February 21, 2024

Division of Finance and Administration colleagues,

Good news! We are almost through the cold, dark and wet months of the winter season here in Oregon. I am excited that the days are getting brighter and longer as we usher in spring. Moving forward, we will focus our efforts toward advancing the bold, exciting and challenging goals of OSU’s new strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared. The Senior Leadership Team will be prioritizing those activities and actions that align most with the strategic plan goals. The contributions of DFA's resourceful and innovative employees are vital as the university in reaching the goals of the new strategic plan.

A key element in this work is the DFA Framework for Success, which helps teams focus our operations on the most important things. And, the division’s DEI Advancement Committee is developing recommendations intended to better support people in accomplishing our shared priorities. Learn more about these critical pathways to the DFA’s success in the news stories below.

In the meantime, the division’s senior leaders and I want to recognize the hard work and dedication of the Facilities Services team, who dealt with the dangerous effects of the January ice storm that closed campus operations for three days. Check out the story in the winter issue of the VPFA news to see an impressive photo of the storm damage taken by Landscape Manager Todd Cross.

I recently visited the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx), which will open to the public in April. I’m immensely proud of the work by the University Facilities, Infrastructure and Operations team, particularly the capital project planning and delivery teams and all of the contractors, who came together with the College of Liberal Arts to design and build this beautiful modern performing arts center. I hope you can attend the PRAx Open House event on April 6, which includes an afternoon of free, family-friendly events.

There is so much compelling and important work occurring across the Division of Finance and Administration. Read all about it in the Winter 2024 VPFA News Update below.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Green
Vice President for Finance & Administration / Chief Financial Officer


Celebrating DFA employee excellence
Celebrating DFA employee excellence
Read Kudos Corner stories highlighting DFA employee excellence. Koehne receives CIO Excellence Award. Congratulate colleagues with a DFA Hurray!
New Leaders across DFA units
New Leaders across DFA units
Emerson-Steed appointed Interim Chief Procurement Officer. Schofield promoted to Recycling Supervisor. Sheth hired as EPPMO Director of Delivery to advance large university projects.
Division's DEI and F4S programs promote improvements
Division's DEI and F4S programs promote improvements
DEI committee fosters inclusive excellence—and you can join! DFA Framework for Success Program helps us reach our goals.
UHR expands hiring and training resources
UHR expands hiring and training resources
UHR’s expanded recruitment and selection resources make it easier to hire. Enhanced volunteer management services ease workload in departments. Updates to OSU’s Critical Training Program.
Controller's Unit supports research and student goals
Controller's Unit supports research and student goals
Successful launch of new OSU Student Financial Readiness program. Major Milestone Achieved: OSU Submits F&A Rate Proposal to DHHS.
January ice storm highlights DFA emergency efforts
January ice storm highlights DFA emergency efforts
Ice Storm crises require emergency response from Facilities Services. Oak Creek emergency evacuation plans enhanced by OSU collaboration. Classroom emergency guide completed.
DFA units advance OSU’s sustainability goals
DFA units advance OSU’s sustainability goals
OSU recognized as a Top Sustainable Campus. Monroe Avenue transit corridor plans heat up. Promoting reusables on campus. Repair Fair brings together community.
Corvallis campus building and infrastructure projects
Corvallis campus building and infrastructure projects
New cycle track opens on Washington Way. The Whyte Track and Field is set to host NCAA track meet. New campus construction map launched. Real property map gives real-time access to historical records. Facilities Services handles seasonal maintenance work.
BRP supports rollout of updated Corvallis budget model
BRP supports rollout of updated Corvallis budget model
Budget and Resource Planning begins educating the Corvallis community about OSU's updated Shared Responsibility Budget Model.
Cedar the Wellness Dog supports College of Ed. students
Cedar the Wellness Dog supports College of Ed. students
Cedar the Wellness Dog visits with College of Education students in their final presentations in their Trauma-informed Care Class.
Project Updates from EPPMO
Project Updates from EPPMO
OSU's Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Office provides an update on the university-wide projects they support.
Get in the know! Upcoming Events and Meetings
Get in the know! Upcoming Events and Meetings
Get out there! Consider attending one of the upcoming DFA events, trainings or networking opportunities.

Nominate Outstanding DFA Colleagues for OSU Awards

EHS is Accepting Nominatins for OSU Safety Award

Environmental Health & Safety is now accepting nominations for the OSU Safety Award, a peer recognition program that recognizes outstanding efforts to improve and encourage safety at OSU. Nominees must be student employees or OSU staff members. Employees from all units are eligible, as long as they are not safety professionals. The program includes an individual award and a team award.

Winners will be announced in April. To submit a nomination: https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/osu-safety-award

Call for Nominations: OSU Alumni Association Black and Orange Awards

Each year, the OSU Alumni Association presents several awards to outstanding Oregon State alumni in partnership with colleges and units across campus. They are seeking nominations for this year’s slate of award recipients. Information on this year’s Black and Orange Awards program can be found here: https://www.fororegonstate.org/stay-informed/osuaa-and-osuf-awards/black-and-orange-awards/

Applications are due by email on Feb. 23, 2024. Save the date: Black and Orange Awards Celebration, Sept. 19, 2024

Questions or suggestions?

Contact the VPFA Office for information, assistance, requests for signature on documents and to make an appointment with Mike.

DFA supports OSU every dam day!