The Ohio State University

Curricular Actions

• Council on Academic Affairs activity report, January 2008 - April 2008

Deadlines/Dates:

• New Faculty Orientation
• Deadlines for posting grades
• Final exam schedule
• Commencement, spring 2008
• Academic calendar

Issues and Outcomes:

• Search for Vice Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs
• Search for Dean, Fisher College of Business
• Search for Dean, College of Dentistry
• Search for Dean, College of Education and Human Ecology
• Economic Access Initiative

keyNotes PDF

Past issues

Spring 2008

Dear Colleagues,

This quarterly message to the campus community is intended to keep you abreast of the initiatives and activities of the Office of Academic Affairs. As the 2007-08 academic year winds to a close, we are wrapping up two major initiatives, but we are already working on a number of fronts for next year. This issue of keyNotes will bring you up to date on these efforts and other areas of interest.

Let me start by reviewing and sharing the latest on our recent doctoral program assessment.

Doctoral Program Review

In early April, the Graduate School released the most comprehensive review of doctoral programs undertaken to date by a university the size and stature of Ohio State. By now, I hope you are familiar with that document, the “Doctoral Program Assessment and Plan .” The report’s findings will lead to a number of next steps.  [For more on the doctoral program review…]

Planning for the Future of the Arts and Sciences

In 2003, a white paper developed by then-Provost Ed Ray and former President Karen Holbrook directed that Ohio State’s five arts and sciences colleges be organized into a federation. Since last fall, the federation has been the subject of a review mandated by the white paper. [For more on the review of the federation…]

New International Perspectives

A new international framework is evolving at our university. Central to that framework are a senior level international advisory council and a new international leadership position. [For more on new international perspectives…]

Surveying Our Workplace

A number of faculty and staff surveys will inform our ongoing assessments of the strengths and challenges of our workplace. Those assessments will guide Ohio State as it strives to be an employer of choice. [For more on workplace surveys…]

Faculty Recruitment 2008: Attracting the Best

The faculty who will be joining us this autumn promise to add rich dimensions to our research profile and fresh excitement to our classrooms. As they do so, they will inspire the scholarly efforts of us all. [For more on faculty recruitment…]

As provost, I have a privileged view of all that you do to make Ohio State the institution elected among many choices by some of our nation’s finest minds. I thank you for that additional contribution to the vitality of The Ohio State University and extend my very warmest wishes to all of you for a pleasant and productive summer.

Sincerely,
Joseph A. Alutto, Executive Vice President and Provost