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Salary Increase Announced for Unrepresented Employees
The Board of Trustees on May 28, 2014, approved the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2015. The budget included a 2 percent funding increase for salaries of classified and unclassified employees not represented by a union. This increase will be an across-the-board increase in pay and will become e鈥
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Stay Fit this Fall with the OneWellU Walking Program
Take advantage of the latest OneWellU Walking Program to help you get fit and stay motivated. This free, eight-week walking program is open to all faculty and staff on all campuses Participants are eligible to win weekly prizes and receive health tips as they strive for a healthier lifestyle. Thi鈥
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绿帽社Recognized as a 鈥淕reat College to Work For鈥
绿帽社 is being recognized again as one of the nation鈥檚 best. 绿帽社has been selected as one of this year鈥檚 鈥淕reat Colleges to Work For鈥 by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the nation鈥檚 number one source of news, information and jobs for college and university faculty members a鈥
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Attend a Human Resources Knowledge-sharing Session
During the months of July and August, representatives from the Division of Human Resources and the Office of General Counsel will hold HR Knowledge-sharing sessions at various locations throughout the Kent Campus. For your convenience, you may attend any session that best fits your schedule.鈥
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New 绿帽社President Beverly Warren Hits the Ground Running on Her First Day
Beverly Warren, who today begins her presidency at 绿帽社, wasted no time getting more familiar with her new university family and the community. The first morning for Kent State鈥檚 12th president includes a walk through campus with her Cabinet, breakfast with city leaders, meetings an鈥
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August Lunch and Learn - Meal Planning for Busy Families
Do you feel that picking up fast food or a pizza is the only option for your family鈥檚 busy schedule? Do you find it difficult to provide good, convenient, healthy choices at home? Join Karli Dutton, registered/licensed dietitian from Be Well Solutions, on Aug. 6 and learn how to provide鈥
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Annual Health Risk Assessment Appointments Available for July and August
All full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to participate in a FREE comprehensive wellness assessment. Be Well Solutions, in collaboration with University Health Services, has been providing onsite health screenings and will continue to offer this valuable benefit throughout the summe鈥
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Research on 绿帽社Faculty/Staff Exercise Program Reveals Positive Results
Kent State鈥檚 Department of Exercise Physiology presents research findings at national meeting Researchers in 绿帽社鈥檚 Department of Exercise Physiology are reporting positive results from the 12-week 绿帽社Faculty/Staff Exercise Program that launched in July 2013. Their findings鈥
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Annual Personal Health Screenings Continue in July
The Division of Human Resources is pleased to partner with Be Well Solutions and University Health Services to enhance our commitment to support and promote the health and wellbeing of the university community. All full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to participate in a FREE compre鈥
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Weight Watchers at Work Open House Scheduled
On Tuesday, July 22, there will be a Weight Watchers at Work Open House from noon - 1 p.m. in Room 310C in the Kent Student Center. If you are ready for a mid-year resolution, consider joining the Weight Watchers at Work group. Attend the upcoming open house to see if this is the right choic鈥
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