Animal Sciences

For The Week of May 4, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OSU LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM! 
The Ohio State University Livestock Judging Team placed well in their first contest of the 2008 season.  The All-East contest was held at the University of Kentucky and Ohio State placed second out of eleven teams in the evaluation contest. The team was led by Mike Wagner of Marion, Ohio who was also high individual in sheep evaluation and sixth in swine evaluation. Ginny Harrah of Cadiz, Ohio was eighth in overall evaluation and fifth in sheep. Shane Hostetler of Orrville, Ohio was tenth in overall evaluation and fifth in swine. Andy Schroeder of Ottowa, Ohio was fourth in swine evaluation. 

In the judging contest division, Ohio State was first in sheep judging led by Harrah who was sixth high individual in sheep.  Ohio State was fourth for the overall contest. 

Other team members include:
Jorden Beck- Wauseon, Ohio
Caleb Bohrer - Hillsboro, Ohio
Clayton Cook - Carroll, Ohio
Christine Noyes - Findlay, Ohio 

The team was coached by Mr. Greg Meyer and Dr. Tom Turner.


SHADES OF ANIMAL SCIENCES WELCOMES HORSE SENSE OF THE CAROLINAS
Tuesday, April 29th, 5:30pm
Animal Science Building Room 111N

Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. offers mental health and life skills building services to individuals by working with horses who themselves often come from difficult and challenging backgrounds. Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. embraces the unique opportunities of each individual, encouraging personal growth, discovery, and healing through the horse and human relationship.

The mission of Horse Sense of the Carolinas is to:
1. Provide a sanctuary in which the gifts of rescued and rehabilitated horse can be realized to their fullest

2. Bring the benefits of equine assisted practice to people seeking a more empowering, authentic, creative, holistic alternative in their personal and professional growth.

3. To deliver professional therapy alternatives with integrity, authenticity, and high-level services

4. To promote the value of equine assisted practices in the field of psychotherapy

5. To be a resource for equine assisted practices around the world, promoting the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in order to advance the credibility of the field.

Presented by: Shannon Knapp, M.A., Lisa Wheeler, M.S.Ed., PA-C, Diane Voytek, Ph.D. (OSU Alum)
For more information about equine assisted therapy and learning please visit http://www.horsesenseotc.com/


2008 CFAES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FORUM HIGHLIGHTS
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) hosted the Fifth Annual CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm in the Agricultural Administration Auditorium.  Thirty undergraduate student researchers from CFAES and the School of Environment and Natural Resources shared their research in a poster presentation format with faculty, staff, fellow students, and invited family members and guests.
 
Projects were grouped into four categories as follows:
1) Animal Sciences & Nutrition
2) Environment & Natural Resources
3) Plant Sciences
4) Social Sciences 
 
Twelve faculty judges lent their expertise and research insight, evaluating and ranking the presentations in each category.  During a luncheon preceding the Forum, Dr. Henry Zerby from the Department of Animal Sciences spoke to participants and judges sharing personal motivation for research and how research makes an impact on our everyday world. In addition to the luncheon, all participants received a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble for their efforts. Prizes were also awarded to the top-ranked researchers in each category (1^st $125, 2^nd $100, 3^rd $75).
 
A reception was held from 3:00-4:00 pm, co-sponsored by the Department of Animal Sciences who provided an array of refreshments including carved roast beef.  Forum participants were encouraged to invite influential people from their lives, including family, friends, and mentors.  An awards presentation concluded the Forum at 4:00 pm.
 
