Professional Development

Confidence in Leadership Seminar – Dec. 8

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Self-confidence is often seen as a cornerstone of effective leadership, some view it as necessary to lead, to establish authority, to communicate, and to productively direct others.

Come explore how self-confidence interacts with authority, power, and influence and what it contributes to leadership rooted in collaboration, resilience, and optimism.

Confidence in Leadership is a seminar for female faculty, staff and graduate students presented by Cathann A. Kress, Vice President of Agricultural Administration and Dean of CFAES.

Friday, Dec. 8, 2017
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
244 Kottman Hall (Columbus) and 130 Research Services (Wooster)
Cost: Free
Lunch will be provided at 11:30 with the presentation beginning at noon.

REGISTRATION IS FULL. If you would like to be added to the wait list, contact Emily Steiner at steiner.303@osu.edu.

Confidence in Leadership Flyer

Big Impact: Why Impactful Reporting Matters and How to do it Better

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The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Dean’s Office and the CFAES Grant Development Support Unit invite faculty members, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers to attend the workshop “Big Impact: Why Impactful Reporting Matters and How to do it Better.” Please note there are two sessions available – the Tuesday session is specifically geared toward new faculty members.

BIG IMPACT: Why Impactful Reporting Matters and How to do it Better
We are all responsible for reporting the impact of our research and extension activities. This dynamic and engaging workshop will help you hone your ability to tell your story so that the work you do and its impact reaches a broad audience. By the end of the workshop, you will:

  1. Have a greater appreciation for the critical role impact statements play in the success of agricultural research and Extension;
  2. Gain knowledge, skills, and experience needed to write high-quality impact statements and/or evaluate impact statements and identify the strongest ones;
  3. Be better prepared to clearly and concisely respond to inquiries from leadership, congressional staff, media, stakeholders, and others; and,
  4. Have a better idea of how strong impact statements can be leveraged across multiple platforms for diverse audiences.

Sarah Lupis is the Assistant Director for the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors and the Program Director for the Impact Writing Initiative of the Multistate Research Fund. In these roles, she elevates stories about work being done by Agricultural Experiment Station researchers and Extension specialists and helps set the direction for education and information campaigns for the land-grant university system at the national level. Ms. Lupis graduated from the University of Massachusetts and Utah State University and previously worked as a science communication specialist for the National Park Service, a USAID-funded research program on livestock and climate change, and Colorado State University’s Institute for Livestock and the Environment.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
This session is now open to all faculty and post-doctoral researchers, however it will be geared specifically to new faculty members. Please note that this session is extended and will be a full two hours (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.). Lunch will be provided for those who register before Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Click here to register to attend as soon as possible.

Date: Tuesday, November 7
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – this is an extended First Tuesdays session
Location: Ag. Admin. 250A, Columbus and Research Services 209, Wooster (video linked)
Attendance is limited to 35 in Columbus and 15 in Wooster

Wednesday, November 8, 2017
This session is geared toward all faculty, post-docs, and graduate students.

Click here to R.S.V.P. to this session as soon as possible.

Date: Wednesday, November 8
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Longaberger Alumni House – Mount Leadership Room (first floor), 2200 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210
Transportation: Transportation from the Wooster campus to the Columbus campus will be provided for those who register before Thursday, Nov. 2. Please indicate on the Qualtrics survey if you will need transportation.
Parking: Please use the attached parking pass in the LAH lot if you do not have an OSU parking permit.
Attendance is limited to 50.

LAH Parking Pass

Implicit Bias and Mitigation Strategies Training

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The next Advising Development Series workshop will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

Implicit Bias and Mitigation Strategies

Kathy Lechman, PhD, Director, Equity and Inclusion, will facilitate this training.

The Objective of Unconscious Bias Training: Everyone has unconscious biases. This is a natural fact of being human. To help participants identify and understand their biases and to provide them with practical strategies for using that understanding to improve their performance.

Please RSVP to Julie Miller at miller.4325@osu.edu to attend and also visit Project Implicit site to complete 3 to 5 of the tests prior to Nov. 14.

