Finance and Administration News
New Phishing Awareness Tool - The Phish Bowl
The Information Security Office has recently adopted a new phishing awareness tool called the Phish Bowl. It is a resource to help faculty, staff, and students determine whether emails they receive are legitimate.
Schoonover Green Roof Project completed
Schoonover Center is a little greener after the installation of a green roof over the main lobby was completed on July 2. The green roof has added benefits by supporting student learning and engaging the OHIO community in a sustainability mission.
Human Resources moves to WUSOC
Effective Monday, July 6, UHR will serve face-to-face customers at a new location, 280 WUSOC. Customers are encouraged to continue to utilize remote means for questions and concerns by calling 740-593-1636 or emailing uhr@ohio.edu.
Classified Employee Notice of Election
Important Notice for classified employees of Ohio University.
Introducing Digital Toolboxes: Learn which tech tools are right for you
OIT's new Digital Toolboxes, designed in collaboration with the Office of Instructional Design, help you make informed selections by comparing tools on a variety of topics.
Ohio University professor Ryan Fogt, alum Kyle Clem publish paper on record warming of the South Pole
The South Pole has been warming at more than three times the global average over the past 30 years, according to research led by Ohio University professor Ryan Fogt and OHIO alumnus Kyle Clem.
Coming August 20, 2020: A new way to navigate Blackboard Learn
On August 20, OIT will be introducing a new, streamlined landing page in Blackboard Learn that allows students to more easily access important course information, including learning materials, grades, messages, calendars, and relevant links arranged in an Activity feed. Only Blackboard's home page is changing. Courses, Grades, and other pages inside of your courses will remain and will work the same as before.
IT Advisory Communities continue in July
Advisory communities are an important part of the University's IT Governance framework. They provide a means to engage with OIT and influence decisions based on the needs and experiences of participants and, most importantly, to inspire action to meet those needs. The Learning Spaces advisory community, Teaching & Learning Technologies advisory community, and Computer & Device Support advisory community will all meet in the month of July.
Prepaid Invoices Year-End Information
A prepaid is an amount paid by the University for a future expense that has been paid in advance. In other words, prepaid expenses are costs that have been paid in one fiscal year (ex., FY19) but the goods or services will not be used up or delivered until the following fiscal year (ex., FY20).
OHIO students, non-profit look to salvage lithium ion batteries for reuse
A local non-profit, with design help from OHIO students, is working on a system for salvaging lithium ion batteries and turning their still-working components into a new battery system.