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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hello OSUAP Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The application period for the Staff Career Development Grant is open until January 31, 2016. Please spread the word throughout the university by sharing the below information with your teams
and organizations. Thank you for your help and support to educate others on the opportunities that exist to gain funds for their professional development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Here is what you can do:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Wingdings;color:#C00000"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Post the below information on your website or in e-newsletters<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Wingdings;color:#C00000"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Share the below email with staff members in your college or unit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Wingdings;color:#C00000"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Print
<a href="http://hr.osu.edu/public/documents/special/grantflyer.pdf">this flyer</a> and post in common areas or distribute to staff<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Wingdings;color:#C00000"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Learn more about the
<a href="https://gatewaytolearning.osu.edu/professional-career-development/staff-development-grants/staff-career-development-grant">
Staff Career Development Grant</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Wingdings;color:#C00000"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For questions, check out the FAQs on the website or contact
<u><span style="color:#0563C1"><a href="mailto:herrera.83@osu.edu">herrera.83@osu.edu</a></span></u>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Also, please feel free to apply for a grant for your own professional development!</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> See information below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Web Content:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Staff Career Development Grant Applications Accepted Until January 31<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://gatewaytolearning.osu.edu/professional-career-development/staff-development-grants/staff-career-development-grant">The Staff Career Development Grant</a><b>
</b>provides staff with an opportunity to further their growth and development. Eligible staff can apply for a Staff Career Development Grant of up to $1,000 for individuals and $1,500 for groups. Grants can be used for professional development, education or
training costs related to job and/or career goals. Applications are being accepted until January 31.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Email:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in"><a href="https://gatewaytolearning.osu.edu/professional-career-development/staff-development-grants/staff-career-development-grant">The Staff Career Development Grant</a><b>
</b>provides staff with an opportunity to further their growth and development. Professional development grants are a great way for individuals and groups to identify areas of interest for professional development and have the opportunity to apply for funding.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.5in">The Staff Career Development Grant awards up to $1,000 for individuals and $1,500 for groups towards professional development, education or training costs related to job and/or career goals. Applications can
be submitted through January 31, 2016.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Additionally,
<a href="http://hr.osu.edu/special/managergrants">the Staff Manager Development Grant</a><span style="color:black">
</span>is available year-round for managers to apply as professional development opportunities become available. This grant gives managers the chance to enhance their management and leadership skills through participation in management workshops, programs or
conferences held at Ohio State. Applications can be submitted at any time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Office of Human Resources offers a spectrum of resources, programs and tools to support faculty and staff career growth, and help them be their best selves and do
their best work. Visit <a href="https://gatewaytolearning.osu.edu">gatewaytolearning.osu.edu</a> for more information about professional development at Ohio State.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thank you for sharing this exciting opportunity! Please let me know if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Veronica<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><img border="0" width="224" height="45" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.png@01D14C6C.C9D678B0" alt="The Ohio State University"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#BB0000;background:white">Veronica Herrera</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#BB0000"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Learning & Development Program Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#BB0000;background:white">Office of Human Resources</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">1590 N. High Street, Suite 400, Columbus, OH 43201</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">614-247-1847 Office</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:herrera.83@osu.edu"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;background:white">herrera.83@osu.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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