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Thursday, August 27, 2020

COVID-19

 

Painted Oval project helps encourage physical distancing at Ohio State

Hundreds of white “O”s stretched across the Oval as students returned to the first day of autumn semester at Ohio State. A total of 583 “O”s have been painted across the Oval, with many circles including a Buckeye leaf. Each circle is 8 feet in diameter and distanced a minimum of 15 feet apart from the other circles. This application ensures safe distancing for those enjoying the warm weather, studying or taking a break from classes.

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Applying your personality type to build your leadership skills. Moving from recognizing and understanding to appreciating and effectively using differences is a challenge because we all have a natural bias for our own way of seeing things and making decisions. It can be hard to recognize our own biases, especially when reinforced by cultural attitudes within which we live and work. Take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) inventory to identify your unique gifts and understand your motivations, natural strengths and potential growth areas. Join Jeff King of the OSU Leadership Center for this Sept. 15 online workshop. Click here for more information.

Leadership announcement

 

College of Medicine names new dean

The College of Medicine is delighted to announce that Carol Bradford, MD, FACS, has been approved by the Board of Trustees to be the next dean beginning Oct. 1. She also will be the Leslie H. and Abigail S. Wexner Dean’s Chair in Medicine and vice president for Health Sciences at the Wexner Medical Center. She is currently the executive vice dean of academic affairs for the University of Michigan’s Medical School and the chief academic officer for Michigan Medicine.

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Headline news

 

Daily health checks required on campus

A daily health check to report body temperature and health status will be required for all students, faculty and staff each day they come to campus or are working in the community on behalf of the university. Requiring a daily check of all on-campus individuals will help the university to quickly identify any possible outbreaks from those exhibiting symptoms and move quickly to prevent transmission.

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Important change: The Retirement Decisions Workshop presented by the nonprofit organization COPEC will now be offered virtually on Zoom. This no-cost program will cover recently approved OPERS-STRS pension benefits, pension distribution options, Social Security benefits and offsets, alternative and supplemental retirement plans (403b/457) and health insurance options. The webcast program will air Sept. 17 at noon or 5:30 p.m. Register online or call Jerry Snyder at 614-799-8668. There will be no attempt to sell any products or services. Click here for full COPEC and board affiliation disclosure information.

Exam accommodation updates for autumn

To support the health and safety of students and employees, this semester Student Life Disability Services will proctor exams only for students with accommodations that require in-person testing, with modified proctoring hours for fall. If a student requests one of the qualifying exam accommodations, instructors will need to complete a Testing Agreement via the Instructor Portal and the student will schedule their exam with SLDS. Students with extended time and small-group accommodation requests will need to take their exam at home or off-site utilizing Carmen or another virtual assessment method.

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HR Service Delivery launch: in-unit HR support

As part of Ohio State’s HR Service Delivery model, there will be dedicated HR resources, HR Business Partners (HRBP) and HR Consultants (HRC), aligned to each college/unit. HRBPs and HRCs will work together to provide HR support and strategic partnership in implementing initiatives, training and recruitment strategies to enhance organizational performance and meet the missions and goals of each college/unit. To learn more about the HR Business Partner that will support your college, unit or department, please refer to the In-Unit Support page.

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Grants and funding

 

Building social skills for students with severe disabilities

Associate Professor Matthew Brock received a $3.3 million grant from the federal Institute of Education Sciences to study the effects of Focusing on Learning, Interaction and Play (FLIP) Recess. The large-scale clinical trial will focus on improving social competence and connections of elementary students with severe autism or intellectual disability. The co-principal investigators are Laura Justice, Ann O’Connell and Tzu-Jung Lin. A key component of FLIP Recess is coaching students without disabilities in practical strategies for engaging with and responding to their peers with severe disabilities on the playground.

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Courses/training

 

Social Work's online program in serving veterans, families

Seeing life through the eyes of veterans is crucial when working with them. The College of Social Work offers an online Certificate in Serving Veterans and Their Families. A 14-week training specifically designed for social workers, nurses, therapists and anyone interested in exploring military culture and the impact on veterans and their families. The course runs Sept. 13 to Dec. 20 and CEUs are available. Register by Sept. 7.

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Ohio State's Human Nutrition program is seeking men and women to participate in several studies that are investigating the health benefits of certain foods. Adults between the ages of 18-65 years old who are healthy or at least 20 pounds overweight may be eligible to participate. Compensation is available for all studies and parking will be provided. Complete this short survey to learn more about participating and whether you are eligible for these studies.

Engineering launches online coding boot camp

The College of Engineering has launched its first coding boot camp in partnership with 2U Inc., a global leader in education technology. Geared toward adult learners and working professionals, the courses will teach front-end and back-end skills necessary to become a proficient full-stack developer in an engaging online format, including live instruction with industry professionals, webinars with tech employers and 24/7 access to tutoring help. The 24-week, part-time program begins Oct. 6.

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Upcoming events

 
Sept. 3

What's in a Name? The Dispute over Renaming U.S. Army Bases

Sept. 3

Calling In: Turning Discomfort into Generative Moments

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