Staff Professional Development Funds
In partnership with the University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC), Human Resources offers the funds to staff who are interested in pursuing professional development over the next year. Applications for fiscal year 2026 will open on May 1, 2025, and close on June 2, 2025, at 5:00p.m. Awarded funds will be available for use July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Please visit OSU’s Staff Professional Development Funds website for more details.
2024 HRA rollover funds now available
The Ohio State Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) benefit can help pay for your and your family’s health care costs. Unused 2024 HRA funds (up to $3,900) have rolled over to employees’ 2025 HRA and are available as of April 18, if you were enrolled in the Ohio State’s Faculty and Staff Health Plan at the rollover date. Check your HRA balance in Workday’s Benefits and Pay Hub. Select “My FSA/HRA/LSA (HealthEquity)” to access account information.
Information on Legislative and Executive Actions
Ohio State continues to monitor and review legislation and executive actions brought forth at all levels of government.
For Up-to-date information, please visit Ohio State News
Policy Reminder: Whistleblower
The Ohio State University is committed to protecting all faculty, staff, student employees, students and volunteers who report suspected or actual wrongful conduct. The Whistleblower Policy 1.40 outlines details on making a protected disclosure and prohibits retaliation for having made a protected disclosure. It is the intention of the university to take whatever action may be needed to prevent and correct activities that violate this policy.