Employee Self-Identification Portal Now Open
Everyone matters! Every voice counts! Your participation is voluntary!
At Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where every member of our workforce feels valued, respected and supported.
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging is inviting all employees to consider participating in our voluntary employee self-identification (ID) process. This initiative aligns with the university’s vision, mission, and core values which reflect our continued commitment to strengthening workforce inclusiveness, promoting equal opportunity, and creating a sense of belonging across our university community.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ has elected to continue collecting voluntary self-identification information as an institutional best practice. The information helps the university better understand the composition of its workforce, assess the effectiveness of recruitment and employment initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve equal opportunity, accessibility and inclusion.
Your participation is strictly voluntary. Employees may choose to provide the requested information, update previously submitted information or decline to disclose. Choosing not to participate or declining to self-ID will not result in any adverse action or affect employment-related decisions.
Between now and October 31, 2026, employees who wish to participate may access the confidential self-identification link through  using the instructions below.
How to Self-Identify:
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
- View or Update Chosen First Name, Personal Pronouns and/or Gender Identification
Why Self-Identify?
Voluntary self-identification is one-way employees can help Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State better understand and support its diverse workforce. By collecting this information, the university can continue to:
- Strengthen efforts to foster an inclusive workplace where employees feel a genuine sense of belonging.
- Better understand workforce representation and identify opportunities to advance equal opportunity.
- Evaluate recruitment, retention, and professional advancement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to enhance accessibility and disability inclusion.
- Support institutional planning and continuous improvement consistent with Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State's mission and core values.
Your participation is appreciated but not required.
The information obtained in the self-ID process is confidential and restricted to staff in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance (EOC) for evaluation purposes, and our HR Records department for Banner record-keeping purposes. The information does not become part of your personnel record, nor is it used in any decision-making processes related to employment.
Questions?
Any inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance at compliance_equalopp@kent.edu or 330-672-2038.
