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Faculty & Staff News

May 24
RCM forums update University on budget model progress
On Tuesday, members of the Ohio University community gathered for a set of budget forums to share the ongoing progress in the University's shift to a Responsibility Centered Management (RCM) budget model.

May 23
OMSAR director discusses the future changes in the office
As the University transitions from quarters to semesters next fall, the Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention staff is developing creative ways to continue to serve Ohio University students.

Patton College Upward Bound program receives grant renewal
The Patton College of Education Upward Bound Program, a Federal TRIO Program, recently received a grant renewal. The program targets its services to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

May 22
Finalists for associate provost for faculty and academic planning visit Athens campus
Three candidates for the position of associate provost for faculty and academic planning will visit the Athens campus this week.

JIQ and PDQ and job evaluations freeze effective May 17
The COMPENSATION 2014 Project, which was launched on April 24 with the first meeting of the steering team, has begun in earnest as planning units across Ohio University froze Job Information Questionnaires (JIQ) and Position Description Questionnaires (PDQ) and job evaluations on May 17.

May 21
RCM Budget Forums to be held on May 22
Members of the University community will have two opportunities on May 22 to learn about the ongoing development of a Responsibility Centered Management (RCM) budget model. An open forum will be held from 12:10-1 p.m. in Bentley Hall, room 124 and from 4:10-5 p.m. in Bentley Hall, room 124.

May 18
Mail Services updates Athens campus on My Digital Doorman
On Friday, Mail Services sent out an email to all Athens campus faculty and staff about My Digital Doorman.

Summer hour guidelines released
To further support the work/life balance for University staff members, the University encourages departments to offer staff members flexibility in their hours of work during the summer term.

May 17
Faculty, staff urged to contact OPERS, STRS regarding changes
In recent years, there have been a number of proposed changes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPES) and the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS).

OHIO executive staff participate in Party Line radio show
Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith appeared on local radio station WATH's "The Party Line" May 10.

OHIO honors outstanding administrators
Ohio University recognized some of its best administrative employees on Wednesday afternoon at the Outstanding Administrator Awards and Recognition of Administrators' Years of Service ceremony.

Open enrollment meeting today
On Thursday, Ohio University Human Resources sent an email to all faculty and staff about an open enrollment meeting.

Updated test scoring and course evaluation services available this summer
New capabilities and minor changes to a familiar service are in store when OIT upgrades its test scoring and course evaluation/survey processing systems for summer 2012.<br />

May 16
A Sense of Success: Alden’s Lynn Shostack Adaptive Technology Room
Senior Matt Burger’s relationship with his senses is a complicated one. He has been blind since age four. Despite this "disability," Burger is able to accomplish goals many said he just couldn’t do.

Educational Benefits Forms available
If your spouse, child and /or domestic partner plan to attend Ohio University in the fall of 2012, please submit an Educational Benefit Request Form, Qualified Dependents 2012-2013.

John Wesley Lowery to speak about FERPA
John Wesley Lowery, professor of higher education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, will speak at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, in Baker University Center Theatre.

Koko Kondo tells story of growing up in Hiroshima after atomic bomb
Koko Kondo, the youngest survivor of the World War II nuclear bomb attack in Hiroshima, Japan, brought a message of peace and love on Monday night during her keynote speech that kicked off Ohio University's 2012 International Week celebration.

OU-HCOM assistant dean receives national lifetime achievement award
Peter Bell, D.O., MBA, an assistant dean at the Ohio University Hertiage College of Osteopathic Medicine received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to emergency medicine.

Open enrollment conducted online now through May 23
The open enrollment period will close at 11:59 PM Wednesday May 23, 2012. Any enrollment decisions you make will be effective July 1, 2012.

Purchasing warns of fraudulent PCard charges
On Tuesday, Laura Nowicki, director of procurement services, sent an email to all OHIO faculty and staff about possible fraudulent charged on PCards.

University to hold next RCM Open Forums May 22
The University community is invited to attend Responsibility Center Management (RCM) Open Forums in Bentley Hall, room 124, on Tuesday, May 22 at noon and 4 p.m.

May 15
Athens campus faculty and staff asked to participate in Risk Management and Safety survey
On Tuesday, Associate Vice President for Risk Management and Safety Joe Adams sent an email to all Athens campus faculty and staff informing them of a Risk Management and Safety survey.

Registrar updates OHIO on Faculty and Advising Center outage and enhancements
On Tuesday, Ohio University Registrar Debra Benton sent an email to all OHIO faculty and staff informing them of a a Faculty and Advising Center outage.

May 14
Administrative Service Awards Ceremony is May 16
The annual Administrative Service Awards Ceremony and the Outstanding Administrator awards will be held at 3 p.m. May 16 in the Baker Center Ballroom. The event recognizes administrators employed for 10 years or more for their service to the institution, and recognizes retiring administrators.

