Ohio State and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), the state agency responsible for workforce development and placement of individuals with disabilities, have partnered to place an OOD career specialist exclusively at Ohio State. This will be the first time OOD has embedded an employee within a single organization to focus on enhancing the recruitment and retention of individuals with disabilities and best practices for creating an inclusive workplace environment. More . Contact .
The College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) created a meditation and reflection room to serve the spiritual needs of the college's students, faculty, and staff. More .
The work of the A&P HR Shared Service Center team isn’t as visible as some, but their purpose is paramount.
“There are so many things that go through here, it’s really amazing,” HR associate Tracy Draudt said.
The A&P HR Shared Service Center team supports a little more than 1,200 employees within Administration and Planning.
“The best way to describe our job is completing the entire life-cycle of an employee, from when they are hired to when they leave the university,” HR Associate Avani Borade said.
Mar 21-22 - 8 a.m. to noon - OHR offices, 1590 N. High St.
Get an overview of interviewing, hiring, and working alongside individuals with disabilities during this instructor-led workshop, provided by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities and the Office of Human Resources. The interactive session will enhance cultural diversity and examine personal attitudes and biases toward people with disabilities. Register . Contact.
Mar 1 - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Ohio Union Great Hall Meeting Room Join this talk by Latina feminist and civil engineer Patricia Valoy. Her advocacy is on attracting and retaining women in STEM careers and building work environments where women are free from discrimination, sexism, and racism. She also speaks and writes on a variety of issues affecting the Latinx community. A Student Life Multicultural Center event sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Ohio ADVANCE and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. More . Contact or 614-688-8449 .
Mar 7 - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Longaberger Alumni House All Ohio State faculty and staff (men and women) are invited to celebrate Ohio State women. This year will feature Kris Devine, vice president of operations in the Office of Business and Finance, with special guests President Michael V. Drake and Provost Bruce McPheron. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends and meet people from across the university. Parking passes will be available at the reception desk. More . Contact .
Mar 8 - noon to 1 p.m. - Webinar Want to get involved with increasing access for all students at Ohio State? Join the Office of Distance Education and eLearning for a Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility Think Tank. Participate in a guided discussion and learn how to maximize access, engagement and student success in online courses. More . Contact .
Mar 9 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Ohio Union Ailabouni Room Join this instructor-led introductory session of Safe Zone Training. The goals of the training are to create a more welcoming and more inclusive campus environment, strengthen community, and encourage networking among faculty, staff, and students toward the goal of supporting diverse individuals and communities. Participants receive a Safe Zone sticker to signal their acceptance of LGBTQ people and communities. More . Contact .
As part of a comprehensive effort to enhance the health, safety, and well being of our community, the Office of Human Resources has created a new online training opportunity. “Understanding the Sexual Misconduct Policy” is an easily accessible, 30-minute digital version of the in-person training provided by Human Resources. While beneficial for all employees, the training is highly recommended for managers, supervisors, human resource professionals, department chairs, and deans. More . Contact .
