| Back by popular demand, the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer, in collaboration with the One University Health and Wellness Council will launch Part 2 of the “Stay Calm and Well” webinar series. The new series will continue to build participant knowledge and skills to reduce stress and achieve optimal health and well-being during these challenging times. This weekly seven-week series will begin at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. By participating in this series and completing six out of seven post-evaluation surveys, you will earn 2,500 Your Plan for Health points. |
Month: July 2020
Employee Assistance Program Offers Webinar on Caregiver Stress, Compassion Fatigue
| Ohio State’s Employee Assistance Program will offer a webinar on Thursday, Aug. 6 on caregiver stress and compassion fatigue. Whether good or bad, stress is something we all experience to some extent. This is particularly true for professional caregivers such as nurses, counselors, social workers and other health care professionals. This webinar will look at traumatic and non-traumatic stress, the signs and symptoms of each, what leads to compassion fatigue and possible interventions for each. |
Upcoming Opportunities from the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
Support for instructors
Two upcoming virtual workshops presented by the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning are designed to support instructors as they prepare for autumn semester.
- On Thursday (July 23) and again on July 29, the focus will be on best practices for course design, whether for in person, online or blended teaching. These 3-hour workshops will take place at 1 p.m. on each day.
- On July 31, the focus will be on designing accessible and effective assignments for both in-person and online teaching contexts. Participants will use backwards design to develop assignments that guide student learning in alignment with course goals and learning outcomes. The session is from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
In addition, three upcoming virtual town halls will bring together individuals from multiple campuses, colleges and units across the university to focus on Teaching for Student Success in Autumn and Beyond. Sessions are geared toward instructors and teaching assistants, but are open to all Ohio State faculty and staff. The town halls are:
- July 28, 3-4 PM: Reducing Stress and Building Connection
- Aug. 4, 3-4 PM: Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces, Wherever and However they Occur.
- Aug. 11, 3-4 PM: Integration Resources and Pathways for Support
To more information about the town halls, see the registration website. (Registration is required.) These town halls have been developed in collaboration by the offices of Academic Affairs, Student Academic Success, Distance Education and E Learning, and the Drake Institute.
The Drake Institute also offers a number of rotating, small-group cohorts centered around instructional redesign, including Teaching Information Literacy (July 20-Aug. 9), Carmen Common Sense (July 27-31) and Contemplative Pedagogies (July 6-Aug. 14; instructors can join at any time).
Free Wellness Webinars Available in August
Benefits-eligible faculty and staff can explore programs offered by the OSU Health Plan as a service of Your Plan for Health. Topics relate to healthy eating, active living, emotional well-being and financial wellness. Some of the upcoming webinars include:
Register for webinars (click Educational Program) |
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week July 27-31
In recognition of your contributions and dedication to advancing the university’s mission, several virtual events and activities are planned to thank all Ohio State faculty and staff! Activities being offered include virtual tours of university landmarks including Ohio Stadium, special interest webinars, promotions, discounts and ticket offers as well as other offerings. As part of the university’s Be Kind initiative, you are also encouraged to show appreciation for your colleagues by sending virtual thank you and kudo messages from https://kind.osu.edu/kudos.
More information: https://hr.osu.edu/appreciation-recognition-awards/staff-appreciation-week
Live Streaming Cooking Demos Focus on Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
| Join us today and every Tuesday at noon for virtual cooking demonstrations focused on diabetes-friendly recipes. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Jenny Shrodes and Chefs Katie McCurdy and Stephanie Urrutia from Wexner Medical Center have teamed up in this series to discuss and show you how to prepare healthy and delicious recipes in under 20 minutes. This series is a collaborative effort among the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center, the Diabetes Education Team and the James Mobile Education Kitchen at the Wexner Medical Center. The series is sponsored by the Wexner Medical Center Healthy Communities Obesity and Nutrition Steering Committee.
Note: The registration link is currently not viewable in Internet Explorer. We’re exploring a new platform for a better experience and will provide a redirect soon. |
The Caregiving Crisis During COVID-19
The disruptions of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home period are impacting women’s job stability and pay, time, personal health, and access to childcare, increasing gender inequities. On June 11, The Women’s Place and President and Provost’s Council on Women (PPCW) hosted a virtual panel focusing on the challenges of working and caring for children, elders, and others during the pandemic. Panelists, including daycare providers, K-12 and university educators, and an elder care specialist, shared resources available through Ohio State and local agencies and non-profits. A recording of the panel is now available on The Women’s Place website.
Employee Wellbeing Opportunities
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Register for July 15 Town Hall Meeting with Dr. Hal Paz
| Join Dr. Hal Paz for the next Wexner Medical Center and health science colleges Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, July 15 from 10–11 a.m. The meeting will be virtual and you can register to receive login details. Topics will include fiscal year 2021 priorities, COVID recovery updates and information on the progress of the anti-racism action plan. These Town Hall meetings allow for sharing information about all of the exciting work underway and create opportunities for collaboration and teamwork as we continue on our journey of becoming the academic health center of the future. |
Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website
| Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website |
| Ohio State is committed to supporting the university community in preparation for on-campus operations this fall. To assist students, faculty, staff and visitors, the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website launched yesterday. The site includes information and details related to physical distancing, campus readiness, classrooms, workspaces, housing, dining, personal protection and hygiene, mental health and wellness resources, travel and several other areas. The university will continue to evaluate recommendations based on evolving conditions and the site will reflect any updates. |
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