Ohio State University Staff Advisory Committee: Enhancing Staff Support and Development
Discover the role and impact of the University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) at Ohio State University, established in 1986 to advocate for staff members. Learn about USAC's accomplishments, initiatives, and programs like Staff Career Development Grants and Manager Development Grants, aimed at promoting professional growth and well-being. Explore how USAC focuses on themes like professional development, rewards, work-life balance, and more to support over 22,000 university staff members.
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UNIVERSITY STAFF ADVISORY COMMITTEE (USAC) (usac.osu.edu)
Office of Investments Who is the University Staff Advisory Committee? USAC was established in 1986 as an advisory body to the president of The Ohio State University and is an advocate for more than 22,000 university staff. USAC is composed of up to 30 staff members from classified civil service (CCS), administrative and professional (A&P), and senior administrative and professional. Sub committees: Governance Outreach & Engagement Staff Compensation & Benefits 2
Office of Investments USAC Accomplishments Initiated the creation of staff appreciation week. Helped to eliminate the waiting period for benefits eligibility. Helped to eliminate the waiting period for Dependent Tuition Assistance. Worked with OHR to increase in the funding pool for Staff Career Development and Manager Development Grants. Sick leave can now be used to care for domestic partners and adoption purposes. Benefits extended to same sex domestic partners. 3
Office of Investments USAC Themes Professional Development Rewards and Recognition Work / Life Balance Communication and Transparency University Support and Assistance Programs Regional Campuses 4
Office of Investments Staff Career Development Grants Staff Career Development Grants are awarded twice each year to assist eligible Ohio State staff members with education and training costs associated with the pursuit of professional development and career goals. (Up to $1,000/individual or $1,500/group) Grants may be awarded for expenses such as registration fees, tuition fees, textbooks, child care expenses, and transportation. 5
Office of Investments Manager Development Grants Manager Development Grants are awarded each year to assist eligible Ohio State staff who are managers and supervisors to attend classes, seminars and workshops offered by Ohio State . (Up to $1,000/individual or $1,500/group) Grants may be awarded for expenses such as registration fees, tuition fees, and transportation. 6
Office of Investments Development Grant Impact 2014 Staff Grants 92 awarded ($90,000) Manager Grants 89 awarded ($64,000) 2015 Staff Grants Apply in January & July Manager Grants Apply in July 7
Office of Investments Staff Career Development Grant Impact I gained an opportunity to network with colleagues in leadership positions in my field and meet peers. I got an opportunity to participate in one of the biggest professional conferences in the performing arts field. I'm extremely grateful to OSU for this unique and amazing opportunity. It came at a perfect time in my career during a pivotal moment when guidance on leadership and a strong peer network can play a role as I take on new duties. 8
