Staff have an opportunity to further their growth and development through the Staff Career Development Grant. New this year, the available funding for individuals and groups has increased to $1,250 for individuals, $1,750 for groups of two to 10 and $2,000 for groups of 11 or more, and the funds can be used for professional development, education or training costs related to job and/or career goals.
Applications are being accepted until Tuesday, July 31. Click here for more information.
The nominations for CFAES Staff Recognition Awards for the Shirley Brooks Jones Citizenship Award and the Key Values, Innovation, and Special Recognition Awards are due by June 30.
The Shirley Brooks-Jones Citizenship Award ($500)
Awarded to a staff member who:
Key Values Award ($300)
A service award for dedication, cooperation and positive attitudes in the workplace. Nominations for staff members within first three years of employment.
Innovation Award ($300)
For developing and/or participating in project initiatives and/or process operations improvements that enhances CFAES, Extension, ATI, or OARDC and its mission.
Special Recognition ($300)
For going above and beyond job duties, for having special commitment to tasks and positive customer service and improving workplace communications.
Click here for more information and to access the nomination forms.
All applications are to be sent to Staff Advisory Council Awards Committee c/o Joy Bauman, CFAES Center for Cooperatives, 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45611 or email to bauman.67@osu.edu.
On June 14, 2018, the offices of the Farm Science Review/Molly Caren Agricultural Center relocated to the R. Craig Fendrick Headquarters Building at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio. All staff are now combined to improve daily communications and reduce travel time for frequent meetings in London. A consistent address and presence at the site will assist in serving the customers of FSR/MCAC more effectively.
The office phone number, 614-292-4278, remains the same. All US mail and deliveries should be directed to:
Ohio State University
Farm Science Review/ Molly Caren Agricultural Center
135 State Route 38 NE
London, OH 43140
The Future of Waterman Task Force has been hard at work. Task force members gathered input from more than 150 people in April and May, through multiple listening sessions and interviews. Stakeholders included college and university faculty and staff, students, elected officials, Waterman neighbors, alumni, commodity groups, friends of the college, and more.
The task force then synthesized more than 6,000 data points to work toward a shared vision. The research showed strong consensus among the diverse stakeholders. For example, there was broad agreement that Waterman should be known as a showcase for experiential learning and discovery in the areas of food, agricultural, and environmental sciences.
The research also revealed agreement on the trends that will affect food, agriculture, and environmental sciences. Examples include a heightened interest in how food is grown and a demand for balance between food production and environmental sustainability.
There is still time to provide input. Please contact John Foltz, Graham Cochran, or any member of the task force with your thoughts. Check the Waterman webpage for more information and for task force member names.
In next steps, the task force will share research results with those who participated in listening sessions and interviews and start work on the Master Plan. The team is excited to share its progress with the college’s leadership in early July.
A new university-wide contract for photography services was recently awarded to five suppliers by the Strategic Procurement team. The Strategic Procurement team has pre-negotiated terms and hourly rates with the awarded photographers as part of a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP). The scope of these contracts include headshots, corporate, editorial, event, features, portrait, food, and sports action photography.
University employees are not mandated to use the five suppliers; however, use of these suppliers does provide continuity in pricing, service delivery, and image usage. The portfolios of the awarded suppliers and specific contract info can be found at go.osu.edu/photoservices.
For additional contract details, please contact Procurement directly. See the full article for the vendor list and additional purchasing guidance.
Applications and nominations are invited for outstanding candidates for the position of chair of the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics at The Ohio State University. The new chair will be uniquely positioned to build on the strengths of the department and will drive the department forward towards its mission of scholarship, education, and dissemination of knowledge through application of economic principles to society’s challenges in agriculture, the food system, the environment, and economic development.
The Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics at The Ohio State University provides world-class teaching, research and outreach in applied economics, with concentrations in the areas of agricultural economics and agribusiness, environmental and resource economics, international and development economics, and regional and urban economics. The department has 19 tenured and tenure-track faculty and a dedicated group of 9 program staff personnel. The department offers academic programs leading to a B.S. degree in Agribusiness and Applied Economics; a B.S. degree in Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability; a Masters of Applied Economics (MAE); and a Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics. The faculty produce nationally and internationally renowned programs to fulfill its land grant university missions in teaching, research, and extension education.
Responsibilities: The department chair is responsible for leadership, strategic planning, finances, administration, academic affairs, and external relations of the department. The chair will be committed to enhancing the education, research, and service missions and will possess an exceptional scholarly record, leadership skills, and strategic capacity to advance the department.
