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State of Ohio Changes Requirements for Adult Dependent Healthcare Coverage
Effective Jan. 1, 2016, Ohio law (House Bill 201) has lowered the age limit for adult dependents enrolled in university-sponsored health plan coverage from age 28 to 26. This change in the law will not impact your currently enrolled adult dependent (as long as they meet the eligibility requirem鈥
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The Search is On For Excellence
Nominations for the annual President鈥檚 Excellence Award will be accepted from Oct. 12 through Nov. 6. The award program recognizes staff members who demonstrate exceptional performance in advancing the strategic goals of the university during the previous fiscal year. Over the past鈥
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The Search is On For Excellence
Nominations for the annual President鈥檚 Excellence Award will be accepted from Oct. 12 through Nov. 6. The award program recognizes staff members who demonstrate exceptional performance in advancing the strategic goals of the university during the previous fiscal year. Over the past鈥
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Save the Date to Honor our Veterans
All are invited to come and honor America鈥檚 veterans at this year鈥檚 Veterans Day program, 鈥淗onoring All Who Serve,鈥 on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. The outdoor program will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the Army an鈥
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Open Enrollment and Wellness Fair Schedule Announced; Flu Shot Clinic Registration Available Now
Kent State University faculty and staff are invited to attend the annual Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs coming to a campus near you! The fair is an excellent opportunity for individuals to get the information they need to make their decisions for Open Enrollment. The benefit election period for 鈥
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Mark Your Calendars 鈥2016 Benefits Open Enrollment Period
The Division of Human Resources will conduct its annual benefits Open Enrollment activities during the months of September and October. Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs will be held at each of the eight campuses, as well the College of Podiatric Medicine and the Regional Academic Center in Twinsbu鈥
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Title IX Training Sessions for Faculty and Staff
Beginning in September, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action will be conducting a series of customized Title IX* trainings for faculty, staff and students. The monthly sessions will consist of topics such as: What is Title IX? Defining sexual harassment/sexual misconduct; 鈥
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Don鈥檛 Miss the Celebration 鈥 Register Today for the Employee Appreciation Day for Kent State Faculty and Staff
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Kent Student Center Ballroom will turn into a fun-filled employee appreciation event! As we kick off a new academic year, we take time to celebrate Kent State University faculty and staff. Your only requirement is to come, have fun and enjoy a c鈥
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September is Critical for Sick Leave, Vacation Conversion
The Division of Human Resources鈥 Records Office reminds employees of two important dates during the month of September that can have an impact on your sick and vacation leave balances. Please read the following information regarding annual sick leave conversion and vacation accrual maximums. If you 鈥
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Registration Deadline Approaching for Employee Appreciation Day for Kent State Faculty and Staff
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Kent Student Center Ballroom will turn into a fun-filled employee appreciation event! As we kick off a new academic year, we take time to celebrate Kent State University faculty and staff. Your only requirement is to come, have fun and enjo鈥
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