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Do º£½ÇÔ­´´ employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?

Employees of º£½ÇÔ­´´ may qualify for participation in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Under this program, full-time employees can apply for forgiveness from certain types of student loans, possibly reducing or eliminating their debt. For additional information a…

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Jack Witt Named º£½ÇÔ­´´'s New Vice President for Human Resources

Following a national search, º£½ÇÔ­´´ has selected F. Jack Witt III as its new vice president for human resources. A º£½ÇÔ­´´ alumnus, Witt currently serves as vice president of human resources and administration at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. He joins º£½ÇÔ­´´ on Sept.…

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º£½ÇÔ­´´ employees, led by a º£½ÇÔ­´´ zoology major, explore campus pollinators during a lunchtime walk and talk on the Kent Campus.

American Heart Association Names º£½ÇÔ­´´ Fit-Friendly Workplace

º£½ÇÔ­´´ has been named a 2016 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program.

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Division of Human Resources Honors 20-Year Club Inductees

The Division of Human Resources recently honored 47 º£½ÇÔ­´´ employees at the annual 20-Year Club celebration in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Employees can access a poster of the 2016 20-Year Club members on the HR website. Congratulations inductees!

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Join Weight Watchers at Work

Are you thinking about joining Weight Watchers at Work? There is no obligation. Full- and part-time employees can join anytime.  Weight Watchers at Work also is open to spouses, dependents and students. You can choose from one of two discounted weight-loss programs: A mo…

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Institute for Excellence Application Deadline Extended to June 30

Willis Walker, interim vice president for human resources, is encouraging all supervisors to carefully consider supporting a faculty or staff member through º£½ÇÔ­´´'s nationally recognized and award-winning leadership development initiative, the Institute for Excellence (I4E).

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Does º£½ÇÔ­´´ offer any smoking cessation resources?

º£½ÇÔ­´´ offers a  of resources, contact information and eligibility requirements for smoking cessation services for university employees.

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Total Compensation Available for 2015

When it comes to compensation, we often think just of the dollars and cents we see in our paychecks. While we do not want to undervalue the importance of our salary, it is only part of the commitment the university makes to each of us. That commitment also comes in the form of health and welfare ben…

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Human Resources Summer Newsletter Now Available

The summer edition of HR News Flash, the Division of Human Resources’ quarterly newsletter, is available. Check it out for the latest news and information, including: The President’s Excellence Awards New faces in the Division of Human Resources The WELCOA On the Move Corporate Challe…

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Sign Up for Personal Health Coaching

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 Tuesday, May 3, from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. in Heer Hall, Room 103, located at 635 Loop Road. Pre-registratio…

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