New Extension Today – NBC4 Partnership Pilot Project Underway 

Extension Today is a pilot project and new partnership of NBC4 WCMH-TV, OSU Extension, and CFAES. NBC4 is partnering with OSU Extension and the college to share viewer-focused stories about gardening, cooking, and other tips and resources for improving central Ohioans’ gardens, lives, families, and local communities. A weekly segment will air on Daytime Columbus each Wednesday as well as on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The first two segments covered growing tomatoes and making tomato salsa and street corn. The next segment (to air September 8) will feature tips for tailgate grilling. To learn more and access the playlist of previously aired segments, visit go.osu.edu/ExtensionToday.  

Reminder 2021 CFAES Home Football Safety Planning

Wellbeing Wednesday: Brought to you by the CFAES Buckeye Wellness Innovators

No is a Complete Sentence

Have you had trouble setting boundaries or finding work/life balance since returning to the office? For some, the transition back has been just as stressful, and perhaps even more stressful, than the transition home at the beginning of the pandemic. We know the importance of setting boundaries but saying “no” is often easier said than done. Why does the word “no” hold so much power over us?

In her blog No is a Complete Sentence Extension Educator Roseanne Scammahorn explores this question and provides practical advice to help you “just say no” as a self-care practice.

Submit Flexible Work Agreement online by Sept. 30

As Ohio State continues to support flexible work arrangements, it is important for employees and managers to align on the expectations for any flexible work arrangement. Once a workplan is established, faculty and staff working remotely in any capacity need to complete an online Flexible Work Agreement by Sept. 30 to appropriately document their work locations for tax reporting purposes. Even if a PDF form has already been completed, the information should be transitioned to the online form and resubmitted.

Getting to the Core of a More Nutritious Apple

A new platform housing data from over 100 apple varieties could shave years off of the breeding process and enable data-driven assessments of how to boost the health benefits of America’s favorite fruit. This new analysis platform developed by a team of Ohio State scientists combines the genetics behind specific traits and information on hundreds of chemical compounds – from sugars and acids to a host of antioxidants – in the fruit that help make apples a healthful food.

Herrick Dr. Lane Restrictions

Monday (9/13) through Friday (9/17) late afternoon, rolling lane restrictions will occur daily on Herrick Dr. between Woody Hayes Dr. and Tharp St. to accommodate landscaping and utility work. Flaggers will facilitate two-way traffic in one lane.

One Big Week Campaign

For more than 125 years, the institutions that make up the Big Ten have been leaders in shaping the collegiate experience. A defining pillar of this leadership has always been supporting our students.

From September 12 – 18, the One Big Week Campaign will unite our Big Ten institutions to collectively champion our students. During this time, every gift made to Ohio State will support scholarships — and students’ futures.

Scholarships are a lifeline. Financial assistance is crucial to students’ success, empowering them to focus on their studies, pursue internships and volunteer in our communities to become tomorrow’s leaders.

You can create change for generations of Buckeyes, and for all of us, as they go out into the world and make it better.

Reduce Waste and Recycle Right

Help reduce waste and recycle right! We need all Buckeyes to do their part. New items are now being accepted as recyclable on Ohio State’s campus, including plastic tubs and jugs. Recyclables should be empty and clean. A list of recyclable items is online. 

Master Urban Farmer Workshop Series Offered

Learn everything you need to know to develop an urban farm or urban food-based business at the Master Urban Farmer Workshop Series offered by OSU Extension this fall. Classes will be held every Tfhursday evening from 6:30-9:30 p.m. from Sept. 9 through Nov. 18. Participants will learn how to grow, manage and market high value crops in an urban environment.

Implicit Associations, Insidious Assumptions: Unintended Manifestations of Bias in Everyday Life

Wednesday, September 15th, 12:00-1:30PM ET 

This 90-minute introductory webinar will provide an overview of the types of bias that humans experience with an emphasis on implicit bias. We will explore how our socialization process leads to the formation of conscious and unconscious associations, stereotypes, and prejudices that influence how we treat and view others in unintended ways. Participants will learn common ways that bias manifests in the form of subtle microaggressions and identify strategies that can help reduce the impact of implicit biases. During the session participants will complete and discuss an Implicit Association Test (IAT) – a tool that can help users identify hidden associations.

