Open Enrollment runs Oct. 16 through Nov. 3. Each year in the fall, benefits-eligible employees may select and make changes to their health coverage plans based on their needs and the needs of their family. Outside a qualifying life event, this will be the only window during which such changes may be made. Note that all benefits-eligible employees are strongly encouraged to go through Open Enrollment as some benefits selections do not carry over without the employee's annual approval. Click here to view the Open Enrollment Video Presentation Open Enrollment Portal Instructions ...
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has applied for the Bicycle Friendly University designation from the League of American Bicyclists. We would like to hear from you about your experience bicycling on the campus, and your perspective of Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s efforts to encourage, promote and accommodate bicycling. Please complete the 2023 Bicycle Friendly University Campus Reviewer Survey before Oct. 10, 2023. Click here to complete the survey. ...
Online final grading for Fall 2023 (POT W1) begins Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Fall 2023 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Any final grades for Fall 2023 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Fall 2023 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Submit Final grades using Final Grades roster To submit final grades via the Final Gr...
Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs 2023 The first Open Enrollment and Wellness Fair will be hosted at Kent Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. See below for regional campus dates and locations. The Fair is an opportunity for employees to learn more about the benefits available to them. The Employee Benefits and Wellness teams, as well as representatives from the university's various benefits providers, will be present to answer questions. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Open Enrollment Open Enrollment is Oct. 16 - Nov. 3. Each year in t...
Join hundreds of faculty, staff, students and administrators on Oct. 18-19, 2023, for Reimagining the Academy: Building Communities for Access and Transformational Change. The conference schedule features workshops, oral sessions, roundtables and panel discussions focusing on anti-racism, diversity leadership and building community. Networking hours will also be hosted by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Employee Resource Groups and Student Organizations. Registration is FREE but required. Visit the Reimagining the Academy Conference website to register and learn more. ...
Bra Recycling Drive: October 2 through October 27, to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled. tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling ...
The self-identification process helps Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ understand the composition of our diversified workforce, improve accessibility and disability inclusion, support Employee Resource Groups and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and retention efforts. View or update veterans classification, ethnicity & race, disability status, chosen name, pronouns and gender identity. Consider being counted! To access the confidential self-identification link through Flashline, please follow the instructions below. Any inquiries can be directed to the Office of Compliance, Equal Opportunity an...
Courtesy of University Culinary Services, special fall promotions are available if you have the FAST (faculty and staff) Meal Plan. During the entire month of October, FAST Plan users receive 15% off the purchase of Bucket of Bagels at Einsteins Bros. Other FAST Plan specials are available during select weeks this month: Oct. 16 - 21: $15 Whole Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza. Enjoy this Homecoming special at Homeslice and take a pizza to a meeting or home after work. Oct. 23 - 31: Enjoy 15% off at Grill 72 for FastPlan Members FAST Plan holders also...
After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador. Ivana graduated from Niko Nestor High School in her hometown of Struga, Macedonia, in 2010, and grew up as the oldest child in her close-knit family. Her father is a civil engineering technician, and her mother is a psychologist and talented cake decorator. She credits them with instilling a unique blend of artistic and engineering talents in her. H...
After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador. Ivana graduated from Niko Nestor High School in her hometown of Struga, Macedonia, in 2010, and grew up as the oldest child in her close-knit family. Her father is a civil engineering technician, and her mother is a psychologist and talented cake decorator. She credits them with instilling a unique blend of artistic and engineering talents in her. H...