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
Archived Articles of Interest
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
Students Present Research Findings
Published: April 2, 2013
On March 20, students in the psychology department presented their research
findings on religious conformity, behavioral modification, and obesity in the
evangelical community.Sarah Rykwalder, a psychology junior, along with three
other students conducted an observational study during Midwestern university
church services to track the factors associated with conformity. The raising
of hands in a service is one example of behaviors they tracked. They
witnessed individuals conformed when they received reinforcements.“The
students were reinforced to conform by receiving something desired
On March 20, students in the psychology department presented their research
findings on religious conformity, behavioral modification, and obesity in the
evangelical community.Sarah Rykwalder, a psychology junior, along with three
other students conducted an observational study during Midwestern university
church services to track the factors associated with conformity. The raising
of hands
On March 20, students in the psychology department presented their research
findings on religious conformity, behavioral modification, and obesity in the
evangelical community.Sarah Rykwalder, a
OCU Faculty Members Earn Doctorates
Published: March 7, 2013
Ohio Christian University seek qualified faculty of the highest caliber. In
the fall semester, two OCU faculty earned doctorates. These faculty lead the
way in demonstrating life-long learning for their students. Dr. Rick
Christman serves as the Vice President for Student Development and faculty
member for OCU. He has been an integral part of the university since 2008.
Christman earned his Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership
from Indiana Wesleyan University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Ministry
and Master of Arts in Advanced Leadership Studies from Indiana
Ohio Christian University seek qualified faculty of the highest caliber. In
the fall semester, two OCU faculty earned doctorates. These faculty lead the
way in demonstrating life-long learning for their students. Dr. Rick
Christman serves as the Vice President for Student Development and faculty
member for OCU. He has been an integral part of the university since 2008.
Christman earned his
Ohio Christian University seek qualified faculty of the highest caliber. In
the fall semester, two OCU faculty earned doctorates. These faculty lead the
way in demonstrating life-long learning for
Academic Presentation: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Headache Pain
Published: March 1, 2013
On February 20, OCU Assistant Professor of Psychology Matthew Decker provided
an academic presentation on “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for
Chronic Headache Pain.” The presentation was attended by OCU faculty,
students and members of the community. The ACT treatment involves being in
the moment and making sure your actions match your values.“For me, ACT and
other ‘third wave’ treatments are improvements on the older treatments,
but many of them are still being validated for various problems and
disorders,” Decker said.Professor Decker led a study in which participants
who
On February 20, OCU Assistant Professor of Psychology Matthew Decker provided
an academic presentation on “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for
Chronic Headache Pain.” The presentation was attended by OCU faculty,
students and members of the community. The ACT treatment involves being in
the moment and making sure your actions match your values.“For me, ACT and
other ‘third wave’
On February 20, OCU Assistant Professor of Psychology Matthew Decker provided
an academic presentation on “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for
Chronic Headache Pain.” The presentation was
OCU Faculty Provide Monthly Academic Presentations
Published: December 3, 2012
Ohio Christian University faculty have begun monthly presentations to enhance
the academic quality and engagement of faculty, students, and community
members. These events are also being made available live through video
conferencing so that faculty and students in online programs are able to
participate.On December 5th, Prof. Thad Hicks will present on the topic of
Managing Compassion Fatigue. Prof. Hicks serves as Assistant Professor of
Disaster Management and is working on a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies.
Compassion Fatigue, or secondary traumatic stress disorder, is a condition
Ohio Christian University faculty have begun monthly presentations to enhance
the academic quality and engagement of faculty, students, and community
members. These events are also being made available live through video
conferencing so that faculty and students in online programs are able to
participate.On December 5th, Prof. Thad Hicks will present on the topic of
Managing Compassion
Ohio Christian University faculty have begun monthly presentations to enhance
the academic quality and engagement of faculty, students, and community
members. These events are also being made