Please congratulate the following participants and winners:
 

Animal Sciences & Nutrition Winners
1^st           Curtis Pittman, Animal Sciences major from Glenford, OH (supervisor:  Zerby)
2^nd          Stephanie Metzger, Animal Sciences major from Akron, OH (supervisor:  Hogan)

Other student participating from the Department of Animal Sciences

Student       Faculty Supervisor
Mark Lyons                 Firkins
Ashley Shellabarger     Latshaw
Jordan Bowers             Lilburn
Catherine Shaw           Morrison/Yu
Ashley Vent                 Morrison/Yu
Ana Rings                    Weiss
Katie Betts                  Wick
Grace Hill                    Mahan
Caitlin Pohlit                Mahan
Jessica Martin             Peffer
Jennifer Lynch            Eastridge


LEARN THE TOOLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING
Please join The Diversity Leadership Transcript Program for its final Connecting Diversity to Career Goals program on Wednesday May 7, 2008 from 2:45PM to 3:45PM at Younkin Success Center RM 150.  This is an opportunity for students to acquire invaluable skills such as preparing for an interview, answering difficult questions, and presenting information that will impress employers. 


FIRST EVER COMMENCEMENT WEEK TO HONOR SPRING GRADUATES
Student Affairs and the Alumni Association are partnering to provide a series of events (June 5-7) to honor all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students that will complete their degrees this spring.  Events will include a celebration in the South Campus Gateway, a "Things You Never Got to See Tour" of little-known places on campus, a post-Commencement Rehearsal tailgate social, and a Commencement Eve Candlelight Ceremony.  All graduating students and their families and guests are encouraged to attend.  Read more at http://ohiounion.osu.edu/studentorgs/commencement.asp.  Contact: Matt Couch at couch.28@osu.edu or 292-8763.


2008 OHIO YOUNG CATTLEMEN'S CONFERENCE AND TOUR SET FOR AUGUST 14-16
The Ohio Young Cattlemen's Conference (YCC) and Tour will be held Aug. 14-16, 2008, in Columbus and the central Ohio areas. The event is coordinated by the Ohio Cattlemen's Foundation (OCF) and the purpose of the Ohio YCC Tour is to offer emerging Ohio beef industry leaders and young producers the opportunity to build their own leadership skills as they network with beef industry leaders, government officials, businesses and media.

The three-day tour, which is sponsored by Pioneer and the Ohio Soybean Council, will involve 25-30 young cattle producers from across the state. It is designed to broaden their perspective by taking them beyond their individual beef operations. The Ohio YCC Tour will focus on the latest information from the financial, processing and marketing segments of the beef industry as it exposes the participants to promotion, research and public relations issues.

County cattlemen's associations are encouraged to consider one or more candidate(s) for the conference. The cost is $50 per participant that can be paid by either the county cattlemen's association or the individual. Couples are also encouraged to attend and the cost is $100 per couple. All meals and a two-night hotel stay will be covered by program sponsors. All nomination forms and payment must be submitted to the OCF no later than June 15, 2008. Forms can be found on the OCA Web site at http://www.ohiocattle.org/ or by contacting Emily Agle at the OCA office at (614) 873-6736 or eagle@ohiobeef.org.

Nominees should be over the age of 20, must be a current Ohio Cattlemen's Association member, should be active in community and cattle industry and should possess leadership potential. Each year YCC includes a great line-up of speakers and tours that make YCC an educational experience for all participants. For more information about the conference, visit http://www.ohiocattle.org/.

The Ohio Cattlemen's Association is an affiliate of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and is the state's spokesperson and issues manager for all segments of the beef cattle industry including cattle breeders, producers and feeders. It is the grass roots policy development organization for the beef business. Through the Ohio Cattlemen's Association, cattle producers work to create a positive business environment, while providing consumers with a safe and wholesome product.

STONE LAB - OSU'S ISLAND CAMPUS
Stone Laboratory is still accepting applications for courses this summer to study on The Ohio State University's Island Campus on Lake Erie. Courses are open to educators, college, and high school students. For a complete course listing, go towww.stonelab.osu.edu/courses.

Students can choose from more than 30 science courses, offered in one or five week sessions. Four new courses; Bird Census Techniques, Introductory Ethology, Communicating Environmental Information, and Ecology and Management of Wetland Birds will be offered this year. Classes are filling quickly but open spots are still available.
 
Classes that have been filled include: 
PAE 140.05 Lake Erie Sport Fishing
EEO 694 Field Herpetology
EEO 125 Introductory Aquatic Biology
 
All application forms can be downloaded at www.stonelab.osu.edu/courses/download.
 
