University Staff Advisory Committee Newsletter | July 2023

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Academic Winter Recess Decision, 2023

USAC is disappointed to learn of the decision not to schedule an academic recess for December 2023. USAC will continue to advocate on behalf of staff with senior leaders for this and other initiatives. Please click the button below for ways you can share your thoughts about the decisions with OSU leaders.

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Meet Our 2023-2024 University Staff Senators

Katie Culbertson

Associate Marketing & Communications Director

Fisher College of Business

Steven Loborec

Associate Director

Department of Pharmacy

Steven Mentz

HR Business Partner 3

College of Public Health

Kevin Petrilla

Manager of Radio Operations & IT

WOSU Public Media

Ramsey Piazza

Program Manager, Buckeyes First & Kessler Scholars

Office of Undergraduate Education

Welcome Devin Tharpe!

Welcome Devin to USAC. Devin will be joining us to be completing the last 2 years of a colleagues term. We are excited for him to join USAC.

Senior Financial Analyst

Clinical Research, Finance & Compliance

The James Comprehensive Cancer Center

USAC Meeting Cancelations

There will be no USAC meeting on July 12, 2023. Thank you for those who have joined us throughout the fiscal year and we look forward to seeing more of you this upcoming year.

USAC Staff Spotlight

USAC is proud to recognize Ohio State staff who exemplify what it means to be a Buckeye. USAC is always looking for staff members who exemplify what it is to be a Buckeye. Each honoree will receive a $50 gift card, sponsored by OHR. Please follow the link to lift up your staff or a fellow staff member.

Nominate a Staff Member

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 .

JULY WELLNESS EVENTS

Join Us!

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

Next Business Meeting:

Hybrid Meeting

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

In-Person Location: Ohio Union - Barbie Tootle Room (3rd Floor)

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.

TEAMS LINK TO JOIN THE USAC MEETING VIRTUALLY

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