Benefits Department Hosts Financial Wellness Seminars

The University Benefits Department will host a series of educational seminars on financial wellness and planning for new employees of �鶹��Ƶ who have been with the university 90 days or less.

Come and learn more about:

Financial Wellness and what that really means
State of Ohio Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, ARP)
Opportunities to increase your retirement earnings
Social Security and the Windfall Elimination Provision

Seminars will be held on the last Thursday of each month. The first meeting is Thursday, March 31, in Heer Hall, Room 102 from noon-1 p.m. Lunch will be served.

Limited seating is available. Registration is required. Please contact the University Benefits Department at 330-672-3107 to reserve your seat now (ABC sign up coming soon).

Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 09:42 AM

2024-2025 December/January Holiday Schedule

�鶹��Ƶ's holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments and employees in a lay-off status. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.

Religious and Spiritual Accommodations Allow Students Time to Celebrate Other Religious Holidays

Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, �鶹��Ƶ created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.

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Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!

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