On March 6, Heidi Frederick, Assistant Vice President and Dean of the College of Adult and Graduate Studies, provided an academic presentation on “The Effect of Tenure on Perceived Leader Integrity and Implicit Leadership Perception.” The presentation was attended by OCU faculty, students and members of the community.Frederick’s presentation focused on a study she conducted in which participants scored their current supervisor according to items of perceived integrity and implicit leader characteristics such as: sensitivity, dedication, tyranny, charisma, and intelligence. The survey also asked about participants' tenure with the leader and with the organization."Recent political, economic, and religious scandals have led scholars and practitioners to focus on how followers perceive leader integrity,” Frederick said. “This study reviewed integrity in connection to characteristics based on followers' ideal prototypes and anti-prototypes of what a leader should be.”The findings of the study showed some significant elements in how perceived integrity related to the implicit characteristics of dedication and tyranny. However, the results were inconclusive as related to the effect of tenure.Dannyel Butte, a traditional Disaster Management senior, thought tenure was significant in creating credibility as a leader, but when she thinks of larger companies the results are not surprising.“When I think about big corporations where the employees are not closely associated with the leaders, [employees] do not really care how long [the leader] has been there or how well they know you,” Butte said. “They can only judge the leadership based on how well the company is thriving or falling.”Jim Fograscher, an AGS adjunct professor and business coach, said he came to the presentation because if tenure did have a strong association to perceived leadership, then that might have implications for corporate succession strategies, retention efforts or even government term limits. However, the inconclusive results of Frederick’s study reinforced to him the importance of a company’s brand.“An organization’s culture may have a greater influence on perception than the individual leader’s brand. That’s important because many small-medium sized business owners aren’t aware that culture matters,” Fograscher said.Ms. Frederick is currently writing a dissertation on the effect of accountability practices on authentic leadership perception for a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. She also holds an MBA and B.Mus. from Palm Beach Atlantic University.OCU’s next academic presentation will take place on Wednesday, March 20th at 4:30 p.m. in the Science and Logistics Center, Rooms 102/104.
Articles of Interest
File the FAFSA in just 22 minutes
Published: February 3, 2021
Filing the FAFSA isn’t as complicated or time-consuming as it seems – you
only need about 6 documents and 22 minutes! In the time it takes you to catch
up on your social media feed, you can take the critical first step in getting
the money you need to attend college.
Here’s a checklist of everything you need:
An FSA ID. Your FSA ID allows you to log in to your account, sign the FAFSA
and make changes or add schools. You and your parent must create separate FSA
IDs. Create this first!
You and your parent’s Social Security or Alien Registration number.
Here’s what to do if your
Filing the FAFSA isn’t as complicated or time-consuming as it seems – you
only need about 6 documents and 22 minutes! In the time it takes you to catch
up on your social media feed, you can take the critical first step in getting
the money you need to attend college.
Here’s a checklist of everything you need:
An FSA ID. Your FSA ID allows you to log in to your account, sign the FAFSA
and
Filing the FAFSA isn’t as complicated or time-consuming as it seems – you
only need about 6 documents and 22 minutes! In the time it takes you to catch
up on your social media feed, you can take
Tree of Life Assists Displaced Students
Published: March 19, 2020
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to surge, Ohio Christian University has
transitioned to all online courses through the end of the semester. In the
midst of these trying times, many businesses have found ways to support those
impacted by the repercussions of the measures taken to slow down the spread
of the virus.
During this disruptive time for the university, Tree of Life worked hard to
contribute in a way that ensures that students have access to the materials
they need to succeed in their courses. This is especially important with the
transition to online learning. The company
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to surge, Ohio Christian University has
transitioned to all online courses through the end of the semester. In the
midst of these trying times, many businesses have found ways to support those
impacted by the repercussions of the measures taken to slow down the spread
of the virus.
