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�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� employees are invited to participate in the next annual health screening to be held on Aug. 2, 16 and 25, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Be Well Solutions, �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State’s wellness partner, will again offer the onsite health screenings to all full-time, benefits-eligible employees.  The August screenings will take place in Heer Hall, Room 107, on the �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� Campus. Additional screenings are scheduled for all campuses throughout the upcoming months and can be found on the wellness calendar and the Be Well portal. You do not have to be covered by one of the university health pl...

Yes, new hires are expected to complete the Beyond Compliance requirement. During new hire orientation, new employees are asked to complete the four courses listed below: Bridges: Building A Supportive Community (Title IX) Bullying in the Workplace Ethics and Code of Conduct Prevent Harassment and Discrimination All four courses are Beyond Compliance eligible. All faculty and staff are required to complete at least two hours of Beyond Compliance training every year. To register, visit www.kent.edu/hr/training/beyond-compliance. If your employee did not attend new hir...

Signing up for personal health coaching is as easy as 1…2…3. If you are interested in working on health-related concerns with a wellness expert, attend the next personal health coaching session on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in Heer Hall, Room 103, at 635 Loop Rd. Pre-registration is required. Certified through WellCoaches of America, Be Well coaches will work with you individually to reach your wellness goals. They have expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. Onsite health coaching sessions wil...

University is only college in Ohio named to the prestigious list �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� is being recognized for the seventh time as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities. Now in its ninth year, the “Great Colleges to Work For” annual report recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees on workforce practices and policies. The Chronicle released its 2016 results on July 18, based on a survey of 281 colleges and universities, including 189 four-year institutions and 92 two-year institutions. ...

Relive one of the greatest movie musicals on the Porthouse stage Porthouse Theatre, �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ�’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, concludes its 48th season with “Footloose.” Directed by Porthouse Producing Artistic Director Terri �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ�, “Footloose” opens July 29 and runs through Aug. 14. A preview performance will take place on July 28. Based on the hit movie starring Kevin Bacon, “Footloose” is an exhilarating musical that will leave audiences on their feet. When high school student Ren moves from Chicago to a rural town, he is not prepar...

The �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve international reaccreditation. Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA), the program requires agencies to meet state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services. As a part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information hearing on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. The session wi...