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WELCOME TO OSUToday, the latest news and information for faculty and staff of The Ohio State University for Thursday, August 16. OSUToday is published on Monday and Thursday during the summer. The deadline for submissions is noon the prior business day.

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REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS TASK FORCE AVAILABLE ONLINE

Interim President and Provost Joseph Alutto met with the International Programs Task Force on Wednesday (8/15) to discuss its recent report, “On Becoming a Global University,” which provides an overview of international activities at Ohio State. It also recommends four strategies for further internationalizing our programs and processes, while more thoroughly integrating international perspectives into the academic experience. The task force also considered next steps in enhancing the university’s international presence and positioning Ohio State as a global institution. In January, then-President Karen Holbrook formed the task force to outline an international vision for Ohio State. Academic Affairs is taking the lead in building on the work of the task force. Read More >

LEADERSHIP TRANSITION IN MAPS

Richard Freeman, dean of the College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences since 2003, has announced his resignation from the deanship. He will continue to serve the college as a Distinguished Professor of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and a member of the Department of Physics. Vice Provost for Academic Policy and Faculty Resources Matthew Platz, former chair of the Department of Chemistry, has been named interim dean of the college, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. Read More >

SUMMER’S LAST CAMPUS HOP TODAY

A tailgate preview party in the pedestrian "alley" of South Campus Gateway and a free, outdoor movie on the Wexner Center plaza will anchor the summer's last Campus Hop today (8/16). The Campus Hop will run from 5 p.m.-midnight along High Street with activities designed to appeal to people of all ages, including live music, restaurant specials and interesting exhibits. The complete schedule can be viewed online

LATEST ISSUE OF ONCAMPUS NOW AVAILABLE

The August 16 issue of onCampus is now available, so please check your Ohio State mailbox. Here’s a preview from the online version of onCampus:
- A program called Forensics in the Classroom is bringing the science of television’s “CSI” franchise to OSU’s Waterman Farm. Read More >
- When completed, the Large Binocular Telescope will be the world’s largest telescope on a single mount, and offer 10 times the resolution of the Hubble Space Telescope. Read More >

WOMEN’S PLACE ANNOUNCES STAFF LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

The Women’s Place is announcing a year-long leadership initiative specifically for university staff designed to expand opportunities for women’s growth, leadership and power at the university. The series of workshops and gatherings with senior staff women will focus on providing skill building and leadership development activities for 24 staff members who aspire to senior leadership positions. For details or to apply for the program, visit http://womensplace.osu.edu (select Leadership Series link) or call Tuesday Ryan Hart at 292-3957. Applications are due by Monday (9/10).

OSU CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS MEETING TODAY

Karen Hale, ORRP education specialist, will discuss a variety of IRB related topics at the next OSU Clinical Research Professionals meeting, to be held from noon-1 p.m. today (8/16) in 234 Meiling Hall. The meeting is open to everyone. Hale will review informed consent requirements (including FDA vs. HHS differences), preview the new short form consent document and amendment form, and discuss AAHRPP accreditation and eProtocol status. Contact: jennifer.lanter@osumc.edu or 293-2115

WRITING CENTER SPOKEN WORD EVENT TODAY

The CSTW Writing Center will host a Spoken Word Event from 8-8:30 p.m. today (8/16) in the pedestrian alley of the South Campus Gateway. All are invited to bring something to read, or attend to support other writers at OSU. If you like, your reading can also be recorded as a podcast available on iTunes. If you can’t attend, e-mail your work and someone will read it for you. Contact: dangler.6@osu.edu or 292-1308

FACULTY CLUB OFFERING FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLES

The Faculty Club is offering a series of financial roundtables to be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the main dining room. Upcoming sessions include: Friday (8/17), “Protection Strategies: Understanding and Using Insurance,” covering the basic principles of protection strategies including life insurance, disability insurance and long-term care insurance, and Friday (8/24), “Advanced Session - Long-Term Care.” Reservations are required - call 292-2262. The cost for lunch is $5 and you need not be a member to attend. Read More >

RESEARCH ON RESEARCH SHOWCASE FEATURES SUMMER PROJECTS

Technology Enhanced Learning and Research will host the fourth annual Research on Research Faculty-Student Showcase from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday (8/21) in the Digital Union, located on the third floor of the Science and Engineering Library. The event is open to the public and features electronic poster sessions demonstrating the multimedia research ePortfolios created by faculty/student ePartnership teams funded by TELR's 2007 Research on Research grants program. The teams completed the work over the summer in the Digital Union. Read More >

RECREATIONAL SPORTS OFFERS FREE WEEK

Faculty and staff with a valid university ID are invited to use the recreational facilities for free from Monday (8/20)-Sunday (8/26). This is the perfect opportunity to go for a swim in the RPAC Aquatic Center and enjoy family hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Register at the RPAC Welcome Center or Adventure Recreation Center. For more information, call 292-7671 or visit www.recsports.osu.edu

RETIREMENT CHOICES FORUM AUG. 22

Human Resources will offer a forum on Wednesday (8/22) for newly hired faculty and staff to help with decisions regarding their retirement choices under ARP/OPERS/STRS. The forum will be held from noon-1 p.m. in Human Resources’ offices, 1590 N. High St., Suite 430. The seminar is designed for faculty and staff who have an appointment of at least 75 percent FTE and have been with the university for less than 120 days. Contact: 292-1050. Read More >

APPLY NOW FOR 2007-08 PARKING PERMIT

Faculty, staff and student 2007-08 parking permit applications are now available online at www.tp.osu.edu. The new 2007-08 permit will be required to access all parking areas starting Saturday (9/1) - the date of the first OSU home football game of the season. If you want to be sure you have your new permit to park for the game, please submit the application no later than midnight Wednesday (8/22).

SHRED-IT DAY SET FOR AUG. 18

NBC 4 and Consumer Credit Counseling Services have joined forces to provide free shredding service at the bi-annual NBC 4 Shred-It Day, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (8/18) at the Jerome Schottenstein Center Scarlet Lot. Central Ohio residents are invited to shred their personal documents, CDs, VHS cassettes and more.