Annual Survey on Unwanted Sexual Contact
Kent State University is committed to eliminating instances of sexual violence in our community. In conjunction with the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Changing Campus Culture initiative, we are asking for your participation in this short survey to help guide our joint efforts to better respond to and prevent sexual and relationship violence. The results of this survey will be kept confidential and will help Kent State identify needs for improved training, education, and support.
The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. For participating in the survey, you will have the opportunity to go to a separate site and be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card of your choice.
Your responses are anonymous, and your name will not be connected in any way with your responses to this survey. No identifying information will be collected from the computer on which you take the survey. Please note, if other people have access to your computer, they might be able to view your web browsing history, including a link to this survey.
Because this survey covers the topic of sexual and relationship violence, some of the questions may be personal. If you feel uncomfortable you may stop at any point. If you need to speak with someone, Kent State offers the following services:
- For gender/sexual harassment guidance, consultation, or reporting, visit the Title IX information website, email titleix@kent.edu, or call 330-672-7535
- SRVSS (Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services), 330-672-8016
- For campus-specific resources, visit the SRVSS website
Thank you for your participation in this survey, which is available through March 25, 2022.
Questions regarding the survey may be directed to Tiffany Murray, Title IX coordinator at tmurray@kent.edu, or 330-672-7535.
Kent State Welcomes Newest Employee Resource Group
The Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Alliance (AAAPI FASA) is an Employee Resource Group (ERG) within the Division of Human Resources. Its mission is to build and foster a community that promotes AAAPI cultures and values. The organization is committed to supporting its members’ needs and voices. In collaboration with other initiatives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, AAAPI FASA hosts programs and events, and creates sites for empathetic and effective allies.
For additional information, including a list of events, please visit the AAAPI FASA website.
SPIN Comes to the Kent Campus!
Kent State University has partnered with SPIN to provide shared eBikes and eScooters on campus and within the City of Kent for use by students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Approximately 100 eBikes and 100 eScooters will be available starting Monday, March 7.
As we gear up to start riding, complete a safety quiz on biking and scootering on campus and receive $5 promotional ride credit AND a free helmet!
Also new riders can get a $10 Free Credit by using code KENTSTATE (valid until April 30, 2022). Download the SPIN app from the QR code to the right. 
Additional information can be found online at www.kent.edu/recservices/spin-ksu.
Is Routine Preventive Care Covered Under My Health Plan?
Yes. Preventive care and screenings are covered under both university-sponsored health plans through Medical Mutual. Prevention is the first and most important part of maintaining good health and an essential part of health and wellness benefits at Kent State.
Your Kent State Medical Mutual plan provides preventive care at no cost to you, including annual well visits with your doctor and cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension screenings. Medical Mutual also offers a discount for weight management programs through Weight Watchers, as well as help with tobacco cessation. To learn more about your health plan, visit Medical Mutual at https://www.medmutual.com/. Once there, select Login then Member.
Along with encouraging and covering preventive screenings through your Medical Mutual coverage, Kent State university has also partnered with Livongo to provide a comprehensive chronic condition management program for diabetes, pre-diabetes, and hypertension. For more details on the Livongo program, visit our webpage at https://www.kent.edu/hr/wellness/livongo.
Also, Kent State employees have the Employee Wellness Program, Wellness Your Way. This program includes an array of programs and services to promote your physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing in a fun and inclusive environment. If you haven’t checked out the array of services available to you, including free screenings on campus, informational seminars, virtual and in-person group exercise classes, and a newly launched TREK KSU walking/hiking program, visit their webpage and calendar of events at https://www.kent.edu/hr/wellness for more details.
March Employee Wellness Offerings Focus on Sleep
Getting enough high-quality sleep may be as important to health and well-being as nutrition and physical activity, but sometimes the pace of modern life barely allows us time to stop and rest. It can make getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis seem like a dream. The good news is, we can take control over our sleep habits. Sleep experts say there is ample evidence to show that when people get the sleep they need, they not only feel better, but also increase their odds of living healthier, more productive lives.
Employee Wellness is here to support you in learning how to prioritize sleep with March programming focused on sleep and health. Employee Wellness is offering two webinars this month that focus on the relationship between sleep and weight and mindfulness exercises to promote rest. If it’s your finances keeping you up at night, join us for a webinar about saving for retirement.
