Personal and Professional Development
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging is pleased to offer a robust selection of personal and professional development for all our employees.
Beyond Compliance Training
Beyond Compliance (BC) is an initiative that provides annual training for Kent State faculty and staff. Since 2014, Beyond Compliance ensures that faculty and staff are fully up-to-date and aware of the relevant laws and university policies regarding discrimination, harassment and violence prevention. Learn more.
Learning and Development
The Learning and Development team curates a variety of professional development offerings for all employees, whether you're a new hire, new supervisor, or just want to expand your soft skills. Click here to see the full calendar of offerings.
LinkedIn Learning
Kent State University faculty and staff have access to a variety of professional development trainings and certifications through LinkedIn Learning. Click here to access LinkedIn Learning.
New Hire Orientation and Onboarding
At Kent State, our goal is to recruit and retain the highest quality faculty and staff. But, it doesn’t end there. The first several months are a critical time as new faculty and staff learn the culture and begin to contribute. New Employee Orientation helps all new faculty and staff become accustomed to life at Kent State University. Learn more.
Wellness Programming
The employee wellness team provides services and resources to support Kent State faculty and staff physically, mentally and emotionally. Our wellness partners include an outstanding employee assistance program, AllOne Health (formerly IMPACT Solutions), a physician-owned wellness partner, Be Well Solutions, and excellent collaborative relationships across all campuses in order to create a workplace environment that supports your personal well-being. Learn more.
University Partners
We are also excited to highlight other university departments and areas that offer employees personal and professional development:
Center for Corporate and Professional Development
The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Kent State University partners with area employers to meet your talent development needs with customized, contracted employee training and public professional development programs and certifications.
Center for Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching and Learning provides support for instructors to learn about, implement, and engage in scholarship on teaching and learning practices that are student-centered, evidence-based, innovative, and inclusive.
Equal Access Academy
The Equal Access Academy hosts trainings to increase your knowledge of accessibility awareness and best practices. All sessions are available to Kent State University students, staff, faculty and guests.
IT Training and Workshops
In-person and self-paced online learning opportunities are offered in partnership with LinkedIn learning, University Libraries and Kent State Online. Topics offered range from Microsoft Office, Adobe Products, literature searching, reference citation, online course development and more!