University Staff Advisory Committee Newsletter | December 2022

Picture of the Ohio State Seal with the word "Unversity Staff Advisory Committee"

Annual USAC lunch with President Kristina M. Johnson on Oct. 10, 2022. USAC is proud to have worked with senior leaders to ensure we have academic recess for 2022.

Want to join a group advocating for our staff and making a difference!

In early 2023, the University Staff Advisory Committee will convene our recruitment and application process. Look out for an information session near you!

Shared Values Initiative Series

Video of The Ohio State University's President Johnson introducing the Shared Values Initiative.

As we move forward in the Shared Values series knowing the background and the way the Shared Values Initiative was established are integral to the initiative itself. Please read through the Ambition statement and visit the site to further investigate the timeline and how Shared Values came to fruition.

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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 Jasmine Silva and Skylar McElwain 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.

*Correction - Please note that last month's spotlight winner Lisa Black-Jones was unfortunately listed in the newsletter as Linda, we apologize for the mistake.

Jasmine Silva

Skylar McElwain

MEET THE SPOTLIGHT HONOREES

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

Ohio State Faculty and Staff Dodgeball Classic

December 15, 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

RPAC - Upper Gym

We are excited to invite you to put your throwing, catching and dodging skills to the test at the Winter Faculty/Staff Ultimate Dodgeball Classic on December 15. Doors open at 11 a.m. in the RPAC Upper Gym. Register as a team of four to six or as an individual. Teams will first play two games to determine seeding for the single elimination tournament where teams face off against each other until one team remains.

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PHA deadline December 31

To earn full 2022 medical plan premium credit, complete the Personal Health and Well-being Assessment (PHA) and a verified biometric screening by December 31, 2022. A screening can be completed either with your primary care provider or at an on-campus event.

2023 Pharmacy Drug Provider Update

Beginning January 2023, Express Scripts, Inc. will be ending their contract with Kroger Pharmacy. In lieu of the number of employees utilizing Kroger Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy has been added as an in-network provider, with 380 CVS pharmacies across Ohio. Please find the Prescription Drug Coverage information at the link noted below.

Also, Ohio State operates its own retail and specialty pharmacies in several locations throughout the Central Ohio region. Locations are here: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/pharmacy

Prescription Drug Coverage

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 .

DECEMBER 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, December 14, 2022 : 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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