Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) conducts two required programs — Onboard. Network. Excel. (O.N.E.) orientation and the Mentor. Impact. Network. Excel. (M.I.N.E.) program— for all new Extension employees to help them learn about the organization and get acclimated to their new roles.
All new hires need to complete the new hire survey to register for O.N.E. orientation and the M.I.N.E. program at go.osu.edu/newhiresurvey.
All Extension professionals who were hired after Sept. 3, 2024 are required to complete O.N.E. orientation this spring.
The onboarding program was designed to provide all new employees with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in Extension. note: Community Nutrition program employees will participate in the Navigating for Success program in lieu of O.N.E. orientation.
The 2025 spring O.N.E. orientation cohort will begin March 4 at the Longaberger Alumni House in Columbus and will run for eight weeks. Three sessions will be held in person on the Columbus campus, and five sessions will be held virtually.
New employees are also encouraged to participate in the M.I.N.E. program. This program provides opportunities to connect with experienced mentors, peers, and resources within Extension and the university.
Visit LOD's website to learn more about O.N.E. orientation and the M.I.N.E. program. Any questions about O.N.E. or M.I.N.E. can be directed to Diane Mashburn (mashburn.10@osu.edu), ShaLise Simmons (simmons.761@osu.edu), or Christina Vail (vail.80@osu.edu).
Registration is now open for the first new M.I.N.E. Mentor Trainings of 2025: Mentors are invaluable resources for a new employee as they learn to navigate not only their position, but the Extension organization at large. The M.I.N.E. Program is built to support all new employees in their first year by providing them with an experienced Extension mentor in a similar position to theirs.
Interested in becoming a M.I.N.E. mentor? The M.I.N.E. program is looking for experienced Extension employees to serve as mentors. LOD will offer introduction sessions for those interested in learning about becoming a mentor to new hires. The next mentoring trainings for 2025 will be on Feb. 20 and March 26 (10 a.m.), with more sessions being offered throughout the year. You only have to attend one Zoom session to get started.
To learn more about becoming a M.I.N.E. program mentor and to register for one of the upcoming sessions, click here.
Any questions about O.N.E. or M.I.N.E. can be directed to Diane Mashburn (mashburn.10@osu.edu), ShaLise Simmons (simmons.761@osu.edu), or Christina Vail (vail.80@osu.edu).