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 Kent State University 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

Introducing the Staff Council Newsletter

Staff Council serves as the unified voice of classified and unclassified staff across all Kent State campuses. In an effort to provide outreach and communication, we would like to introduce the Staff Council Newsletter with this inaugural message:

Dear Colleagues:

Important Reminder About Your 2025 FSA Funds

If you still have money remaining in your 2025 Flexible Spending Account (FSA), be sure to use it soon to avoid losing those funds.

  • You have until March 15, 2026, to incur eligible expenses using your remaining 2025 FSA balance.
  • You must submit all claims for those expenses by June 30, 2026.

Eligible expenses may include deductibles, copays, eyeglasses, dental treatments, and other qualified healthcare costs not covered by your medical plan.

2026 Performance Reviews Open Now

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to launch the 2026 Performance Management Review Cycle for classified and unclassified employees. Performance management is intended to create an ongoing dialogue for supervisors and employees to review job duties, assess job performance, discuss career goals and more.