Thoughts from the Director

It’s hard to believe that we are already moving into August! It seems like this year is going faster than just about any other I can remember.

Strategic Alignment Activities and Opportunities for Engagement

Review the following strategic alignment activities and opportunities for engagement.

Ohio State Vaccine Reporting Now Required by Aug. 5

Ohio State has changed the employee guidelines for reporting vaccination status to a requirement versus a recommendation, per an update from President Johnson on July 27.

Tour Tuesdays with Knowledge Exchange – Next Event is Tomorrow, Aug. 3

The CFAES Knowledge Exchange has developed a limited series of virtual research experience tours for Extension professionals starting in late July.

Meet and Greet Opportunity With Our Partners in CFAES Advancement

As things open up around the state and traveling ramps up, our partners in Extension fundraising and advancement, Pablo Villa and Trish Raridan Preston, are traveling around the state and would love to stop in your local office.

Engagement Opportunities with CFAES Advancement for Key Extension Partners

CFAES Advancement also has an array of different engagement opportunities available for prospective donors to Ohio State University Extension.

Cross-Disciplinary Opportunity: GRO Ideation Workshop Competition – Round 3 Proposal Information Sessions on Aug. 3

For principal investigator faculty and staff – a proposal information will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Oct. 1 Summit on Extension in Ohio’s Urban Communities – Register Now

Each year, OSU Extension hosts an annual urban summit to highlight and address the unique work done throughout Ohio's metro areas.

Ohio JCEP Professional Development Award Applications due Sept. 1

Reminder that the next round of Ohio JCEP professional development awards are due Sept. 1.

Extension Email Builder Module Now Available

Email sent from any unit within The Ohio State University should properly reflect the university’s brand. The use of branded templates ensures all emails are cohesive, consistent, and accessible.

July Fiscal Update

Refer to the July Fiscal Update shared via the all-Extension listserv on July 30 for full details about the following information.

CFAES Faculty Advisory Council Participants Recognized

It is that time of year when our Extension representatives to the CFAES Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) end and/or begin their terms.

NACDEP Conference – Spring 2021 Recognition

During the 2021 virtual conference for the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP), Brian Raison and Joe Lucente received national awards.

Thank You to Marlee Stollar – Director’s Office Graduate Student Associate, Summer 2021

Many thanks to Marlee Stollar, who worked as a graduate student associate in the director’s office this summer, while also completing an internship with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.

MS Office Short Courses Now Available

The Business Training and Educational Services office via CFAES Wooster is offering several online MS Office courses in late August and September.

Access LinkedIn for Career Development Skills

Learn new skills that are important to help advance your career.

Team Culture Panel Discussion on Managing Hybrid/Remote Teams: Session Four – Aug. 5 @ 12-1pm

Hybrid teams are comprised of a mix of employees where some are in the same work location as their manager and/or teammates while others work at a different location on/off campus.

Healthy Habits Getting Back to Better Series: What do you need?

Join the Employee Assistance Program for a 30-minute workshop to identify your needs in the transition back to non-quarantine work life and develop some approaches to help with the adjustment.

Buckeye Wellness Leadership Award

Does your manager or supervisor support health and wellness in your department or college?