Faculty/Staff News
Important Information Regarding Fall 2025 Midterm Grading for Undergraduate Courses
Sept. 9, 2025
Midterm grades are required for full-term (Aug. 18, 2025, through Dec. 7, 2025), lower-division undergraduate courses (levels 00000, 10000, 20000). Faculty may submit midterm grades for upper-division undergraduate courses (levels 30000, 40000) as well, but it is not required.…
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Faculty and Staff Ombuds – Meet & Greet
Sept. 8, 2025
We’d like to remind all Kent State faculty and staff that the Ombuds Office is here as a resource to support you. This office offers a safe, informal and confidential space to talk through workplace challenges, explore strategies and consider solutions. Our services are…
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Annual sick leave conversion period coming soon
Aug. 22, 2025
The annual sick leave conversion for eligible staff employees will take place Sept. 1, 2025, through Sept. 14, 2025. During this period, eligible classified and unclassified employees with a continuing appointment may convert accrued sick leave to vacation leave per…
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Important information regarding student registration into classes
Aug. 11, 2025
As we begin the new semester, the Office of the University Registrar asks for your assistance in making sure that all students are properly registered for their Fall 2025 courses. In accordance with University policy, only officially registered students are permitted to attend…
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Career Exploration and Development launches new Career Academy Canvas Course
Aug. 11, 2025
Career Exploration and Development is excited to announce two new resources designed to support career readiness across the curriculum and co-curriculum! Kent State faculty, staff, and students can now access the new self-enrolled Career Academy Canvas course, offering students…
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Important Information about Final Grading of Summer 2025 (POT: 1, PE, W2, S5) Classes
July 25, 2025
Online final grading for Summer 2025 - POT: 1, PE, W2, S5 begins on Thursday, Aug. 7 via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Summer 2025 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Any final…
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“No Tax On Overtime” – What Does It Mean For You?
July 25, 2025
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes a provision that has been commonly referred to as “no tax on overtime.” This provision creates a deduction for qualified overtime compensation for tax years 2025 through 2028. That means that it applies,…
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Annual Vacation Cutback Reminder
July 25, 2025
Each year, at the end of September, vacation balances are cut back to the maximum accrual allowed per the vacation policy 6-11.7. As we approach September, we encourage all Kent State employees who are eligible to earn vacation to review your balances and consider requesting…
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Important Information about Final Grading of Summer 2025 (POT: S3) Classes
July 21, 2025
Online final grading for Summer 2025 - POT: S3 begins on Thursday, July 31, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Summer 2025 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5. Any final grades for…
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Important Information about Final Grading of Summer 2025 (POT W1, S1, S4) Classes
June 23, 2025
Online final grading for Summer 2025 - POT W1, S1, S4 begins on Thursday, June 26 via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Summer 2025 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1. Any final grades…
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