Joyce Beatty Hired by OSU

As Vice-President in charge of Outreach and Engagement, effective after her term in the legislature ends.

From the Announcement:

Beatty will begin her new role at Ohio State in January, following the completion of her final term as a state representative.

“This university was founded to improve lives and enrich communities, and our faculty, staff, and students fulfill that mission through thousands of programs in our neighborhoods and around the world,” said Gee. “Joyce is one of the most accomplished public servants I know and exactly the right person to help us take a more comprehensive approach and make our programs even more effective.”

Beatty has served in the Ohio House of Representatives since 1999, representing major portions of the city of Columbus. In 2006, she became the first woman leader of the Ohio House of Representatives’ Democratic Caucus.