University Staff Advisory Committee at The Ohio State University

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week is an annual celebration of Ohio State faculty and staff members to recognize their contributions to the university.

Throughout this week, several in-person and virtual activities are planned to thank you for your dedication to advancing the university’s mission. Please click on the read more button below to see the list of this week's special activities and discounts available for you. USAC also thanks you for all you do everyday for our entire university and community.

USAC invites you to have your picture taken with a member of our Buckeye Paws therapy dogs on Thursday, July 28, 10-11 a.m. in the James Cancer Hospital lower level conference room, L045. Our Buckeye Paws program is a very unique and supportive program for all faculty and staff.

Attention Ohio State University Staff, USAC is seeking new members for the 2022-2025 term. For more information or to apply, go to the USAC website https://usac.osu.edu/. Applications are due by Feb. 28, 2022.

Excited to share in Investiture week for President Kristina M. Johnson with our all staff wellness event tomorrow. We hope to see you all there either in-person on virtually.

Investiture Week: All Staff Wellness Event-
USAC and the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer are proud to celebrate the Investiture of Kristina M. Johnson, PhD, the 16th President of The Ohio State University. An all-staff wellness event will be held on Tuesday, November 16th, at the RPAC (and also live streamed), 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. This event is free and open to all University and Wexner Medical Center staff. More details and registration information will be forthcoming. For now, please save the date.
Keep watching the USAC website for updates: https://usac.osu.edu/

University Staff Advisory Committee | Advocating on behalf of staff since 1986 October 14 2021October 14, 2021 Investiture Week: All Staff Wellness Event USAC and the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer are proud to celebrate the Investiture of Kristina M. Johnson, PhD, the 16th President of The Ohio State University. An all-staff wellness event will be held on Tuesday, Novem...

Each month, USAC will recognize 1 -2 employees through various media channels, including the USAC newsletter and social media accounts. Nominations can be submitted by completing the Staff Spotlight recognition form available on the USAC website and must be received by USAC no later than the 1st Friday of each month. Nominate a staff member today at https://usac.osu.edu/staff-spotlight/

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Sending a huge thank you to all the staff who dedicate their time, talent and treasures to our University every day. Celebrating OSU's 2021 Faculty and Staff Appreciation week with all of you.

Tomorrow (5/26) at 4 pm, USAC is hosting an information session on being a Staff Senator on University Senate. If you're an Ohio State staff member and have questions about the process visit usac.osu.edu/staff-senator-application for more.

Staff interested in learning more about serving as a Staff Senators in University Senate are encouraged to attend USAC's info session on Wednesday, May 26 at 4 pm. Visit USAC's website for more information on the info session and application process: https://usac.osu.edu/staff-senator-application/

Applications for Staff Senator positions on University Senate are now open with an application window of May 17 - May 31. Ohio State staff interested in applying can review application materials at the USAC website: https://usac.osu.edu/staff-senator-application/.

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Two virtual town halls will be held to gather input on the search for Ohio State’s next Senior Vice President, Talent, Culture and Human Resources. The town halls, which begin on May 11, will include remarks by the search committee chair, Anne Garcia, followed by a discussion on the desired qualifications of the next Senior Vice President, Talent, Culture and Human Resources. The input will be used to inform the search for our next HR leader.

Visit hr.osu.edu/hrsvp-search for more info.

The Ohio State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Corporate Relations invite you to join them on April 20 (2 to 3 p.m.) for the next webinar in their Driving Change Webinar Series. Their esteemed panelists are William F. Pickard, PhD ‘71 and Robert E. Lee Jr., OD ’60. The topic of discussion- Diversity in Entrepreneurship and Innovation – offers a behind the curtain view of the lives of two of our beloved alumni, Drs. Pickard and Lee, and their journeys of becoming some of the nation’s top, African American entrepreneurs and philanthropic leaders in the United States, as well as role models for generations of young people. It is an honor to bring their wisdom and vision to our Driving Change audience. Vice Provost James L. Moore III will serve as the moderator for the discussion.

Register for the April 20 Driving Change Webinar today!: http://ow.ly/vYcn50EiNsz

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Driving Change: Diversity in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The Ohio State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Corporate Relations invite you to join us for the “Diversity in Entrepreneurship and Innovation” webinar, the sixth in our corporate-focused series, Driving Change. Hosted by Dr. James L. Moore III, vice provost fo...

