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2019 Promotion and Tenure Actions Approved by the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved promotion and tenure actions for faculty across the university at its most recent meeting.

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Coffee with Mike Hofherr: Technology in Education Information Session

Mike Hofherr's personally inviting faculty to sign up for a series of information sessions in Mount Hall this summer. The goal is to discuss university technology and the role it plays in education at Ohio State over coffee. This will take place on Friday, June 21 from 1 - 2:30 PM.

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Digital Flagship Educators applications open

Digital Flagship Educators cohorts are an opportunity for instructors and graduate students to receive the same technology kit as students, along with training around best practices and technology integration. Applications are open now and will close Monday, July 1, with new options for both individual and departmental participation.

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Breakfast with Mike Hofherr: Technology in Education information session

Mike Hofherr's personally inviting faculty to sign up for a series of information sessions in Mount Hall this summer. The goal is to discuss university technology and the role it plays in education at Ohio State while eating breakfast. It will take place on Friday, July 12 from 8:30 - 10 AM

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Faculty research mentor training

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science is presenting a mentoring workshop designed to develop faculty into successful research mentors to junior faculty, especially in the sciences and biomedical sciences. The training will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 29 and July 31 (must attend both sessions) in 240 Prior Hall.

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    June 10, 2019 — Faculty and Staff

    For the first time, staff members will have a vote in University Senate

    For the first time since the establishment of University Senate at Ohio State in 1972, staff members will become voting members of the university’s central governing body. Effective today, the composition of senate will change with the addition of five voting staff members.

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    May 31, 2019 — University Community

    New images offer closer look at Ohio State’s planned Arts District

    The Ohio State University Board of Trustees will see the newest vision of the university’s planned Arts District at a meeting of the Master Planning and Facilities Committee today. The presentation comes as the university seeks approval to increase professional services and enter into construction contracts for the district.

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    May 24, 2019 — University Community

    Latest round of Opioid Innovation Fund grants will bring more resources to Ohio communities

    In its second annual round of funding, Ohio State’s Opioid Innovation Fund has awarded eight multidisciplinary teams a total of nearly $500,000 for prevention, treatment and recovery projects designed to mitigate the crisis racking Ohio and the nation.

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    May 16, 2019 — University Community

    Analysis: Ohio State generates $15.2 billion in economic impact annually for the state

    President Michael V. Drake announced today at the Columbus Metropolitan Club the findings of a new economic impact analysis showing that The Ohio State University generates $15.2 billion annually in economic impact for the state of Ohio – which equates to more than $1.735 million in economic impact every hour.

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    May 15, 2019 — From the Provost

    Gretchen Ritter named next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

    Gretchen Ritter, PhD, has accepted an offer to serve as executive dean and vice provost for the College of Arts and Sciences. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, her appointment is effective Aug. 1, 2019, through July 31, 2024.

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