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News and Notes: October 28, 2022

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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.

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Leadership Notes

  1. Associate Director of Operations – Candidate Presentations, Q&A Announced for Nov. 2, Nov. 9

    Four candidates have accepted an invitation for an on-campus interview for the OSU Extension Associate Director of Operations position.

COVID-19 Updates

  1. Reminder: New COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters and Flu Shots are Available

    New COVID-19 vaccine boosters and flu shots are available.

College Connections

  1. Columbus-Athens Albert Schweitzer Fellows Program Info Sessions to be Held in November

    Information sessions for graduate and professional students interested in applying to be a 2023-24 Schweitzer Fellow will take place on Nov. 1, 8, 21 and 30 via Zoom.

Campus Connections/Partnerships

  1. Interdisciplinary Innovation Team Development Award Funding RFA Opens

    A request for applications is now open for the Office of Knowledge Enterprise’s Interdisciplinary Innovation Team Development Award.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Butler County hosts Inaugural AgFest

    In September, the Butler County 4-H program hosted its inaugural AgFest event, a workforce development day designed to teach youth about the wide variety of agricultural-based careers.

  2. 2023 National Extension Conference on Volunteerism Requests Proposals by Nov. 1

    The National Extension Conference on Volunteerism (NECV) 2023 will be held May 9-11, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky.

  3. OSU Extension Income Tax Schools – Open Invitation

    If you’re interested in joining us one of the upcoming webinars or an in-person tax school, contact Barry Ward, director of the schools.

  4. Family Forests and Carbon Virtual Webinar Offered on Nov. 10 via A Day in the Woods Program

    The final A DAY in the Woods program for 2022 will address family forests and carbon, via a Zoom-based webinar.

  5. Another Carbon Session will be Held on Nov. 18 via Escape to the Forest

    A representative from The Nature Conservancy will discuss what landowners need to know about forest carbon markets in Ohio.

  6. Spotted Lanternfly and the Maple Syrup Industry Webinar to be Held on Nov. 16

    A free webinar will be offered by Penn State on Nov. 16 (10 a.m.) discussing the spotted lanternfly and potential impacts on the maple syrup industry.

  7. Tis the Season to Talk Maple – Maple Business Planning Deep Dive to be Held on Dec. 9

    Mark Cannella, with the University of Vermont, will present this half day workshop with a focus on strategic planning, marketing and managing finances toward profitability.

  8. 2022 Ohio Maple Day to be Held on Dec. 10

    This will be a one-day event focused on all things maple, held at Ashland University’s Convocation Center. ​​​​​​​

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. Chi Epsilon Sigma is Accepting Nominations for 2022 Awards through Nov. 1

    Do you know a support staff member who excels at their job? Consider nominating them for one of the many CES awards!

  2. Introduction to new NIH DMS Policy

    A new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy will go into effect in January 2023 for all NIH funding applications.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. New Outside Activities and Conflicts Policy was Effective Sept. 1, 2022

    The Ohio State Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive Outside Activities and Conflicts policy effective as of Sept. 1.

  2. Reminder: Career Roadmap Implementation in Workday Starts in November

    Career Roadmap will be implemented for 26,000 staff in Workday the first week of November.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. NAE4-HYDP Recognizes Ohio 4-H Youth Development Professionals

    OSU Extension 4-H youth development colleagues were recently recognized at the 2022 annual conference of the NAE4-HYDP.

  2. OSU Extension Recognized by National Award in Environmental Education

    The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) recently recognized OSU Extension professionals with a national award in environmental education.

  3. OSU Extension Community Development Pro Contributes to New Report that Highlights Ohio State’s $19 Billion+ Annual Impact in Ohio

    Nancy Bowen, associate professor and Extension field specialist, community economics, OSU Extension, and a colleague in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, led a team of faculty and staff to research and develop the report.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Promotion in Extension – Updated Guides and One Last Virtual Office Hour on Oct. 31

    The online guides for faculty and A&P educator promotion have recently been updated. ​​​​​​​

  2. Webinars re: Publishing Your Extension Work: How to be Successful on Nov. 15 and 17

    Publishing our work in peer-reviewed outlets (fact sheets, conference proceedings and academic journals) carries a lot of rewards for the author, OSU Extension, and the readership of these works.

  3. OSU Leadership Center Offers November Workshops

    Check out the ongoing list of workshops hosted by the Leadership Center this fall. ​​​​​​​

Extension Annual Conference

  1. 2022 Extension Annual Conference Information Update

    The OSU Extension annual conference will be held on Dec. 5-7, and there are several updates as of this week.

Health and Wellness

  1. Promote November Diabetes Awareness Month Social Media Campaign

    Are you interested in promoting Diabetes Awareness Month in November?

  2. PHA and Biometric Screening Required for 2023 Premium Credit

    You can reduce the cost of your health care plan by completing a biometric screening and PHA by Dec. 31.

  3. Connection Café Focused on Caregiving will be Offered Throughout November

    The Ohio State Aging Team is offering a free Connection Café: Caregiving Around the Clock virtual series every Tuesday in November.