Finance and Administration News
University establishes IT Governance framework
Technology is essential for the day to day activities of students, faculty, and staff and an enabler for many of Ohio University’s strategic initiatives. To ensure our technology strategies align with OHIO priorities and evolve with the changing needs of our campus, OIT is establishing an IT Governance framework to solicit input, engage the campus community, and inform decisions regarding IT strategy and services.
OHIO National Champion in GameDay Recycling Challenge
“GDRC congratulates Ohio University for their rise to the No. 1 spot in Top Diversion Rate during the 2019 competition, with a 93 percent diversion rate for a game with more than 15,000 attendees.”
Challenging Dialogues lecture to focus on climate change
News reporter Lisa Friedman’s Feb. 11 talk, “Climate Change in the Age of Trump,” will concentrate on how climate change talks and regulations have changed drastically over the past few years, including differences between the Obama and Trump administrations.
Notice to Employees of Request for Recognition
On January 22, 2020, Ohio University received notice that Ohio Council 8, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, filed with the State Employment Relations Board a Request for Recognition on behalf of all full-time and regular part-time classified employees at Ohio University.
Your 2019 W-2 Now Available Online Through My Personal Information (MPI)
Ohio University employees may download the 2019 W-2 statement from My Personal Information.
New Workshop Sessions Available in Professional Development Pathways
Professional Development Pathways announces OHIO Intercultural Competence, Active Listening and SafeZone Training Workshops. You can also sign up for email PDP updates.
Join OHIO's Digital Accessibility Network and help improve online accessibility
Are you interested in making the digital world at Ohio University more accessible for everyone? If so, consider attending the first OHIO Digital Accessibility Network (DAN) meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from noon to 1:00 p.m. in WUSOC 346. If you are unable to attend in person, you can participate remotely via Microsoft Teams.
From Acid Mine Drainage to Paint
In the rolling Appalachian foothills of Ohio, Sunday Creek runs bright with shades of red and orange. The 27-mile-long tributary flows through the ruins of abandoned coal mines, which sprawl beneath the southeast part of the state like a labyrinth. The companies that dug the century-old mines are long gone. But residents in this rural region still live with the mess that’s left behind.
Software updates for spring semester: Windows, Office, and more
During spring 2020, OIT will be upgrading software on many University-owned computers. If your computer is affected, you can expect to hear from OIT or your departmental IT technician in the coming weeks. Titles being upgraded include Windows 7, older versions of Windows 10, and older versions of Microsoft Office for Mac and PC. Mac users also will receive a new application called Self Service that provides automatic security updates and one-click install icons for University-licensed software. These upgrades are part of a regular schedule to keep University devices secure, current, and in compliance with vendor license terms
Meet the November Facilities Management Employees of the Month
Ohio University Facilities Management and Safety (FMS) has announced the November 2019 awardees of its Employee of the Month program, which recognizes exceptional performance by its employees.
All OHIO employees are invited to nominate FMS employees for this award using the nomination form on the FMS website. Nominations will be accepted at any time during the year.
This month’s winners are Danny Counts and Barry Douglas.