Administrative stuff:

ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS (back to MAIN FAQ LIST page)

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ADMINISTRATIVE ANSWERS (back to top)

How do I get my BUCK ID and what is my OSU ID number? (back)

There are actually two ID numbers assigned to each employee: one is BUCK ID and the other is a tracking number assigned by Human Resources which will appear on your check called your OSU ID number. Note your OSU ID number in a convenient place as it will be needed for filling out various forms. The BUCK ID number is designated on a picture based identification card issued to faculty, staff and students. While it is not mandatory to get the card, many useful services are obtained using the card. See the buckid website for further information: https://www.buckid.com/index.asp

How do I get business cards ordered? (back)

The CSE Fiscal Officer is in charge of ordering business cards. These are not ordered until a faculty member has arrived.

How do I get my voice mail setup? (back)

Generally, faculty have answering machines. The department can provide one for you or you can purchase one (under $100) and be reimbursed.

How do I get my email account setup? (back)

The CSE Computing Staff will contact you prior to your scheduled arrival date to set up your email account at OSU.

What newsgroups are available and how do I sign up for them? (back)

The CSE website has directions for setting up newsgroups as well as learning more about the computing environment:

What type of equipment is available? (back)

DL395: 2 copiers, 1 color copier, 1 fax machine, TV and VCR
SOC lab: labtop computers and projectors
DL894, department lounge: coffee and other hot beverages - $12/quarter or $.30/cup

How do I get my copier password setup? (back)

Copier passwords are of your choice. Contact the main office staff to have the password activated on the copiers.

Where do I get a list of phone numbers/email addresses of all faculty and staff? (back)

Where do I get tickets for football/basketball games? (back)

The Athletic Ticket office is located in the Schottenstein Center. You must go there and present your OSU ID to obtain an application. After you have purchased tickets, the application will be automatically mailed to you each year. Football tickets are purchased in May and basketball tickets are purchased in October. Staff have a three year waiting period for football tickets.

What is SIG Lunch? (back)

A group of faculty meet at 11:30am on the 3rd floor outside the main office to go to lunch together.

What is the department calendar? (back)

The department calendar is used for internal room reservation procedures. Internal rooms include: DL280/480 and conference rooms such as DL263, DL698/298/498. Ask the front desk for more information. If you need an external room i.e. those not scheduled by the department, contact your department scheduling person.

What do I need to know about traveling to conferences? (back)

Two forms must be completed: an absence from campus and a prior travel form. Both are available in the main office at the front desk. Registration and airline tickets may be prepaid. Receipts are necessary for reimbursement. For foreign travel, you can obtain a possible $700 foreign travel grant obtained from COE, which can be awarded at most once every 2 year per faculty member.

How do I access my startup funds? (back)

Check with the Fiscal Officer for procedures. Generally, an account will have been created which you can charge against.

Am I on any committees? (back)

Probably :o) A committee list is published each June by the chair’s office and may be obtained from them, or check your mailbox for a copy.

Who is the Faculty Meeting Secretary? (back)

If you are a new faculty member to CSE, you are the faculty meeting secretary! If multiple new faculty arrive in the same year, duties are shared. See the Chair's Administrative Assistant for further information.

Where are the supplies and how do I get things that aren’t stocked? (back)

A small number of supplies are kept in the room off the copier room. For items that are not kept there, they may be obtained from the front desk personnel or an order placed by the same.

What do I do with the mountain of moving boxes in my office? (back)

How to I get more/less furniture for my office? (back)

What is a Zero Interest Loan and how can I apply for one? (back)

A zero-interest loan is available from the Office or Academic Affairs for up to $1500 (for 3 months) for new faculty.

Mailing Lists for New OSU Faculty and New Science and Engineering Faculty. (back)

There's a mailing list for new faculty at OSU. A group gets together every Wednesday to have lunch (usually at the Faculty Club), and is a useful source of information (such as the zero-interest loan!). Also, there's a "Tomorrow's Professor" mailing list for new science and engineering faculty. It is moderated and low-volume, but often has useful advice and observations on the process of being junior faculty.

Where can I get help for grant proposal submissions? (back)

Quincy Howard, in the main office, or Dave Doty (2-8671) in the College of Engineering.

I'm not sure who to ask...! (back)

The best place to start is the front desk! The person here can point you in the right direction.