HR News Stories Category: Appreciation, Awards and Recognition
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May 5, 2017
Distinguished Staff Awards honor contributions by exceptional Ohio State staff
Annually, 12 staff members are honored for their remarkable accomplishments, leadership and contributions to Ohio State.
April 21, 2017
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Awards recognize exceptional faculty, staff and students for important diversity work
On April 18, President Drake presented the 2017 recipients a plaque and $1,200 cash award in recognition of their important work.
April 3, 2017
Recent Ohio State faculty and staff honors
Recently, Ohio State faculty and staff members have been honored with prestigious awards and recognition for their hard work and commitment to excellence.
January 13, 2017
Ohio State engineer embraces artistic passion
Whether keeping an academic building operating or creating art, Najette Kanoun believes in collaboration. By profession, she’s a full-time Ohio State engineer, and in her free time, she’s an art student.
December 15, 2016
Faculty and staff recognized for milestone Ohio State service anniversaries
This year, 579 faculty and staff celebrated milestone years of service with Ohio State. On Monday, Dec. 5, President Michael V. Drake and other university leaders honored their dedication and service during the annual Faculty and Staff Service Recognition Luncheon.
December 9, 2016
Professor celebrates 55 years at Ohio State, helping students around the world
President Michael V. Drake recently congratulated Professor Herbert W. Ockerman on his 55 years of service to Ohio State.
November 10, 2016
Ohio State celebrates veteran employees
Veteran employees of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center were honored on Thursday, November 10, during the 2016 Veterans Day Luncheon.
October 26, 2016
Beth Snoke recognized for leadership in alternative fuel adoption
Beth Snoke, director of Transportation and Traffic Management (TTM) at The Ohio State University, was recently recognized as a leader in alternative fuel adoption by the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA).
September 30, 2016
Appreciation Football Game recognizes faculty and staff
To recognize faculty and staff’s great contributions, the university held the third consecutive Faculty and Staff Appreciation Buckeye Football Game on September 3. More than 11,000 employees opted in to be randomly selected to receive four tickets to the Ohio State football game against Bowling Green State University.
August 24, 2016
Ohio State’s Award-Winning Faculty Honored with Recent Recognitions
The Ohio State University is home to award-winning faculty and staff who conduct cutting-edge research, provide critical services and discover life-saving treatments.
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May 27, 2025
Total Rewards Survey Results and Tuition Assistance Update
Results from Ohio State’s Total Rewards Survey are now available. This important feedback provides insight into the preferences and value faculty and staff place on various offerings as employees of Ohio State. This feedback is one part of the holistic process used to plan future investments in benefits and compensation over time.
May 7, 2025
New Manage Absence Experience in Workday
New desktop and mobile experiences in Workday now provide a more efficient and user-friendly approach to viewing and requesting time away from work. Manage Absence, replacing the current Absence worklet for employees, reduces clicks, enhances visibility and makes essential absence-related tasks easier to find.
April 29, 2025
Mental Health Resources & Programs for Employees
Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on prioritizing emotional well-being, reducing the stigma of mental health and increasing access to resources. The workplace plays a vital role in overall health and well-being, and Ohio State is committed to fostering an environment where employees feel supported.
March 12, 2025
Buckeye Performance Campus Employee Training
Training is now available for campus employees of colleges and units adopting Buckeye Performance.
February 21, 2025
New Workday Notifications for Timely Business Process Approvals
Starting March 4, a new weekly notification from Workday will help reduce the number of overdue compensation transactions, preventing errors and delays that could impact employees.
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June 24, 2025
Policy Reminder: Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
The Ohio State University is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for the campus community. The Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions Policy, 4.17 provides guidance and outlines responsibilities for self-disclosures.
June 10, 2025
From Student to Leader: Caitlyn Hull’s Inspiring Journey at Ohio State
Inspired by her experiences as an Ohio State student, Caitlyn Hull turned her passion into a career in women’s health care at Ohio State.
May 20, 2025
Paid Time Off Policy Reminder and Mental Health Awareness
The Ohio State University is committed to fostering a supportive environment where faculty and staff can thrive. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, remember that the Paid Time Off Policy, 6.27 offers guidance and promotes the well-being of faculty and staff by helping to balance career, personal and family life.
May 20, 2025
Ohio State voted on ColumBEST list of top employers
(614) Magazine’s ColumBEST reader-voted awards have named The Ohio State University as a top employer with more than 500 employees. Ohio State has been included on the top three list for 12 consecutive years in the special edition of the local Columbus magazine that recognizes the very best our city has to offer.
April 30, 2025
Ohio State Listening Survey
Ohio State is conducting the Ohio State Listening Survey to collect feedback from faculty and staff May 1-19, 2025. The survey builds on the 2024 Presidential Listening Survey and asks about your experience at Ohio State.