Courses are transferable between public and private schools. In order to insure proper credit transfer, students should contact their school's individual departments that will facilitate the transfer prior to taking the course.
 
Stone Lab provides courses for undergraduate and graduate students, educators, and advanced high school students. These hands-on science courses are available for college credit in one- or five-week sessions. Custom-designed field trips and aquatic science workshops are taught from April to October for grades 4-12 and adults.
 
Stone Lab gives students the opportunity to receive practical field experience in biology, geology, and natural resources while earning college credit. Individual and group student research projects are conducted in a variety of aquatic habitats.


INTRODUCTORY COURSES:
EARTHSCI 107 Field-Based Introduction to Oceanography Jun 29 - Jul 5
EDU PAES 140.05 Lake Erie Sport Fishing Jun 8 - Jun 14
EEOB 110 Introduction to Local Flora Jul 6 - Jul 12
EEOB 125 Introductory Aquatic Biology Jun 22 - Jun 28
EEOB 125 Introductory Aquatic Biology Jul 27 - Aug 2
EEOB 125 Introductory Aquatic Biology Aug 3 - Aug 9
EEOB 126 Introduction to the Study of Birds Jun 8 - Jun 14
ENTOMOL 126 Introductory Insect Biology Jun 15 - Jun 21

UPPER LEVEL COURSES
EEOB 400 Evolution Jun 15 - Jul 16
EEOB 413.03 Introduction to Ecology Jun 15 - Jul 16
EEOB 440 Introductory Ethology Jul 17 - Aug 16
EEOB 621 Ichthyology Jun 15 - Jul 16
EEOB 651 Field Zoology Jun 15 - Jul 16
EEOB 652 Limnology Jul 17 - Aug 16
EEOB 653 Fish Ecology Jul 17 - Aug 16
ENR 567 Communicating Environmental & Natural Resources Information Jul 17 - Aug 16
ENR 799 Current Topics in Environment and Engineering Jun 12 - Jul 10
ENR 799 Current Topics in Environment and Engineering Jul 24 - Aug 7

WEEKLY COURSES
EEOB 513 Field Ecology Jul 20 - Jul 26
EEOB 694 Bird Census Techniques Jun 8 - Jun 14
EEOB 694 Field Herpetology Jun 8 - Jun 14
EEOB 694 Spider Biology Aug 3 - Aug 9
ENR 629 Ecology & Management of Wetland Birds Jul 6 - Jul 12
1 Day Course, 1 quarter credit EEOB 692 Ichthyoplankton Identification Workshop (Jun 22)

SCIENCE EDUCATION COURSES
EARTHSCI 583.03 Geologic Setting of Lake Erie Jul 12 - Jul 18
EARTHSCI 584 Principles of Oceanography for Educators Jun 15 - Jun 21
EEOB 511 Local Flora for Teachers Jul 27 - Aug 2
EEOB 513 Field Ecology Jul 20 - Jul 26
EEOB 522 Ornithology for Teachers Jun 29 - Jul 5
EEOB 785 Stream Ecology for Teachers (at OWC) Jul 6 - Jul 12
ENR 693 Curriculum Dev and Eval for Great Lakes and Environmental Ed Jun 22 - Jun 28
ENTOMOL 520 Insect Biology for Teachers Jul 20 - Jul 26
Non-Credit Workshop Using Real-time Aquatic Data in the Science Classroom Jul 14 - Jul 17

SPECIAL COURSES, WORKSHOPS
Non-Credit Workshop Lake Erie Islands Photography Workshop Jun 6 - Jun 8
Non-Credit Workshop Lake Erie Sport Fishing Workshop Jul 12 - Jul 14

SUGAR CREEK PACKING COMPANY SUMMER INTERNSHIP - DAYTON, OH
Sugar Creek Packing Company is the nation's largest independent bacon processor, with six plants located throughout the United States.  We also produce bacon by-products, meatballs, sausage and sandwiches for national brands and private label for customers all over the US and in 6 different countries.  Sugar Creek is currently seeking student interns that are looking for an opportunity in the manufacturing industry.   Each intern will have the opportunity to work in all facets of the food manufacturing process which include:  Process Control, Quality Assurance, Sales, Finance, Research and Development, Production, and Procurement.  If you are interested in spending time on the Sugar Creek team please submit your resume to Kim Manger at kmanger@sugarcreek.com.


