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Are new hires required to complete the Beyond Compliance Requirement?
Yes, new hires are expected to complete the Beyond Compliance requirement. During new hire orientation, new employees are asked to complete the four courses listed below: Bridges: Building A Supportive Community (Title IX) Bullying in the Workplace Ethics and Code of Conduct Prevent…Personal Health Coaching Available on Aug. 3
Signing up for personal health coaching is as easy as 1…2…3. If you are interested in working on health-related concerns with a wellness expert, attend the next personal health coaching session on Aug. 3.
Kent State Earns "Great College to Work For" Designation for Seventh Time
University is only college in Ohio named to the prestigious list Kent State University is being recognized for the seventh time as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities. Now in its ninth year, the “Great Colleges to…
Kent State Earns Top 50 Most Active Employers Honor
Kent State has earned the designation of a Top 50 Most Active Company, beating out 27 organizations in the Large Business Category of the Wellness Council of America’s national challenge to get employees across the country “On the Move” in 2016.
Does Kent State offer child car seat safety inspections for employees?
On July 20 from 3-6 p.m., certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from the Portage County Health Department will conduct child car seat inspections at the Kent State Child Development Center, which is located at 775 Loop Road in Kent. Four out of five car seats are installed inco…
Kent State Wellness Goes to Capitol Hill
Federal legislators in the nation’s capital recently got schooled on how Kent State University has made a positive impact in reducing stigma and encouraging self-help behaviors to combat depression in the workplace.
Colors of Summer 28-Day Veggie and Fruit Challenge
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us, but how many of us really get the number of servings we need? Find new ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet. Explore types of fruits and vegetables and their health benefits by taking part in the Colors o…Do Kent State employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?
Employees of Kent State University may qualify for participation in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Under this program, full-time employees can apply for forgiveness from certain types of student loans, possibly reducing or eliminating their debt. For additional information a…Jack Witt Named Kent State's New Vice President for Human Resources
Following a national search, Kent State University has selected F. Jack Witt III as its new vice president for human resources. A Kent State alumnus, Witt currently serves as vice president of human resources and administration at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. He joins Kent State on Sept.…
American Heart Association Names Kent State Fit-Friendly Workplace
Kent State University has been named a 2016 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program.