The self-identification process helps ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø understand the composition of our diversified workforce, improve accessibility and disability inclusion efforts, support allocation of resources for Employee Resource Groups and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and advancement initiatives. Consider being counted!
To access the confidential self-identification link through , please follow the instructions below. Any inquiries can be directed to the Office of Compliance, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at aa_eeo@kent.edu or 330-672-2038.
Log in to , select settings (left side of navigation bar), scroll down to the secure account access section and look for the following links:
- View or Update Veterans Classification
- View or Update Ethnicity & Race
- View or Update Disability Status
- *NEW* View or Update Chosen Name, Pronouns and Gender Identity
The opportunity to participate in the self-identification survey will close on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
As a federal contractor, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is required to comply with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to allow employees to self-identify in the above categories.
It is our hope that through your participation in this voluntary process, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will continue to be recognized for its outstanding institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. Learn more about the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award here: "A Decade of Diversity Excellence: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's Diversity Commitment Recognized for the 10th Consecutive Year."
The information obtained in the self-identification process is confidential and restricted to staff in the Office of Compliance, EOAA for the purposes of federal compliance obligations and our HR Records staff for Banner recordkeeping purposes. The information does not become part of your personnel record, nor is it used in any decision-making processes related to employment.