2017 Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs Coming to a Campus Near You

All employees are encouraged to attend one of the Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs held on all 5X�� campuses. Each fair will include the "Know Your Numbers" health screening, wellness fair, flu clinic and breakout sessions to share with you exciting new changes coming effective Jan. 1, 2017.

Additionally, these fairs will include information on the introduction of a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and a Health Savings Account (HSA), as well as the opportunity for all full-time, benefits-eligible employees to earn up to $300 in wellness incentives by participating in a variety of healthy lifestyle activities.

For easy access, see the full schedule of the Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs, along with links to schedule your health screening and flu shot appointments at www.kent.edu/hr/benefits/2017-open-enrollment-and-wellness-fairs.

Please check out the interactive calendar for a comprehensive listing of all wellness offerings.

POSTED: Friday, September 30, 2016 09:33 AM

UPDATED: Friday, November 29, 2024 08:15 AM

2024-2025 December/January Holiday Schedule

5X��'s holiday closure for 2024 will begin Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Employees not eligible for the 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. More information on the holiday schedule, including how employees should report time during that period, will be available later this month.

Religious and Spiritual Accommodations Allow Students Time to Celebrate Other Religious Holidays

Testing Your Faith Act (H.B. 353) was enacted in the Spring 2023 semester. In ordinance with this bill, 5X�� created a new administrative policy for religious and spiritual accommodations. This administrative policy allows students to report up to three days of unexcused absences to participate in religious holidays or community-held events in alignment with their spirituality.

Main Street Kent Brings Educator Appreciation Weekend to Kent Nov. 17-19

Kent businesses, with the help of Main Street Kent, have created an exclusive weekend of special offers, giveaways, discounts and raffles just for educators Friday, Nov, 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Simply show your school ID at time of purchase for offerings and discounts. Explore participating businesses and special offers!

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