STUDENTS INVITED TO REGISTER WITH COLUMBUS INTERNSHIPS.COM
The City of Columbus has partnered with the Columbus Chamber to create ColumbusInternships.com . The new Web portal helps to facilitate connections between the vast number of students attending the region's educational institutions and businesses within the Columbus region. College students are encouraged to register at the site and review the growing number of internship opportunities being offered by some of Columbus' most recognized and requested companies. Contact: Andrea at andrea_applegate@columbus.org or 614-221-1321


PROFESSIONAL DAIRY PRODUCERS OF WISCONSIN ON-FARM SUMMER INTERNSHIPS - WI 
Multiple dairies are still looking to hire a summer internship, as part of the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) Enhanced Internship Program. This program connects students with dairy producers for an on-farm internship. Complete details are available online at http://www.pdpw.org/.
 
To go directly to the Enhanced Internship Program information, click here. Students can view available internships on this website, using the password PDPW2008. Please note that this is case-sensitive. If you find an internship that fits your interests, please contact the producer directly.
 
New this year, we are collecting applications from the students and sharing their application with interested dairy producers from around the country. The student application is available online, by emailing Susan Orth, Communications Specialist 
 (sorth@pdpw.org) or calling 800.947.7379. 


SEA LIFE PARK REEL LIFE/GREEN SEA TURTLE INTERNSHIP - OAHU, HI
Fall 2008 Internship Application deadline June 21, 2008 Fall Session: August 11, 2008-January 15, 2009 Background Information Sea Life Park Hawaii's successful captive green sea turtle breeding colony is the only such program in the United States and is responsible for releasing between 200-800 hatchlings into the wild each year. Hatchlings raised in the Park or loaned to other qualified aquariums provide a unique way to enhance public awareness about the Hawaiian Honu and act as ambassadors for their species. The colony, which consists of 12 adult females and 6 adult males, is one of the Park's public displays whereby guests are able to learn about these amazing reptiles. Sea Life Park Reef Life and Sea Turtle Interns will gain experience working with green sea turtles, stingrays, sharks, and reef fish in exhibit and interactive program capacities. Duties Our internships are designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience and we will gladly work with your University to help you gain school credit.

Accepted applicants are required to:

• Dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Attend required monthly seminars and training courses.

Requirements Intern Candidates Must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be enrolled in a University or College
• Commit to the full internship date period
• Be able to financially support themselves (internships are non-paid, but lunches are included daily)
• Have strong swimming skills and be physically able to work in-water interactive programs
• Be comfortable with public speaking

Be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week (including nights and weekends)

Benefits/Costs All internships are non-paid Additional Contact Information To find more information and to download an application http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/


POWEDER RIVER ANGUS RANCH - WY
http://http//www.powderriverangus.com/index.html
Powder River Angus, located in Wyoming, is seeking an intern for ranch work this summer. If you know of any young people looking for good working ranch experience, please pass on this contact information: Neal and Amanda Sorenson 307-736-2260


SAMUEL ROBERTS NOBLE FOUNDATION INC. LIVESTOCK INTERN - ARDMORE, OK
Agricultural Division of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 2180 Ardmore OK 73402
The intern will assist with livestock and related programs at the Noble Foundation. Duties will include collection and management of research and demonstration project data, managing computerized record, assisting with educational activities, participating in consultation with livestock producers, and other livestock, forage and wildlife management activities. The intern will complete, summarize, and report to staff on a specific project. Intern should be willing to travel and spend some nights away from home. This is a paid position. You can access the application at http://www.noble.org/Jobs/NobleSummerApplication.pdf


CHRISTENSEN FARMS INTERN PROGRAM- SLEEPY EYE, MN
Christensen Farms have a couple of positions remaining in our 2008 intern program. Qualified college students are invited to join Christensen Farms for our Production Internship Program. Students who participate in the ten-week program will obtain a 360 degree inside view of the day-to-day operations of sow production.

