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News and Notes: December 22, 2023

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Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    The season of tradition is upon us. Here’s a video message from our Extension leadership team and me...wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday week and happy new year.

  2. Leadership Reminders

    Eric Barrett began his appointment on Nov. 1 as the interim assistant dean and associate chair. You can reach Eric at barrett.90@osu.edu.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Farm Stress Certified Program Foundation Modules – begin Jan. 11

    Three farm stress continuing education (CE) modules will begin on Jan. 11. The CE credit will be available to all counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists in Ohio.

  2. 2024 Soil Health Webinar Series – begins Jan. 11

    Join the Extension Agronomics Crops Team for the 2024 Soil Health Webinar series starting Jan. 11 (8-9 a.m.).

  3. Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops

    Planning for the Future of Your Farm workshops are underway with several options for educators and members of the public to participate in 2024.

  4. Energy Outreach Program – Jan. 30

    The next Extension Energy Outreach Program will be held on Jan. 30 (9:30-11:30 a.m.).

  5. Backyard Poultry Certification Course Now Available via Scarlet Canvas

    With the increased interest in keeping backyard poultry, OSU Extension developed a Backyard Poultry Certification Course that is available through Scarlet Canvas.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Updated Ground Transportation Log

    All travelers must convert to the current Ground Transportation Log no later than Dec. 29, 2023.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Extension Faculty and Staff Recognized at December JCEP Meeting

    The Ohio chapter of the Joint Council of Extension Professionals met in early December. Part of the day featured the annual awards program. Congratulations to everyone who was recognized during the program.

  2. 2023 Faculty and Staff Service Recognition Luncheon

    Numerous Extension professionals also were recognized at the university’s 2023 Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offers Workshops

    CFAES is committed to ensuring that all its research and related educational programming are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis.

  2. National Day of Racial Healing – Jan. 16

    CFAES is partnering with several other Ohio State colleges, units and regional campuses to host an afternoon of events on Jan. 16 for the Kellogg Foundation's 8th Annual National Day of Racial Healing.

Health and Wellness

  1. PHA and Biometric Screening Required for Premium Credit – by Dec. 31

    To reduce the cost of health care and earn the 2024 premium credit, benefit-eligible faculty and staff and their medically enrolled spouses will need to complete a verified biometric screening and the Personal Health and Well-being Assessment by Dec. 31, 2023.

  2. Fourth Quarter Deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account – Jan. 15

    Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 quarterly for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family, emotional, and social wellness.

  3. Health Coaching to Help you Navigate the New Year

    All benefits-eligible faculty and staff and medical-plan-enrolled adult dependents are eligible for complimentary health coaching services. A health coach can help support your goals related to managing weight and improving nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and more.