Managers & Supervisors Update
Please be advised of the following information and reminders:
Veterans Day Commemoration
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza, 蹤獲扦 will pay tribute to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. A special invitation is extended to 蹤獲扦 faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.
Please note that as a university-sponsored event, employees are NOT required to use designated sick or vacation leave, or lunch periods, to attend the ceremony.
Employee participation in this event should be coordinated with guidance from supervisors or managers to ensure smooth business operations.
Complete event information is available at www.kent.edu/veteransday.
Open Enrollment Forms
Open Enrollment closed Friday, Oct. 30, at 4:59 p.m. Employees who made any of the following elections during Open Enrollment (Oct. 12- Oct. 30) will receive an email on Friday, Nov. 6 detailing the next steps for completing and submitting forms online via the DynamicForms process.
- Opting out of 蹤獲扦 provided coverage
- Covering a spouse or domestic partner
- Add or increase supplemental life insurance
Complete details on these forms and more can be found in this Tuesdays with Benefits article.
December/January Closure
蹤獲扦's holiday closure schedule for 2026 will begin Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026, at 10:30 p.m. and normal business operations will resume with the start of the first shift on Sunday, Jan 3, 2027.
Employees who are not eligible for paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments, and employees in a lay-off status.
The HR Records and Payroll departments have compiled information and deadlines regarding pay, entering time in TimeClock Plus, and more. View the Holiday Schedule FAQs here.
Training for Managers and Supervisors
The Learning & Development team has a robust selection of trainings for managers and supervisors that are useful whether you're new, experienced or aspiring. Explore upcoming sessions below, and check the regularly for a complete list of upcoming events.
Nov. 16, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
In person, Kent Campus
Nov. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
Virtual
Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Virtual
Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Virtual
Please also be reminded that state-mandated fraud training is required of all employees. New employees should take the training as part of their onboarding, and current employees need to refresh the training every 4 years. Learn more about the state-mandated fraud training here.