The Christensen Farms Production Internship Program is designed for college students who are seeking a degree in animal science, or a similar agricultural degree, and have completed their core coursework.

Each week students will focus on a different aspect of swine production, with the remaining time allotted to participate in the daily operations of a sow farm. Production Internship Program length is ten weeks.

Students must be willing to work with other program participants, employees, managers and Christensen Farms' leadership to achieve a common goal produce high quality pork. Participants must be willing to learn all facets of what it takes to be a swine industry leader, as well as take an active role in the daily operations of a World Class Production system.

For more information please visit our website or call Rod Hamilton at 1-800-889-8531. Resumes can be emailed to rhamilton@christensenfarms.com or sent to

Christensen Farms
Rod Hamilton
P.O. Box 3000
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

SHELDON G. COHEN UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER FELLOWSHIP
Research in the History of Philosophy of Life Sciences 
The College of Biological Sciences invites proposals for the 2008 Sheldon G. Cohen Undergraduate Summer Fellowship to provide summer stipend support for students pursuing research in the history and/or philosophy of biological science. One $5,000 fellowship for summer quarter 2008 will be awarded. 

Eligibility:

• The award will be limited to students who have completed at least 20 hours of coursework in history or philosophy and 20 hours in the life sciences. Students majoring in any related discipline are eligible to apply.
• Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3. 

Application materials:

• Applicants must write a short prospectus of work, along with a budget for how the funds will be used, and must identify a faculty mentor who will oversee the project. 
• Applicants must provide a completed Application for Scholarships in the College of Biological Sciences found on the College of Biological Sciences web site at http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/undergrad/scholarships-bs.php. 

Applicants must arrange for two letters of reference from faculty to arrive by the application deadline.
 
Selection Criteria: 
Applications will be evaluated by a Committee consisting of two faculty from the College of Biological Sciences and two faculty members from the departments of History, Philosophy, and/or Comparative Studies.
 
Deadline:  Submit all materials by Monday, May 12, 2008 by 5 p.m. to: 
 
Sheldon G. Cohen Undergraduate Summer Fellowship
c/o Jill Hartman
College of Biological Sciences
105 Biological Sciences Building
484 W. 12^th Ave.
 
Award decisions are expected to be announced by May 19, 2008.  


DENMAN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FORUM
Sponsor: University Honors & Scholars Center
May 14 2008 12:00PM - May 14 2008 5:00PM
Location: RPAC
Contact: Vicki Pitstick
Contact Email:pitstick.10@osu.edu
Contact Phone: (614)292-1794
Website:Click Here!
Description:
Attend the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum 12 - 3pm on May 14th in the RPAC to view the research conducted by your peers at OSU and to get inspired to launch your own undergraduate research project!


PRE- DENMAN WORKSHOP: PREPARING & PRESENTING A WINNING POSTER
Sponsor: University Honors & Scholars Center
May 7 2008 7:00PM - May 7 2008 8:30PM
Location: 100 Page Hall
Contact: Vicki Pitstick
Contact Email:pistick.10@osu.edu
Contact Phone: (614)292-1794
Description:
Dr. Linda Harlow, Associate Provost and Director of the University Honors & Scholars Center, will share important tips about how to prepare and present a winning poster. Please come to this valuable workshop to assist you as you prepare for the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum! This is the last Pre-Denman Workshop before the Denman Forum, so don't miss it if you still have questions about your poster and oral presentation!


URO INFORMATION SESSIONS
3 more Information Sessions this quarter!
There's still time to learn how to develop a research topic, find and secure a research mentor and explore where to find the resources to help make research a part of your undergraduate education. 

