University Staff Advisory Committee Newsletter | September 2022

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Staff Appointed to University Committees

USAC is excited to announce that the following appointments have been made to multiple external committees. Those appointments are below and we appreciate everyone’s commitment to serving the staff community on these important committees!

Committee on Academic Technology: Lauren Gannon Evans, Office of Technology and Digital Innovation
Council on the Physical Environment: Stacey Copley, Wexner Medical Center & Sunny Zong, College of Engineering
Council on Enrollment and Student Progress: Kynthia Droesch, College of Public Health
Employee Emergency Fund Committee: Theresa Hazelwood, College of Social Work
Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education: Tiffany Halsell, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Ohio Union Council: Jason Homan, Office of Academic Affairs
Public Safety Advisory Committee: Amy Hurley, Wexner Medical Center
Recreational Sports Committee: Julie Hannahs, Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge

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 Michelle Mrkva and Katrina Muska Duff as this month's honorees! Thank you for all that you do to make a positive impact at Ohio State.

Michelle Mrkva

Katrina Muska Duff

MEET THE SPOTLIGHT HONOREES

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

COVID-19 Antigen Tests Available

At-home antigen test kits are available while supplies last for the campus community. These rapid antigen test kits are self-administered. Test kit locations on the Columbus and regional campuses are listed on the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website. Students and employees using these tests should report positive test results to the university by uploading your information and positive result.

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Ohio State Faculty and Staff Fitness Program

Now is the time to join the Ohio State Faculty and Staff Fitness Program and let us help you with your health and fitness needs. Conveniently located on the Columbus campus, FSFP is an exclusive exercise facility and program available to all university employees and their spouses. All members receive a comprehensive fitness assessment, consultation and individualized exercise prescription. A one-year membership is only $200 and can be paid for via payroll deduction.

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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 .

SEPTEMBER 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 September 28, 2022: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Student Academic Services Building, Rooms 285/289

or virtually using the teams link button 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.

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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