Responsibilities include oversight of personnel including performance reviews, administration of merit pay increases, development of workload assignments, and management of budgets and facilities. The chair may also carry on instructional, research, and outreach activities commensurate with his/her administrative responsibilities. The chair is responsible for establishment and maintenance of a financial and operational environment that is focused on appropriate internal controls. This should include, but not be limited to, appropriate segregation of duties in the processing of financial transactions, appropriate mandatory approvals, appropriate procedures to maintain effective custody over university resources, appropriate monitoring and oversight, and appropriate mandatory reconciliations. The chair reports to the Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or a related area, and must have distinguished academic credentials and eligibility for appointment to the rank of professor with tenure in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics at The Ohio State University. The applicant must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and should have a proven record of using sound judgment in identifying, prioritizing, and solving organizational problems in an academic or related setting; as well as experience working with industry to drive ongoing communication and partnerships. Additional essential qualifications include successful administrative experience, the ability to effectively engage a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin September 1, 2018, and continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Nominations and applications from qualified individuals are invited at any time. Qualified applicants are requested to submit the following: letter of application; statement of the applicant’s vision and administrative philosophy; leadership experiences and qualifications; a one-page statement of philosophy and perspective related to inclusion and diversity, and how they can help us achieve our goals related to diversity and the mentoring of underrepresented groups; and curriculum vitae including names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five references. Initial nominations and inquiries will be kept confidential; references will be contacted only upon approval of the applicant.
Application materials should be sent electronically (PDF format) to Mary Roberts.
Questions should be directed to:
Dr. John C. Foltz
Chair of the Search Committee
Chair of the Department of Animal Sciences
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
The Ohio State University
110B Animal Sciences Building
2029 Fyffe Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Telephone: 614-292-1242
Email: foltz.75@osu.edu
The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, and encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance Institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium.
Introducing Handshake – A New Career Development Platform for CFAES
As an important partner in student career development, we want to inform you of an exciting transition we are making. On June 5, the Career Office will be adopting a new dynamic recruitment platform, known as Handshake. Handshake is a contemporary job and career planning software that will help our college as well as all Ohio State University students find highly competitive opportunities such as top internships and full-time jobs.
This new system will take the place of what we and our users have historically known as Hireabuckeye.
Handshake will allow students to create dynamic profiles to connect directly with companies who actively recruit on our campus. Outside of formal recruiting, they will also gain access to a variety of career resources and events that will increase their knowledge about the world of work, providing them with clarity about career options available.
It will also give us the ability to grant faculty/staff in CFAES “fake student shadow accounts” so you can see what students see. We feel this will be a great tool to show faculty/staff the jobs, internships, and events that pertain to their advisees and prospective student recruits. It should greatly increase your resource base for current market opportunities and examples of what students can expect with any major or career interest.
Click here to express your interest in having a “Fake Student Shadow Account” created.
Given the transition, we have been working to educate students on this change, so you may hear questions from students during your interactions. We have notified them of our transition from Hireabuckeye to Handshake, but please reiterate this to them should they ask.
This message is to first introduce you to this exciting change before we officially launch and give system access to students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Major timeline items of note:
We plan to increase student and faculty/staff marketing around this new transition as we gear up for fall term and everyone returns to campus.
During this process, the CFAES Career Development Office is here to consult with you, should you have any specific questions on how to utilize Handshake or how to best refer students to it.
Thanks to everyone who supported National 4-H Council’s “Raise Your Hand” campaign. In all, 17,778 people raised their hand in support of Ohio 4-H youth programming!
Thank you to 4-H members, advisors, faculty, staff, alumni and county Extension offices for sharing the weekly updates and encouraging friends to vote for Ohio 4-H. And a special shout-out to Farm Cred MidAmerica, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Heartland Bank, Ohio Department of Agriculture and Ohio Cattleman’s Association for spreading the word.
The $20,000 prize will be shared by the counties with the most “hands raised.” Congratulations to the top five counties–Franklin, Licking, Wayne, Wood, and Butler–whose 4-H programs will each receive $2,000. The remaining prize money will be shared as indicated here.
Thank you for helping make the best better; #4HGrows in Ohio!
This fall, the Buckeye Opportunity Program is expected to benefit 3,000 Ohio students on the Columbus campus. Under an expansion of the program, the university will increase financial support for low- and moderate-income Ohio students on the university’s five regional campuses, which includes Ohio State ATI located on the CFAES Wooster campus.
Starting in spring 2019, the university will commit up to $3 million a year in additional financial aid to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for regional campus students who are from Ohio, qualify for federal Pell Grants, have successfully started their college career by earning 12 credit hours, and have initiated or completed a student-success course. The regional expansion, which begins spring semester 2019, will support an additional 1,200 students in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Ohio State ATI.
Click here to read more about the program.
Vendors offer discounted products and services to faculty and staff. As a summer special, half-priced tickets to Zoombezi Bay can be purchased through Tuesday, June 5 and are valid through Sunday, July 8.
