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1. New Employee Orientation
2. Direct Deposit Never wait in a bank line again! Have your paycheck automatically deposited into your checking or savings account.
Office of Human Resources Payroll Services 292-2311
3. Direct Deposit Never wait in a bank line again! Have your paycheck automatically deposited into your checking or savings account.
Office of Human Resources Payroll Services 292-2311
4. Credit Union State Employees Credit Union
Checking and Saving Accts.
Car loans, mortgages, credit cards and more
3 Locations
135 Means Hall (3-3605)
1169 Dublin Rd. (487-6650)
Downtown (240-7450)
www.osecu.org
Office of Human Resources Payroll Services 292-2311
5. Savings Bonds United States Savings Bonds available
Purchase through payroll deduction
Forms available in
164 North Doan Hall
6. Employee discounts on amusement park tickets
State Employee Day at King’s Island
OSU Family Day at Columbus Zoo or Wyandot Lake
OSU Night at the Columbus Clippers Special Events
7. Fee Authorization All staff 75% and over are eligible
Up to 10 credit hours per quarter
After 3 years - spouse/dependent may receive credit for half of fees up to 12 quarters or 200 hours
For info call Benefits at 2-1050
8. Continuing Education Assistance for non-traditional adult students
For credit or non-credit courses
Computer-assisted career guidance program
Math tutoring and referrals
www.continuinged.ohio-state.edu
Or call 2-8860 for more info
9. BRIDGE Program Interested in college but don’t know how to get back into it?
This program offers basic college credit courses designed for students out of school for more than 5 years.
For info call 2-8860
10. Buck•I•D The official University ID card that provides access to campus services
Needed to:
Access Larkins Recreation Facility
Check out books from the libraries
Local merchant discounts available
May also be used in the debit card program to make purchases on campus
Call 2-0400 or go to 219 Lincoln Tower
11. OSU Football Must be employed full time for 3 years to be eligible for 2 tickets
For info call the Athletic Ticket Office at 2-2624
12. OSU Basketball Same rules as Football:
Must be employed full time for 3 years to be eligible for 2 tickets
For info call the Athletic Ticket Office at 2-2624
13. OSU Golf Courses Two courses, Scarlet and Gray
Located on Tremont Rd. near Kenny Rd.
Discounted green fees
for staff
For info call 459-GOLF
14. Go-Bucks Card Admission to all
general admission
varsity sporting events including: baseball, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, lacrosse, and selected hockey and women’s basketball games
For info call 2-2624 or 1-800-GO BUCKS
15. Buckeye Kids’ Club Only $20.00
For kids 13 and under
No grown-ups allowed!
Membership certificate and card, newsletter, T-shirt, admission to 22 varsity sporting events and more
ohiostatebuckeyes.fansonly.com/tix/ osu-kidsclub.html
For info call 2-2044
16. Pharmaceutical Care Clinic Located in the University Hospitals Clinic Building
Hours: 9a to 6p Monday-Friday
State of the art, full-service pharmacy services
Refills can be mailed
For info call 3-8105
17. OSU Optometry Clinic Eye Care for you and your family
Large variety of eyewear and contact lens cleaning solutions
www.optometry.ohio-state.edu/ Optometry_Clinics
352 W. 10th Ave. or call 2-2020
18. College of Dentistry “Practicing What We Teach”
Affordable alternatives in complete comprehensive dental care
Student Dental Clinic
Call 2-2751
Dental Faculty Practice
Call 2-5144
Graduate Student Programs
Many specialties including Orthodontics
Visit the Web Site
www.dent.ohio-state.edu
19. University Health Connection Promoting the health of staff with access to a various treatment options:
Urgent Care (Walk-in hours)
Disease Management
Health Risk Assessment and more
Located at 100 Parks Hall
College of Pharmacy
Call 688-0300 for an appointment
20. Adoption Benefits Adoption Assistance Program pays up to $4,000 per adopted child for adoption-related expenses
Available to faculty or staff enrolled in one of the university medical plans
Contact OHR Customer Services Center at 2-1050 for more information
21. Staff are eligible for University child care services
Enrollment based on work schedule
15-24 month wait as of 1/2001
For info call 2-4453 or visit
www.ohr.ohio-state.edu/ child/childcar.htm OSU Child Care
22. KICK-IT! Program that promotes tobacco cessation, intervention and support
Offers help through group sessions and individual counseling
Prime Care co-pay covers costs
To register call the James Line 3-5066
23. Gift Shop Located in Rhodes Hall lobby in the Medical Center
20% off OSU Logo items with your employee ID
Buy all your hospital scrubs
Discounted AMC movie tickets
COTA bus passes
Call 3-8942
24. Center for Health Information Free Service
Fully-equipped health library
Health Information for you and your family
Located in the Doan Hall Lobby in the Medical Center
