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DEAN ANDREWS TO RETURN TO FULL-TIME FACULTY

Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Joseph Alutto has announced that David Andrews, dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology, will resign his position as dean, effective Monday (12/31). Andrews will return as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Human Development and Family Science and more fully devote his energies to his teaching and scholarly work. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, Senior Associate Dean Sandra Stroot will serve as interim dean, effective Tuesday (1/1/08), until a permanent dean is appointed. A search committee for a new dean will be appointed in the near future, and Dean John Roberts, College of Humanities, will serve as chair of the committee.

VIEW PRESIDENT GEE’S FACULTY COUNCIL ADDRESS ONLINE

President E. Gordon Gee made his first formal address as Ohio State's 14th President at the Faculty Council meeting held Thursday (10/4) in Weigel Hall. Gee outlined six strategic goals for making this institution the best Ohio State possible. View the address online at http://president.osu.edu/multimedia.php

SECURITY TIP FROM THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER: PASSWORDS

Changing passwords often is still an important first line of security. Lengthy passwords are harder to crack, so be creative. Do use: at least eight characters and include upper and lowercase letters, punctuation, and numbers, and acronyms. Don't use: dictionary words and proper names, personal information such as birthdates, names of family members or pets, and address information. Read more tips

BUDGET BASICS WORKSHOP FOR DEANS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

“Budget Basics for Department Chairs,” a workshop for department chairs and school directors, will be held from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday (10/23) in Suite 430 at 1590 N. High Street (Gateway). Lunch is included. Registration is required. Register online. Contact: 292-2800

FTAD PRESENTS TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM

Throughout the year, FTAD facilitates workshops, forums and seminars on a variety of issues concerning college teaching and learning. A calendar of universitywide events is also published in its quarterly Events on Teaching newsletter. Register now for “Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom,” set for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday (10/11) in 150 Younkin Success Center. Register online or via e-mail to ftad.osu.edu

SNIDERMAN TO DISCUSS MUSLIMS IN WESTERN EUROPE

Paul M. Sniderman, the Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr., Professor of Public Policy at Stanford University, will discuss “Muslims in Western Europe” at 6 p.m. Wednesday (10/10) in 10 Page Hall. Sniderman offers a provocative look at the attitudes toward multiculturalism, immigrants and immigration, conflicts of values, and conflicts of identities. The event is presented by the Department of Political Science and is free and open to the public. Contact: alcalde.1@osu.edu

TEACHING KIDS TO BE RESPONSIBLE WITH MONEY

Human Resources and The Women’s Place are sponsoring a Working Mothers Support Network discussion facilitated by Tally Hart to be held from noon-1 p.m. Thursday (10/11). The forum will be held at The Women’s Place in Stillman Hall. Contact: 292-2800. Read more >

STUDY ABROAD FAIR IS SET FOR OCT. 12

Faculty are asked to encourage students to explore a myriad of opportunities to earn academic credit while studying in another country at the Office of International Affairs’ Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday (10/12) at the RPAC. The fair will showcase 100 different programs available in Asia, the Middle East, South America, Europe and Africa. The event is free to attend and is sponsored in part by University Admissions and First Year Experience. Read more >

FREE FLU SHOTS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

OSU faculty and staff can receive a free flu shot at several campus locations - including the regionals - between Wednesday (10/17) and Wednesday (12/5), courtesy of the university’s Faculty and Staff Wellness Program. Choose a date and location at osumhcs.com/wellness/ and click on Flu Shot Sign-Up. Your employee ID number/card (hospital ID for OSUMC staff) or a Social Security number will be required to receive your flu immunization. The campus flu campaign will include two dates - Wednesday (10/24) and Wednesday (10/31) - for adult dependents (18 years of age and older) of faculty and staff who are enrolled in a university medical plan. Dependents must present their health insurance card for identification.

FIND OR SELL YOUR ITEMS VIA THE ONCAMPUS BULLETIN BOARD

Looking for OSU football tickets? How about a sewing machine or router? Can you resist a vacation cottage on Jekyll Island? Find these items and many more in the classified section of the onCampus Bulletin Board where faculty and staff can post or view a variety of opportunities. The bulletin board is available to all OSU faculty and staff. All you need to do is register using your OSU Internet ID (name.#).