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  • Voluntary self-identification of disability

    Stephen Begala | September 1, 2022
    Ohio State is committed to non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action, and the university adheres to the laws and regulations that govern these areas. As an employer that does business with the federal government, the university is required to measure its progress toward having at least 7% of its workforce consist of qualified individuals with disabilities. To do this, Ohio State...

  • Review new hiring guidelines by Sept. 1

    Stephen Begala | August 1, 2022
    Dear Colleagues, Recognizing and implementing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements supports the recruitment of a talented and diverse candidate pool for hiring the most qualified individual for the role. All managers, faculty, and HR staff are required to review the EEO Recruitment and Selection guidelines in BuckeyeLearn by September 1. The guidelines provide information and resources...
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  • Keep cool, stay safe

    Stephen Begala | June 21, 2022
    As the heatwave rolls across Buckeye country, please take a moment to consider how you can keep your program participants and staff cool and safe. Children, especially those who are active in hot conditions, are at higher risk of heat-related illness. The American Camp Association has listed the following tips to help keep your programs operating safely: Provide for frequent hydration. When...
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  • Guidance for youth programs operating in summer 2022

    Stephen Begala | April 12, 2022
    Ohio State has updated the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website to provide guidance for youth programs operating in summer 2022. This update includes guidance on safety and wellness monitoring, vaccination policy for youth/minors programs, contact tracing, program approval and other event safety practices. I am thrilled that, under this guidance, university youth activities and programs may more...
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  • Students, employees required to take sexual misconduct prevention training

    March 28, 2022
    Every year Ohio State requires students and employees to complete online training designed to help them recognize, prevent and report sexual misconduct, and to educate them about resources to help those who might have experienced sexual misconduct. All students and employees were notified by email of this requirement in early October 2021. Students, including graduate and professional students...
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