University Chief Wellness Officer Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, EBP-C, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN and her Buckeye Wellness team, the College of Nursing, Your Plan for Health, the Ohio State Health Plan, Ohio State Employee Assistance Program and Student Life have teamed up to create and offer “Staying Calm and Well in the Midst of the COVID-19 Storm” to cope with and stay well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This eight-week online series, starting Wednesday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m. is open to all and will equip you to build important knowledge and skills to sustain well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Effective immediately or prior to their next scheduled shift, all critical faculty and staff coming to campus must check their temperature and assess any symptoms before reporting to work. The health of our workforce is imperative during this time to keep everyone healthy and to control the spread of COVID-19. Outlined below is guidance for employees to monitor their own symptom status:
If you are a critical employee, on days you report to work, you should perform a daily health check-in and only come to work if you can confirm you have no fever of 100° F or higher,...
During times of uncertainty, it’s normal to have feelings of stress, anxiety and fear. You are not alone, and there are resources and help available if you want someone to talk to or need support.
The Office of Human Resources' Keep Well website has resources for you or your family to receive individual, personalized support – either via text, telephone or online counselling. All Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services are confidential, complimentary and provided by experienced, licensed mental health professionals. EAP is available to benefits-eligible faculty and staff and their family members. Tools, resources and...
As a reminder, the university’s coronavirus website is updated throughout the day with general information about the virus, the university’s response and important guidance for all members of our community. In addition, the Office of Human Resources has support information and an FAQ for managers. Other remote working resources from the university’s Office of the CIO can be found on the Keep Working and Keep Teaching pages. The university remains committed to the health and well-being of our community. Once again, thank you for your cooperation and collaboration as we respond...
Applications for dependent tuition assistance must be submitted each term. The enrollment window for Summer semester 2020 opens March 09, 2020, and closes June 1, 2020. Eligible faculty and staff can apply online or with paper applications . The student must have a Social Security number on file with Buckeye Link to receive dependent tuition assistance.
Visit go.osu.edu/dependent-tuition for more information. Direct questions to the Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center at HR@osu.edu or 614-292-1050.
The Presidential Search Committee wants to hear from you. Describe the qualities and experiences you would recommend in a president and offer other thoughts and suggestions as part of the process for seeking the 16th president in Ohio State’s history. The university community is also encouraged to submit candidate suggestions and nominations. Additional opportunities for engagement will be shared as the search progresses. To offer input and comments and submit candidate nominations, visit the presidential search website .
Planning your next professional development opportunity and need funding? Apply online for the Staff Career Development Grant . This Ohio State grant provides staff with an opportunity to participate in learning experiences on and off campus that match their needs and career goals.
Eligible staff can apply for a Staff Career Development Grant of up to $1,250 for individuals, $1,750 for groups of 2-10 and $2,000 for groups of 11 or more. Grants can be used for a variety of professional development opportunities related to job and/or career goals. All applicants are encouraged to...
Help increase your productivity and reduce aches and pains by making sure your workspace properly fits you. Since everyone's body dimensions are unique, workstations should be adjusted to fit each individual. This new online Office Ergonomics tutorial demonstrates how to set up your computer workstation to best meet your needs. Click through the BuckeyeLearn module at your own pace to see how to best position your chair, monitor, keyboard, standing desk and other aspects of your workstation.
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With winter upon us, it's important to be aware of the university's weather-related resources and policy, and know how to check the university's status. Although Ohio State strives to remain open, extreme conditions during the winter can warrant the usage of the university's Weather or Other Short-Term Closing Policy . Faculty and staff can be prepared by reviewing this policy and taking note of the resources to check the university's status. The Weather or Short-Term Closing Policy does not apply to Ohio State Wexner Medical Center employees.
Faculty and staff eligible for Ohio State benefits can review their 2020 Benefits Confirmation Statement in Employee Self Service through December 3, 2019. Employees will also receive a copy of the 2020 Benefits Confirmation Statement at their home addresses. This is the final opportunity, outside of a qualifying event, to change 2020 benefits elections.
Changes can be made by writing corrections directly on the statement and adding a signature and date. Corrections can be submitted to HR Customer Service by mail (1590 North High St. , suite 300) , fax (614-292-7813), in-person drop-off (1590...
