News and updates for the Council of Deans at The Ohio State University
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Aerial view of intersecting pathways on the Oval

Closing the gap between higher education and work

Ohio State is joining seven University Innovation Alliance partners to redesign the college-to-career pathway, an effort backed by $2.4 million from the Strada Education Network. Career services staff are already utilizing new methodologies to reimagine career readiness initiatives.

Read the Ohio State News announcement »

Bricker Hall

Vice provost for academic policy and faculty resources

The Office of Academic Affairs is accepting applications from tenured faculty for the position of vice provost for academic policy and faculty resources.

Position profile and application instructions »

Harold Paz

Harold Paz appointed executive vice president and chancellor for health affairs

Nationally renowned executive Harold L. Paz, MD, possesses an unparalleled combination of expertise in both academic medical center leadership and Fortune 50 company business development.

Read the official announcement »

Mike Papadakis

Papadakis named senior vice president of Business and Finance

After serving as interim senior vice president and CFO for the past year, Michael Papadakis was confirmed by the Board of Trustees last month as the permanent senior vice president of Business and Finance and chief financial offer.

Read the official announcement »

Provost McPheron delivering the 2018 State of Academic Affairs address

State of Academic Affairs address

Please plan to attend Provost McPheron's annual State of Academic Affairs address on Thursday, March 28, 2019, during the regularly scheduled University Senate meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Saxbe Auditorium, Drinko Hall, Columbus campus. The address will be streamed live online.

More information and livestream »

March 20
Council of Deans Retreat

Interfaith Prayer & Reflection Room, Ohio Union

8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

March 28
State of Health and Wellness Address

Ohio Union Great Hall Meeting Room
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Includes lunch

Registration required  »

March 28
State of Academic Affairs Address

Saxbe Auditorium, Drinko Hall; or watch live online
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

State of Academic Affairs Address »

April 24
Research and Innovation Showcase

Ohio Union

April 30
Faculty Awards ceremony and reception

Film/Video Theater, Wexner Center for the Arts
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May 5
Spring Commencement

Ohio Stadium
Noon
Commencement »

Autumn
Autumn Semester Calendar Preview

Aug. 15-16 – New Faculty Orientation and Teaching Kickoff; interest form live now.

Sept. 27 – Academic Leaders Forum