Company Overview of Ohio University

Ohio University announced that Joseph M. Lalley has been appointed as the senior associate vice president (SAVP) for Information Technologies and Administrative Services. His appointment will begin on August 1, 2013. His background includes extensive technology, facilities and executive level experience from positions in business and higher education with over 29 years at Cornell University, most recently as the Senior Director for Facilities Operations. Lalley will oversee Information Technologies, Facilities and Risk Management and assist in the implementation of the Service Alignment Initiative.

Cary R. Cooper of Maumee (Lucas Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio University Board of Trustees for a term beginning April 29, 2013, and ending May 13, 2014. Janelle N. Simmons of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio University Board of Trustees for a term beginning May 14, 2013, and ending May 13, 2022.

Ohio University announced that a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been accepted by members of AFSCME Local 1699 who planned to stop work March 1 at 5:01 p.m. upon expiration of their former agreement. Instead, they will continue working under their new agreement, which is effective March 1, 2013 through March 1, 2016. Details of the new CBA: Changes in language to implement the University's RCM initiative; Wage increase of 2% in the first year; Increase in insurance contributions by the employees and a commitment to working together on an overall benefits strategy in anticipation of the Affordable Care Act implications.