Student Newsletter: January 4, 2020

Red Collar Pet Foods is looking for a Plant Quality Systems Technologist to join their exciting new pet food business at one of their manufacturing sites. The Plant Quality Systems Technologist is responsible and accountable for supporting the site’s Quality and Food Safety principles through monitoring and inspecting process and packaging processes according to Q&FS policies and procedures, and QMP standards.  They will manage the testing requirements for the positive release programs.  This position supports Plant Quality and Food Safety Manager

More information on the postion and how to apply can be found here.

The Purdue Animal Sciences Research and Education Center (ASREC) is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as Unit Manager for the ASREC Dairy Unit, a Holstein-based operation of approximately 170 milking cows. The successful applicant will manage daily operations and oversee all facets of the Dairy Unit which serves as a resource for the Department’s research, teaching and engagement missions. The manager is responsible for coordinating and facilitating research projects, including helping identify and determine facilities and animals to be used in experiments, following research protocols, collecting data and maintaining extensive records on all research animals.

Applications will only be accepted via the Purdue University SuccessFactors system at https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=12313&company=purdueuniv . Please direct any questions to Alan Mathew, Professor and Head, agmathew@purdue.edu.

For more information on the position, see attached. 

All OSU Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS) staff were sent home to tele-commute until further notice.The CCS phone line 614-292-5766 remains available for emergency assistance 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Students can push 2 to reach a mental health counselor at any time.

CCS has suspended onsite and in person services, including those at embedded locations, through at least May 3, 2020.  You are still able to connect with a counselor  for a 30 minute phone or video consultation using Carmen Zoom or Skype. These consultations are offered 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday in order to check in with students, problem solve, and offer support.  Students will need to share their address/location at the time of the call.

Students can access many self-help tools that are available on the CCS website at https://ccs.osu.edu . The CCS COVID-19 updates page linked to the website is a great resource. On that page, students will find helpful coping skills such as the mental health strategies video series. This time that can be difficult for many. All students are encouraged to check that out.

This link also contains some great information for coping right now:https://u.osu.edu/emotionalfitness/2020/03/12/mental-health-tips-during-covid-19-coronavirus/

If you encounter a suspected emergency situation with any student during this time, crisis support is available by calling CCS at 614-292-5766. If this happens with the student remotely located, please try to get as much contact information about the student such as name, phone number, OSU dot #, and address where they are currently located. If you suspect safety is at risk or compromised at that time for the student or anyone they are with, please call 9-1-1. They will help immediately regardless of where the student is physically located. After you have done one of the steps above, please let me know of the situation so that follow up contact attempts can be made with the student. Please make sure to provide me with the best way to reach you right now too.

This is an unusual time for all of us. Please practice good self-care, social distancing, and stay safe. Additional information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) is available at https://cdc.gov . Faculty and Staff should also remember our OSU Employee Assistance Program https://osuhealthplan.com is still available by contacting 614-292-4700 or 800-678-6269.

A full list of available counselors in the college can be found here. 

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has renewed its partnership with Portfolium.com and will continue to provide ALL students and faculty the opportunity to create a professional, online digital portfolio. In today’s world, employers seek evidence of career-relevant skills and competencies beyond listings on a resume. Students at all levels can easily create evidence-based credentials. In other words, attaching documents, videos, audio files, graphics, coding samples and presentations help demonstrate your knowledge and abilities.

You should have already received your Portfolium invitation with the subject: “Access your CFAES Portfolium.” The email contains a link to activate your free verified account within the CFAES network using your Ohio State credentials.  If you missed the initial email, you can also join by using the Portfolium Resource Page.

For more information or inquires, contact Elaine Eberlin.