What are the initial steps to take when considering retirement?

Visit the Ohio Public Employees Retirement site to Learn, Plan and Act based on several factors, including your specific retirement plan, age and desired income after retirement.

Consider visiting the OPERS Retirees’ Publications Library to review a number of valuable resources related to retirement.

Members of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio should visit the website at www.strsoh.org or call 888-227-7877. Email submissions can be sent to contactus@strsoh.org

POSTED: Thursday, March 10, 2016 04:19 PM
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.