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STRS Ohio Launches Updated/Responsive Website

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(FROM the STRS Ohio eUPDATE)

STRS Ohio launched its new responsive website today to improve members' access to information about their pension fund on multiple devices.

While the site's web address remains www.strsoh.org, the site will now "detect" how members are connecting to it and display content appropriately on their smart phone, tablet or desktop computer.

The updated site also has been restructured to guide members to information related to the two key phases of teaching: "During Your Career" and "Receiving Benefits." Members can still access the "Personal Account Information" area by entering their username and password in the fields in the upper right-hand corner on the home page or by clicking "Login" in the same spot on any other page.

Additional site enhancements include:
•Interactive maps that show meeting and seminar locations that when clicked, link to a larger map that allow members to get driving directions.
•A multimedia section with all of STRS Ohio's videos and on-demand webinars located in one place.
•Interactive online brochures and financial reports.
•Modern, clean look and feel that takes advantage of current browser technology.
 
Members should note that they will need a recent version of their browser to view the updated site — Internet Explorer version 9 or above, Firefox version 15 or higher for Windows and version 20 or higher for Mac, Chrome version 25 or higher on Windows and Mac, and Safari version 5.1 or higher. Members who use an older browser to visit the site will be encouraged to upgrade.
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