Finance and Administration News
ĢƵ’s rich history of coal mining is seen through several viewpoints including old run-down buildings, historical markers and the no trespassing signs that surround mining entrances. The most prominent one, however, is the deep orange color that has stained the waterways that run throughout Appalachia.
While this stain has been seen in the rivers for decades, time has proved to be a healing factor along with several outside forces who have come together to speed up the process including Rural Action.
The non-profit organization focuses on creating a more equitable economy by utilizing the area's resources in sustainable ways.
OHIO to continue to freeze costs of employee health plan premiums for next two years
As part of her “State of the University” address on Thursday, Oct. 10, OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez announced that the University will continue to freeze the cost of benefits for employees in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027.
Student Senate met Wednesday, passing its first bill of the academic year along with several resolutions to expand Senate by adding members.
The bill Senate passed was to support the city’s appeal of the Aug. 28 court decision, which ruled ban unconstitutional.
The bill to support the appeal was presented to Senate by the Governmental Affairs Commission. The bill's sponsors included Governmental Affairs Commissioner Donald Theisen alongside senators Jayson Smith, Jack Meermans and primary sponsor Mark Vitelli.
Concur Homepage Redesign
Starting Monday, August 26th, Concur will be launching a refreshed home page experience on the web that features an intuitive design and user-friendly navigation. Users will have the option to enable the new SAP Concur home page experience via a banner at the top of the home page and will be able to revert back to the legacy home page through the same banner.
By enabling this option, users will benefit from the following:
• A refreshed, modern design
• Simplified navigation
• Streamlined user workflows to facilitate faster completion of tasks
• Improved scalability, performance, and responsiveness
• An aligned user experience across SAP products
The SAP Concur home page redesign will not change any features or functionality of SAP Concur products; it is only a visual user interface (UI) update. to watch a video about the new redesigned home page.
Human Resources office relocation
You can find OHIO’s Human Resources team in Grosvenor West, Suite 103 beginning on Aug. 22, 2024
Donation drive set for move-in items to support international students
ĢƵ University will be holding a donation drive support international students for the second year in a row.
All donations will be collected and provided to international students in need.
Donations will be accepted at Parks Hall, located at 24 West Green Drive, off Richland Avenue and near the Convocation Center, on Monday, Aug. 19, and Tuesday Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The OHIO Student Farm(opens in a new window), managed by the Environmental and Plant Biology department(opens in a new window) within the College of Arts and Sciences(opens in a new window), is a unique resource located on West State Street within the ĢƵ University Research & Enterprise Green, only a five-minute shuttle ride from Baker University Center(opens in a new window). The farm is a place where those who are passionate about farming and agriculture can learn, research and reap fresh produce in the process. The oldest part of the farm was created more than 40 years ago. It has since expanded to include approximately two acres in total including outdoor classrooms, learning gardens, student garden plots and a high tunnel—a structure resembling a greenhouse that extends the growing season for certain crops.