General Information Sessions scheduled for:
Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. May 7 and May 28  

Specialized Information Session for those of you interested in lab research: 
Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. May 20

All are in Rm. 310 G Page Hall. Snack provided. For more information go to http://ugresearch.adm.ohio-state.edu/ or email us at uro@osu.edu 


PREPARING AND PRESENTING A WINNING POSTER: GENERAL FOCUS
Wednesday, May 7, 7-8 p.m. in 100 Page Hall
Don't miss the LAST pre-Denman workshop with Dr. Linda Harlow and Dr. Allison Snow on preparing your posters and presenting your research at The Denman Undergraduate Research Forum.  Walk-ins welcome!

FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF AMERICA POSITIONS: (4) 

• CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - AVAILABLE IN LUCASVILLE AND OBERLIN, OHIO
• FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICER - MANSFIELD, OHIO
• BUSINESS ANALYST - LOUISVILLE, KY
• TRAINING COORDINATOR - LOUISVILLE, KY

FARM CREDIT SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - LUCASVILLE OR OBERLIN, OH
REPORTS TO: VP- Financial Services or Senior Financial Services Officer
DIVISION: Field Services - Area
GRADE: (Insert 6, 7, 8, or 9)
EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt

Basic Function:  The Customer Service Representative provides first-level customer service, determines customer's needs, and meets those needs. The primary responsibilities are to market, cross-sell and deliver credit and other financial services to our customers and prospective customers. This includes gathering as much information as possible and then working with the Financial Services Officers, Business Analysts and Loan Processing Specialists to originate the loan or other financial service.  The Customer Service Representative obtains basic information and processes commercial loans meeting association credit scored parameters. This position provides administrative support to the VP-Financial Services and Financial Services Officers.

Major Responsibilities: (in order of importance)

1. Customer Relationships:  Establishes, develops, and maintains strong internal and external customer relationships by consistently providing quality service that is timely, thorough, and responsive and exceeds customer expectations.  Provides support to VP-Financial Services, Financial Services Officers, Business Analysts and Loan Processing Specialists that ensures building quality customer relationships.

2. Deliver and Service Credit:  Renews and converts existing credit-scored loans and originates new loans for walk-in and telephone customers. This includes determining the customer's needs, completing appropriate worksheets, transmitting information, closing and disbursing funds or denying the loan.  Assisting the Financial Services Officers in obtaining basic information for walk-in and telephone customers.

3. Cross-Selling:  Develops a customer relationship by proactively cross-selling products and services to our customers or prospective customers.

4. Information Maintenance and Reporting: Monitors database entry and reporting; maintains association database; processes required reports from FCS databases; and backs up information daily.

5. Team Coordination: Coordinates with Financial Services Officers and VP-Financial Services to develop and complete marketing and servicing plans. Coordinates with Financial Service Officers, Business Analysts and Loan Processing Specialists on processing, organizing and completing individual loans.  Coordinates with Central Office departments to answer questions, resolve operation problems and share necessary information.

6. Administrative Support: Provides administrative support for VP-Financial Services, Financial Services Officers, Business Analysts and Loan Processing Specialists.

7. Represents and Communicates the Values of FCS and complies with its conduct policy, security policy and confidentiality expectations

CSR Grading Guidelines: Grading will depend on a combination of factors : 1) Experience, knowledge and skill level of the Customer Services Representative;  2) performance level;  3) level of selling activities and other complex  duties requested to perform.


FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICER - MANSFIELD, OH
Financial Services Officer Trainee

Basic Function:  The Financial Services Officer's (FSO) primary responsibilities center around building strong relationships with customers in the ag production market segment.  The FSO will use their knowledge of agriculture and finance to provide "value added" information to our customers about their farming operations.  The FSO will market FCS financial services to customers and prospective customers based upon the individual's need for these products and services.

The FSO has the responsibility for originating credit for his/her customers.  For loans meeting scoring parameters, (commercial and mortgage) the determination of extending credit will be made through the centralized credit desk.  All other loans will be analyzed by Business Analysts or Loan Processing Specialists.  The FSO will be responsible for assessing the customer's needs, determining how best to meet those needs, and obtaining the business and financial information needed for the Business Analyst or Loan Processing Specialist to make a good credit decision.  The FSO will work with the Business Analyst or Loan Processing Specialist to negotiate the loan that is best for the customer and the Association.

