Finance and Administration News
Sustainable Living Hub Seminar Oct 12 at 5pm
Dr. Kim Thompson, the OHIO Office of Sustainability’s new Sustainable Living Hub Coordinator, will discuss Hub initiatives at this semester’s second virtual Sustainable Hub Seminar on Monday, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m.
Economic Benefits of Ohio Utility-scale Solar
Installing utility-scale solar energy in Ohio could support more than 54,000 construction jobs, generate up to $67.5 million in local tax revenues annually and power over 1.5 million Ohio homes, according to a new study by Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs.
Drug Free Workplace Reminder 2020
The university must notify faculty and staff annually of its drug and alcohol policies and resources available to those seeking assistance for drug or alcohol issues.
OHIO employees invited to virtual sessions for College of Business graduate programs
The College of Business is offering virtual lunch and learn sessions that will provide information to OHIO employees about graduate degrees and certificates. Employees can use their educational benefits for these programs, and they are all available in convenient delivery formats for working professionals.
OHIO receives Tree Campus USA Designation
Ohio University has been designated as a “Tree Campus USA” location by the Arbor Day Foundation for the fourth year in a row. The honor recognizes colleges and universities for promoting healthy trees and engaging students, faculty and staff in conservation efforts.
Pollution Prevention Week - Get Involved!
For the fourth consecutive year, Ohio University, the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Athens are collaborating to celebrate what the Environmental Protection Agency now recognizes as Pollution Prevention Week (September 21-27) with a series of public events.
University, local community invited to collect red oak acorns on College Green Sept. 19
Students, faculty, staff and the greater Athens community are invited to help collect red oak acorns at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, on the College Green, following socially distant and mask protocols.
Document Imaging & Workflow Advisory Community seeks members and campus input
Document imaging and automated workflows play an important role in Ohio University’s strategic initiatives. If you would like to help shape the future of these vital IT services at Ohio University, consider joining the newly formed Document Imaging & Workflow IT Advisory Community. Membership is open to anyone at the University.
Shred-It Update
Effective September 10, 2020, Shred-It has announced a change in their dedicated Ohio University sales representative. All requests for pickups or confidential shredding bins should be directed to Jean Cantrell at Jean.Cantrell@stericycle.com. Jean has replaced Michelle Caudill who served as OHIO’s representative since the beginning of our contract with Shred-It.
New PCard Release Delayed
During the August Business Forum, it was announced that we were anticipating the release of new purchasing cards (PCards) in mid/late October. Given the announcement of the Phase II plans and a large number of faculty and staff working continuing to work remotely to decrease density at our locations, the PCard issuance has been delayed until spring 2021. The current pcard provider, JP Morgan Chase, has extended the current agreement with the University until June 30, 2021.