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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I appreciate your patience as I worked this last week to gather information, seek clarity, and develop some strategies in cooperation with our area leaders, administrative cabinet, and college partners around
various aspects related to the budget and our eventual transitioning back to offices. As you can imagine, there are a great many moving parts and complexities to these topics and efforts. I continue to be so very impressed with the many ways in which you have
engaged with your clientele, our community partners, and with one another. The innovation, creativity, solution-seeking, and power of collaboration across program areas, counties, regions, and issues has been invigorating and inspiring. I know that each new
week in telework environments brings its own levels of comfort and discomfort, successes and frustrations, and appreciation for technology while likely wishing you never had to see another Zoom room again. It seems like we are often surrounded by ambiguity
and complexities. I would like to tell you that the next two to three months will be an easier transition, but I have committed to being as forthright and transparent as possible.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Our goal over the next few weeks to months is to focus on being highly proactive in planning for the impacts of the budget cuts we are seeing at the state and local levels and to adequately prepare for the
phased return to offices for essential/time-sensitive activities as approximately 90% of businesses in Ohio are open for some level of service. We will need to work as a unified team, with flexibility, cooperation, and continued grace as we begin the next
phases of navigating our OSU Extension work during the COVID-19 situation. We will need to balance health and well-being, frugal resource management, and thoughtful return to office approaches. I am asking for your active and unified collaboration in working
through these challenges TOGETHER. We are stronger and smarter together than any of us are on our own. The resources, tools, and strategies we will be sharing for joint planning and preparedness for addressing budget constraints and return to offices will
require us all to understand that not every office is the same, not every employee has the same life circumstances, and not every approach will be perfectly executed. Please be patient with one another and with leadership as we work toward a common set of
goals—keeping us safe while meeting our mission. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">OSU Extension Return to Offices Readiness Survey—Coming this week</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic created significant workplace changes throughout OSU Extension. As we prepare for our return to the Extension offices, we would like to understand how we can best
support you during the transition. You will receive an invitation to complete a brief survey later this week. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential; and results of this survey will help inform the tools
and support we provide for employees as you return to your various offices during the next weeks and months.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">Phase 1 Return to Office: Expanded Essential Research and Extension Activities Process </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Later this week, I will be sending out, by way of your area leaders, materials for planning the initial expansion of essential research and Extension<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>activities.
The kit will include planning materials for determining essential<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>return-to-office<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>needs BY COUNTY to allow for individualized approaches to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>initial<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>phase<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>our<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>return
to offices.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>The majority of employees will remain in telework environments right now, at least most days of the week.</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>This planning is intended to identify the key
essential activities and duties that will require<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>some<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>office coverage for June and July. Each county is different, with commissioners and businesses<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>handling
county buildings and definitions of “open to the public” in different ways. Some county buildings are not opening because the
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">county commissioners </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">have kept them closed.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Others may be able to offer abbreviated hours open to the public or by<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>appointment-only<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>options.
The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>county-by-county planning will allow for each office to review specific increasingly critical activities (e.g., fair preparation, mandated court programs, etc.) that are essential in their county<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>during<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>the
next 8-12 weeks, while considering the context of their county situations. The goal is to be<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>responsive to the public,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>while making sure that we are thoughtful about our
safety and the safety of our clientele.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Phase 1<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Return-to-Office<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Planning Kits<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>will
include information and expectations on the following </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">(and more):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Considerations for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">ess</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">ential and
time-sensitive office functions are phased in first</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:31.5pt;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Telework remains in place for most employees, most days of the week through July 6<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:31.5pt;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>What is immediately needed for being responsive to county re-openings?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:31.5pt;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>What key activities are critical for June and July (and still allowable under Stay Safe orders)?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:31.5pt;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Which individuals are likely to run out of work while teleworking?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:31.5pt;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>What about differences in readiness to return to the Extension offices?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Life/Work<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>considerations:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:31.5pt;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Children at home without access to childcare or school<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:31.5pt;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Caring for parents and other loved ones<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:31.5pt;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Immunological or other health concerns<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:31.5pt;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Other…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Personal protection equipment (PPE):</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:31.5pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in">
<span style="color:black">– </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Each office will need to address PPE requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Timeline and Process: Phase 1 Return to Office:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">May 21 &<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>22--</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Phase
