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OSU STUDY SUGGESTS NEED FOR LESS BIASED MEASURE OF SCHOOLS

Up to three-quarters of U.S. schools deemed failing based on achievement test scores would receive passing grades if evaluated using a less biased measure, a new study suggests. OSU researchers developed a new method of measuring school quality based on schools' actual impact on learning. The impact measure more accurately gauges what is going on in the classroom, which is the way schools really should be evaluated if we're trying to determine their effectiveness, said Douglas Downey, co-author of the study and OSU professor of sociology. Downey conducted the study with Paul von Hippel, a research statistician, and Melanie Hughes, a doctoral student. Read more >

WOSU'S 24OSU TO AIR ON BIG TEN NETWORK

“24OSU,” a sunrise to sunset exploration of the activities, people and facilities of Ohio State, will air on the Big Ten Network at 5 p.m. Thursday (8/14), 5 a.m. Monday (8/18), and 11 a.m. Wednesday (8/20). Starting with a 6 a.m. ride on the Olentangy River with the women's crew team and ending with late night nanotechnology research in the physics building, viewers are escorted on a visual tour by students, faculty and staff. The episode features the Dance Department, nanotechnology research, the Biological Sciences Greenhouse, Food Services, the women's crew team, and the Lantern's printing facility. The show is produced by WOSU Public Media. Watch segments from this episode at www.wosu.org/imix.

HERNESS NAMED PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SOCIETY

Scott Herness, professor and chair of Dentistry's Division of Oral Biology, was recently selected as the president-elect of the Association for Chemoreception Sciences, the premiere professional society for olfaction and taste research in the U.S. Herness, an advocate and longtime advisor for AChemS, has secured two grants as principle and co-principle investigator for research using neurophysiology and molecular biology to investigate the function of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides in human taste buds. To read more about Herness and his research, visit dent.osu.edu/oralbiology/herness.php.

WORKSHOPS FOR NEW ACADEMIC LEADERS SEPT. 3, 5

Two workshops for new deans, department chairs, school directors, and division heads have been announced recently. “Roles and Responsibilities of Academic Leaders and Lessons Learned” will take place Wednesday (9/3) and “Key to Excellence: Appointment, Promotion and Tenure” is set for Friday (9/5). Registration is required. Register online. Contact: 292-2800

CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH, OSU CCTS REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

The OSU Center for Women's Health, in collaboration with the OSU Center for Clinical and Translational Science has announced a Request for Applications to fund research to advance its understanding of the complexities unique to women’s health and disease. Designed to initiate pilot funding and support new research teams, three awards will be given, not to exceed $40,000 each. Any area of women’s health will be considered and junior investigators are especially encouraged to submit proposals. Mail submissions by Friday (8/29) to: OSU Center for Women’s Health, c/o Kristine Hertl, Dodd Hall, 2118G, 480 Medical Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Contact: kristine.hertl@osumc.edu, 366-7520 or 293-7309. View the RFA

COLLEGE OF LAW SEEKING MOCK TRIAL JURORS

Frank A. Ray, adjunct professor, Moritz College of Law is seeking faculty and staff to serve as volunteer jurors for his trial class. Volunteers are needed for the simulated voir dire exercises that have been scheduled for Ray's course for Monday (8/25), Wednesday (8/27) and Wednesday (9/3). The exercises will be held from 5-7 p.m. in the Moot Court Room, 249 Drinko Hall. If interested, contact seelie.2@osu.edu or 292-6821.

CARMEN WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE

Learn more about using the Carmen course management system by attending a Carmen QuickStart or a topic-focused workshop, such as Gradebook, Quizzes, or Communication. Sessions are available from Tuesday (8/19)-Thursday (10/9) at four locations on the Columbus campus. Additionally, workshop staff can answer individual questions following each session. Visit telr.osu.edu/workshops for the current schedule and registration options.

ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR RESOURCE GUIDE AUG. 21

onCampus’ annual resource Guide is the best way for advertisers to reach Ohio State faculty, staff and graduate students. The special 60-page edition of the faculty/staff newspaper is published Thursday (9/18), with circulation of 30,000. Twenty-three percent of OSU faculty and staff report keeping the Guide all year long as a resource, and 49 percent hang on to it through autumn quarter. The advertising deadline is Thursday (8/21). Contact: estep.47@osu.edu or 292-8421

GOLF OUTING FUNDS TO HELP RESTORE EMS HEARTMOBILE

The Ohio State Health Network is hosting a golf outing at the OSU Scarlet Golf Course to benefit OSU Medical Center Emergency Medical Services and the restoration of the heartmobile. The event is Monday (10/6) with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Greens fees, driving range, cart, lunch, refreshments and dinner are included. Download forms or contact Patricia.Hoch@osumc.edu or 293-0729 for details.