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News and Notes: February 2, 2024

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Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    Sometimes I get so focused on the hours, days, and weeks ahead that I don’t give much thought to what I was doing a week ago or, to be honest, even yesterday.

College Connections

  1. CFAES Farm Bill Summit Planned — Feb. 23

    Join agricultural professionals – from CFAES, USDA, the private sector, and more – for a Farm Bill Summit on Feb. 23 (1-3:30 p.m.) at the Fawcett Center in Columbus.

Community Connections

  1. Rural Population Research Network Listening Sessions Planned

    The Rural Population Research Network (RPRN) is leading an effort to identify the issues that diverse rural stakeholders see as top priorities for understanding population change.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing – March 12 and April 23

    A Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop will be held March 12 and April 23 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days) at the OSU Extension office in Defiance County.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. NACAA Agricultural Awareness and Appreciation Award Applications – Due March 15

    The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) is accepting applications for its Agricultural Awareness and Appreciation Award.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Name Badge Order Process and Format Update

    As of Jan. 1, 2024, OSU Extension is using an updated procedure for ordering name badges for new and current employees.

  2. New Employee Onboarding and Mentoring Spring Schedule

    Organizational Development unit this spring. The onboarding program has been designed to provide all new employees with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in OSU Extension.

  3. New Extension Data Portal Officially Replaces Vita

    The Engage: Extension Data Portal officially replaced Vita on Jan. 31.

  4. Grant Development Support Unit Assists with Grant Submissions

    The Grant Development Support Unit (GDSU) in the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education offers a free service to assist Extension professionals with grant submissions.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. EPN Breakfast – Feb. 13

    Join the Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) for its next breakfast program on Feb. 13 (7:15 a.m.-12 p.m.) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

  2. Outdoor Safety Professional Development Day – Feb. 15

    The February FCS Professional Development Day on Feb. 15 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) will focus on outdoor safety. Extension professionals from all program areas are welcome to participate.

  3. Virtual Volunteer Engagement Conference – Feb. 22

    All Extension professionals who work with volunteers are invited to a Virtual Volunteer Conference on Feb. 22 (9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.).

  4. GlobalOHIO Immersion Learning Tour – May 2 and 3

    The JCEP Global Relations Committee is offering a GlobalOHIO Immersion Learning Tour May 2-3 to Cleveland.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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

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

Health and Wellness

  1. Your Plan for Health Events Calendar

    Ohio State’s Your Plan for Heath offers a comprehensive list of classes – including physical activity (virtual and in-person), webinars, group health coaching, and more to all employees.