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    June 3, 2020 — University Community

    University Institute for Teaching and Learning renamed for Drake

    On a historic day in which The Ohio State University Board of Trustees honored outgoing president and introduced his successor, the trustees approved a resolution changing the name of the institute to the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning.

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    June 3, 2020 — University Community

    Kristina M. Johnson appointed 16th president of The Ohio State University

    The Ohio State University Board of Trustees today appointed Kristina M. Johnson, PhD, as the 16th president in university history. Johnson, who has served as chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) since 2017, brings more than 30 years of experience as an academic, business and policy leader.

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    June 3, 2020 — University Community

    Ohio State announces plans for an autumn semester return to campuses

    The Ohio State University today announced that it plans to resume in-person classes for the autumn semester. Specific guidelines will be announced in the coming weeks based on guidance from state and local health authorities and recommendations of the Safe Campus and Scientific Advisory Subgroup of the university’s COVID-19 Transition Task Force.

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    May 28, 2020 — Faculty and Staff

    Teaching Support Program exceeds goals

    Congratulations to the 3,500+ faculty members who have participated in the Teaching Support Program (TSP) in the past two years. Through their work and the leadership of the University Institute for Teaching and Learning (UITL), Ohio State has created one of the most comprehensive teaching excellence programs in higher education. The participation rate also shattered TSP goals. For example, 69% of full-time faculty in undergraduate-serving colleges have completed the first two components of the program, far exceeding the 50% goal. UITL remains ready to support faculty through the instructional redesign process and with other topics related to teaching and learning.

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    May 27, 2020 — University Community

    Staged Approach to Returning to On-Campus Research

    Beginning in June, The Ohio State University will move to a new stage of restarting on-campus research labs, studio and field activities. While we recognize that many are eager to return, ensuring the health and safety of our faculty, staff and students remains our top priority and responsibility.

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