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University Staff Advisory Committee Newsletter | January 2023

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Tell us what is important to you.

As staff advocates, USAC is interested in hearing from you. Over the next few months, we will be starting our newsletter with a different staff survey question(s) in order to best represent how all staff are feeling about a variety of important topics. This month’s question(s) focus on benefits

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Ready to Join USAC?

Keep a look out for a New Member Information Session, coming soon, near you.

New Member Applications go live Monday, January 23, 2023 with applications due Friday, February 10, 2023.

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USAC Staff Spotlight

USAC is proud to recognize Ohio State staff who exemplify what it means to be a Buckeye. USAC is excited to announce Janice Drake and Steve Smith as this month's honorees! Each honoree will receive a $50 gift card, sponsored by OHR. Thank you for all that you do to make a positive impact at Ohio State.

Janice Drake

Steve Smith

MEET THE SPOTLIGHT HONOREES

If you wish to nominate a staff member to be featured in the staff spotlight click to learn more.

Nominations for Distinguished Staff Open until January 27, 2023

The Distinguished Staff Award annually honors staff members for their outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to Ohio State, as well as their demonstration of the university’s shared values. The Distinguished Staff Award is the highest honor bestowed upon staff at the university since its inception in 1984.

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2022 Distinguished Staff Awardees

Interested in LinkedIn Learning?

Office of Human Resources is offering a free LinkedIn License to staff. You can use this resource to take classes to help you develop your career. Follow the link if you are interested in learning more or obtaining a license.

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Health Insurance - Dependent Eligibility Verification 2023

It's that time again. Do not forget to verify your dependents with the OHR office to keep their health insurance coverage in 2023.

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OSU Health Plan Wellness Events

The OSU Health Plan manages the healthcare insurance benefits and services offered to faculty and staff at The Ohio State University. By overseeing the many health and wellness resources available to members and giving them a single point of contact for all of their health plan needs, The OSU Health Plan makes staying healthy a little bit easier. Click the link below to see some of the wellness events available to staff through the OSU Health Plan .

JANUARY WELLNESS EVENTS

Join Us!

If you're curious to learn more about USAC and how we operate, our bi-monthly business meetings are always open for staff to join as guests. Guests are also encouraged to view our business meeting agendas at the USAC Website.

Next Business Meeting:

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 : 8:45-10:30am

Virtual Teams Meeting (link below).

Please note agenda items/topics may change and some information shared during the meetings might not be ready for public dissemination. Guests who plan to attend are encouraged to review updated agendas closer to the business meeting date.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Shelby Dawkins at dawkins.55@osu.edu. At least two weeks' advance notice will help us to provide seamless access.

For a complete schedule of the 2022-2023 year, reference our calendar here.

TEAMS LINK TO JOIN THE USAC MEETING VIRTUALLY

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