Thoughts from the Director

Friends, I hope your 2022 has started off with great health, good memories of time with family and friends over the holiday season, and inspiration for the year in front of us.

Extension Administration Support Staff Update

Laurie Ward, office administrative associate for the director’s office, has moved on/back to the Wexner Medical Center. She will be working at the James Cancer Hospital with Radiation Oncology, a group she also previously supported.

Clarification about Current OSU Extension Office Staffing and Program Procedures

During the past two years, OSU Extension professionals have demonstrated that we know how to implement COVID-19 precautions while maintaining our educational mission and providing our communities with exceptional customer service.

Lapel Pins Have Been Shipped to all CFAES Offices

As mentioned in this week’s update from Dean Kress, CFAES lapel pins have been shipped to buildings for distribution to all CFAES faculty and staff. This includes the county Extension offices.

2022 CFAES Alumni Award Winners

The recipients of the 2022 CFAES alumni awards have been announced; and the ceremony to celebrate these award winners will take place in person on Saturday, March 5 at the Fawcett Center.

2021 Agricultural and Food Sector Employment and Ohio Unemployment Update Reports Now Available

What does the Ohio unemployment rate mean and how is it calculated? Do unemployment benefits play a role in keeping people unemployed? Where did all the workers go and what will the future hold?

Apply by Jan. 14 to be Ohio State’s Nominee for the Kellogg Award

The Office of Outreach and Engagement is seeking applications from university community engagement programs for the internal process to select Ohio State’s nominee for the 2022 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award.

2022 ServeOhio Awards are Accepting Nominations until Jan. 28

The annual ServeOhio Awards recognize outstanding people, groups and initiatives in each region of the state who make great contributions to their communities through service and volunteerism.

Extension Today – Resource Contributions for NBC4 Partnership Pilot Project are Always Welcome

Extension Today is a pilot project and partnership of NBC4 WCMH-TV, OSU Extension, and CFAES. We are sharing viewer-focused stories about gardening, cooking, and other tips and resources for improving central Ohioans’ gardens, lives, families, and local communities.

Regional Agricultural Outlook and Policy Meetings Coming Up

OSU Extension will present its 2022 regional agricultural outlook and policy meetings from late January through late March. The outlook meetings will be held throughout the state and address agricultural topics of interest in Ohio and across the Corn Belt.

AEDE – 2021 Ag Policy and Outlook Conference Session Resources

Recordings of the sessions from the fall 2021 Ag Policy and Outlook Conference presented by the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) are now available on AEDE’s YouTube channel.

Distinguished Staff Award Nominations due by Jan. 24

The Distinguished Staff Award recognizes and celebrates staff who have made an impact at The Ohio State University.

Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award Nominations due by Jan. 24

The Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award celebrates diversity efforts at Ohio State and rewards individuals and groups for their commitment to diversity.

Applications are Open for Annual Ohio State Energy Partners Awards – due by Feb. 11

In collaboration with Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the Office of Academic Affairs has opened a call for grant proposals that align with the university’s sustainability goals, advance Ohio State priorities, and promote interdisciplinary and community collaboration.

OSU Extension Branding Implementation Update

Effective September 2021, OSU Extension is tweaking how we apply the university brand to our OSU Extension identity.

2021 Extension Annual Conference Session Recordings Available

If you were able to attend the virtual 2021 Extension Annual Conference, thanks for joining us live!

Extension Professionals are latest NACAA Authors – Romich, Zoller

In the latest issue of the Journal of NACAA (National Association of County Agricultural Agents), Eric Romich and Chris Zoller have shared an article on the Impact of Solar Energy on a Naturally Ventilated Swine Building.

OSU Leadership Center Offers Upcoming Workshops with a New Year’s Discount

The new year marks a new chance to grow both personally and professionally, and the OSU Leadership Center will hold several workshops in the coming weeks.

Staff Career Development Grant Applications Accepted Through Jan. 31

Planning your next professional development opportunity and need funding?

Save the Date – National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 18

CFAES will be partnering with the Moritz College of Law to host a series of seminars to commemorate the National Day of Healing.

CFAES 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Speaker Series Announced

The CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be hosting a speaker series throughout 2022. Featured speakers come from diverse fields and will highlight DEI issues that appeal to a broad audience.

Sisterlocking Discoarse: Race, Gender, and the Twenty-First-Century Academy – Book Reading on Jan. 19

You're invited to a book reading by Dr. Valerie Lee, professor emerita, The Ohio State University. Based on a career as a scholar, teacher, and administrator, Dr. Lee shares her wisdom about life and leadership in the academy.