What are the different faculty classifications?
Tenure-track faculty are either full or part-time and are designated as an assistant professor, associate professor, or professor. Tenure-track faculty are eligible for tenure and/or promotion.
Instructional faculty are non-tenure track, full or part-time, and are designated as assistant professors of instruction, associate professors of instruction, or professors of instruction. Instructional faculty are eligible for promotion but not tenure.
Fixed-term contract faculty are non-tenure track, full or part-time, and may be temporary. Full-time temporary faculty that earn benefits are Visiting Professors while part-time, temporary faculty are Instructors.
What is my PID number?
All Ohio University employees have a Personal Identification Number (PID). Upon hire, all employees should go to the Bobcat Depot located on the bottom floor of Baker Center to obtain their OHIO ID. The PID is located on the ID card.
What do I do if I lose my ID card?
Obtain another one at Bobcat Depot on the lower floor of Baker Center; Fees will apply.
Who do I contact with a maintenance issue that needs attention?
Maintenance issues within your department should be directed to your department's administrative specialist. Larger or more urgent maintenance issues need to be reported to Helen Watson (740-593-4405) or Beth Lydic (740- 593-4401) in the Dean’s Office. **After-hours maintenance emergencies Facilities Management (740-593- 2911).
Can I reserve a meeting room?
Yes. There are several “seminar” rooms throughout the building. These rooms vary in size and hold between 16-24 people. The Shared Services Team will be able to offer instructions for reserving one.
If I have a problem with a colleague or student whom should I turn to for help?
Faculty should follow the chain of command, beginning with the program coordinator when possible. If a situation arises that you are not comfortable with, you should talk to your department chairperson. In an emergency call OUPD at 593-2911 and report it to the Dean’s Office as soon as possible.
Faculty can complete a formal disposition assessment on a student. This alerts the Office of Student Affairs about the concern and initiates a formal review process conducted by the Credential Review and Candidate Progress Board to ensure due process. If you intend to submit a disposition assessment, please contact Assistant Dean Coon in Student Affairs for the appropriate form.
There is also an Ohio University Code of Conduct. The Ohio University’s Office of Community Standards & Student Responsibility will be consulted if a student’s conduct seems problematic.
How do I turn in grades?
Several weeks before the end of the semester you will receive an email from the registrar indicating that you can go into the Faculty and Advising Center (http://46l17.hataselektrik.com/registrar/academic-advisee-list-and-dars-reports). Only faculty should submit grades including special grade requests (http://46l17.hataselektrik.com/registrar/grades)
What is an “I” and a “PR”?
“I” = incomplete – This grade turns into an F, after six weeks.
“PR” = Progress – grade changes form
What is “Turn-it-In”?
Turn-it-In is a built-in element in Blackboard that can check any documents for plagiarism. If used through Blackboard, this is a free service to any OHIO faculty or student. In The Patton College, all theses and dissertations are submitted to a Turn-it-In review as a part of the final submission process and reviews at department and college levels.
What is One Drive and how do I access it?
Ohio University’s secure cloud storage utilizes Microsoft One Drive. Use One Drive to share files and collaborate with multiple individuals across campus or elsewhere. To activate your free OHIO One Drive account visit the OIT website and follow the prompts.
How do I reserve one of the college vans?
Contact Bre Demko in the Dean’s Office for details on van usage policy and assistance making reservations.
How do I locate the contact information of someone at Ohio University?
You must first go to Ohio University’s home page. Located at the top right, click Search and then select People. Type the person’s name, starting with last name first followed by a comma then their first name. Example: Doe, John. Alternatively, you can search specific office names by selecting “Ohio.edu”
Where can I park my vehicle?
You should call, visit, or email Transportation and Parking Services to check options that work best for you. Ohio University Parking Services.
How do I get a temporary parking permit for a guest of the college?
At least one week before needing the permit contact the Administrative Specialist of your department with event details for assistance/direction.
What assistance is available to me at Alden Library?
The Patton College has two specific Support Librarians, Chris Guder who specializes in education (740-597- 1975), Alden Library 206 and Sherry Saines who specializes in social sciences (for Patton College – specifically RSPCS) (740-593-9587), also housed in Alden Library.
Who can help me with grants?
Chip Rice 740-597-9007, 102D Patton Hall is The Patton College’s Research Grants Development Coordinator. Faculty should work with Chip as they seek grant opportunities.