During this disruptive time for the university, Tree of Life worked hard to
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to surge, Ohio Christian University has
transitioned to all online courses through the end of the semester. In the
midst of these trying times, many businesses
Ohio Christian Ranked Among Best Online Logistics Management Programs
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide, OSR uses student
satisfaction, admission rates, and the number of programs the school offers
online. For program-specific, OSR checks the median debt of graduates from
that program, how many
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report
Trailblazers in Reading
Published: August 12, 2019
Submitted by Professor Scott Barr
American author Henry David Thoreau wrote, “How many a man has dated a new
era in his life from the reading of a book.” This holds true for many of
the young men and women in Professor Anita Conkel and Professor Scott
Barr’s English composition classes. On April 15, students marked their
participation in “The Great American Read” with a celebration sponsored
by the English Department and hosted by the Maxwell Library staff.
“The Great American Read” is a nationwide event started by the Public
Broadcast System (PBS) in 2018. One hundred influential and
Submitted by Professor Scott Barr
American author Henry David Thoreau wrote, “How many a man has dated a new
era in his life from the reading of a book.” This holds true for many of
the young men and women in Professor Anita Conkel and Professor Scott
Barr’s English composition classes. On April 15, students marked their
participation in “The Great American Read” with a celebration sponsored
Submitted by Professor Scott Barr
American author Henry David Thoreau wrote, “How many a man has dated a new
era in his life from the reading of a book.” This holds true for many of
the young men
On-Campus College or Online College: Which Fits You?
Published: April 26, 2019
by Dr. Lynn Lease, Director of OCUOnline Plus
Long gone are the days of being limited to simply deciding which college to
attend. Today’s incoming college freshmen have the choice of an on-campus
program, an online program, or a combination of the two. But which option
best fits you?
In order to choose what fits you best, there are important considerations for
each option.
Location and Setting
When you consider going away to college, it is important to not only consider
the qualities of the school but also the location and the setting. How far
away from home is optimal? Do you want
by Dr. Lynn Lease, Director of OCUOnline Plus
Long gone are the days of being limited to simply deciding which college to
attend. Today’s incoming college freshmen have the choice of an on-campus
program, an online program, or a combination of the two. But which option
best fits you?
In order to choose what fits you best, there are important considerations for
each option.
Location and
by Dr. Lynn Lease, Director of OCUOnline Plus
Long gone are the days of being limited to simply deciding which college to
attend. Today’s incoming college freshmen have the choice of an on-campus
Archived Articles of Interest
OCU held surprise commencement for hospitalized student
Published: April 22, 2014
Amanda Grooms, a now mom of four, expected to walk across the stage and
graduate with her bachelor’s degree from Ohio Christian University last
weekend. However, complications resulted in her being hospitalized on
bed-rest for the duration of her pregnancy, so she was unable to realize her
dream of walking at graduation.
Knowing how important it was to her, a group of Ohio Christian University
officials secretly planned a surprise mini-commencement at Grant Medical
Center on Friday, April 22.
A teary-eyed Amanda entered a packed-room full of her family, friends, and
co-workers. She
Amanda Grooms, a now mom of four, expected to walk across the stage and
graduate with her bachelor’s degree from Ohio Christian University last
weekend. However, complications resulted in her being hospitalized on
bed-rest for the duration of her pregnancy, so she was unable to realize her
dream of walking at graduation.
Knowing how important it was to her, a group of Ohio Christian
Amanda Grooms, a now mom of four, expected to walk across the stage and
graduate with her bachelor’s degree from Ohio Christian University last
weekend. However, complications resulted in her being
Impacting the World through Education from Wesley’s Point of View
Published: November 26, 2013
During a recent visit to a church, one high school senior said to me, “I do
not want to attend Ohio Christian because I want a real-world education.”
I’m sure he has his own definition of what constitutes a “real-world
education,” but his statement concerned me. Today’s Christian parents
must be alert to the fact that many higher education institutions present
godless content and philosophies that can cause students to stray from their
faith. Now, I am not so naive as to think one cannot be a proponent of
Christian education while supporting the education processes of local public
During a recent visit to a church, one high school senior said to me, “I do
not want to attend Ohio Christian because I want a real-world education.”
I’m sure he has his own definition of what constitutes a “real-world
education,” but his statement concerned me. Today’s Christian parents
must be alert to the fact that many higher education institutions present
godless content and
During a recent visit to a church, one high school senior said to me, “I do
not want to attend Ohio Christian because I want a real-world education.”
I’m sure he has his own definition of what
First Students Begin in New OCU Atlanta-Morrow Location!
Published: September 28, 2013
On Thursday, September 26, 2013, Ohio Christian University opened the doors
and welcomed thirteen new students at OCU’s newest location, 1550 Southlake
Parkway in Morrow, Georgia.
Dr. Shawn Thomas serves as the Director of Enrollment and Operations in
Morrow and started with OCU in August. Ms. Latonya Holmes serves as
Corporate Developer and Recruiter and began this past July. Dr. Tim Eades,
Assistant Provost and Vice President stated, “Dr. Thomas and Ms. Holmes
have accomplished an amazing feat in reaching out to the Morrow community and
opening the facility to serve students in
On Thursday, September 26, 2013, Ohio Christian University opened the doors
and welcomed thirteen new students at OCU’s newest location, 1550 Southlake
Parkway in Morrow, Georgia.
Dr. Shawn Thomas serves as the Director of Enrollment and Operations in
Morrow and started with OCU in August. Ms. Latonya Holmes serves as
Corporate Developer and Recruiter and began this past July. Dr. Tim
On Thursday, September 26, 2013, Ohio Christian University opened the doors
and welcomed thirteen new students at OCU’s newest location, 1550 Southlake
Parkway in Morrow, Georgia.
Dr. Shawn Thomas
Faculty and Students Present Research on Hybrid Learning
Published: April 15, 2013
On Friday, January 4, 2013, Dr. Sylvia McDonald, Assistant Professor of
Psychology, and Jodi Irvine, a senior psychology major, and Psych Club
President,(material in italics need added) presented on the topic of
“Professor Immediacy in Hybrid Classes: Do Hybrids Make the Grade?”At a
faculty workshop in 2010, OCU Provost Dr. Hank Kelly challenged faculty to
look into the hybrid model and its benefits.“As someone who takes the
teaching portion of my job very seriously, I felt it my duty as a
professional to investigate trends in higher education,” Dr. Sylvia
McDonald said.McDonald and
On Friday, January 4, 2013, Dr. Sylvia McDonald, Assistant Professor of
Psychology, and Jodi Irvine, a senior psychology major, and Psych Club
President,(material in italics need added) presented on the topic of
“Professor Immediacy in Hybrid Classes: Do Hybrids Make the Grade?”At a
faculty workshop in 2010, OCU Provost Dr. Hank Kelly challenged faculty to
look into the hybrid model and its
On Friday, January 4, 2013, Dr. Sylvia McDonald, Assistant Professor of
Psychology, and Jodi Irvine, a senior psychology major, and Psych Club
President,(material in italics need added) presented
Faculty Presents Research on Counselors’ Acute Stress Reaction
Published: April 15, 2013
On April 3, Dr. Benjamin Kelch, Affiliate Professor in the College of Adult
and Graduate Studies, presented his research on the “Development of Acute
Stress Reaction in Substance Abuse Counselors After Learning of the
Accidental Overdose Death of Their Patients: A Series of Six Cases.” The
presentation was attended by OCU faculty, students, and members of the
community. While Kelch was pursuing his doctorate degree, the university
was offering a service called “Therapy for the Therapist.” He was
intrigued by the statistics on opiates being a leading cause of accidental
death and
On April 3, Dr. Benjamin Kelch, Affiliate Professor in the College of Adult
and Graduate Studies, presented his research on the “Development of Acute
Stress Reaction in Substance Abuse Counselors After Learning of the
Accidental Overdose Death of Their Patients: A Series of Six Cases.” The
presentation was attended by OCU faculty, students, and members of the
community. While Kelch was
On April 3, Dr. Benjamin Kelch, Affiliate Professor in the College of Adult
and Graduate Studies, presented his research on the “Development of Acute
Stress Reaction in Substance Abuse Counselors
