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Annual Sick Leave Conversion Period Coming Soon!

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 3342-6-11.2.

Eligible full-time employees who have a balance of at least 500 hours of sick leave may convert:

  • A maximum of five days (40 hours) per fiscal year of sick leave to vacation; or
  • A combined maximum of five days (40 hours) per fiscal year of sick leave to vacation and personal leave.

Eligible part-time employees who have a balance of at least 250 hours may convert:

  • A maximum of three days (24 hours) per fiscal year of sick leave to vacation; or
  • A combined maximum of three days (24 hours) per fiscal year of vacation and personal leave.

Eligible classified employees represented by AFSCME who have a balance of at least 500 hours of sick leave may convert a maximum of five days (40 hours) per fiscal year of sick leave to vacation.

The conversion process should be completed online through . The system will tell you how much sick and vacation leave you currently have and how much you are eligible to convert. With the electronic process, employees will receive a confirmation email and will also see the conversion reflected immediately in their  leave balances.

If you have questions, contact a member of the Human Resources Records team at 330-672-8316.

POSTED: Thursday, August 11, 2016 03:02 PM
UPDATED: Friday, July 26, 2024 09:42 AM

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

Open Enrollment Fairs, Biometric Screenings and Flu Shots

Open Enrollment is Oct. 13-31. The Employee Benefits and Wellness teams, as well as representatives from the University’s various benefits providers, will be present to answer questions. Biometric screenings and flu shots will also be available on those days. Learn more about Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs.

Dear Kent State University Faculty and Staff,

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At Kent State University, our employees are our most valued resource. 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, 2025. More specific details, including eligibility, are listed below.

Classified Non-represented Employees Pay Increase Timetable