Team Players: How a small campus introduced training and development to staff and faculty advisors using a collaboration platform

Monday, September 27 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Wooster Campus, Skou 206

Be the first to hear about ATI’s success in using Microsoft Teams to introduce Advising Training and Development to staff and faculty advisors. Cate Hunko and Denise Rotavera-Krain will present this information at the 2021 NACADA National Convention in October. 

*If you are concerned by attending in-person due to COVID or require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Lisa Dicus at dicus.18@osu.edu.

Tree University: Powerful Pawpaws

Thursday, August 23 , 2021 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us for this 1-hour webinar with Dr. G. Matt Davies, Associate Professor on Soil and Plant Community Restoration at OSU. Dr. Davies will explain his research on using the Pawpaw tree, Asimina triloba, to find ways to make forest management and restoration "pay" in order to tackle the issues of declining forest health. 

South Centers 30-Year Anniversary Celebration

The Ohio State University South Centers in Piketon will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of its opening on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 beginning at 9:30 a.m. South Centers will use this occasion to market its four main program areas (aquaculture; business development; soil, water, and bioenergy resources; and specialty crops) to community stakeholders, other educational institutions, legislative officials, and internally within CFAES and OSU administration. Please join us as we celebrate three decades of enhancing southern Ohio by assisting people with informed decision-making through responsive research, education, entrepreneurial application and collaborative partnerships.

Coffee with the Master Gardeners

A Monthly Hands-on Gardening Workshop: Saturday mornings - 8 A.M. – 10 A.M.
OSU Extension, Franklin County Office

Start the weekend with coffee and gardening education. Register for any monthly session for $15 each. Learn from OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Most sessions will feature hands-on activities or sessions in the garden.

Scheduled Topics
October 2 –Fall Lawn Care

OSU Leadership Center Workshops

September Workshops

September 16: Flex Your Leadership Style online

Learn how to “flex” your behavior based on various situations. DISCflex ™ helps increase professional success by providing insight into how an individual’s behavior impacts the people around her/him. This workshop includes an on-line assessment, a report of results and a 360º view based on input from others you select to rate you. Plan to attend the OSU Leadership Center’s September 16th workshop. Beth Flynn is facilitating this workshop. Click here for more information.

September 20: Coffee and Conversation online

For more information, or to register click here.

September 23: Trends and Issues that May Impact Extension

This past year COVID-19 has altered our way of living and thinking. New trends and norms have emerged in practically every aspect of the way we work and in our home life. The Extension system is not immune to these alternations. Therefore, how do we stay relevant? For more information, please click here. 

September 29: Give'em the Pickle: Customer Service online

Who are your customers?

Good question. As employees, we represent the University when providing service to students, the public and even our co-workers. Our job is to serve our customers. How do we do that? By giving them the pickle. Pickles are those extra things you do to make people happy. Join Beth Flynn of the OSU Leadership Center for this September 29th workshop and determine what pickles you are going to give. For more information, or to register, please click here.

September 30: Applying Your Personality Style to Build Your Leadership Skills online

Moving from recognizing and understanding to appreciate and effectively using differences is a challenge because we all have a natural bias for our own way of seeing things and making decisions. It can be hard to recognize our own biases, especially when they are reinforced by the cultural attitudes within which we live and work. That is what you will learn to do in this September 30th workshop with Jeff King. For more information please click here.

October Workshops

October 6: Inclusive Leadership online
What does it mean to be an “inclusive” leader? How do you make sure that your employees and co-workers feel like they are valued and treated equitably? Being an inclusive leader involves leveraging the talents and skills of your team in ways that recognize and honor the unique perspectives and experiences of a diverse workforce. Join us on October 6th. For more information, or to register click here.