Disability Services Training

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Worker’s Compensation, Short and Long Term Disability, Transitional Work Program, Family Medical Leave – Have questions?  Get Answers!

Disability Services Training
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Parker Food Science and Technology, Room 114
2015 Fyffe Court, Columbus, Ohio 43210

OSU Integrated Absence Management and Vocational Services will present an overview on how each service applies and the process to follow. Presenters will share what to do if an employee is injured at work; when is an employee eligible for short and long term disability; what is the transitional work program; which time leave codes should an employee select when off work? And more…

Click here to register.

Big Impact: Why Impactful Reporting Matters and How to do it Better – Workshop

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The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Dean’s Office and the CFAES Grant Development Support Unit invite faculty members, graduate students and post-docs to attend the workshop “Big Impact: Why Impactful Reporting Matters and How to do it Better.”

Big Impact Flyer

We are all responsible for reporting the impact of our research and extension activities. This dynamic and engaging workshop will help you hone your ability to tell your story so that the work you do and its impact reaches a wide audience. By the end of the workshop, you will:

  • Have a greater appreciation for the critical role impact statements play in the success of agricultural research and Extension;
  • Gain knowledge, skills, and experience needed to write high-quality impact statements and/or evaluate impact statements and identify the strongest ones;
  • Be better prepared to clearly and concisely respond to inquiries from leadership, congressional staff, media, stakeholders, and others; and,
  • Have a better idea of how strong impact statements can be leveraged across multiple platforms for diverse audiences.

Sarah Lupis is the Assistant Director for the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station directors and the Program Director for the Impact Writing Initiative of the Multistate Research Fund. In these roles, she elevates stories about work being done by Agricultural Experiment Station researchers and Extension specialists and helps set direction for education and information campaigns for the Land-grant University system at the national level. Ms. Lupis graduated from the University of Massachusetts and Utah State University and previously worked as a science communication specialist for the National Park Service, a USAID-funded research program on livestock and climate change, and Colorado State University’s Institute for Livestock and the Environment.

Attendance is limited to 50. Please R.S.V.P. to this session by completing this Qualtrics survey as soon as possible.

Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Longaberger Alumni House – Mount Leadership Room (first floor), 2200 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210
Transportation: Transportation from the Wooster campus to the Columbus campus will be provided. Please indicate on the Qualtrics survey if you will need transportation.
Parking: Please use the attached parking pass in the LAH lot if you do not have an OSU parking permit.

 

Faculty Workshop on Teaching Inclusive Design and Accessibility

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One of the special training events occurring at Accessing Higher Ground this year is a Teach Access Faculty Bootcamp and the UDUC Mini-Conference on Teaching Accessibility and Universal Design. These events can be attended virtually or onsite at the Accessing Higher Ground Conference at the Westin Westminster, Colorado. They are geared towards faculty who teach design or technology courses. There is no charge to attend.

Faculty Bootcamp on Teaching Inclusive Design in Technology and Design Classes
Come learn about and discuss trends we are noticing with new-hires at tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Oath, Adobe, and Facebook. Learn about examples and techniques you can use in your own classrooms (programming, design, testing, etc.) to best prepare your students to create inclusive experiences that not only increase their employability after graduation, but also motivate them to create innovative breakthroughs in making technology work better for everyone.

WHERE: Westin Westminster, Colorado
10600 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, Colorado 80020
(see virtual option below)
WHEN: Tuesday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MST
(12:00 -1:00 p.m. will be for lunch, discussion and q&a)
COST: No charge
LEADERS:
Mary Bellard, Senior Accessibility Architect at Microsoft and co-leader of the Materials Task Force for Teach Access
Larry Goldberg, Senior Director, Accessible Media, Oath
RSVP: Seating (onsite) is limited to 25. Registration is required.
VIRTUAL OPTION: A live stream is available for those who are not able to attend onsite. Registration is also required to attend via live stream. Use the URL above to register.