1<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Return-to-Office<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>kits will be provided to area leaders later this week with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>instructions for distribution to counties.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Week of May 25 to June 5<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>--</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Area
leaders will set up meetings with staff in each county<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>after<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Memorial Day to begin planning the county approach to office coverage.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Weeks of June<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>8<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>to June 30<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>--</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The
Phase 1<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Return-to-Office<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>plans<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>should<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>be submitted to me (wilkins.201) on the forms
provided in the kit. After I review them, I will forward them to the college COVID-19 Operations team for review each Friday, with feedback for approval or needed revisions provided the following Monday.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">More details regarding the process and instructions for completing the plans will be included in the kits.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:yellow"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:yellow">NOTE:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:yellow"> Regular Essential Research and Extension Activities (not related to reopening offices) still follow
the ongoing, existing original submission process.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">LIMITED EXEMPTION for attendance at Fair Board Meetings</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Limited Exemption has been provided to 4-H<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>educators to participate in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Senior/Junior<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Fair
Board PLANNING<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>meetings when virtual access to these meetings is<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>NOT</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>available.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>This
IS NOT an exemption for ANY OTHER face-to-face activities or events at this time.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">Budget Impacts: What we Know and Do Not Know</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Federal<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">– Currently no<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>COVID-related<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>cuts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>As Congress begins to consider the next COVID-19 supplemental appropriations package, APLU and several
national associations are working to include $380 million support for agriculture research and Extension. This hasn’t made huge headway<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>yet<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>but is being advocated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>$3 Trillion Heroes Act passed in the House,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>but
remains up for debate in the Senate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">State Funding<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">–<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>COVID-related<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>cuts for FY20 (20% total—spread across the
year at 5% per quarter) rather than a 20% cut to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>current quarter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Approximate cost to Extension is $1.2 million for current fiscal year FY20. This is Extension (Smith-Lever)
broadly, not just the Extension unit (includes departments and other partnerships).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Every unit in every college is being asked to look at the 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% budget reductions in case
they are needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Awaiting implications for FY21.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>States are advocating for federal relief for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>flexible-use<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>dollars
to assist with loss in revenue. Most federal dollars are currently tied to specific COVID-related expenditures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">County Funding<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">–<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Getting feedback from some counties (approximately 20 so far) about planning for reducing/revising
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">their<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Extension budgets for FY20 (ranging from 5%-25%). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Local reviews of budgets, including county reserves,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>are<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>occurring;<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and
the rest of the counties will be asked to plan for potential similar asks from commissioners.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>FY21 may involve similar reductions—we simply won’t know until county commissioners have a
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">better feel for their next quarter income</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">What the Budget Impacts Mean for OSU Extension</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Short-term implications/strategies:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Ongoing reduction in expenses in some areas (e.g., travel, hiring pauses)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Looking at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>state-level<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>options
for absorbing the cuts from the state and assisting counties<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>We continue to explore opportunities to secure stimulus funding, generate new revenues, and engage
donors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Working with CFAES HR and CFAES Finance to provide as much flexibility for identifying and
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">implementing strategies to keep our employees in place <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Long-term implications/strategies:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Ongoing review and prioritization of organizational/ programmatic investments<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Revenue generation (state and local)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Grants and contracts (state and local)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Ongoing reduction in expenses in some areas (e.g., travel)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">• <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Partnering with advancement for state and local fundraising<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Budget planning and decision-making (tools coming out Wednesday)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">We are sending each county budget proposal steward and the area leaders the county financial overview and reserves information in pivot tables, with strategies for identifying ways to save locally,
to allow each county to identify ways to proactively plan for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% reduction scenarios from their county appropriations,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>if<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>their
local county commissioners request such reductions. Each </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">office should work together to come up with a plan for how you would respond to a requested reduction in appropriations. If you feel that any level of
