ASC Office of Distance Education at The Ohio State University

Big congrats to our colleague Alyssa Chrissman on receiving this well-deserved award for best teaching! She's an excellent educator and instructional designer. We’re lucky to have her on our team!
https://comparativestudies.osu.edu/news/2025-2026-department-comparative-studies-award-recipients?utm_campaign=umar_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1778079543&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Shoutout to our colleague, Alex Sousa, for co-presenting at the IT Conference 2026: Stronger Together yesterday! This inaugural event brought together IT professionals across campus to share ideas, spark innovation, and learn from one another. https://it.osu.edu/it-conference-2026-stronger-together?utm_campaign=umar_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1777655451&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

We’re proud to celebrate our colleague Anna Yocom, PhD, on being named the 2026 recipient of the Dick Maxwell Award at The Ohio State University! 👏 Her commitment to accessibility and student success makes a lasting impact.
https://slds.osu.edu/about-us/annual-awards?utm_campaign=umar_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1777397858&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

ODE staff was interviewed by 's TV about their presentation at Multiple Perspectives Conference 2026. Watch the video of the interview at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL1BRH_RlFM

📢 is excited to be at the 2026 Annual UPCEA Conference. Wonderful opportunity to connect with thought leaders and explore the latest innovations in online learning and digital education.

Don't miss our second Spring 2026 online Teaching Forum tomorrow, April 16th, 2-3pm, featuring Deborah Stout leading a discussion on how students can use AI as a powerful metacognitive support. Register today at:
https://airtable.com/app8wKbnCmLZ6KWor/shrFNApyyl6c4nDCE

ODE staff took the stage at the Multiple Perspectives Conference 2026 with “Title II and UDL: Moving Beyond a Culture of Compliance.” Great work advancing accessibility and inclusive learning!
https://ada.osu.edu/multiple-perspectives-conference/multiple-perspectives-2026?utm_campaign=umar_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1776178938&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

The Forensic Anthropology program is booming and our Fragmentary Human Osteology course starts May 18, 2026. Learn more about both at: https://news.osu.edu/forensic-anthropology-program-explodes-at-ohio-state/?utm_campaign=umar_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1775582589&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Romanian on the Ground, is a self-paced online course building real-world language skills and cultural insight provided by the Slavic & East European Languages and Cultures dept. They are celebrating 50 years of Romanian studies. Learn more at: https://buckeyefunder.osu.edu/project/48920?utm_campaign=umar_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1774464578&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

📢Don't miss our second Spring online Teaching Forum on April 16th, 2-3pm, featuring Deborah Stout leading a discussion on how students can use AI as a powerful metacognitive support. Register today at:
https://airtable.com/app8wKbnCmLZ6KWor/shrFNApyyl6c4nDCE

Enjoy your Spring Break, Buckeyes! 🌸☀️
Whether you're traveling, relaxing, or just catching up on sleep, we hope you take time to recharge before the second half of the semester. See you back soon!