Q: Who is responsible for purchasing equipment, item, or services related to pregnancy accommodations?
A: Your department will be responsible for equipment purchases.
Q: If my pregnancy accommodation involves the approved University purchase of equipment/office furniture etc., who is responsible for finding appropriate equipment to be purchased?
A: It is the employee’s responsibility to work with their supervisor and/or business manager of the unit to find a vendor, research the product availability and reliability, and provide 3 quotes of the equipment/furniture item to the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX before receiving an approval for purchase and a determination letter.
Q: Can an employee request a workplace accommodation while out on FMLA or leave of absence?
A: Yes, employees who are out on FMLA or a leave of absence can apply for an accommodation. Once the employee has received a “return to work” date from their healthcare provider, contact the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX or visit: https://www.kent.edu/people-and-culture/eoc/employee-accommodation-request. The employee will still go through the normal process of completing and submitting the required forms and participating in the interactive process.
Q: As a pregnant employee, if I need an accommodation in the workplace, where can I complete the necessary forms?
A: Call the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX at 330-672-6272 or complete the online Reasonable Accommodation Request Form for Employee.
Q: I’m a student and need a pregnancy accommodation. Where do I go?
A: Students with a chronic medical condition or medical disability as a result of a pregnancy, may contact Student Accessibility Services at 330-672-3391 or email at sas@kent.edu.
For students seeking accommodations based upon pregnancy, please contact the please contact the Student Ombuds, Title IX Coordinator, or visit Pregnancy and Parenting Support.
Q: What office is responsible for overseeing and facilitating pregnancy accommodations for faculty and staff?
A: Office of Gender Equity & Title IX
Division of Student Life
Kent Student Center – Suite 250
Phone: 330-672-6272 | Fax: 330-672-2600
Email: titleix@kent.edu | Website: https://www.kent.edu/studentlife/genderequity-titleix
55th Annual Renaissance Ball
A night of performances, food, and an engaging atmosphere.
Return to Search Results
WorldStrides Healthcare Internship in Hanoi, Vietnam
Schedule an Advising Appointment
Program Contact Information