Ohio State also partners with COESRA to provide additional local and national discounts to many attractions, including Kings Island, COSI, Cedar Point and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
To access Discount Programs, click on Benefits on the Human Resources website. Once you are logged in, you will see Discount Programs.
Want to lose weight? Are you at risk for diabetes?
We are recruiting employees to participate in an 18-month research study to help people lose weight. The study includes a group-based nutrition and physical activity program. You may be eligible if you are eligible for employee benefits, at least 21 years old, and have an elevated glucose level.
Diabetes Prevention Study Flyer
For information, call 292-4772, contact diabetesimpactstudy@osu.edu or visit u.osu.edu/impactstudy for more information.
Attention CFAES staff members: be on the lookout in your mailboxes for some great CFAES swag from Staff Advisory Council! We appreciate all that you do to make our college the best of the best! If you would like to nominate an excellent staff member, be sure to visit the SAC website and check out the multiple recognition awards we have available for staff.
YOU make this a great place to work!
Applications for CFAES Staff Professional Development Awards and the CFAES Staff Recognition Awards are available and now being accepted by the CFAES Staff Advisory Council Staff Awards and Recognition Committee.
Staff Professional Development Award
The CFAES SAC Staff Professional Development Award is funded through support from donations from current and former employees. It is offered to help supplement the costs associated with travel and fees for professional development opportunities for staff of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. This is a one-time reimbursement for expenses related to professional development activities, not to exceed $500. Please note, the award is up to $500, and the committee may opt to award a partial request (e.g., $250 of a $500 ask) depending on the full range of submissions and awards.
Applications will be reviewed and awarded twice per year. The deadline for the first round is June 15, 2018. The application deadline for the second round is Dec. 1, 2018. This second round will allow staff to apply for funding for professional development that may occur later in the fiscal year that they might not be aware of early in the fiscal year. Professional Development Award recipients have one year from the date of approval to use the award.
Staff Professional Development Award Timeline
Professional Development Application deadline:
Round 1 – June 15, 2018
Round 2 – Dec. 1, 2018
Notification date (recipients and those not selected):
Round 1 – by July 10, 2018
Round 2 – by Dec. 15, 2018
Staff Recognition Awards
Shirley Brooks Jones Citizenship Award ($500)
Awarded to a staff member who:
Above and Beyond awards ($300 each)
Key Values Award – A service award for dedication, cooperation and positive attitudes in the workplace. Nominations limited to staff members within their first three years of employment.
Innovation Award – For developing and/or participating in project initiatives and/or process operation improvements that enhance CFAES, OSU Extension, Ohio State ATI, or OARDC and its mission.
Special Recognition – For going above and beyond job duties, special commitment to tasks, positive customer service, and improving workplace communications.
Staff Recognition Award Timeline
Staff Recognition Award Application deadline: June 30, 2018
Notification Date: by Aug. 15, 2018
The applications for the Professional Development Award and the Staff Recognition Awards are available on the Staff Advisory Council web page.
All applications are to be sent to Staff Advisory Council Awards Committee c/o Joy Bauman, CFAES Center for Cooperatives, 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45611 or email to bauman.67@osu.edu.
In honor of National Public Gardens day, the American Public Gardens Association’s (APGA) Executive Director Casey Sclar, will be attending the 31st annual Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser at Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, Friday, May 11, 2018.
Mary Maloney, executive director, Chadwick Arboretum states, “APGA has provided a significant leadership role with the public gardens of central Ohio in education, sustainability, and conservation—especially in relation to the spring board that AmeraFlora provided to the avocation and profession of horticulture, and to the resurrection and development of public gardens in central Ohio.”
A few of those public gardens are Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, Park of Roses Garden at Whetstone Park, Franklin Park Conservatory, Inniswood Metro Gardens, the Gardens at Gantz Farm, Dawes Arboretum, and The Topiary Park.
Casey Sclar, PhD, and his team serve and support over 625 gardens and their more than 9,300 allied members located throughout America and 14 countries. Collectively, these gardens reach over 121 million people per year and help to realize American Public Gardens Association’s vision – a world where public gardens are indispensable.
Casey Sclar will join Mary Maloney and Ann Fisher, WOSU/89.7 NPR News, for a live broadcast of All Sides with Ann Fisher from 10 a.m. to noon.
Click here for dates and times of the Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser.
On Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 the CFAES Business Office (both Columbus and Wooster locations) will be closed as staff participate in a two-day retreat.
Voice mail, email, and university systems (eRequest, eTravel) will not be closely monitored during these days. Time-sensitive requests should be submitted/received in the Business Office the week prior (May 14-18).
Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, May 23.