A mini-conference during the Accessing Higher Ground main conference will focus on topics related to the teaching of accessibility and Universal Design in university curriculum. Click here for more information.

 

Upcoming Grant Workshops for Faculty and Staff

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The CFAES Grant Development Support Unit is hosting a series of training workshops. Below is the list of upcoming sessions.

October 11, 2017
Introduction to the New PI Portal
Office of Research, 117 Research Administration Building, Columbus
1 – 2 p.m.
Register: Click here

October 12, 2017
Discovery Theme New Hire Orientations
Office of Research, 1960 Kenny Rd, Columbus
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
No registration required

October 18, 2017
Budget Basics for Grant Applications
250A  Ag. Admin, Columbus
9 – 10 a.m.
Register: Click here

October 19, 2017
Budget Basics for Grant Applications
Fisher 121, Wooster
2 – 3 p.m.
Register: Click here

October 24, 2017
Completing the ePA-005 form
250A  Ag. Admin, Columbus
10 – 11 a.m.
Register: Click here

October 26, 2017
Completing the ePA-005 form
Fisher Conf. Room, Wooster
10 – 11 a.m.
Register: Click here

October 31, 2017
Finding Funding
Fisher Conf. Room, Wooster
10 – 11 a.m.
Register: Click here

October 31, 2017
Intro to Grant Writing
Fisher Conf. Room, Wooster
1 – 2 p.m.
Register: Click here

November 1, 2017
Presentation: SEEDS: Student Competitions
Fisher Conf. Room, Wooster
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
No registration required

November 2, 2017
Presentation:  SEEDS: Student Competitions
250A Ag. Admin, Columbus
1 – 2 p.m.
No registration required

You may view a full list of training workshops through its online calendar.

Helping Students in Distress Training

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The CFAES Office of Academic Affairs is kicking off the academic year with an advisor development series. The purpose of the series is to equip advisors with the tools necessary to provide a successful advising experience for students.  Faculty and staff are also invited to participate in the training sessions.

Register for the next session:

Mon., Oct. 23
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Helping Students in Distress – How to handle a student in distress or causing a disruption and linking students to the resources available on campus.
Location: 4H Building, International Room
Please RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 19 to Julie Miller, Academic Affairs at miller.4325@osu.edu

Effective Interviewing Skills: Techniques for Successful Interviewing – Sept. 21

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“Effective Interviewing Skills: Techniques for Successful Interviewing,” facilitated by Dr. Ana C. Berrios, Associate Director of Career Counseling and Support Services, Office of Student Life at The Ohio State University. This workshop will be an excellent professional (and personal) development opportunity. This will be a free event offered in both Columbus and Wooster.

DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2017

TIME: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Columbus – Kottman Hall Room 244 and video-linked to Wooster – Fisher Room 121

RSVP: Jane Douglas at douglas.170@osu.edu

Surviving an Active Shooter Training – Sept. 26

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The CFAES Office of Academic Affairs is kicking off the academic year with an advisor development series. The purpose of the series is to equip advisors with the tools necessary to provide a successful advising experience for students.  Sessions are optional, although highly recommended. Faculty and staff are also invited to participate in the training sessions.

Register for the next session – Surviving an Active Shooter – on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The training session will be in the International Room of the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

The session will prepare participants for an active shooter situation or aggressor situation.  Learn about the national “Run. Hide. Fight.” best practice.  Members of the OSU Police Department will be facilitating the training.

RSVP to miller.4325@osu.edu.

Click here for a list of upcoming sessions.

Introduction to Food Essentials – Online Continuing Education Course

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Ohio State’s Food Industries Center responds to the needs of the food industry with online continuing education.

The OSU Food Industries Center is launching a new online continuing education course called Introduction to Food Science Essentials. This 10 week online training will begin on October 2 and is designed for food industry professionals who are new to the industry or are looking to enhance their technical knowledge and have not received a formal education in the field of food science and technology.

