51ĀŅĀ×

Richland Avenue Passageway Project completed

The below is a joint message from Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and 51ĀŅĀ× President M. Duane Nellis.

Today we have the opportunity to celebrate a great accomplishment ā€“ the construction of the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway has been completed, with the exception of permanent street marking which will occur this Monday, weather permitting.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month concludes: Examining the future of devices

The fifth and final week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here. This week we are taking a look at the future of devices. #BeCyberSmart and know when these devices may turn into a hassle.

UHR reminds faculty and staff of search committee training and preparation sessions

Departments can take this time of slowed hiring to ensure that faculty and staff are trained in preparation for any future searches.

Secure health care data as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Our fourth week in Cybersecurity Awareness Month is dedicated to information about protecting sensitive data, in particular health care information.

Computer & Device Support advisory community seeks members

If you would like to help shape the future of computer and device support at 51ĀŅĀ×, consider joining theā€ÆComputer & Device Support IT advisory community. Topics such as virtual desktops, digital signage, and devices managed by the University, including printers and computers, will be discussed.

Annual Holiday Memo

As indicated in 51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s Policy and Procedure #41.125, University Human Resources annually issues an official list of holiday observance dates.

Unused Airline Tickets in Concur

In July 2, 2020 Business Matters, in state travel restrictions were lifted and all other travel must be approved using the exception process outlined in the article. If you had an airline ticket that was cancelled as a result of COVID-19, and you have an outstanding credit, you can now see that information in Concur. These can be used once you are able to travel again. You will be able to utilize those tickets by following these steps below.

Annual Cash Handling Course Reminder

All employees (including students) that handle payments must complete the Cash Handling & Credit Card Security Awareness training annually to stay up to date on all requirements.    Employees who have never taken the training may register through the Professional Development webpage.  If you have previously taken the course, there is no need to re-register.  Please log in to Blackboard and click on Organizations. Next, click on Accounting Certificate, then Core Courses to access the Cash Handling & Credit Card Security Awareness 2020-21 course.  Employees can enroll students that work within their department by emailing Carole Gilkey at gilkey@ohio.edu with a list of all students needing access.

TIme and Effort Reporting Reminder

51ĀŅĀ× is required to document procedures and maintain supporting documentation for the distribution  of an individualā€™s effort to sponsored agreements in accordance with federal regulations as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).  , provides that records must reasonably reflect 100% of the activities for which an employee is compensated by the University.  Any individual who performed work on a federally funded project or serves as the projectā€™s principal investigator must certify effort, unless in their absence, this task is delegated to a designee.  Uniform Guidance requires that the designee must have a suitable means to verify the distribution of effort for the individual who performed work on a federal award. The effort certification form documents this requirement in accordance with Uniform Guidance. 

Equipment Inventory Updates

 For the last several months, the University has restricted access to campus for most departments. This has led to a backlog on the normal Equipment Inventory procedures, such as green tagging new equipment and Quarterly/Biennial inventory reviews.