Sunrise Athens offers space to discuss climate policies
President Donald Trump was inaugurated Jan. 20 as the 47th president of the United States. For many Americans, this was a day of shared loss and national frustration. On Inauguration Day, climate change mitigation group Sunrise Movement Athens hosted a meeting to offer a healing space, organized by co-Presidents Maeve Fellerhoff and Celia Hawk.
Performance Management Reminder
Ohio University Human Resources introduced a new, streamlined performance management framework. Training sessions are available through March 11, 2025.
Vacation Leave Donation Program
University leadership has updated the Vacation Leave Donation policy. Effective immediately, eligible employees with less than one year of service may participate in a vacation leave donation program.
OU ranked Ohio’s top ‘Green Campus’ for 2025
Ohio University was recognized as Ohio’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 Ohio 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 Ohio’s health insurance plans – and the OSU Health System are continuing their efforts to reach a new multi-year contract.