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April 6, 2018
Going above and beyond: Donna Hight is dedicated to student success
Donna Hight wears many hats in her role as chief student life and retention officer at The Ohio State University at Mansfield. Everything she does is driven by one goal: to help students succeed.
March 28, 2018
Ohio State's 2018 Glass Breakers
Annually, the President and Provost's Council on Women recognizes faculty and staff who have used their extraordinary career accomplishments and leadership to inspire other women to embrace their power and achieve their career dreams.
March 9, 2018
Lucy Loves Lucy
FOD Custodian Lucille Talbert has made changes for her own health and well-being – starting by walking around the Oval during her breaks and now taking Zumba classes through Your Plan for Health. Learn more about how she incorporates wellness activities into her daily routine.
March 2, 2018
Creating great experiences for guests and coworkers is Scott Dickson’s mission
Scott’s Dickson’s dedication to making Jerome Schottenstein Center events safe and enjoyable extends even further than the 800,000 annual guests. He is equally passionate about creating memorable experiences for his coworkers and treating them like family.
December 20, 2017
2017 Ohio State Faculty and Staff Retirement Dinner
President Michael V. Drake recently recognized the 2017 faculty and staff retirees for their dedication to Ohio State and congratulated them on being lifelong Buckeyes.
November 17, 2017
Staff member advances growth of university and people
The Ohio State University is home to landmark buildings, and behind the creation of several of them is Associate Vice President for Student Life Molly Ranz Calhoun. While Molly’s job focuses on marquee buildings, she is also passionate about the development of something more important: people.
October 6, 2017
Ohio State’s wellness culture motivates staff member
Doug Marshall has consistently grown healthier and stronger through a combination of healthy choices sparked by Your Plan for Health (YP4H) and Ohio State’s overall commitment to a culture of wellness.
August 18, 2017
Ohio State staff member strives to further diversity and inclusion across university
Cesar Seguil goes above and beyond daily in modeling Ohio State's values to advance inclusive excellence. Through his commitment to the university's vision, he makes a difference in the lives of students.
July 7, 2017
Ohio State staff member is catalyst for faculty and research across the university
Jeff Agnoli is making an impact through his daily mission to provide faculty with research and development opportunities.
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September 17, 2025
Academic Winter Recess to Begin in 2025
Ohio State is instituting an annual Academic Winter Recess from December 26–31 each year starting in 2025, as announced by President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. during the State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Specific dates for the 2025 Academic Winter Recess are Dec. 26 and Dec. 29-31.
September 9, 2025
In Case You Missed It: HR Workday Summer Recap
Over the past few months, Human Resources has implemented several key updates in Workday to improve efficiency and user experience for both employees and people leaders.
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.
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December 2, 2025
Review your 2026 benefits summary by Dec. 5
Your 2026 benefits summary is now available in Workday. Take a few minutes to review your elections and make sure everything looks right before the final change window closes.
October 3, 2025
From Student to Mentor: How Brenna Truax is Shaping Student Success
Brenna Truax knows firsthand how meaningful student support can be – she’s led the very team that once shaped her as an Ohio State student. At Ohio State Mansfield, her job drew on her passion of helping students grow as leaders, learners and educators. Rooted in her own experience, she has advanced her career and is now a student support specialist with Ohio State Online.
September 23, 2025
Policy Reminder: Drug-Free Workplace
The Ohio State University maintains a drug-free work and living environment to ensure the health and safety of all students, employees and visitors. The unlawful use, possession or distribution of drugs and alcohol on university property or in university vehicles on or off campus is prohibited.
August 11, 2025
Reminder: Nursing Mother and Lactation Rooms Available
Ohio State is committed to providing support throughout the pregnancy and breastfeeding journey. With August being National Breastfeeding Month, remember that there are more than 60 lactation spaces across all campuses and locations that promote the well-being of faculty and staff by helping to balance career, personal and family life.
July 28, 2025
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Football Game
Faculty and staff have an opportunity to enter for a chance to be randomly selected to receive four complimentary tickets to the Ohio State vs. Ohio University football game on Saturday, Sept. 13. Opt-in by Monday, Aug. 11 at 11:59 p.m. EST for the opportunity to receive tickets based on a randomized selection process.