OnCampus Newsletter for Ohio State faculty and staff.

The latest news and information for Ohio State faculty and staff.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021

COVID-19 - Get Vaccinated

 

The university strongly encourages all students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated. Walk-in appointments are available on campus and there are Wexner Medical Center locations around central Ohio and even more at retail locations throughout the state.

Once you have been vaccinated, the university is asking employees to voluntarily share their vaccine information by completing this simple form. Even if you were vaccinated through the Wexner Medical Center or your information appears in MyChart, we are asking you to submit through this form so that it can be used in our public health response. This information will be used for contact tracing, isolating/quarantining or other individual case decisions in the event of a COVID-19 exposure, as aggregate data to determine the percentage of vaccinated Ohio State employees, and to drive decisions on public health measures needed for the Ohio State community.

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Please visit the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website for the latest information on the university’s response to COVID-19. For stories that highlight the many ways the Ohio State community is contributing to the fight against COVID-19, visit the Together As Buckeyes website.

Safety Spotlight

 

You’re Going Places. Get There Safely.

Stay safe, Buckeyes! Eliminate distracted behaviors by removing earbuds and being aware of your surroundings rather than your cell phone. Pedestrians should use marked crosswalks and sidewalks. Motorists should keep an eye out for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders. Bicycles and scooters should be ridden in the road, not on sidewalks. If you’re cycling or scooting, park in designated areas to ensure accessible pathways. Never block sidewalks, curb ramps or disability access.

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Safety Spotlight: Knee Strike

Use your knee and your voice to protect yourself from an attacker. OSUPD’s Officer Cassi Shaffer, one of Ohio State’s certified Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) instructors, teaches a self-defense technique called “Knee Strike” in this week’s Safety Spotlight. Watch the video to learn how to use your knee as an additional line of defense during an attack.

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OSU Stores - What can you buy for a penny? Did you know that OSU Stores has Claire Lemon (43156) and Country Fresh (43154) hospital disinfectant for ONLY a PENNY. Both products have been approved by the EPA for effectiveness against the coronavirus. Check out our website. We also have other PPE supplies such as disposable masks, hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes available for a PENNY. Contact OSU Stores.

Headline news

 

COMPAS Colloquium: Markets and the Family

Join the Center for Ethics and Human Values for a colloquium about the effects of the market economy and "market-friendly" policies on the family, featuring guest speakers Ann Cudd (University of Pittsburgh) and Maxine Eichner (UNC Chapel Hill). The event will be held Oct. 8, 2-3:30 p.m., in 165 Thompson Library and also livestreamed.

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Open Enrollment for 2022 benefits coming soon

Open Enrollment for 2022 benefits will be available Nov. 1-15. All elections made during Open Enrollment are effective Jan. 1, 2022. More details about 2022 benefits will be available in mid-October.

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Check out new courses for the 2021-22 MAPS season! Advance your career and address the changes facing public service, while building networks of support that help you at work. MAPS one-day trainings build your skills in program management, personal development, diversity equity and inclusion, management, leadership, and more. Courses are offered virtually and in person. Upcoming courses include Running Effective Virtual Meetings, Empowered Women’s Leadership, Strategic Inclusive Leadership, Fundamentals of Excel and others. Register here.

Health and wellness

 

Webinar on building a diverse healthcare workforce

Join Dr. Timiya Nolan, Dr. Joshua Joseph, the College of Nursing and Wexner Medical Center for the next chapter in their webinar series on promoting health equity through diversity. The event on Oct. 1 at noon features a panel of national leaders discussing why building a diverse health care workforce optimizes decision-making and creates new opportunities to realize health equity.

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Courses/training

 

Earn an MBA in person, online or through a mix of both

Faculty and staff can now access Ohio State’s top-ranked Working Professional MBA (WPMBA) program in more ways than ever thanks to a new online option. The enhancement provides students with the flexibility to enroll in the program entirely on-campus, online or a mix of both. Take advantage of the university’s Faculty and Staff Tuition Assistance Plan and explore advancing your career with an MBA from Fisher.

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Expecting a baby? The OSU Health Plan and Your Plan for Health encourage expectant parents with OSU Health Plan insurance to join the Buckeye Baby program. Join webinar-based discussions to review pregnancy-related topics and health plan benefits and share ideas with each other. Upcoming webinars include Navigating 3rd trimester and post-partum support on Oct. 5 at noon and Lactation Benefits on Oct. 19 at noon. Contact us with questions here.

Better science through better mentoring

Strong mentorship has been linked to enhanced mentee productivity, self-efficacy and career satisfaction — and is an important predictor of the academic success of scientists, engineers and scholars in training. The Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research has developed a curriculum to help faculty develop and/or enhance their mentoring skills. By participating in this workshop on Oct. 18 and Oct. 20, faculty will receive resources and materials to support effective mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.

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Opportunities

 

Develop your leadership skills during Leadership Week 2021

Join Student Life in celebrating Leadership Week 2021 Oct. 4-8. Leadership Week is a university-wide collaboration to strengthen the culture of student leadership at Ohio State. Whether you have lots of leadership experience or are new to the concept, we encourage you to attend at least one event this week to strengthen your leadership abilities in one or several of the leadership themes explored throughout the week. Programs are offered in both virtual and in-person options. This year Leadership Week also offers an incentive program. If you attend multiple sessions during the week, you are eligible to win up to $50 in BuckID cash or other prizes.

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Upcoming events

 
Sept. 30

Introduction to T&I Certification

Oct. 1

Monte and Usha Ahuja Distinguished Lecture Series - Dr. Wing Kam Liu, Northwestern University

Oct. 7

The Hardest Place - The American Military and the War in Afghanistan

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