Thoughts from the Director

I hope you are looking forward to a well-deserved long holiday weekend. It’s been a pleasure watching all of the new growth outside and having some more predictability about sunshine in Ohio.

Director’s Open Office Hour – May 27 @ 4pm

TODAY! Feel free to bring your questions and comments. This is a very casual atmosphere, and everyone benefits by others’ questions. 

OSU Extension Return-to-Offices Readiness Survey – Reply by June 3

As we prepare our fuller return to the Extension office, we would like to understand how we can best support you during the transition and beyond.

University Updates to COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Dean Cathann Kress shared a message to the CFAES-all listserv on Wednesday, May 19 about the latest Ohio State adjustments to several important COVID-19 safety guidelines. Please refer to that message for additional information.

Return-to-Office Frequently Asked Questions

Note: These will be updated and incorporated with previous FAQs on the Extension website in the near future.

Nominations sought for Provost’s Discovery Themes Lecturer Program

Nominations are being sought for future editions of the Provost’s Discovery Themes Lecturer Program. This program brings eminent authorities to Ohio State to address topics related to the Discovery Themes and to engage students, faculty, staff and members of the community in thoughtful examination of major issues of public concern.

Nominations sought for Patterson Land-Grant University Lecture

Patterson Lecture brings to campus annually a prominent figure to speak to the range of challenges facing land-grant institutions in the 21st century and beyond. The lecture challenges the university and community audience to continue to use their knowledge and resources and work together to solve world issues.

Send S’more Kids to 4-H Camp

The 4-H Camp Buckeye Funder campaign will run May 24 to June 24. This is a fundraiser for all of our Ohio 4-H camp affiliates.

Federal Reporting – Vita Requirements (reminder)

Greg Davis, associate chair, Department of Extension shared information on May 14 regarding Vita Requirements. The Learning and Organizational Development team will be available every day this week from noon-1pm to answer questions about this message.

Report=Support! Sexual Misconduct Required Training – Due by May 30

Promoting the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is Ohio State's top priority and a responsibility we all share. To advance this priority, the university requires all employees to complete sexual misconduct prevention education annually.

2021 Self-Paced Summer Program in Population Health Begins June 21

Registration for the Summer Program in Population Health is open through August 31. All courses will be delivered in a self-paced format. Access to courses begins on June 21, and participants will have until October 29, 2021 to complete the courses and request continuing education credits.