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Employee Self-Identification Portal Now Open

The self-identification process helps Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 , please follow the instructions below. Any inquiries can be directed to the Office of Compliance, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at aa_eeo@kent.edu or 330-672-2038.

Log in to , select settings (left side of navigation bar), scroll down to the secure account access section and look for the following links:

  • View or Update Veterans Classification
  • View or Update Ethnicity & Race
  • View or Update Disability Status
  • View or Update Chosen Name, Pronouns and Gender Identity

The opportunity to participate in the self-identification survey will close on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023

As a federal contractor, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is required to comply with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to allow employees to self-identify in the above categories. 

It is our hope that through your participation in this voluntary process, Â鶹ÊÓƵ will continue to be recognized for its outstanding institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

The information obtained in the self-identification process is confidential and restricted to staff in the Office of Compliance, EOAA for the purposes of federal compliance obligations and our HR Records and Academic Personnel staff for Banner recordkeeping purposes. The information does not become part of your personnel record, nor is it used in any decision-making processes related to employment.

POSTED: Friday, September 29, 2023 03:03 PM
UPDATED: Monday, October 02, 2023 11:17 AM