Call 3-3707 to request material
Or E-mail your request:
health-info@osu.edu
25. OSU Bookstore In Central Classroom Building
Books, supplies, gift items
Computer Department offers special pricing to staff for sales and support
call 2-2991
26. OSU Libraries Take advantage of the expansive OSU library system
Access to all 27 libraries on OSU campus as well as other libraries in Ohio
Requests can be delivered to your office
27. Paid Holidays Holiday benefit pay for 10 observed holidays: New Year’
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
28. Faculty & Staff Wellness Program Free Wellness Health Screenings
Confidential
Identifies risk factors
Follow-up and referrals if necessary
Online questionnaire-
www.osumhcs.com/wellness
For more info call 3-WELL
29. Lunch and Learn Lunchtime mini-classes on health-related topics
Visit the website for information and registration:
www.osumhcs.com/signup/ lunchsignup.asp
Or call 3-9355
Sponsored by Faculty and Staff Wellness Program
30. Faculty & Staff Fitness Program Designed to safely begin an exercise program and “stick to it”
Includes:
Initial comprehensive evaluation
Individual Counseling and Training
General Conditioning
Water Aerobics and Lap Swimming
Yearly and quarterly memberships
Call Kay Yeager at 2-5180
or Jae Westfall at 2-2606
31. UFSAP Free, confidential, voluntary resource for staff experiencing personal problems or stress
Call 3-2442
www.osumhcs.com/ufsap.htm
32. Larkins Hall, Jesse Owens and other locations around campus
Self-directed fitness
5 Pools, Buck-I-Robics, weight rooms, Lifecycle, racquetball, basketball and more
ID required for access
Outdoor equipment rental Recreational Facilities
33. Get Fit!
Have Fun!
Sport Clubs
Spouse passes and lockers
available for a small fee
www.ohiostaterecsports.org
Call 2-7671 or visit Larkins Hall Department of Recreational Sports
34. FRIP Family Recreation Instructional Program
Structured programs for children (swimming, gymnastics and more!)
Sunday classes
Register at 106 Larkins Hall
www.ohiostaterecsports.org/program/frip
Call 688-8787 for more info
35. Ice Rink Public hours
Discount rates for staff
Family skate sessions
Adult skate sessions (18 and older)
Rent the ice for a party
$100/hr for staff
For rink times and rental information call 2-4154
36. Buckeye Bargains Thrift shop in Room 54 Converse Hall (ROTC building)
Household goods, recycled clothing, and odds and ends
All proceeds go to student scholarships and emergency loans
Operated by the University Women’s Club
Open Wednesdays 9a-3:30p
Call 688-5732 for info
37. Honey Bee Lab & Museum Located on the Wooster Campus
Walking tours and bee gardens
Famous Beekeepers
Unique gifts - honey, candy and famous beeswax candles
www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/beelab/
Or call (330)263-3684
38. Orton Geological Museum Located in Orton Hall
Exhibits feature the rocks, minerals and fossils of Ohio
Meteorite and dinosaur exhibits
Open M-F and tours can be arranged
For info call 2-6898
39. Veterinary Services Take advantage of the Outpatient Wellness Clinic for your pets
Located at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
For info call 2-3551
40. Cultural Events Plays, concerts and other events
Available at a reduced rate
Locations for tickets
Wexner Center for Performing Arts
Mershon
Drake Union
41. Wexner Center for the Arts Contemporary arts center with visual arts, music and dance concerts, films, and more
Educational programs
Admission to museum Free to staff
www.wexarts.org
42. Real Estate Program Courses required to get a license in Ohio are offered at the Fisher College of Business
Course prerequisitions will be waived when you receive the sales license
You can use fee authorization
For info call 2-7312
43. onCampus Newspaper Faculty and staff newspaper
Published 23 times a year through University Mail Services
Best way to keep up on all the news at Ohio State
Exciting and free events listed in ‘Calendar’
44. reSources newsletter Quarterly newsletter published by the Office of Human Resources
Valuable information about:
University resources and events
Hot HR issues
Education on benefits, financial planning and employment
www.ohr.ohio-state.edu/hrpubs/resource
45. WWW.OSU.EDU OSU homepage is the official entry to web-based resources
Link to web pages of colleges, departments, and organizations
46. Office of Information Technology (OIT) Staff can get Internet access at home and deals on software
Public computing sites
Short courses and tutorials
688-help
47. OSU Internet Access OSU offers 2 options for staff to access the internet:
HomeNet
Free limited access
OSUWeb.net
Unlimited access
$6.95 per month (100 hours)
Personal web space
www.oit.ohio-state.edu
Call 2-UNIT(8648) for info
48. The Corner Store Walk-in retail store
Office supplies and furniture
OSU logo items
Low prices and good selections
Located at 2650 Kenny Rd. just north of Lane Ave.
