Wednesday Wire: October 6, 2021

Submitted by Kathy Yoder, yoder.332@osu.edu

Authors can publish Open Access journal articles at no cost to them under the agreements University Libraries has with several major publishers. Join us to learn more about our Open Access agreements with Taylor & Francis, PLOS, and the Royal Society and what they mean for you and your scholarship. We will provide an overview of each publisher agreement, the benefits of each for you as an author, and answer questions you may have about Open Access publishing. Please also visit our website.
   
Presenters: 
   Maureen Walsh, Associate Professor, Scholarly Sharing Strategist, University Libraries 
   Gene Springs, Associate Professor, Collections Strategist, University Libraries 
   
Who: Ohio State faculty, staff, postdoc and graduate student researchers
When: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (This session will be repeated on Oct. 28 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
Where: Online via Zoom 
   
Register Here: https://library.osu.edu/events/open-access-publishing-agreements-with-no-author-costs-for-the-ohio-state-university
 

Submitted by Dr. Boone, boone.3@osu.edu 

NACTA 2022 Call for Workshop Abstracts

Due November 15

NACTA is excited to welcome workshop abstract submissions for the 2022 NACTA Conference to be held June 20 - 24, 2022 in Wooster, Ohio. The 68th Annual NACTA Conference will serve as a venue for faculty and graduate students in agricultural, environmental, natural, and life sciences to share their scholarship of teaching, innovative teaching and advising ideas, and other relevant teaching and learning information.

Workshop Guidelines

Workshops usually have a narrow focus or interest that will appeal to a smaller audience and are to be 2 hours in duration. All workshop proposals must have a workshop coordinator. The workshop coordinator will submit the abstract and work with the Conference planning committee on workshop logistics. All workshop speakers must be registered for the annual meeting. Abstracts are reviewed and selected by the EITI Committee and a representative of the host institution planning committee.

Workshop Submission

All workshop submissions must include the following information:

• Workshop Coordinator and contact information (Institution, email address, phone)
• Workshop Title
• Presenters – a list of presenters or individuals who will be presenting the workshop; this list should include their name, title, institution/organization, email address. This will be printed in the list of attendees.
• Abstract – a brief description of the goals, objectives or topics to be covered in the workshop. Connections to the role and mission of NACTA should be incorporated into the abstract narrative. Abstract information will be used in the program.

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Workshop coordinators will be notified by December 17, 2021.

Please contact support@nactateachers.org for any questions about your submission.

Submitted by Kim Sayers, sayers.1@osu.edu

The MRW Work Ethic Certification course for this semester is scheduled for 3-5PM on Tuesdays, October 26 – December 7, 2021 (new dates). Successful completion of the 6-week course, including full attendance and participation, enables students to complete the MRW Work Ethic Certification exam. Students must pass the exam with a minimum score of 86% in order to achieve the industry-recognized credential. Attached is a flyer to share with your students. Watch for more information from Kim Sayers regarding options for a 1 credit-hour independent studies class.