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Salary increase eligibility and information for 2024 for non-represented staff

Sep 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% increase will take effect with the pay period that includes Oct. 1, 2024. Click here for more specific details on staff salary increases, including eligibility.

Self-identification portal opens Oct. 1

Sep 27, 2024

Consider being counted! The self-identification process helps Kent State University understand the composition of our diversified workforce, improve accessibility and disability inclusion, support Employee Resource Groups and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and advancement initiatives. Between Oct. 1-31, access the confidential self-identification link through Flashline.

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Changes to December semi-monthly paychecks

Sep 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 the day before the winter break shutdown. We are now implementing a new consistent semi-month pay practice, meaning that the final paycheck for the calendar year will be on December 31. Read on to learn more.

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Understanding and Combatting Antisemitism

Join us Tuesday, Oct 1 for the next session in the Dialogue and Difference series. At 4 p.m., Rabbi Michael Ross, Senior Jewish Educator of Kent State Hillel, hosts Understanding and Combatting Antisemitism. Rabbi Ross will explore the role of antisemitism and its impact on the Jewish community. The session will be hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams, and registration is required. The full schedule and registration for Dialogue and Difference can be found at kent.edu/dialogue.

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Faculty and staff discounted basketball season tickets

Basketball is right around the corner and you do not want to miss this highly anticipated season! Kent State faculty and staff are eligible for a discount on season tickets for Kent State Men's and Women's Basketball. For more information, sign into KSUtix.com with your Kent.edu email or contact the ticket office at 330-672-4455. Questions can be directed to Director of Ticket Sales and Service, Sam Allan at sallan_gst@kent.edu. Go Flashes!

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Important Information Regarding Fall 2024 Midterm Grading

Sep 27, 2024

Midterm grades are required for full-term (Aug. 19, 2024, through Dec. 8, 2024), lower-division undergraduate courses (levels 00000, 10000, 20000). Midterm grading began Sept. 9, 2024, via FlashFAST. Please remember that midterm grading applies ONLY to courses that meet for the full semester. The deadline for midterm grade submission is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

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