these reductions would be a fiscal strain on your </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">particular county budget, your area leader should reach out immediately to Jesse<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Buxton, Jeff McCutcheon, or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>me<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>to
discuss.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>state-level<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>offices will be performing a similar process in the next few weeks. I will be working with
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">our administrative cabinet to inform these discussions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;background:yellow">We still simply do not have all of the information necessary to tell you exactly what final budget impacts will be. A great deal depends on how the economy responds to the
reopening of businesses and how effectively people respond to required Ohio Department of Health and CDC guidelines for continuing to limit the spread of the virus.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">Budget Planning for FY21 Training and Support (Save the Date)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">A training session for FY21 budget proposal development for C1 stewards will be held<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>June 8<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>from
10-11:30am. A<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Zoom link will be provided, and the session will be recorded.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <img width="359" height="58" style="width:3.7395in;height:.6041in" id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D62DFD.88773D60" alt="A picture containing knife
Description automatically generated"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Here’s the link to our Ops page with the info: <a href="https://extops.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/extension-finance/other-resources/educator-cost-share"><span style="color:#954F72">https://extops.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/extension-finance/other-resources/educator-cost-share</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">Purchasing of PPE, Hand Sanitizer,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>etc.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Direction on purchasing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and sanitary/cleaning products
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">continues to evolve week by week. We appreciate your staying flexible and understanding that direction may change.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Purchases are acceptable for offices/facilities that are open or have been given clearance to open soon.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The usually preferred process of obtaining supplies through eStores continues to be an option, though availability of items is hit-and-miss.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For now, obtaining PPE and cleaning products from a vendor via a PCard is acceptable.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please exercise caution about ordering online from unknown vendors,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>as we have seen<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>several<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>instances
of fulfillment problems and inferior products.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">Extension Annual Conference</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">After soliciting feedback and discussing the conference options with our Extension Leadership Team and the Annual Conference Committee, we have decided to hold a virtual conference this year with
the exact dates TBD (early<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>December). This was not an easy decision because we wanted to provide a chance for everyone to come together at the end of the year, celebrate our successes<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>pivoting
during the COVID-19 situation,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>participate<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in professional development, and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>network<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>as
a community. However, with the concerns about ongoing health and well-being, not knowing where we will be policy-<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and readiness-wise for large gatherings, and to be good stewards of our budget, we decided that a virtual
event would be for the best. We will be soliciting additional input on the optimal approach to holding our annual conference. Look to hear from our LOD unit and our annual conference committee in
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">the near future. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">Outreach and Engagement – Community Engaged Program Award Winners</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">You’ve seen this earlier perhaps, but some exciting Outreach and Engagement news was released just as COVID-19 sent us all to a virtual work environment, so we wanted to make sure we call them
out again for a little more recognition. Two Extension-based programs have received Ohio State’s 2020 Community Engaged Program Award:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">· </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><b><i><span style="color:#C00000">Heal, Repair, Restore: Land Reuse and Community Empowerment in Marion, Ohio</span></i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:black">was
coordinated by Whitney Gherman, Extension educator in Marion County, along with several university partners and local community partners (Mayes Community Temple, Marion County Land Bank, community members).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:45.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-9.0pt">
<span style="color:black">· </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:black">The</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><b><i><span style="color:#C00000">OSU
Green Home Technology Center</span></i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="color:black">was created by our own Eric Romich, field specialist in energy development, along with Lingying Zhao (FABE), Qian
Chen (FABE), and Andrew Cruse (College of Engineering). They worked with numerous university partners and community partners (e.g. New Albany High Schools; New Albany-Plain Local School District; The USGBC Central Ohio; Efficiency Smart - American Municipal
Power, Inc.; Buckeye Power, Inc.; Ohio Energy Office; Habitat for Humanity MidOhio; Green Energy Ohio; Columbus Green Building Forum; Lutron Electronic, Inc.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Thank you for making a significant impact on the community and university through your engaged scholarship. You can read more about both award winners on the Outreach and Engagement office’s website
at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://engage.osu.edu/2020-university-outreach-and-engagement-awards"><span style="color:#954F72">https://engage.osu.edu/2020-university-outreach-and-engagement-awards</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Best wishes, <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Jackie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626"><img border="0" width="149" height="30" style="width:1.552in;height:.3125in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.png@01D62DFD.88773D60" alt="signature_81235330"></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#AA0003">Jacqueline Kirby Wilkins, Ph.D.</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Interim Director, Ohio State University Extension</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Director of Operations, Ohio State University Extension</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#C00000">College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">2120 Fyffe Rd, Suite 3, Columbus, OH 43210</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626">330-263-3831 Office / 330-350-0512 Mobile</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262626"><a href="mailto:wilkins.201@osu.edu" title="mailto:wilkins.201@osu.edu"><span style="color:#0000E9">wilkins.201@osu.edu</span></a> <a href="http://extension.osu.edu/"><span style="color:#420178">extension.osu.edu</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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