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Finance and Administration News

OHIO students, non-profit look to salvage lithium ion batteries for reuse


A local non-profit, with design help from OHIO students, is working on a system for salvaging lithium ion batteries and turning their still-working components into a new battery system.


Utility lobbying has blocked community solar expansion, but a recent study by 51ĀŅĀ× policy expert Gilbert Michaud suggests it’s been effective in part because many policymakers don’t understand the concept and its potential benefits

Payroll issues guidance on end of fiscal year reconciliation of leave usage


As the end of FY20 approaches, faculty and staff are reminded to record all planned and/or confirmed absences through June 30 in the appropriate system to ensure that leave balances are appropriately reflected and carried over into FY21.


Two 51ĀŅĀ× I-Corps@Ohio teams, Paint from Pollution and Ohio Construction Composites, are spurring regional economic development in southeastern Ohio through the commercialization of wastewater as paint and coal plastic composite as building materials.

Educational Benefits to Cover Online Partnership Programs for Employees


Effective Fall Semester 2020/2021, eligible 51ĀŅĀ× employees will have the opportunity to utilize their Educational Benefits towards online partnership programs.

Educational Benefits to Cover Online Partnership Programs for Employees


Effective Fall Semester 2020/2021, eligible 51ĀŅĀ× employees will have the opportunity to utilize their Educational Benefits towards online partnership programs.

CVS Caremark to Provide Pharmacy Benefit Management 7/1/2020


The university’s prescription drug plan will transition from Express Scripts to CVS Caremark effective July 1, 2020.  

Telehealth Visits Extended to 9/13/2020


Telehealth visits, at no cost to patients, has been extended to September 13, 2020.


June 5 is the day to celebrate the Earth with World Environment Day. This year, the day will engage businesses, citizens and governments around the world.

IT Advisory Communities continue through the summer


Advisory communities are an important part of the University's IT Governance framework. They provide a means to engage with OIT and influence decisions based on the needs and experiences of participants and, most importantly, to inspire action to meet those needs. The Teaching & Learning Technologies advisory community and Collaboration Tools advisory community will meet in the month of June.