2025 Annual Pay Increase Eligibility and Information for Non-Represented StaffAt 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 TimetableThe pay increase will take effect Sept. 21, 2025, the start of the pay period that includes Oct. 1. The increas...

School of Art Open House

The best way to discover what makes the Kent State School of Art unique is to experience it for yourself! Sit in on classes, connect with our students and faculty and explore everything the School of Art has to offer. High school students, transfer students, parents and teachers are encouraged to attend!

Essential Skills for Supervisors: Handling Important Conversations (BC=1hr)

This training session is designed to equip participants with the tools, skills, and confidence needed to navigate emotional conversations successfully and professionally. Through interactive activities and practical exercises, participants will learn how to prepare for important conversations, anticipate and manage their own emotions, keep the conversation on-track, and maintain respectful and honest communication.

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Foundations in Managing Conflict (BC=1 hr)

Conflict. Sometimes just the word can make us feel a bit anxious. However, conflict can foster creativity, improve communication, and strengthen relationships when handled effectively. Through interactive activities, discussions, and practical exercises, participants will be able to:
- Recognize different approaches to conflict and determine when each style is appropriate
- Distinguish between positions and interests and identify common interests
- Apply conflict resolution techniques to uncover interests

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