Finance and Administration News

Removal of A&E Tracking Fields in BCB


We wanted to notify you that we are removing the compliance questions related to Affordability & Efficiency (A&E) from our BCB requisition screens.  While we are still committed as a University to the A&E measures as part of the Governor’s mandate, we no longer need to track this data via the questions within BobcatBUY. Effective Wednesday, January 26th, the section will no longer appear on the requisition screens.  

OHIO study finds recent growth and sudden declines in Antarctic sea ice to be unique changes since early 20th century


 A study led by Ohio University researchers shows that the increase of sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of Antarctic climate since 1905 — an observation that paints a dramatic first-ever picture for weather and climate implications on the world’s southernmost continent.

Dr. Ryan Fogt’s(opens in a new window) study, published today in Nature Climate Change, is the first to detail sea ice extent surrounding the entire continent though all four seasons over the last century.

Renovations underway to create new collaborative research space for Russ College


Ohio University Russ College of Engineering and Technology students will have a new space to research and collaborate in 2023. The West Union Street Office Center (WUSOC) is undergoing renovations and will eventually become the new Russ Research Opportunity Center (RROC). 

University emergency closure policy reminder


With winter weather approaching, Ohio University Human Resources has announced the University's policy on emergency closings.

Ohio University updates Presidential Health Directives with new face covering requirements


KN95, N95, KF94 or three-ply surgical masks are preferred; face shields, bandanas, neck gaiters, scarves, turtleneck collars, masks with valves, and balaclavas/ski masks are not acceptable

All students, faculty, and staff asked to upload vaccination or booster record to avoid quarantine


OHIO has adopted new COVID-19 quarantine and isolation recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, effective immediately. The CDC’s updated quarantine guidance allows those who have been boosted or recently fully vaccinated to avoid a five-day quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19. 

Bobcats show up for the annual Campus Recycling Winter Food Drive


Ohio University Campus Recycling wrapped up the annual Winter Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 11 as the fall semester came to a close. This year, Campus Recycling is excited to report that 1,224.5 pounds of food was donated to Cats’ Cupboard. 

ORITE addresses infrastructure needs through thermoplastics research


Ohio University’s Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment (ORITE) recently collaborated with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) on a study that assessed the performance of pipes created from recycled plastic.

Confidential Shredding Update


n August and September, we were working through the transition of vendors for confidential shredding services. Subsequently, we have failed to come to terms on a contract with the new vendor and will not be moving forward with them and have instead awarded the contract to our existing vendor, Shred-it.

Shred-It will provide both recurring and on-demand purging services.  They have different bin sizes available and offer both onsite and offsite shredding, on different pickup schedules.  We have created a new Confidential Shredding website detailing this service, including the following:

  • Service options
  • Service request process
  • Cost projection spreadsheet
  • Service request form (additional details below)
  • Contacts

Service Request Form

To create a consistent process for requesting service, we have created a new Qualtrics-based form for submitting a service request.  Service requests include: purge services, new recurring service, modified recurring service, and additional pickups (in between recurring service).

Please note: you will need a valid PO number to submit a service request (see Service request process). We are requesting use of the Service Agreement form for POs with this vendor instead of a Blanket PO, as Blanket POs auto-close at year-end, creating re-work in creating new POs and addressing unmatched invoices.

Questions?

Please email Chad Mitchell (mitchec2@ohio.edu) with any questions

Students promote discussions on sustainability and climate change through outreach events


Ohio University’s Climate and Sustainability Ambassador program culminated its fall semester outreach initiatives with November events on East, West and South greens. The ambassador program, launched in the spring of 2019 by Sustainable Administration Hub Coordinator Ryan Fogt, Ph.D., takes direct action to promote sustainability and combat climate change on campus, in the city of Athens, and throughout Southeast Ohio.