Finance and Administration News

BS Environmental Science & Sustainability degree program approved by Board of Trustees


The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a new environmental science and sustainability degree program and discussed new strategies for scholarship and aid optimization during its meetings Jan. 14-15

UHR offers recruitment guidelines lunch and learn sessions


University Human Resources, the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office for University Accessibility, Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, and a number of other University stakeholders have partnered to establish new guidelines for recruitment and selection of faculty and staff at OHIO. 

As Families First Coronavirus Response Act expires, UHR reminds employees of other flex and leave options


The FFCRA and all related leave allowances expired Dec. 31, 2020, University Human Resources recognizes that employees will likely continue to face unique leaves and flex needs throughout the remainder of the pandemic. 

Employees invited to self-disclose race/ethnicity, disability status and veteran status


As you know, OHIO’s top priority is to become a national leader for diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where difference in all of its forms is welcomed and celebrated. We invite you to actively contribute to our progress by voluntarily self-identifying in a variety of areas to help more accurately determine the diversity of our workforce.

Benefits Offerings course available in Professional Development Pathways


The PDP program offers the Benefits Offerings course to introduce the types of benefits offered to OHIO faculty and staff, the eligibility requirements, and where to find specific resources regarding these benefits.   

OHIO IT previews spring technology updates


Several teaching and learning tools and services received upgrades for spring semester, including testing services, Panopto, Turnitin, Microsoft Teams, learning spaces and Adobe Connect.

New Digital Toolboxes help you create instructional videos and more


The Office of Information Technology and Office of Instructional Innovation have released more Digital Toolboxes to help you decide which technology tools work best for what you're trying to accomplish.

Winter Break Closure and Furlough Days


University Human Resources will only be responding to urgent issues during Winter Break Closure and Mandatory Furlough Days from December 21st through January 5th.

Reminders for eligible employees about upcoming mandatory furlough days


University Human Resources would like to remind eligible University employees of the upcoming mandated furlough days for FY21. 

Winter Break 2020 Energy Conservation Actions


Facilities Management and Safety requests that employees who have been working in campus facilities during fall semester take energy conversation actions before leaving buildings for the furlough period and winter break closure.