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News and Notes: June 18, 2020

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OUR VISION: Ohioans have the knowledge and resources they need to actively engage in creating conditions in which they thrive.

OUR MISSION: We create opportunities for people to explore how science-based knowledge can improve social, economic and environmental conditions.

Leadership Notes

  1. Thoughts from the Director

    During the celebration of Juneteenth, we have a particularly opportune time for reflection, dialogue, and planning regarding who we want to be as a community as it relates to valuing and affirming every person.

COVID-19 Updates

  1. Daily Health Check: Health Reporting App Pilot

    As you likely saw in the All-CFAES message earlier today, beginning this weekend, our college is one of seven units (including athletics, dentistry, and the Office of Research) who will begin participating in the health reporting app pilot for the university.

  2. Mask On/Masks Off Guidance

    Here is some updated guidance from the university on the wearing of masks. 

  3. In-person Programming after July 6

    I was hoping to have an answer regarding in-person programming to share today; but now I expect to know more that I can share sometime next week.

  4. COVID-19 Office Signage

    Additional signage has been added to the UniPrint online store. There are free downloads for some social distancing signs. Catalog options (for purchase) now include sidewalk decals, door clings, and floor decals to direct traffic and demark 6-foot distances for lines.  

College Connections

  1. Lean on Your Land-Grant Children's Incentive (from Dean Kress)

    Let’s recognize the children of CFAES faculty and staff for their support and good behavior during COVID-19.

Tech Updates

  1. Cybersecurity 4 You – Level 5 Now Open

    New activities just released on C4U now makes it possible to reach Level 5 with the best rewards possible.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Discretionary Spending Guidelines

    The university continues to operate under a discretionary spending pause. Any purchases of a discretionary nature should continue to be delayed until the pause is lifted.

  2. Travel for Conferences

    We have been permitted to spend dollars to attend essential professional development trainings and meetings.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. OSU Extension Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force Update

    The OSU Extension Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force held a meeting on June 15 and followed up on the dialogue session from early June.

  2. Celebration of Juneteenth

    “As vice provost for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, I write to you today in acknowledgment and celebration of Juneteenth."