Major Responsibilities: (in order of importance)

1. Customer Relationships:  FSO will spend most of their time with our customers or prospective customers.  The objective is to build a relationship by delivering "value added" agricultural and financial information that will assist our customers and prospective customers in their farming operation.

2. Sales and Marketing:  Aggressively market credit and financial services without sacrificing credit quality or profitability.  Establish new market relationships that contribute towards attainment of FCS goals and business objectives.

3. Industry Knowledge:  As an important business resource to our customers, the FSO will build his/her expertise in the areas of agriculture, finance, technology and the needs of the ag production market.

4. Risk Identification and Management: As part of the ongoing consultative relationship with our customers, the FSO will set clear expectations about the loan terms and conditions.  To minimize Association risk and losses, the FSO will timely identify loans that expose the Association to risk.

5. Community Involvement:  FSO will develop and maintain a significant professional presence throughout the assigned territory.

6. Represents and communicates the mission and values of FCS and complies with its conduct policy, security policy and confidentiality expectations

This is an entry level position for a Financial Services Officer.  The primary responsibility is to become a fully functional Financial Services Officer through training and on the job experience.

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or related field.  Work-related or education-related ag or agribusiness experience is required.

FARM CREDIT SERVICES - BUSINESS ANALYST - LOUISVILLE, KY
Basic Function:  The Business Analyst serves the Association's internal and external customers by analyzing and processing loan requests, loan servicing requests, and other credit services.  Provides analysis of loan applications for new or renewed loans, pre-approved lines of credit and loan servicing.  The Business Analyst approves or denies loans within delegated authority, makes recommendations for loans exceeding authority, and establishes appropriate loan terms to manage loan risks.

Participates in the ongoing design of processes to provide exceptional service, achieve satisfactory credit administration goals, and achieve targeted credit quality while providing adequate compensation for risk.

Major Responsibilities: (in order of importance)

1. Customer Relationships:  Works in conjunction with Financial Services Officers to deliver "value added" agricultural and financial information that will assist our customers and prospective customers in their farming operation.  Serves as Association resource to provide sound and appropriate credit decisions.  Works with Financial Services Officers to negotiate the loan that is best for the customer and the Association.

2. Loan Analysis:  Analyzes loans originated by Financial Services Officers.  Provides prompt turnaround on loan processing incorporating sound decisions on the loan structure, terms, pricing, and documentation.  Analyzes loans for loan servicing request requiring credit decisions.  Provides ongoing credit analysis to identify loans that expose the Association to risk.

3. Credit Expertise:  As an important resource to our customers and the Financial Services Officers, the Business Analyst will build his/her expertise in the areas of agriculture, credit, finance, technology and the needs of the ag production market.  Maintains a working knowledge of specialized government programs and utilizes the programs as necessary in the administration of credit.  Serves as a credit resource to Loan Processing Specialists.

4. Credit Administration and Reporting: Recommends, implements, and administers regulations, policies, and procedures in relation to credit and operation objectives.

5. Represents and Communicates the Mission and Value of FCS and complies with its conduct policy, security policy and confidentiality expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or related field and seven  or more years experience in credit analysis. Work-related or education-related ag or agribusiness experience is required.

Knowledge of:  Agriculture, credit, credit administration, FCS products, services, fees and their applications to customers' needs; assigned market segment(s); economic conditions; competition's products, interest rates, and fees; FCS accounting systems; FCS loan origination systems; technology; and  FCS policies and procedures.

Skills in:  Credit analysis; credit administration; loan packaging; negotiating; decision making; probing for customer needs, matching products and services to customer needs; translating features into benefits;  interpersonal relations; listening; using FCS accounting and loan origination systems; computers; verbal and written communications; and problem solving


TRAINING COORDINATOR - LOUISVILLE, KY
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is looking for self-motivated professionals who want to utilize their knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to and enhance the development and performance improvement of the employees in a growing organization. The Training Coordinator will work in a business casual, high energy, team environment to ensure that our employees are developing the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to be successful

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

1. Coordinate and monitor new employee training schedules, pre-work, follow-up activities with field SMEs, cross-training and testing, and communicate with everyone involved about the trainee's progress in these areas.

