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University Staff Advisory Committee Newsletter | November 2023



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Staff Career Data Project

Through the Staff Career Data Project, Human Resources will work with managers and employees to gather and update staff education and past job experience in Workday. Staff are asked to update their education and experience in Workday by December 5.


The data entry phase is an important first step in this institution-wide project to enhance staff data integrity in Workday. Ultimately, this is intended to help develop staff and ensure their experience and education can be appropriately evaluated as their careers progress at Ohio State.


This information will be used to assess the placement of each staff member’s pay rate within their pay range. No immediate pay adjustments are planned.  

Learn more

LinkedIn Learning Course Highlight

Discovering Your Strengths


Understanding what you do best is essential to succeeding professionally. But often we are unclear on our own strengths. Join leadership expert Dave Crenshaw on a journey of self-discovery, as he walks you through a simple framework to identify your strengths. Discover your natural gifts, your passions, your skills, and your greatest abilities.


Dave shares specific exercises to help you pinpoint what you should focus on doing (and what you should avoid) to develop your strengths and increase your value as an employee.

Explore more LinkedIn Learning

Have you activated your LinkedIn Learning yet? As a staff member, you have free, 24/7 access to learn at your own pace in courses that are relevant to your current role or also many other passions. There are 30-70 new courses added weekly, which gives you the ability to grow and develop in the areas you care about both at and outside of work. LinkedIn Learning provided by the Office of Human Resources, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and the University Staff Advisory Committee. 

Chair-Elect Update - Congratulations Tracey Boggs

Tracey Boggs has been elected as USAC’s Chair-Elect, filling a vacant seat left by a departing staff member. Tracey is a part of the Wexner Medical Center’s Human Resources team as a DEI Consultant and most recently served as Chair of USAC’s Inclusive Excellence Subcommittee. Tracey will join Debbie Pond, Kari Fox, and Ashley Van Hesteren on the 2023-2024 Executive Team. Congratulations Tracey!

Debbie Pond

Chair

Tracey Boggs

Vice Chair

Kari Fox

Vice Chair - Communications

Ashley Van Hesteren

Secretary and Treasurer

Staff Spotlight



USAC is proud to recognize Ohio State staff who exemplify what it means to be a Buckeye. We are excited to announce Alison Grizzard as October's honoree!


Honorees receive a $50 gift card, sponsored by OHR. Thank you for all that you do to make a positive impact at Ohio State.


Learn more about Alison here.

Nominate a Staff Member

PHA and Biometric Screening Required for Premium Credit


To earn the full 2024 premium credit, complete a verified biometric screening and the Personal Health and Well-being Assessment (PHA) by Dec. 31. You can reduce the cost of your medical contributions by $25 per month, or by $40 per month if your enrolled spouse also completes these steps. 

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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.

November Wellness Events

Join Us!


If you're curious to learn more about USAC and how we operate, please join us virtually each month, on the 2nd Wednesday, for university updates and to hear what USAC is working on.


Next Business Meeting:


Virtual Meeting

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Microsoft Teams


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 Kari Fox at fox.731@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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