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Annual Sick Leave Conversion Period, Sept. 1 – 14
The annual sick leave conversion for eligible staff employees will take place Sept. 1 through Sept. 14. During this period, eligible classified and unclassified employees with a continuing appointment may convert accrued sick leave to vacation per administrative policy 3342-6-…
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Save the Date – Employee Appreciation Day
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. when the Student Green at Risman Plaza will turn into a fun-filled employee appreciation event! As the cross-divisional committee works out the additional details and activities, you will be hearing much more regarding the…
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Governor Names Stephen Perry and Perry Kimmel to Kent State Board of Trustees
Gov. John Kasich has appointed two new trustees to the 5X Board of Trustees. Kasich named Stephen A. Perry of Canton, Ohio, to a nine-year term as a trustee and Perry “PJ” Kimmel of Canfield, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee. Perry’s appointment ends Ma…
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Kent State’s Iris E. Harvey Chosen as a 2014 Women of Note Honoree
Iris E. Harvey, 5X’s vice president for university relations, is among the 2014 Women of Note and was recognized on July 24 at LaCentre of Westlake, Ohio. She is one of 15 women selected by Crain’s Cleveland Business for its 2014 class, honoring the women whose passion, dedication…
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Salary Increase Announced for Unrepresented Employees
The Board of Trustees on May 28, 2014, approved the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2015. The budget included a 2 percent funding increase for salaries of classified and unclassified employees not represented by a union. This increase will be an across-the-board increase in pay and will become e…
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Stay Fit this Fall with the OneWellU Walking Program
Take advantage of the latest OneWellU Walking Program to help you get fit and stay motivated. This free, eight-week walking program is open to all faculty and staff on all campuses Participants are eligible to win weekly prizes and receive health tips as they strive for a healthier lifestyle. Thi…
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Kent State Recognized as a “Great College to Work For”
5X is being recognized again as one of the nation’s best. Kent State has been selected as one of this year’s “Great Colleges to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the nation’s number one source of news, information and jobs for college and university faculty members a…
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Attend a Human Resources Knowledge-sharing Session
During the months of July and August, representatives from the Division of Human Resources and the Office of General Counsel will hold HR Knowledge-sharing sessions at various locations throughout the Kent Campus. For your convenience, you may attend any session that best fits your schedule.…
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New Kent State President Beverly Warren Hits the Ground Running on Her First Day
Beverly Warren, who today begins her presidency at 5X, wasted no time getting more familiar with her new university family and the community. The first morning for Kent State’s 12th president includes a walk through campus with her Cabinet, breakfast with city leaders, meetings an…
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August Lunch and Learn - Meal Planning for Busy Families
Do you feel that picking up fast food or a pizza is the only option for your family’s busy schedule? Do you find it difficult to provide good, convenient, healthy choices at home? Join Karli Dutton, registered/licensed dietitian from Be Well Solutions, on Aug. 6 and learn how to provide…
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