2. Work with field leaders, field subject-matter experts, and cross-training resources to ensure employees are developing per plan.
3. Serves on the training team to assist subject-matter experts with researching, designing, developing and evaluating training sessions and other programs, and facilitates training sessions as required.

4. Represents and communicates the mission and values of FCS and complies with its conduct policy, security policy and confidentiality expectations.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in training and development, adult learning, instructional design, performance technology or related field with at least three years corporate experience. Or, business-related bachelor's degree with at least five years experience in corporate training and development. May substitute some corporate experience with master's degree in training and development or related field.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

AL GORE ON CAMPUS - SUNDAY EVENING, MAY 4
The Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) and Residence Hall Advisory Council (RHAC) are proud to present:
An Evening with Al Gore
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Schottenstein Center

Come hear former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore speak about the environment, sustainability, and what Ohio State and its students can do to lead the way toward a green future! Free tickets available for OSU Columbus students.
 http://www.ouab.osu.edu/view_event.aspx?id=279


CARRASCO TO PRESENT DIVERSITY LECTURE MAY 5
Harvard professor DavId Carrasco, an historian of religions specializing in Mesoamerican religions and the Mexican-American borderlands, will present the next President and Provost's Diversity Lecture and Cultural Arts Series lecture at 7 p.m. Monday (5/5) in Campbell Hall Auditorium. Carrasco is the author of Religions of Mesoamerica. Following the lecture, an Aztec dance group will perform in the outdoor amphitheater space adjacent to Mirror Lake. Subsequent to that there will be a reception and book signing. Contact: waugh.2@osu.edu or brown.3190@osu.edu


REGISTER FOR ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN CELEBRATION
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, the Ohio Union, Coca-Cola and the Hale Cultural Center will sponsor the 16th annual African American Farewell Celebration on Saturday (6/7) to acknowledge and celebrate students graduating between Fall 2007 and Summer 2008. The event includes a personalized graduation ceremony, keynote speaker, music and a dinner reception. Family and friends are welcome to attend at no cost. Register online or at the Ohio Union Information Desk by Friday (5/16). Contact: kenneh.2@osu.edu or koehler.109@osu.edu

GRE INFORMATION SESSION
Sponsor: Arts & Sciences Honors Advising
May 7 2008 3:30AM - May 7 2008 5:18AM
RSVP Required!
Location: Mendenhall 115
Contact: Joanna Spanos
Contact Email:spanos.4@osu.edu
Contact Phone: (614)292-5104
Description:
The Arts and Sciences Honors Program, in conjunction with The Princeton Review, will sponsor a Free GRE Information Session on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008. At this event, an expert Princeton Review instructor will introduce you to the structure of the GRE, review some of the questions you'll see on the exam, and provide proven techniques to help you get the score you want. For more information, please contact Joanna Spanos at 292-5104 or spanos.4@osu.edu.

To register, please visit The Princeton Review's website at www.PrincetonReview.com/events . Seating is limited to 60 students. Pre-registration is recommended.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are having problems with the website, email Joanna Spanos (spanos.4) to confirm registration.


MAY WEEK 2008
Sponsor: May Week 2008
May 2 2008 8:00AM - May 10 2008 11:00PM
Location: All Over Campus!
Contact: Alex Swain
Contact Email:swain.64@osu.edu
Contact Phone: (419)357-6332
Website:Click Here!
Description:
May Week is an entire week packed with fun, free, and unique events. This year, events will run from Friday, May 2 to Saturday, May 10. Some highlights include a Slam Dunk Contest, a Picnic on the Oval with President Gee, and kayaking in Mirror Lake. Check out the website www.osu.edu/mayweek to get the complete schedule of events.