OSU Engages November Newsletter
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Stories and Opportunities for Ohio State's Outreach and Engagement Community
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Jason Reece to serve as vice provost for urban research and community engagement
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Jason Reece will serve as vice provost for urban research and community engagement, effective Jan. 1. In his new role, Reece will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create a strategic vision for academic partnership with Ohio States local communities. He will contribute to OAA's strategic focus area in external engagement, which seeks to forge strong, mutually beneficial connections with external communities. He will serve as a key advisor to academic leaders by using an asset-based approach to address major challenges facing local communities.
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Ohio State faculty, staff, students share racial justice work at symposium
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During the Seed Fund for Racial Justice Symposium, Ohio State University faculty, staff and students discussed work they have collaborated on with community partners to bring about positive social change. The symposium was the culmination of efforts that began when the university established the Seed Fund for Racial Justice in 2020, said Ryan Schmiesing, senior vice provost for external engagement in the Office of Academic Affairs.
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Partnership promotes DEI for SNAP-Ed staff
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Over the summer, OSU Extension and the Office of Outreach and Engagement partnered to bring a series of diversity, equity and inclusion workshops to staff working in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) program.
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Community Connector Q&A: Scott Hardy
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As an Extension educator with Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory, Scott Hardy's goal is to help develop sustainable solutions for communities facing emerging water quality and quantity dilemmas in the Lake Erie watershed.
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Engaged Practitioners Network meeting Dec. 2
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The next meeting of the Engaged Practitioners Network will take place on Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The network is a space for those Ohio State staff who are working in community outreach and engagement. We hope to amplify collaborations, share best practices and increase professional development opportunities.
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Ohio State receives national community service honor
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The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) presented The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Engagement for exhibiting an extraordinary commitment to community service.
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Meet the 2022-23 Columbus-Athens Schweitzer Fellows!
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The Schweitzer Fellows Program supports and trains emerging health-focused graduate and professional students in creating and carrying out service projects to address unmet community needs. This year, five fellows are conducting one-year community service projects. Fellows partner with an existing community agency in the Columbus or Athens area and have both an academic and a community-based mentor.
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Ohio States new academic plan announced
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Ohio State Executive Vice President and Provost Melissa L. Gilliam has shared details of the universitys new academic plan. Built upon Ohio States passionate and lasting commitment to academic excellence, the new plan supports President Johnsons bold vision for Ohio State.
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Columbus-Athens Albert Schweitzer Fellows Program info sessions
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Information sessions for graduate and professional students interested in applying to be a 2023-24 Schweitzer Fellow will take place on Nov. 21 and 30 via Zoom. The Schweitzer Fellows Program supports and trains health-focused students in creating and carrying out service projects to address unmet community needs. Fellows partner with an existing community agency in the Columbus or Athens area and have both an academic and a community-based mentor.
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International Research and Scholarship Grant
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Proposals are sought from faculty, graduate and undergraduate students for a wide range of international projects that can be implemented on campus and around the globe. Proposal deadline is November 18, 2022.
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Community-Engaged/Service-Learning Course Development Grants
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The Office of Service-Learning is pleased to announce the Community-Engaged/Service-Learning Course Development Grants program for the 2022-2023 academic year. These grants of up to $4,000 are available to any Ohio State instructor who would like to develop or improve a community-based course. There will be an information session on Nov. 10. Applications are due January 22, 2023.
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Global Teaching and Learning Grant
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The Office of International Affairs, the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation are sponsoring a faculty grant competition to develop internationally focused learning and cultural exchanges at Ohio State, using a variety of platforms and mediums. Proposals are sought for initiating new and inclusive global teaching to internationalize the learning experiences and impact students beyond the traditional classroom or study abroad. Deadline to apply is November 18.
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Make connections with the Outreach and Engagement listserv
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Did you know you can connect with colleagues through the Outreach and Engagement listserv? You can share your work and events, look for partnerships and much more by emailing the list at outreach@lists.osu.edu.
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