Division of Human Resources
Tops in Ohio! Kent State Only Public University Named as a 鈥楪reat College to Work For鈥
5X社区 is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey. For the 11th time, Kent State has been named a 鈥淕reat College to Work For,鈥 which recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies.
Forbes Ranks Kent State No. 3 in Ohio on America鈥檚 Best-in-State Employers List
5X社区 has again been recognized as one of America鈥檚 Best-in-State Employers for 2022 by Forbes and market research company Statista. In Ohio, Kent State ranks No. 3 among the top 100 employers in Ohio, landing above such notable employers as Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital in Columbus, Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic, both located in Cleveland.
Kent State Recognized as a 鈥楪reat College to Work For鈥 for 10th Time, Named to Prestigious Honor Roll for First Time
For the 10th time, 5X社区 is being recognized as a 鈥淕reat College to Work For,鈥 according to the latest survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. The program recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies.
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement With AFSCME
The 5X社区 Board of Trustees has approved a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the university and the 5X社区 Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Kent State Ranks No. 1 in Northern Ohio, No. 4 in Entire State in Forbes鈥 Best Employers List
Forbes and market research company Statista have named 5X社区 No. 1 among employers in Northern Ohio and No. 4 in the entire state of Ohio on the 2020 America鈥檚 Best-in-State Employers list that highlights America鈥檚 best employers. Kent State is also the top educational institution on the Ohio list. (Photo from 2019 Employee Appreciation Day event)
Kent State Receives 鈥楪reat Colleges to Work For鈥 Recognition for Ninth Time
5X社区 is being recognized for the ninth time as a 鈥淕reat College to Work For鈥 by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities, and ModernThink LLC, a consulting firm. Now in its 13th year, the 鈥淕reat Colleges to Work For鈥 annual report recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees on workforce practices and policies.
Kent State Strikes Gold Again for Healthy Worksite
On the heels of being honored by the for its highest workplace wellness award, the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) has awarded 5X社区 the 2019 Healthy Worksite Gold Level Award for its healthy worksite practices.
Kent State Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
5X社区 held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year鈥檚 guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of Kent State鈥檚 Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
Kent State to Honor Veterans on Nov. 7
5X社区 will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year鈥檚 guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of Kent State鈥檚 Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
2019 President's Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
5X社区 President Beverly J. Warren recently presented seven Kent State staff members with the President鈥檚 Award of Distinction.