Hours: 8a-5p Monday-Friday
49. The WOSU Stations WOSU offers
Tours of the Stations
Volunteer opportunities
Gift and membership opportunities
Day Sponsorship opportunities
50. BJ’s Wholesale Club Membership for $30
Instant $5 savings
15 months
90 day unconditional guarantee
Accepts manufacturer’s coupons
Accepts MasterCard and Visa
2 Locations-Dublin and East Main
51. Sam’s Club Fresh Food
Home Furnishings
Books and Videos
Office Products
52. OSU Parking Permits Available from Transportation and Parking Services
Main Office - 160 Bevis Hall
T&P Express-Tuttle Park Place Garage
www.tp.ohio-state.edu
Or call 2-9341
53. OSU Travel Office Staff are provided with cost-effective personal travel services
Reduces overall expenses
Travel agent
Air discounts
Hotel discounts
Car rental discounts
Visit the homepage at: www.busops.ohio-state.edu/travel
54. Organization and Human Resource Development Quarterly calendar of courses
Designed to build skills and on-the-job knowledge
Customized training and consulting Email: OHRD@hr1.ohr.ohio-state.edu
www.ohr.ohio-state.edu /ohrd/ohrdmenu.htm
Or call 2-4500
55. BEST Development program for office and administrative support staff
Seven workshop series designed to enhance skills and performance
56. STEP Supervisor Training to Enhance Performance
Develop management, communication, motivation, interviewing and other skills
Network with other supervisors on campus
57. Financial Planning Series Learn how to succeed financially
FREE 1 hour sessions designed to help you set and reach your financial goals
Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources
Call 247-7961 or
Email admin@hr1.ohr.ohio-state.edu
www.ohr.ohio-state.edu/finseries.htm
58. Shops at Tuttle Park Place Located adjacent to Tuttle Park Garage at 2055 Millikin Way
Includes:
Buck-I-Mart Convenience Store
Cop-Ez
Oxley’s By the Numbers Café
UNICOMP-The Technology Store
University Bookstore
Call 2-6585 for more info
59. Biological Sciences Greenhouse Facility Conservatory and Insectory
Guided Walking Tours available
Reservations required
Located atop 12th Ave. parking garage
Call 2-7904 or visit:
www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Eplantbio/ greenhouse/
60. Toy and Technology Library Provide support and resources to parents of children with disabilities
Enhance development/play skills with toys that stimulate and help them grow
61. Student Safety and Escort Service Provides safe transportation for students in the main campus area Operates 7 days/week
The Escort Service operates 7 days a week during academic quarters.
Autumn and Spring Quarter: 7:30p to 3a
Winter Quarter: 6:30p to 3a
Summer Quarter: 8:30p to 3a
Call 2-3322
62. OSU Neighborhood Homeownership Incentive Program Faculty and Staff with 50% appointment or greater are eligible
No income restrictions
Call Northside Development Corporation for information at 299-9859 or visit:
www.acs.ohio-state.edu/org/osucp/ homeown.htm
63. Located in 110 Kottman Hall
Call 2-5006 for submission requirements
Email: ppdc@postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu
Or visit the website: www.ag.ohio-state.edu/%7Eplantdoc/cweppdc.html
64. REACH 1 FREE program to staff and family members (over 19) providing the opportunity to increase literacy skills and prepare for the GED
Flexible class times
Convenient campus location
Call 2-4500
65. Largest cartoon-related research facility in the U.S. Many notable cartoon art collections
Located in the Wexner Center
www.lib.ohio-state.edu/ cgaweb/index.htm
2-0538 Cartoon Research Library
66. University Archives The official memory of the University
Open to the public - appt. preferred
Photocopies made for a small fee
Located at 2700 Kenny Rd.
2-2409
www.lib.ohio-state.edu/arvweb/
67. Museum of Biological Diversity Insect collection of 3.5 million specimens
Animal sound collection of 25,000 recordings
Herbarium with over 500,000 specimens
Located at 1315 Kinnear Rd.
Visit the website:
www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/ ~herb/museum/musehome.htm
68. COTA Bus Passes Discount on monthly bus pass with ID
$33 for local and $46 for express
Available at:
Scarlet Ribbon Gift Shop in the Med Center
Transportation and Parking in Bevis Hall
69. CATCO The Contemporary American Theater Company
$7 discount on tickets for staff
77 South High Street
Box Office 461-0010 - tell them you are an OSU employee
www.catco.org/
71. Historic Costume and Textiles Collection Located in the Snowden Galleries in McCampbell Hall
Free admission
Wed-Sat 11a-4p
Call 2-3090 or visit:
www.hec.ohio-state.edu/ cts/collect/buckel
72. Chadwick Arboretum Many collections of plants, trees and flowers
Located on the south side of Lane Ave. just west of Olentangy River Rd.
chadwickarboretum.osu.edu/
Call 2-3136
Watch for the Annual Plant Sale in the spring!