Culture Showcase Series and Authors@Alden to host 'Music and Dance Traditions of Ghana'
The Authors@Alden Series and the Culture Showcase Series are combining for a celebration of music, dance and performance called "Music and Dance Traditions of Ghana" from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, on the fourth floor of Alden Library.

May 11
New scholarship honors advocacy of OU-HCOM dean
Jack Brose, D.O., the departing executive dean for health affairs at Ohio University and dean of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM), has a new scholarship for medical students who want to become primary care physicians named in his honor.

OU-HCOM physiology professor named educator of the year
Richard Klabunde, Ph.D., associate professor of physiology at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM), received the 2012 Arthur C. Guyton Physiology Educator of the Year award from the American Physiological Society (APS).

May 10
Students invited to taste new cultures Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Ohio University community will have an opportunity to savor both culture and cuisine at "A Taste of Study Abroad."

May 9
OHIO renews call for Green Team volunteers
On Wednesday, Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit and Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen Golding reissued their request that Athens campus faculty and staff volunteer as Green Team members.

Professor to address American war on Tuesday
Brian McAllister Linn will present, "The American Way of War: Creating a Vision of Conflict," at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Baker University Center 231. The talk is sponsored by the Ohio University Contemporary History Institute.

Professor to speak about male reproduction during the Cold War
Carolyn Herbst Lewis, assistant professor of history at Louisiana State University, will present "Showing Men the Love: Male Reproductive Health and Sexual Citizenship in Cold War America," at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, May 10 in Baker University Center 231. The talk is sponsored by the Contemporary History Institute.

May 8
Campus visits for finalists for vice president for student affairs announced
The search committee for the vice president for student affairs has announced that three finalists have been selected for campus visits on May 11, 14 and 16.

Check out the latest news from Ohio University Press
Check out the latest news from the Ohio University Press.

Great job Kristin Roberts!
Kristin Roberts is the January Classified Employee of the Month. Read more about her in this Q&A.

May 7
Classified Senate searching for new members
Classified Senate is looking for new members to fill positions set to expire at the end of June.

Mill Fest Green Team volunteers needed Saturday
Ohio University is seeking faculty and staff members to serve on its Green Team this weekend at Mill Fest. Each person will be paid $50 for a four-hour shift.

May 4
OHIO's summer programs offer go-getters early college experiences
This summer, students are once again being offered an opportunity to engage in the college experience ahead of time, through Ohio University’s Early Start and Honors Academy programs.

University bans use of 15-passenger vans
A new vehicle policy signed by President Roderick J. McDavis will ban the use of 15-passenger vans at the University effective July 1. This letter from Associate Vice President for Risk Management and Safety Joe Adams explains why the decision was made.

May 3
Insurance requirements for consultants and non-consultants initiated
Ohio University has recently initiated insurance requirements for non-consultants and consultants as they relate to non-construction projects.

May 7 event looks at upcoming IT improvements and changes
New wireless, an updated Blackboard, web collaboration tools, a possible replacement for McAfee Virus Scan/Virex, and security topics like network registration, NESSUS scans, and personal encryption software all are on the agenda for the OIT's spring NextGen Information Session.

President updates OHIO on chief of staff search
On Monday, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis sent an email to all faculty and staff the updating them on the progress of the search committee for a chief of staff and special assistant to the president.

Sign up for emergency text messages is quick, easy
With spring and summer comes the threat of severe weather. The Department of Risk Management and Safety wants to ensure that all Ohio University faculty and staff receive any emergency text messages.

May 2
Concur reports must be submitted by July 1
The Office of Procurement Services reminds Ohio University that as the University approaches the Fiscal Year end that all Concur reports must be created, submitted and approved for transactions that post to an faculty or staff member's PCard or occur as reimbursables prior to July 1, 2012.

Registrar updates faculty and staff on final grades and exams
On April 23, the Office of the Registrar sent an email to all Ohio University faculty and staff about final grades and final examinations.

Apr 30
Darlene Berryman to discuss obesity myths on Wednesday
School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness Associate Professor Darlene Berryman will lead the final Science Café discussion of the school year at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the Baker University Center Front Room.

Finalists for vice provost for e-learning and strategic partnerships visit Athens campus
Finalists for the position of vice provost for e-learning and strategic partnerships will be visiting the Athens campus over the course of the next two weeks.

Apr 27
Becky Watts to join Board of Regents
On Friday, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis sent an email to all faculty and staff about the departure of Chief of Staff and Special Assistant to the President Becky Watts.

OU-HCOM mourns death of preeminent scientist
Leonard D. Kohn, M.D., help lead diabetes research efforts

Apr 25
Classified Development Program information session is May 3
Classified Senate and University Human Resources will host an information session on Thursday, May 3, that will answer any questions about the next Classified Development Program, which begins in the fall.

Apr 24
Athens couple receives Ohio Arts Council Awards
Two distinguished members of the Athens community received Ohio Arts Council Awards for their prose in fiction and nonfiction.