Finance and Administration News
Securian Life Offers Voluntary Coverage
In July, 2018, the University transitioned its life insurance policies to Securian Financial. All current benefits for faculty and staff remain in place.
Lynda.com now available to all OHIO employees with a public library card
Lynda.com is an online learning provider with more than 6,000 courses on a large variety of topics including Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Communication Skills, Career Development, and Management Skills.
New Contract and Insurance Matrix available
A new and improved Contract and Insurance Matrix is now available on the Finance website. The updated matrix is the result of a thorough review involving Enterprise Risk Management & Insurance, Contract Services, and Legal Affairs, and coincides with Risk Management & Insurance’s revised insurance guidelines. These guidelines align with the Inter-University Council Risk Management & Insurance Consortium (IUC-RMIC) recommendations while keeping the Level 1, 2, and 3 classifications.
New Course Available in Professional Development Pathways Program
Professional Development Pathways (PDP) provides tools, guidance, and learning opportunities for employees and supervisors who want to invest in talent development and career growth. An Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI) Navigation course is a new professional development opportunity that is now available.
Protect your email: How to spot password scams
Email scams can take many forms, but they all have one thing in common. They all ask you to provide your password or other personal information. If you receive a message that asks you to log into a website or reply with personal information, it is a scam. Learn more about how to protect yourself from email scams.
Finance provides answers to purchasing and PCard questions
At the August 7 Business Forum participants asked questions about PCard use and the Affordability and Efficiency mandate requirements. Following are answers to those questions for the reference of anyone involved in purchasing activity on behalf of Ohio University.
Registration open for new course in Professional Development Pathways program
The first two certificates within OHIO Professional Development Pathways program opened for participation on Wednesday, August 1.
Professional Development Pathways: Register for COA Fundamentals
The Chart of Accounts (COA) Fundamentals course is now available as a “core requirement” for the new Accounting and Purchasing certificates within OHIO Professional Development Pathways. This is an instructor-led course that is only offered at set times, so interested employees should discuss participation opportunities with their supervisors and register for one of the scheduled course times as soon as possible. For those who attended the Chart of Accounts Fundamentals course as part of the Financial System Enhancements project, the content has been updated to include additional information regarding the object segment and the function segment. References to the old Chart have been removed.