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 | Open Letter from President McDavis to Faculty Senate Chair Lopez
In the interest of keeping the Ohio University community informed, President Roderick J. McDavis shares with all faculty, staff and students this open letter to Faculty Senate Chair Sergio Lopez-Permouth regarding the search for executive vice president and provost.
| | Open Letter from President McDavis to Faculty Senate Chair Lopez
In the interest of keeping the Ohio University community informed, President Roderick J. McDavis shares with all faculty, staff and students this open letter to Faculty Senate Chair Sergio Lopez-Permouth regarding the search for executive vice president and provost.
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| President's Message - Nov. 20, 2007
As we approach the Winter Break, I want to share how very proud I am of the
work that has been done this quarter. We have accomplished a great deal and
I want to share some highlights.
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| Fingerhut to visit campus September 26th
Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut will visit Ohio University next week to share information on The University System of Ohio. Today, President Roderick J. McDavis issued an e-mail inviting faculty and staff to attend the event, set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Margaret M. Walter Hall Rotunda.
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| Presidential Performance Goals for 2006-07
The President’s Priorities developed by the presidential search committee in December 2003 have served as the guidepost in setting my yearly presidential goals. For the 2006-07 academic year, my goals have been focused on ensuring that we continue our work to improve communication with faculty, implement the Information Technology recovery process, implement the comprehensive strategy to reduce high-risk drinking, improve academic integrity, implement the top priorities of Vision OHIO, raise funds to support University strategic priorities, and strengthen the financial control environment. Specifically, my performance goals for 2006-07 are listed.
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| Town Hall Meeting 04/17/07
The University Town Hall Meeting is intended to encourage dialogue among members of the Ohio University community.
President Roderick McDavis and other leaders were available to listen to faculty, staff and students.
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| Founders Day 2007 Historical Presentation
Preview a sample of Sam Crowl's Historical Presentation
| | Founders Day Convocation 2007
President McDavis' address to the Founders Day 2007 convocation Feb. 2, 2007.
| | Founders Day Convocation 2007
Celebrating Ohio University’s rich history and the achievements of outstanding students and faculty, the 2007 convocation includes a keynote address by President Roderick McDavis, remarks by Honors Tutorial College Dean Ann Fidler, an historical presentation by Trustee Professor Samuel Crowl, and an announcement by Provost Kathy Krendl regarding funding for graduate education and research.
| | Radio Spot: Partnership Spotlight
Accent on Achievement with Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis
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| Town Hall 01/26/07
The University Town Hall Meeting is intended to encourage dialogue among members of the Ohio University community.
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| President's Message - Jan. 3, 2007
I hope you had time over our academic break to relax and enjoy your time with loved ones. The purpose of my message is to share some of the things you may have missed during winter break.
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| Educate the Tri-State memo of understanding signing
Aboard a barge in the Ohio River, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis joined other college presidents, provost and deans in signing a memo of understanding that forges a historic educational coalition.
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| President's Message - Oct. 25, 2006
On Monday afternoon, we held our first town hall-style meeting. It was an important first step to open more lines of communication among students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
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| Letter to the Plain Dealer - Oct. 6, 2006
Yes, we face some significant challenges but the sky is not falling. With the efforts of alumni, faculty, staff, students and parents, we are solving our problems and continue to deliver exceptional education opportunities.
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| Letter to the NY Times - Oct. 3, 2006
Ohio University provides exceptional educational opportunities. High rankings, sound fiscal health, and strong enrollment are testaments to our success.
| | President's Message - Oct. 4, 2006
This afternoon, I held my second press briefing of the academic year with our local media. I want to share what I discussed with those reporters.
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| University community goals for 2006-07
At this week's press briefing with the Athens media, I shared some of the University community's goals for the 2006-07 academic year. I also provided an update on some of the issues discussed the last time I met with the media.
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| Data Security Progress Update
I take the recent lapses in our computer network security very seriously and deeply apologize for the stress and inconvenience that this has caused you. We hold ourselves fully accountable and are doing everything in our power to ensure that all members of our community will not have to face this situation in the future.
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| Budget Realignment 2
As the 2005-06 academic year ends, I want to provide you with an update concerning the 2007 Fiscal Year (FY) budget realignment process. The administrative and academic leadership groups have worked together on the budget realignment plan to identify ways to realize savings while retaining essential functions and services.
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| New Health Benefits
The University consistently monitors whether its insurance companies are providing competitive rates and service. While the University is pleased with Medical Mutual of Ohio’s service as a third-party administrator, it is good business practice to place the benefits package out for competitive requests for proposals to compare our current program with those offered by other companies. This ensures that the University is able to provide quality health-care choices to its employees at a reasonable cost.
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| Budget Realignment
On Friday, March 31st, I provided an update on the budget realignment process to the chairs of Administrative, Classified, Faculty, and Student senates, the Chairs and Directors Council, and AFSCME. Provost Kathy Krendl, Vice President for Finance and Administration Bill Decatur, and Linda Lonsinger, director of employee and labor relations, also attended this meeting.
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| Third Phase for Vision OHIO
We now are in the third phase, developing action plans and priorities through the 10 goal-specific implementation teams. Each team will submit a summary of its deliberations, as well as rank-ordered priorities. During this time, colleges and schools also are completing their strategic plans to align with Vision OHIO.
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| Budget Update
Copy of all-campus email communicating important initiatives and senior-level academic and administrative leadership discussions.
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| 2006 Vision Ohio Convocation Address
President McDavis' address to the inaugural Vision OHIO convocation Jan. 17, 2006.
| | Founders Day Convocation 2006
Celebrating Ohio University’s rich history and the achievements of outstanding students and faculty, the 2006 convocation includes a keynote address by President Roderick McDavis.
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| President appoints sustainability council
Comprising faculty, staff and students, the Presidential Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning will hold its first meeting today. The newly formed advisory council is charged with developing and submitting recommendations to President Roderick J. McDavis for a comprehensive sustainability plan as well as a university-wide climate action plan.
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| Budget issues discussed on radio show
President Roderick J. McDavis touched on a variety of topics during his hour-long appearance Thursday on "The Party Line" radio show, taking questions on everything from the state budget to enrollment trends. McDavis takes part every month in the WATH broadcast, for which podcast archives are available.
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| Appreciation reception recognizes service
Highlighting the importance of service, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis recognized the work of university employees Wednesday, with a special thank you to outgoing Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl.
| | Safety evaluations to take effect July 1
Safety evaluations will become a mandatory part of all non-faculty employee performance evaluations beginning July 1. The safety evaluation initiative is a new addition to Ohio University's Workplace Safety Initiative (WSI) and was recently introduced to staff in an all-campus e-mail from President Roderick J. McDavis
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| Talking shop
Touching on topics ranging from university finances to graduation, President Roderick J. McDavis spent an hour on “The Party Line” radio show Thursday. |
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