Classified Position Audit
If you believe your classified position has changed substantially, you can request a position review by the university through the process detailed on this page.
A recent paper by Dr. Jennifer Taber and her colleagues represents a unique collaboration where Kent State researchers teamed up with researchers at the University of California, Merced, after discovering similarity in research aims when each team independently presented their data at the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Learn why people avoid personalized information about their health risk, in their own words: Check it out at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667321524000702 ...
Kathryn Kudravi, '87
Kathy Kudravi, '87, Phoenix, AZ, was named the 2024 Ann Miller Service Award winner by the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM). The award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the organization.
Sara Harper, '12
Sara Harper, '12, M.S. '14, Ph.D. '16, Huntsville, AL, is a tenure-track assistant professor in kinesiology at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Thomas Dietz, '72
Thomas Dietz, '72, Grand Isle, VT, was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, Class of 2024. https://sociology.msu.edu/news/dietz-nas.html
College of the Arts
Montana (Hollis) Fassnacht’s path from student to educator highlights the transformative power of passion and commitment. Graduating in the spring of 2020, Fassnacht wasted no time in launching her career, securing a position as a middle school band director in the Massillon City Schools. There, she taught students in grades 5-8 and played a pivotal role in the Massillon Tiger Swing Band, the school’s marching band.After a successful tenure, Fassnacht transitioned to Revere High School, where she now serves as the Assistant Band Director, engaging with a diverse range of students, teachin...
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High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
You probably noticed that the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) has a higher deductible and lower monthly premiums than a typical health plan like the university’s 85/60 PPO plan. If you would typically choose your health plan by premium cost, be sure you understand the tradeoff for a lower monthly premium.
The HDHP requires you or your family to pay the full cost of your health care, including your medications, until you reach a fixed dollar amount. This is called your plan’s annual deductible.