Register Now for New Workforce Development Classes to Get Ahead
Is this the era of the Great Resignation or the Great Reshuffle? Whatever it’s called, this moment in the history of work is being redefined as many of us are rethinking how, where and in what capacity we earn a living. Amidst this sea change, now is the time to sharpen your skills and advance in your career, taking advantage of new workforce development opportunities.
Whether you’re an employee looking for a promotion — or an employer seeking to broaden the skill base, leadership capacity and retention of your employees — you can benefit from the new workforce development courses now offered by Kent State University’s Twinsburg Academic Center (TAC) in partnership with the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce (TCC).
Starting in January 2022, Kent State TAC is offering workforce development classes to residents in and around Twinsburg. Courses focus on QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, social media, and other leadership development skills. Get more details.
College of Arts Presents "Art Without Limits"
The College of the Arts will present Art Without Limits on Friday, February 4, 2022 in the DI Hub. The day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts.
Speakers will share their experiences and interact with the attendees to hone skills and broaden networks. The event is free, and those in Northeast Ohio are encouraged to attend in-person. For those unable to attend in-person, streaming options will be available.
Art Without Limits is presented in partnership with LaunchNET Kent State, Kent State University's Arts Entrepreneurship Student Organization, and the Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work. Get more details.
Kent State University Hosts Free Electronics Recycling Event
Free Electronics Recycling: March 2, 9, 16, AND 23
The 2022 E-Cycle Drive at Kent State University is open to students, faculty, staff and the Kent community. Electronics recycling will be open on March 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Kent State University R-17 Parking lot between S. Willow and S. Lincoln Streets. The entire community can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling, LLC, an R2 certified recycler that handles materials in an environmentally and socially responsible way.
Materials permitted at E-Cycle Drive include: flat screen TVs and docking stations, personal and laptop computers, servers and storage devices, monitors (CRT, LCD), floppy drives, DVD/CD burners, VCRs, circuit boards, scanners, copiers, printers, cables, wires, extension cords, digital cameras, cellular phones, DVD players, network and telecom equipment, game consoles, string lights and small kitchen appliances. Kitchen appliances larger than a microwave are not accepted at E-Cycle Drive.
All participants are requested to wear a mask, as all items will be placed in large boxes. Kent State staff will not remove items from vehicles and will watch from a distance. For more information about E-Cycle Drive please visit: https://www.kent.edu/sustainability/e-cycle-drive
E-Cycle Drive is hosted by Kent State University’s University Facilities Management and the Office of Sustainability. The public electronics recycling drop-off event contributes to Kent State University’s standings in the Campus Race to Zero Waste competition. This is the 13th year Kent State is competing in Campus Race to Zero Waste.
Thank you to community members who recycled electronics last year! In 2021, community members’ electronics recycling contributed to Kent State winning the Campus Race to Zero Waste Total Pounds of Electronics Recycled Category, recycling a total of 38,316 pounds of electronics in one month! In 2021, Kent State also won the Zero Waste Category and the Summary of Waste Reduction Efforts Case Study. Campus Race to Zero Waste is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste-reduction activities in their campus communities. Over 300 colleges and universities compete annually. For more information, visit www.kent.edu/sustainability.
Kent State Trumbull's Fall 2021 President's & Dean's Lists
Kent State University at Trumbull proudly announces students who were named to either the President's or Dean's lists for their academic achievements during the Fall 2021 semester.
In recognition of an extremely high level of academic excellence, a President's List is compiled each academic semester. To qualify, students must have a grade point average of 4.00 and must have completed 15 or more letter-graded credit hours (A, B, etc.) by the end of that semester.
The Dean's List features qualifying students possessing a grade point average of 3.40 or greater and must have completed 12 or more letter-graded credit hours (A, B, etc.) by the end of that semester. See the full lists.
February LinkedIn Learning Resource Toolkit
The February LinkedIn Learning Resource Toolkit is available. Resources include information on Black History Month, Valentine’s Dany, the Glint Wellbeing Report, the New LinkedIn Learning Hub training website, upcoming trainings and webinars, a new monthly challenge focused on relationships, seasonal promotional materials and much more.
TREK KSU - Coming Soon!
New for 2022, Kent State faculty and staff at all campus locations can opt into an outdoor hiking/walking program, TREK KSU!
Sponsored by Employee Wellness and the Recreational Services Adventure Center, TREK KSU encourages participants to get outdoors, reap the benefits of movement and fresh air, and develop a passion for nature and exploration.
The cost of the program is $10 for faculty and staff, with the remainder of the cost being subsidized by Employee Wellness. Registration will open in early February, and the cost will include a hiking stick, the TREK KSU flagship medallion, and all subsequent medallions for miles trekked through university-sponsored walking programs, as well as mileage accumulated during your own treks.
All full- and part-time faculty and staff are eligible to join the TREK program. In addition, full-time, benefits-eligible employees can earn points toward Tier 2 of the wellness rewards program.
More information and registration coming soon. For questions related to wellness offerings for Kent State faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-0392 or wellness@kent.edu.
Benefits Tip of the Week
Can I receive my W2 and 1095 C Electronically?
Yes. But you must provide consent. This can be done online any time by accessing Flashline at Flashline.kent.edu and follow these simple steps:
- Login to FlashLine at flashline.kent.edu
- Select Employee, then Resources, then click Tax Forms
- Next, select Electronic W-2 & 1095-C Consent
- Check the boxes indicating consent and click Submit
W2 forms for 2021 income reporting will be available via Flashline on or before Jan. 31, 2022. Questions regarding the W2 may be directed to the Payroll Department at payroll@kent.edu. Flashline access to the 1095-C will be available on or before March 2, 2022. Note that a completed 1095-C is not required to file your income tax return. For questions regarding the 1095-C, you may contact Employee Benefits at benefits@kent.edu.
Mindful Mondays Returns
When you realize that mindfulness is much more than breath awareness and relaxation, you start to notice opportunities to practice throughout the day, even while at work.
Employee Wellness is pleased to share that Kent State’s favorite mindfulness coach, Daron Larson, returns in 2022 for Mindful Mondays! Join Daron each month to discover ways you can sneak mindfulness into your daily routine. The first session of 2022 will be on February 7 from 8:30 - 9 a.m. Register here.
For questions related to wellness offerings for Kent State faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-0392 or wellness@kent.edu.
Onsite Health Coaching, Kent Campus, February 8
If you need help with setting health goals, finding motivation, or sticking to your self-care routine, a Be Well Solutions health coach can help! With health coaching, you’ll receive individualized accountability, and you can also earn points toward Tier 2 of the wellness rewards program.
Health coaching sessions are confidential and include a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental conversation with a certified coach. Your coach will help guide you through the process of planning, implementing, and maintaining healthy behaviors. You'll receive encouragement and support as you work toward identifying and overcoming your barriers to achieving success.
Health coaching is complimentary and unlimited for full-time, benefits-eligible faculty and staff. The next onsite session is Tuesday, February 8, at Heer Hall on the Kent campus. Virtual coaching is also available.
To schedule a session, login to your Be Well portal and click on “Worksite Health Coaching” (available monthly at Heer Hall on the Kent campus), or select “Virtual/Telephonic Nutrition Counseling and Health Coaching” (available anywhere year-round), under “My Appointments.”
For questions related to wellness offerings for Kent State faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-0392 or wellness@kent.edu.