Thoughts from Jackie

It is my greatest hope that in OSU Extension, we will be leaders in embracing differences, serving all, and ensuring that everyone knows they have a home in Extension as employees, participants, and partners in making our world a place where all Ohioans can thrive.

Next Director’s Video Update Will be Held on June 14

The next Director’s Video Update will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at 9am. Registration is required. This is a change from the previously announced June 7 date.

Noble County Will be the Site of a New JobsOhio Project

A new Caldwell industrial park will soon be developed just east of I-77, thanks to extensive work by Gwynn Stewart, educator, community development, in Noble County and numerous local stakeholders and other partners.

Sustainable Agriculture Education Association Conference to be Held July 21-24

Agricultural Crossroads: Social and Ecological Convergence in the Heartland is a conference planned collaboratively by the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association, Ohio State, and Central State University.

Ohio Rural Health Conference to be Held on Aug. 1-2

The 2022 Ohio Rural Health Conference will be held at the Salt Fork Lodge and Conference Center.

NACAA Scholarship Deadline is June 1

Visit the NACAA website to learn more about the scholarship application criteria. If you have never applied for a scholarship, you may be eligible for a scholarship award of up to $1,500 this year.

Extension Publishing Assistant Director Announced – Jane Wright

Effective May 1, Jane Wright has been appointed as assistant director of OSU Extension Publishing. Jane has been serving as both 4-H curriculum manager and interim director of the Publishing team since January 2020.

Honoring the late Duane Rigsby

The Ohio State University South Centers, the college, and Ohio State lost a beloved friend and colleague recently with the passing of Duane Rigsby, one of the first staff members hired at CFAES South Centers when it opened in 1991.

OSU Extension and CFAES Research Collaborators Receive National Priester Award

An Ohio, Maryland, Delaware collaborative team has won the national Priester Award for Community Programming this year.

Lindsey Receives Sustainable Agriculture Grant

Laura Lindsey, CFAES associate professor and Extension specialist focusing on soybeans and small grains, recently received a grant from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program.

Wiser on Wednesdays 2022 Series – Next Session is May 25

The Wiser on Wednesday professional development series is back. In 2022, the workshops align with our OSU Extension Keys – trust, inclusion, care, adaptability, and efficiency.

JCEP Meeting Reminder for June 6 and Website Update

The next meeting of the Ohio Joint Council of Extension Professionals will be held June 6 on main campus. Committee chairs and associations will keep you posted about their specific meetings and briefings.

ONE Extension Information for Fall 2022

Learning and Organizational Development has been working to continue support for our new hires through the ONE (Onboard. Network. Excel.) program.

MINE Program: Mentor Training Registration and Mentee New Hire Survey

If you are interested in the MINE program (Mentor. Impact. Network. Excel.), mentor training now includes a one-hour information session, followed by an asynchronous course.

OSU Leadership Center Offers June Workshops

Check out the latest workshops offered by the OSU Leadership Center in June.

Ohio is Launching Free, Online Triple P Positive Parent Education

Ohio is scaling up positive parent education for Ohio parents, caregivers, early childhood educators, and care providers with free online Triple P Positive Parenting Program classes.

Office of Institutional Equity Update

The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) has hired two new staff training and development coordinators who will collaborate with others to provide several new opportunities for additional training.

From Debate to Dialogue – New Training Series to be Held on June 28-29

Learn more about a new training series on From Debate to Dialogue: Conversation strategies to build connection across difference.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with these conditions, and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness.