On April 9th, Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government hosted the annual awards banquet for its Business Plan Competition. Five finalists in the competition were awarded recognition as well as cash awards for their business plans. This annual competition gives Business students a chance to put into practice what they are being taught in classrooms. Its purpose is to give students a real-world opportunity to develop a business plan and present it to a panel of distinguished businesspersons.
This year’s first-round competition judges were Dr. Monty Lobb, Dean, and Professor Dale Lear, Business Program Director. Final-round judges were Michael Linton, owner of Accurate Heating & Cooling, John Roberts, professor at Ohio University and tenured executive with over 25 years of experience primarily in Financial Services where he spent over 24 years with J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Curt Crocker, Managing Partner at Reservoir Venture Partners.
Brooke Lezotte, winner of the first-place prize said “I am so thankful to go to a university that offers opportunities like this. I was so excited to discover that my business plan is something that I can actually do, and the judges believed I would be successful at it in the future, which is a dream come true. It was such a blessing to participate in this event and I am so grateful for the experience I gained in doing so.”
Other prize winners included Allen Mattam, Britt Piorkowski, Nick Kulaga and Rachel Hicks. Ohio Christian University strives to equip students with real-life experience that gets them out of the classroom and outside of their comfort zones.
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Internet Safety Advocate Speaks On Campus
Published: April 17, 2019
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged strategy connects the technology industry, the public, and the
legal community in helping protect children online. She was awarded the 2013
Women In Technology Award for Social Impact as well as the 2014
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President and CEO of Enough Is Enough and
has been working since 1994 as a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S.
efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families. Her
three-pronged
Ohio Christian University was happy to host Donna Rice Hughes Monday, April
15th in both chapel and as a Distinguished Speaker in the School of Business
and Government. Rice Hughes is the President
Faith and Work Seminar a First on Campus
Published: April 10, 2019
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
2019 Annual Business Plan Competition
Published: April 5, 2019
The School of Business
The School of Business
The School of Business
State Representative Rick Carfagna Visits Campus
Published: March 11, 2019
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing, entrepreneurship and workforce development for regional
incumbent industry.
Rep. Carfagna received a campus tour from OCU students, then ended his time
on campus with a meeting in the Robert W. Plaster Free
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing,
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr.
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Tony Perkins Keynotes OCU Chapel Service
Published: October 23, 2018
Anthony R. Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, a conservative
policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C., gave the message
at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel Service on Monday, October 22.
His visit was a stop on the Council’s “For the Sake of America: Stand
Strong in the Lord” national road tour and part of the University’s
School and Business and Government annual Distinguished Speaker Series.
Perkins addressed the need for Christians in America to show courage in the
face of threats to the tenets of the faith. The keystone of his message is
Anthony R. Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, a conservative
policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C., gave the message
at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel Service on Monday, October 22.
His visit was a stop on the Council’s “For the Sake of America: Stand
Strong in the Lord” national road tour and part of the University’s
School and Business and
Anthony R. Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, a conservative
policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C., gave the message
at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel
College Credit Plus Roundtable Workshops - Join Us!
Published: October 12, 2018
Ohio Christian University is hosting College Credit Plus roundtable
discussions for High Schools on Friday, October 26th.
Learn how schools are implementing policy changes and formulating best
practices for CCP programs. Special guests from ODHE/ODE will address
questions, offer insights, and provide CCP policy clarification. Network with
other schools and get your questions answered!
Private High School Roundtable
Wendy Casterline, College Credit Plus Program Administrator, will lead
roundtable discussion and present the funding application and awarding
process. Dr. Larisa Harper
Ohio Christian University is hosting College Credit Plus roundtable
discussions for High Schools on Friday, October 26th.
Learn how schools are implementing policy changes and formulating best
practices for CCP programs. Special guests from ODHE/ODE will address
questions, offer insights, and provide CCP policy clarification. Network with
other schools and get your questions answered!
Ohio Christian University is hosting College Credit Plus roundtable
discussions for High Schools on Friday, October 26th.
Learn how schools are implementing policy changes and formulating best
Israel Knesset's Deputy Speaker Meets with OCU Students
Published: October 10, 2018
Mr. Hilik Bar, Deputy Speaker of Israel’s legislature, the Knesset,
addressed students during Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Mr. Hilik Bar, Deputy Speaker of Israel’s legislature, the Knesset,
addressed students during Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Mr. Hilik Bar, Deputy Speaker of Israel’s legislature, the Knesset,
addressed students during Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Cost of Poverty Experience: Learn How It Feels to Live in Poverty
Published: October 4, 2018
Did you know that one out of five children in the United States lives below
the poverty line?
Ohio Christian University's Integrated Student Services Department is hosting
a Poverty Simulation on Monday, October 8th, 6 to 8:30 pm, at the Executive
Center in Maxwell Center on Ohio Christian University's main campus, 1476
Lancaster Pike, Circleville, Ohio 43113.
Come and experience how you can be a part of making a difference in the lives
of children in poverty. This 2.5-hour hands-on training is a unique
experience not to be missed! Completing the experience qualifies
participants for
Did you know that one out of five children in the United States lives below
the poverty line?
Ohio Christian University's Integrated Student Services Department is hosting
a Poverty Simulation on Monday, October 8th, 6 to 8:30 pm, at the Executive
Center in Maxwell Center on Ohio Christian University's main campus, 1476
Lancaster Pike, Circleville, Ohio 43113.
Come and experience how you
Did you know that one out of five children in the United States lives below
the poverty line?
Ohio Christian University's Integrated Student Services Department is hosting
a Poverty Simulation on
Secretary of State Husted Shares Plan to Innovate and Invest
Published: September 10, 2018
Secretary of State Jon A. Husted met with Ohio Christian University (OCU),
Circleville, and Pickaway County officials at the Robert W. Plaster Free
Enterprise Center to discuss Attorney General Mike DeWine’s and his “Ohio
Prosperity Plan” that they will implement if elected Ohio Governor and Lt.
Governor.
The Plan provides for training to give Ohioans 21st-century technology job
skills through funding completion of 10,000 training certificates for skills
such as basic computer software coding and data analytics. Short courses will
cost around $600 each, offered by the likes of the
Secretary of State Jon A. Husted met with Ohio Christian University (OCU),
Circleville, and Pickaway County officials at the Robert W. Plaster Free
Enterprise Center to discuss Attorney General Mike DeWine’s and his “Ohio
Prosperity Plan” that they will implement if elected Ohio Governor and Lt.
Governor.
The Plan provides for training to give Ohioans 21st-century technology job
skills
Secretary of State Jon A. Husted met with Ohio Christian University (OCU),
Circleville, and Pickaway County officials at the Robert W. Plaster Free
Enterprise Center to discuss Attorney General