“Many non-food scientists are working in the food industry – whether their background is chemistry, marketing, manufacturing, or microbiology. This course is designed specifically for them and can help fill knowledge gaps related to food quality, food components, food manufacturing, and food safety,” said the center’s director and lead instructor for the course, Dr. Valente Alvarez, who is also a professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology. “After completing the program, participants will be able to immediately apply what they learned in their current positions.”

Introduction to Food Science Essentials is the first online course offered through the Food Industries Center, which hosts one to two in-person continuing education courses and workshops per month. Some course offerings meet regulatory requirements such as the FSPCA – Preventive Controls for Human Food Training, Introductory HACCP, or Better Process Control School; while other workshops provide hands-on technical training such as Cleaning and Sanitation Basics, Advanced CIP, Introduction to Dairy Processing and Management, or Dairy Lab for Improved Quality.

This continuing education course was developed based on requests that the center received from the food industry through feedback from other course participants and suggestions from its industry advisory board members.

“The industry is very supportive of our program,” Alvarez said, “and we do everything we can to support the industry. It’s a good relationship, and we’re always working to make it even better.”

Click here to learn more about this course or to register online.

For questions, contact: Heather Dean, Dean.840@osu.edu.

2018 Community Engagement Conference Call for Proposals

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Proposals are now being accepted for Ohio State’s inaugural Community Engagement Conference, taking place January 24-25, 2018, in the Ohio Union. Building on the success of the OSU Extension Annual Conference and the university’s Engagement Forum, the conference will bring together faculty, staff, students and community partners to focus on professional development and networking, while exploring new potential engagement partnerships. The theme of this year’s conference is Partnering to Advance Health and Wellness. Proposals are due October 30, 2017.

Click here to submit a proposal and learn more about the event.

For questions, contact: lewis.485@osu.edu or morrison.332@osu.edu.

 

Introduction to BioC Workshop

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Introduction to BioC workshop is a two-day workshop Sept. 11 and 12, 2017, at the Biomedical Research Tower.

The goals of the workshop are to familiarize participants with common ways in which data, including genomic data, are explored and analyzed in R and provide participants with tools necessary for their own continued self-education.

Registration is free and open to all OSU students, faculty and staff.

BioC Workshop Flyer

Click here to register and for more information.

Free Webinars from National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

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The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences along with the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering are pleased to be co-sponsors of an institutional membership for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.

The NCFDD is an on-line organization that provides accessible professional development for faculty, staff, and graduate students.  Anyone affiliated with our college can access the numerous free resources. These resources are part of our membership but you must register.  You can register here or by following the directions below.

Activating your membership

How to activate your institutionally sponsored NCFDD membership:

  1. Go to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity website
  2. Select the “Become a Member” tab and choose “Individual Membership”
  3. On the Individual Membership page, select “Click Here”
  4. On the “Select Your Member Type” page, select “Institutional Sub-Account”
  5. On the “Select a Username” page use your institution issued e-mail address in the Username box
  6. Complete the registration process
  7. You will receive a welcome e-mail at that e-mail address within 24 business hours confirming that your account is now active and you can begin fully using your new NCFDD membership

You will find the following resources on the site:

  • The Monday Motivator: weekly message to encourage your writing and research whether you are working on a dissertation, an article or a grant.
  • Access to the Core Curriculum: How to Thrive in the Academy webinars
  • FREE webinars-featuring guest experts including Building a Publishing Pipeline: Concrete Strategies for Increasing  Your Writing Productivity
  • FREE Multi-Week Courses (archived) including How to Navigate the Academic Job Market, Teaching in No Time: How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Semester, and How to Win an NIH Grant
  • The discussion forum, a place where you can network virtually with others
  • Members only library of webinars with downloads. Topical areas include Academic Publishing, Diversity, External Funding, Job Search Advice, Teaching, Writing and Research Productivity, Work-life Balance, Incivility on Campus, and How To  Be a Public Intellectual
  • The Faculty Success Program is a 12-week virtual boot-camp facilitated by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity that requires separate registration and payment
  • The Dissertation Success Program-also requires separate registration and payment
  • The 14-Day Writing Challenge