Faculty/Staff News Archives
Flu shot updates: where to get yours
Jan. 31, 2025
Effective Feb. 3, 2025, CVS Pharmacy, Inc. will no longer bill flu shot claims to the Kent State Medical Mutual Plan. This means that employees must use one of the contracted pharmacies or CVS MinuteClinics for their flu shots to be covered by the Medical Mutual Health Plan.…
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Understanding Your Pay Stubs
Jan. 31, 2025
For your convenience, the Controller's Office has put together the following information to better understand your pay stubs. What are pay stubs and why should you be reviewing yours regularly?
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Join the 2025 Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge
Jan. 21, 2025
Kent State faculty and staff are invited to be part of the excitement during the 2nd annual Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge! This inclusive fitness event runs from Monday, Jan. 27, to Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025, and is a collaboration between Kent State University and the…
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Kent State launches EmpowerVetEd grant
Dec. 9, 2024
Kent State recently received a $150,000 award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development to implement the EmpowerVetEd grant program to support eligible, military-connected individuals and their spouses pursuing teacher education programs across all campuses…
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Division of Finance and Administration Introduces VIBE
Dec. 6, 2024
The Division of Finance and Administration is pleased to announce VIBE (Voices Inspiring Better Engagement). Results from a 2023 survey indicated a need to bridge the communication gap between employees and senior leadership. VIBE will enhance communication and…
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Free AI courses available to employees on LinkedIn Learning
Nov. 12, 2024
It seems that every time we tune into a podcast or open our emails, someone is talking about Artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is affecting our world and our work. It can be a bit daunting to think about. Did you know that Kent State faculty and Staff have access to FREE…
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Division of People, Culture and Belonging Launches Outreach Initiative
Oct. 11, 2024
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging is excited to announce the launch of its Outreach Initiative, set to commence on Nov. 1, 2024. The Talent Management team will lead this effort and represent the division. This initiative will bring human resources closer to…
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Northeast Ohio business leaders invited to share insights on regional growth and leadership
Oct. 8, 2024
Kent State students are conducting a specialized study in collaboration with LaConte Consulting to gather perspectives from business leaders across Northeast Ohio including key metro areas such as Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Youngstown. This initiative aims to capture vital…
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Changes to December semi-monthly paychecks
Sept. 27, 2024
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging wants to inform you of a minor change related to the last pay period of the calendar year that will be implemented in December 2024. For several years, employees who were paid semi-monthly received their paychecks early, typically…
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Salary increase eligibility and information for 2024 for non-represented staff
Sept. 26, 2024
At Kent State University, our employees are our most valued resource. As a reminder from a recent Office of the President update, the Board of Trustees approved a 2% pay increase for all qualifying, non-represented staff (i.e., classified and unclassified employees). The 2%…
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