Finance and Administration News
OHIO employees invited to mental health awareness training session
All Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University employees are invited to participate in an upcoming training session focused on identifying and responding to mental health in the workplace.
The Center for OHIO Employee Excellence to offer three new workshops in February and March
The Center for OHIO Employee Excellence is excited to announce three upcoming workshops. The Center has several workshops planned in collaboration with various campus partners, starting with the first of these partnerships featuring Mac Stricklen, the University Ombudsperson.
Performance Management Reminder
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Human Resources introduced a new, streamlined performance management framework. Training sessions are available through March 11, 2025.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University was recognized as Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s top Green School by The Princeton Review for 2025. The University is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally. Recognized for its healthy quality of life and outstanding academic programs, the school is also dedicated to sustainability practices.
Social Security Fairness Act update
The Social Security Fairness Act, HR 82, concerning the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, was signed into law on January 5, 2025.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues negotiations with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ State University hospitals
Anthem has informed the University that they are continuing conversations with the OSU Health System, but the timeline for a potential agreement is unsure at this time.
AFSCME 3200 Drive for donations for Sick Leave Pool now underway
Human Resources is currently soliciting donations for the AFSCME 3200 Bargaining Unit Sick Leave Pool portion of the Sick Leave Donation program.
OHIO continues to monitor ongoing negotiations between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, OSU Health System
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield – which administers Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s health insurance plans – and the OSU Health System are continuing their efforts to reach a new multi-year contract.