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The “Window Period” for eligible employee elections begins February 1, 2021 and ends March 31, 2021. Late elections will not be accepted. Eligible faculty members may elect to participate in the Plan by signing and returning the following forms, which will be available beginning February 1, 2021. Forms can be completed securely and efficiently using the DocuSign process located on our VFSIP resource page.  Forms may also be returned in person or via registered mail, or electronically before the end of the window period, March 31, 2021.

Questions can be directed to hrweb@kent.edu. A human resources representative will respond to you.

On February 1, 2021, an email was sent to eligible employees. The email contains important information as well as how to access forms for participating. If you did not receive an email containing this information and believe you are eligible, please contact Donna Sansonetti with Human Resources at 330-672-8333, or dsansone@kent.edu.

A payment equal to three (3) months of his or her Base Pay, plus an additional amount equal to the lesser of three (3) months of his or her Base Pay or $20,000.

The Program is available to full-time faculty members on a nine-month contract who have completed three (3) full years of academic service as of May 31, 2021; and full-time faculty members and academic administrators with faculty status on a twelve-month contract who have completed three (3) full years of service with a hire date on or before June 1, 2018.