If you are interested in working one-on-one with a mindfulness coach, financial counselor, or an expert in the area of healthy sleep, call your Impact Solutions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 800-227-6007. To learn more about the EAP and available services, you can take a virtual tour of Impact Solutions on March 15.
To explore mindfulness apps that may aid in winding down at the end of a busy day, visit this page. To view the full list of March offerings, visit the March wellness focus page.
For questions related to health and wellness offerings for faculty and staff, contact Employee Wellness at wellness@kent.edu or 330-672-0392.
Onsite Health Coaching, Kent Campus, March 3
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 Thursday, March 3, 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.
Mindful Mondays with Daron, March 7
Did you know that mindfulness could help improve sleep? The ability to “be with what is” holds powerful benefits for taming anxious thoughts, calming your mind, and promoting a good night’s sleep. Join mindfulness guru, Daron Larson, for the next Mindful Mondays session on March 7, from 8:30 – 9 a.m. to learn mindfulness exercises that can aid in restful sleep and much more. Register here.
If the relationship between mindfulness and sleep is a topic of interest to you, be sure to also catch the webinar Daron is presenting on mindful exercises for restful sleep on Tuesday, March 22, at noon.
For questions related to health and wellness offerings for faculty and staff, contact Employee Wellness at wellness@kent.edu or 330-672-0392
March LinkedIn Learning Resource Toolkit
LinkedIn Learning has some amazing resources to share with you in the March 2022 LinkedIn Learning Resource Toolkit. In it you will find resources for Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, the New LinkedIn Learning Hub training website, upcoming trainings and webinars, a new monthly challenge focused on Managing Your Time, seasonal promotional materials and much more!
REMINDER: Important Information Regarding Spring 2022 Midterm Grading for all Lower-division Undergraduate Courses
Online midterm grading for all Spring 2022 lower-division undergraduate courses (levels 00000, 10000, 20000) meeting in the full term (January 18, 2022, through May 3, 2022) begins February 8, 2022, via FlashFAST. Please remember that midterm grading applies ONLY to courses that meet for the full semester. Grading policies can be found in the University Catalog.
The deadline for midterm grade submission is midnight on Monday, March 7. Midterm grades may not be reported after the deadline. The Grade Change workflow cannot be used to report or change midterm grades after the deadline, and the Registrar's Office will not accommodate other late submission requests.
Submit Midterm Grades Using Midterm Grades Roster
To submit midterm grades via the Midterm Grades roster, login to FlashLine, then click Faculty & Advisors/Faculty Dashboard/Grading Resources. Locate Midterm Grades to submit grades.
Submit Midterm grades using Grade Push (Canvas/Blackboard Users)
If you use either Blackboard Learn or Canvas, there is a tool to make reporting your midterm grades easier—with a push of the button! The process is called Grade Push and it will allow you to “push” the midterm grades recorded in Blackboard or Canvas into our KSU Midterm Grade Roster, thus eliminating the time and effort spent manually entering them.
To access the Grade Push application, login to FlashLine, then click Faculty & Advisors/Faculty Dashboard/Grading Resources.
- Canvas users will select Canvas Midterm Grade Push to submit grades.
- Blackboard users will select Blackboard Midterm Grade Push to submit grades.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the Grade Push applications, please direct them to support.kent.edu. Please Note: The Grade Push applications have been developed as an option to assist in streamlining the university grading process. The use of these application is not mandatory, though it is encouraged.
Tips and Tricks:
Grades Processing Tips and FAQs may be found on the Registrar's website. Any faculty member needing personalized instruction on submitting their grades via the Midterm Grades roster should contact their campus Registrar's Office during normal business hours for assistance.
Troubleshooting TIP:
FlashLine is accessible from any Internet-capable computer that has the cookies function enabled. We recommend that you clean out your cookie and cache files regularly to help your computer run faster, and to potentially restore and/or improve your access to FlashLine by improving your connection to the server. Our Helpdesk is prepared to offer assistance with these issues. Please contact them at 330-672-HELP (4357) for one-on-one assistance and technical issues.