October 7: Leading From Wherever You Are online
You may be seen as a leader in your team, even if you don’t have leader in your job title. In addition to influence, leaders need to build positive relationships with others at all levels of the organization. Leading your boss is being aware of what is important to her/him and helping to achieve the goals of your team. It’s easy when you have a strong relationship with your boss and much harder when you don’t. You gain the respect of those you supervise when you coach and guide them to being their best. Helping to build your peers and building a relationship of trust a way to lead sideways. Join us on October 7th for this workshop. For more information, click here.

October 12: Coffee and Conversation online
For more information, or to register click here.

October 13: Mission Possible: Positive Leadership online
Are you a positive leader? Organizations that have a positive culture are more productive, have happier employees and most importantly, happy and satisfied customers. No matter what the current situation is, or who is causing the negativity in your organization/team, it is vital that you create positive strategies that keep the team/organization strong. Learning how to create a Join Beth Flynn, of the OSU Leadership Center for this October 13thworkshop. Click here for more information.

October 20: The Full Monty: Advanced CliftonStrengths online
Do you know your five strengths? According to the Gallup Organization, "we spend too much time focusing on our weaknesses, trying to make them stronger rather than recognizing our strengths." When you focus on your weaknesses, you miss out on utilizing what you do best for your organization. Join Beth Flynn of the OSU Leadership Center for this October 20th workshop and learn about your strengths, and how to use them to increase your effectiveness as a leader. Click here for more information.

October 20: Coffee and Conversation online
For more information, or to register click here.

October 21: Change Style Preference: Strengthening Your Capacity to Lead online
Change, For Better or Worse? Change is both inevitable and frightening but can also help increase a team’s efficiency if handled correctly. Are you equipped with the necessary tools to effectively handle change within your team? Register for our October 21stworkshop to discover your change style preference and learn how to recognize and understand others’ change preferences to achieve more success in times of flux. For more information, on this October 21st workshop, please click here.

October 28: Emotional Vampires @ Work online
How can you identify an emotional vampire? They are the kind of co-worker who can drain the energy and morale of everyone they encounter. Their toxic behavior can range from subtle comments to full blown drams. It is important to learn how to keep her/his negativity from affecting how you work and your attitude. Join Beth Flynn of the OSU Leadership Center for the Thursday October 28th workshop. For more information please click here.

CFAES Wooster: First Wednesday Fall Series

New Internal Grants Program – Request for Proposals Now Available!

The CFAES Office for Research & Graduate Education is pleased to announce the FY 2022 R&GE Internal Grants Program (IGP) Request for Proposals. Internal Grants Program Awards are intended to accomplish the following objectives:

• Increase the competitiveness of researchers in extramural grant programs 
• Enhance and encourage creative and innovative research needed to prepare competitive extramural proposals 
• Encourage the development of intellectual property 
• Promote the creation of faculty teams to develop competitive extramural grant applications by addressing immediate needs.

The three competition categories open for 2021 include the New Researcher Incentive Program, the Immediate Needs Program, and the Intellectual Property Accelerator Program.

All proposals will be due Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Please direct all questions to CFAES-IGP@osu.edu or visit http://go.osu.edu/cfaes-igp for more information. View RFP

Lean on Your Land-Grant Children's Incentive

We have a few packets left. If you have not signed up for a packet yet, visit: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KhsnVuAUYgj97D. Want to help share some positivity – about our college, your family, and our response to the virus? Post photos of your children with their Lean on Your Land Grant COVID-19 Task Force “Essential Teammate” rewards on Twitter and Instagram. Use the hashtag #LandGrantTeammate. Let’s recognize all the good your children are doing in helping us continue to do our work—teaching, researching, securing Ohio’s food supply. 

CFAES Principles of Community 

We affirm our conviction that racism and inequality have no place in CFAES. Our CFAES Principles of Community serve as a base for managing these actions. We all contribute to our community and our collective experience. You are encouraged to download and post the principles, discuss them during meetings, share them with others, and most importantly, use them as a guide in all that we do to sustain life.

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