Education and Training
Working Mothers Support Network
Ohio State's Working Mothers Support Network provides a bi-quarterly brown-bag lunch venue for Ohio State women (students, staff & faculty) to discuss and find support for issues related to work/life balance and work/life integration. Together, the group forms a university-wide bond and support network for women across campus who are actively contributing to the success of the university who have the common challenge of managing multiple priorities both at work and in their personal lives.
Podcast — Generations in the Workplace
This is the first time in history that we've had four distinct generations together in the workplace. Who are the four generations? Learn about them in the OHRC podcast titled "An Overview of Defining the Four Generations." Click here to download the audio file and transcript or click the link below to hear the program online.
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Tuition Assistance
The university offers a tuition assistance benefit to eligible faculty and staff, which is credited toward the Instructional and General fees for courses taken at Ohio State. The benefit is also available to spouses and dependents of faculty and staff. For more information, check out the Tuition Assistance page.
Reach 1 — Literacy and GED Rediness Program
Reach 1 provides eligible university employees the opportunity to improve their basic literacy skills and to prepare for the GED (equivalency diploma). With Reach 1, you work at your own pace on a course of instruction created especially for you. Professional instructors guide you every step of the way. The program is free to employees — the university provides materials and instruction. For more information refer to the Reach 1 site.
Organization and Human Resource Consulting Training
Organization and Human Resource Consulting offers a variety of training/professional development programs, specialized workshops, and organizational consultation with units. For a listing of consulting, development, and training opportunities click here.
Continuing Education Cources
Ohio State Continuing Education offers classes to faculty and staff in a large variety of topics.
Computing Short Courses
Department of Continuing Education and Ohio Supercomputer Center offer computer courses free of charge to faculty, staff and students. Registration is required as seats are limited. Visit the Computing Short Courses site for more information.
Benefits Financial Planning Series
Learn how to succeed financially! The Office of Human Resources presents a financial planning series designed to help you set and reach your financial goals. For the convenience of Ohio State faculty and staff, all of the FREE sessions last one hour and are scheduled to begin at noon. For more information please visit hr.osu.edu.
Management Advancement for the Public Service (MAPS)
The Management Advancement for the Public Service (MAPS) Program offers training seminars that build management and leadership skills for top executives, mid-level managers, front-line supervisors, and administrative support staff. Skill-building sessions are available for employees at all levels. The MAPS Program has been serving the training needs of public and non-profit organizations since 1970.
Association for Faculty and Professional Women (AFPW)
If you are new to Ohio State or have worked on campus for many years, this organization is a source of support, encouragement, and empowerment. We support women on campus by providing networking opportunities, coordinating unique programming, and connecting you with friendly, supportive women who are interested in your success and your continued professional development at the university. For more information about the AFPW please visit afpw.osu.edu
Creative Activities Program / Ohio Union
The Ohio Union offers a variety of services for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the entire OSU community. The Creative Activities Program works to provide you and the Central Ohio communities with unique lifelong learning opportunities that help you gain new skills, learn new information, and meet new people. To register for a CAP course please check out our registration options at ohiounion.osu.edu.
University Distinguished Lecture series
The University Distinguished Lecture Series annually recognizes two senior faculty members for their outstanding academic achievement, particularly, but not exclusively, in research, scholarship, or creative activity. Each recipient presents a scholarly lecture, open to the university community and to the public, followed by a reception. The lecturer receives an award of $5,000 from the Office of academic Affairs to be spent in support of an academic program or project of her or his choice. For more information please go to oaa.osu.edu.
President and Provost Diversity series
Once again, President E. Gordon Gee and Provost Joseph Alutto are hosting the annual Diversity Lecture and Cultural Arts Series on the campus of The Ohio State University. This program, now in its eighth year, offers the campus and Columbus community exposure to some of the most eminent scholars and leaders from around the nation. To view the schedule for the 2007/08 series click here.
Family and Relationship Violence
Family violence can affect everyone. It occurs in the workplace as well as at home. The University and its partner, the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, being proactive with this issue by providing education and resources for faculty and staff who are either victims of family violence or know someone who is. The University can assist perpetrators who seek help, and are confused by their own actions. For more information about Family and Relationship Violence please read the Education and Awareness Initiative. To find out about when trainings are being held please visit the Organization Human Resource and Consulting training website at http://hr.osu.edu/OHRD/training/customized.asp.
