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Timothy Rehner

Rehner selected Lima dean

Timothy Rehner, PhD, has been appointed the next dean and director of the Lima campus, effective April 1. Dr. Rehner holds a Distinguished Professorship and is the director of the School of Social Work and director of Caribbean Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi. He also serves as co-founder and director of the Family Network Partnership, a university-affiliated, community-based delinquency prevention agency and counseling center in Hattiesburg, Miss.

Read the official announcement »

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Present Your Idea at Innovate 2019

The Innovate program is created with YOU in mind: educators, administrators and thought leaders interested in advancements in teaching, learning and technology. The Office of Distance Education and eLearning is now accepting submissions from those who want to present at the Innovate conference on May 16. Please share this request for proposals with those in your colleges who are making learning exciting, exploring new teaching opportunities and enriching the student experience.

Innovate 2019 Request for Proposals »

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Emeritus faculty rule change

There are changes to the faculty rule governing emeritus faculty, 3335-5-36, including: a new definition of eligibility for emeritus status, including full-time associated faculty members; the opportunity to appeal a denial of emeritus status; and the President’s authority to revoke emeritus status. Additionally, faculty members may now request emeritus upon retirement or resignation at the age of sixty or older with ten or more years of service or at any age with 25 or more years of service.

Faculty Rules - see 3335-5-26 on pg. 43 »

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Enterprise Project "Year in Review"

The Enterprise Project continues to advance the university’s collective goal of providing a better Ohio State experience and furthering operational excellence. Ten project accomplishments from 2018 stand out as key highlights. For example, each dean selected a “Change Coordinator” to serve as a liaison to share project updates with their colleagues and relay feedback. In 2019, deans will continue to receive project information through their Change Coordinator, Council of Deans meetings and other engagement opportunities.

Read more in the 2018 snapshot »

Meet your Change Coordinators »

Jan. 11
New Faculty Teaching Kickoff (UITL)

This teaching-focused orientation welcomes new Ohio State instructors and faculty by offering an introduction to Ohio State students and early connections to the university community. It also provides resources and strategies for learning engagement and evidence-based teaching practices, and engagement with many of the outstanding support units at Ohio State. Please encourage your faculty and instructors who are new or could not attend in the fall to register for this important opportunity.

Registration »

Jan. 17
Academic Leaders Winter Retreat

Dr. Brent Ruben, executive director of the Rutgers Center for Organizational Leadership, leads a day-long exploration of communication, culture and change as part of the 2018-19 New Chair Program. Because this year’s topic is so vital and timely, we are inviting all department and division chairs, and we request your assistance in encouraging them to attend.

More information (PDF) »

Jan. 18
Nominations due for diversity, staff awards

Nominations for two awards offered by the Office of Human Resources are due.

Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award »

Distinguished Staff Award »

Jan. 21
University offices closed, no classes

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

University Holiday Calendar »

Jan. 22
Proposals for annual teaching conference due

Proposals due for the Academy of Teaching's annual Conference on Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Submit a proposal »

Feb. 1
Distinguished University Professors nominations

Nominations due for the university's highest faculty award, Distinguished University Professor.

Nominate a professor »