, replacing and remediating PDFs. Continuing this work now can help reduce the amount remaining to be addressed in the spring. Two PDF accessibility working sessions remain this fall: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2–3:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10–11:30 a.m.

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Explore the Offices That Support Kent State

Nov. 9, 2026

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when a purchase is made, a student receives a refund, or a university budget is developed? To help employees better understand the services and operations that support Kent State University, the Division of Finance and Administration has developed KSU Finance Fundamentals, a self-paced Canvas training curriculum that introduces participants to key Business Operations offices and their roles within the university. Participation is voluntary and open to all faculty and staff. We encourage you to explore the modules and gain a better understanding of the many offices that support Kent State's mission every day.

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Applications open now: Join Staff Council

Staff Council supports the interest of all classified and unclassified staff across all campuses. Members advocate on a variety of issues, while serving in an advisory role to the President of the university and the President’s Cabinet. Ready to make a difference? Applications will be open Oct. 1 through Nov. 15. Check out the Staff Council website to learn more and apply today!

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