Our Shared Values call us to put people at the center of all that we do through care and compassion. As we reach the midpoint of the semester, it is important to acknowledge this is a stressful time. Events around the country and world have impacted many of our students, faculty and staff and their families and loved ones. In these troubling times your well-being is important. This is a good time to remind one another to lead with grace and flexibility when able to do so, including when students may request accommodations in their classes due to unforeseen circumstances.
Faculty or staff in need of assistance can contact Ohio State’s Employee Assistance Program. The Office of Institutional Equity and the Wexner Medical Center’s Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) program are available to students, faculty and staff. As is always the case, students who need assistance or emotional support should reach out to the Office of Student Life’s Counseling and Consultation Service. Students can also access the support and resources provided by the the Student Wellness Center, Student Advocacy Center the Center for Belonging and Social Change. and the Office of International Affairs.