If you are planning your next professional development opportunity and need funding, apply for a Staff Career Development Grant. Applications are accepted to March 31. Eligible staff can apply for funding for professional development opportunities occurring May to September 2021. Awards will be provided as a reimbursement of up to $1,250 for individuals, $1,750 for groups of 2-10 and $2,000 for groups of 11 or more. Visit http://ow.ly/sGxa50Ebsvd to apply today.

Are you an Ohio State staff member and want to recognize a colleague for the great work that they do? Nominate them to be a part of USAC's monthly 'Staff Spotlight'. Visit usac.osu.edu/staff-spotlight to nominate someone today!

Reminder: Enrollment window for summer tuition assistance includes new requirements

New for summer 2021, applications will be required for faculty and staff tuition assistance. The enrollment window for summer semester 2021 is March 22 to May 14. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday or with paper forms. Applications for dependent tuition assistance must be submitted each term. Starting summer 2021, both parents will be required to enroll in dependent tuition assistance to qualify for the 75% benefit. To receive dependent tuition benefits, students must have a Social Security number on file with university student records. See the HR website for more details: http://ow.ly/elbl50E5o4K

If you have questions about the staff career development grant process visit usac.osu.edu/virtual-information-session to watch a recent information session that was hosted by our Governance subcommittee.

Sign-up today for the Ohio State University's Out of The Darkness Campus Walk. This year's virtual event will be held the weekend of April 9th-11th. To register, visit https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=7790 ***deprevention

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On Monday, March 22, students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and community members will celebrate Day of Giving by supporting the people at Ohio State who are working tirelessly to solve complex problems. If you are interested in making an impact and support a cause that matters most to you, please consider giving at dayofgiving.osu.edu/. If you’d like to support USAC, our fund is: 312628.

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Thank you to President Johnson for joining us for our event today and thank you to all the staff who attended. If you missed the event live, a recording is available for view on the USAC website: usac.osu.edu/conversation-with-the-president.

Join us today at noon as we host President Johnson in our annual Conversation with the President event. Registration for the webinar is still available at usac.osu.edu/conversation-with-the-president. We look forward to seeing you on the webinar!

Are you interested in becoming a role model for self-care and being able to better support your staff? The Office of the Chief Wellness Officer/Buckeye Wellness is proud to present LeadingWELL, a three-week virtual training series for managers and supervisors across campus. The workshops take place from 2-2:45 p.m. on Tuesdays starting March 23. By attending all three sessions, you will receive a free invitation to attend the Health Athlete energy management program. Visit u.osu.edu/supervisormanagertraining for more information and registration.

USAC is still accepting applications for new members! Visit our website at usac.osu.edu/usac-new-member-recruitment and apply today!

Apply for a Staff Career Development Grant until March 31. Eligible staff can apply for funding for professional development opportunities occurring May to September 2021. Visit http://ow.ly/ZfJu50DOThz for more.

Do you have questions about the Staff Career Development Grant process? USAC and the Office of Human Resources is hosting a virtual information session on Thursday, March 18 at 4 pm to assist staff with any grant application questions. Visit https://usac.osu.edu/professional-development-grants/ for more.

Registration is still available for USAC's Conversation with the President event on Wednesday, March 10 from 12 – 1 p.m. Join us as we host President Johnson to discuss topics relevant to the staff experience. Register for this virtual event by visiting go.osu.edu/convo2021.

We are still accepting applications from staff to join USAC for the 2021-2024 term. Visit usac.osu.edu/usac-new-member-recruitment to submit your application today!

USAC is still hosting informational sessions for staff members interested in joining USAC. Visit usac.osu.edu/usac-new-member-recruitment to register for an upcoming info session to learn more about our committee!

On March 10, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., University staff are invited to watch as the University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) hosts our first Conversation with the President event with The Ohio State University’s 16th President, Kristina M. Johnson, PhD. To register for this virtual event and to submit a question please visit go.osu.edu/convo2021.

USAC is currently recruiting for new members for the 2021-2024 term! Visit usac.osu.edu/usac-new-member-recruitment/ to learn how to apply and to register for our information sessions! Application deadline is Sunday, March 7.