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February 24, 2020 |
Professor Deborah Jones Merritt, Distinguished University Professor
Professor Deborah Jones Merritt, the Moritz College of Law John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hosteller Chair in Law, has produced path-breaking scholarship in three areas of the law: Constitutional Theory, Equality and Legal Education and the Legal Profession.
February 3, 2020 |
Professor Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska, Distinguished University Professor
Professor Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska, a Lowber B. Strange Designated Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, has made a significant impact on advancing research in the application of Global Positioning Systems and Global Navigation Satellite Systems.
January 17, 2020 |
Frederick Luis Aldama, Distinguished University Professor
Department of English Arts and Humanities Distinguished Professor Frederick Luis Aldama’s work is changing the landscape in the fields of LatinX Studies, Comic Studies and Narrative Theory. He was recently named a Distinguished University Professor, the highest faculty honor at The Ohio State University.
December 13, 2019 |
Kent McGuire builds relationships to enhance safety
College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Science (CFAES) Health and Safety Coordinator Kent McGuire’s compassionate, hands-on approach promotes the safety of every CFAES student, faculty and staff member.
October 4, 2019 |
Quanetta Batts is making a lasting, positive impact on everyone she helps
When Program Director of Outreach and Engagement Quanetta Batts went to her University Libraries supervisor with a desire to do more community outreach three years ago, she opened the door to her passion of helping others and is leaving a lasting impact in the community.
September 18, 2019 |
Wexner Medical Center employee donates through Bucks for Charity to help improve patient care
When Buckeyes give through Bucks for Charity, they are supporting nonprofit agencies that help Ohio State faculty, staff and patients. Robert Weber, Wexner Medical Center pharmacy administrator, knows first-hand how his donation to the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio (CPCO) impacts patients he serves at the medical center.
September 16, 2019 |
UNCF funds Ohio State student’s education with the help of Bucks for Charity donations
There are many opportunities for Ohio State faculty, staff and retirees to support through Bucks for Charity, including education. United Negro College Fund (UNCF) of central Ohio, one of more than 250 participating nonprofits, helps advance education goals for college students, including students at Ohio State like Nathan Harris.
September 16, 2019 |
Ohio State vision research made possible by Prevent Blindness grant and Bucks for Charity donations
Donations through Bucks for Charity make a difference in people’s lives and health, and some of that important work is being done right here at Ohio State. Through a Prevent Blindness grant, Ohio State neuroscience student Isabella Palazzo is studying how to save people’s sight.
September 16, 2019 |
Ohio State employee pays it forward through Bucks for Charity donation to the Down Syndrome Association
Buckeyes have a reputation of paying forward, and that’s what Gabrielle Bockelman is doing through her Bucks for Charity donation to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO), one of the more than 250 nonprofit organizations supported through Bucks for Charity.
September 16, 2019 |
Ohio State employees’ lives bettered thanks to Bucks for Charity donations to Bridgeway Academy
When Ohio State faculty, staff and retirees collectively donate more than $1 million each year through Bucks for Charity, they are supporting our families, friends, students and colleagues, like David Wisely and Brittany Poast who benefit from the programs and services of a local organization, Bridgeway Academy.
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A Call to Action for HR to “Do More” to Promote Equality from Susan Basso
As a community of HR professionals who advocate for people, their rights and are committed to what it is fair and right, I trust you share my resolve to be a part of the change our world so desperately needs right now.
Additional resources for leave options related to COVID-19
New tools including a calculator on the leave options page can help estimate how much accrued leave can be used in combination with emergency leave offered through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Other new resources include: a step-by-step flow chart, guidance for supervisors and FAQs about expanded vacation donation and accrual.
Human Resources Guidance: COVID-19
Information about COVID-19 state of emergency, employment-related topics (including leave management) and wellness resources.
Employees to benefit from clear paths to HR support
The adoption of a new HR Service Delivery model across campus and the Wexner Medical Center is a key effort in delivering consistent, high-quality services and a cornerstone initiative of Ohio State’s HR Transformation efforts.
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Benefits changes and extended deadlines due to COVID-19
Ohio State is extending several benefits deadlines and expanding program options to help support employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes are intended to make it easier for employees to manage their health and wellness needs during this challenging time.
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award recipients honored for their exceptional contributions to Ohio State
Congratulations to this year’s Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award recipients recognized during Ohio State’s Sesquicentennial - a time to commemorate the institution, honor our heritage and applaud the collective efforts of those who have built the university’s legacy and its future.
Enrollment window closing soon for Dependent Tuition Assistance
Applications for dependent tuition assistance must be submitted each semester. The enrollment window for summer semester 2020 closes Friday, June 12, 2020. Students must have their social security number on file with Buckeye Link in order to receive the Dependent Tuition Assistance.
Distinguished Staff Awards honor outstanding Ohio State staff achievements
The Distinguished Staff Awards, the university’s highest staff recognition, annually honors individuals for their exceptional leadership, accomplishments and service to The Ohio State University. Congratulations to the 13 recipients awarded during Ohio State’s Sesquicentennial.
Deadline approaching for 2019 FSA reimbursement
If you contributed to a 2019 Flexible Spending Account (FSA), all reimbursement requests must be submitted to TASC no later than March 31, 2020, and any unused amounts remaining after this deadline will be forfeited.