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Ohio Christian University’s commitment to education isn’t exclusively highereducation; this commitment includes every stage of a person’s learning experience.That’s why OCU is a dedicated to “Kids on Campus” – a summer enrichmentprogram for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience academiclife on a college campus, while improving their math, science, art, and technologyskills.The program is a partnership with Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education for LearnersPartnership) and Ohio Christian University with generous support from PPGindustries.Campus rarely lacks youthful exuberance, but having Kids on Campus really broughta child-rich energy. It wasn’t just the adults who enjoyed having the kids around; thekids had fun too. Here are some of the student responses on the end-of-coursesurvey responding to the questions: What did you like best? “Friendly teachers andkids.” “Experiments!” “Going on the tour of campus.” “I liked everything to the moonand back 2,000 times!!!” Additionally, students said they felt “smart,” “excited,”“grown-up,” “like I’m in college,” “I’m too old next year— boo!”“This is a meaningful experience across the board to students of all ages,” saidChristy Mills, executive director of Pickaway HELPS. Mills adds, “The elementarylevel kids participated in lots of hands-on fun activities with the bonus ofestablishing an early familiarity and comfort level with a college campus.” Accordingto Mills, “Each year enrollment has grown from the first year when 20 participated.In the past we added afternoon sessions and technology, then this year we addedart, and again had more students participate in Kids on Campus than ever before.Plans are already in process for the addition of music classes in 2016.”OCU is looking forward to hosting the 10th year of Kids on Campus next summer. Photos courtesy of Circleville Herald.
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Second Annual Youth Leadership Conference
Published: April 5, 2019
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the conference was met with engaging
and relevant information applicable to those in attendance. The subject
of the day was the importance of actively engaging youth with the reality of
Biblical Truth in these formative years. Dr. Walt Mueller, expert in youth
culture and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, began the
conference with a dive into youth culture and practical ways
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the conference was met with engaging
and relevant information applicable to those in attendance. The subject
of the day was the importance of actively engaging youth with the reality of
Biblical Truth
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the
Ohio Christian to host UNALTERED Tour
Published: January 31, 2019
Ohio Christian University will be hosting The Silver Ring Thing's UNALTERED
Tour, an event for teens and their parents, in the Ministry and Performing
Arts Center on Saturday, April 13th. The mission of the tour is to lead
students into the fullness of life and their goal is to empower a generation
to know the truth and experience freedom and flourishing through the Gospel
of Jesus Christ.
Acknowledging the reality that today’s students are anxious, broken, and
confused, and that they are shaping their identities in likes, comments,
affirmation, gender, sexuality and more, UNALTERED
Ohio Christian University will be hosting The Silver Ring Thing's UNALTERED
Tour, an event for teens and their parents, in the Ministry and Performing
Arts Center on Saturday, April 13th. The mission of the tour is to lead
students into the fullness of life and their goal is to empower a generation
to know the truth and experience freedom and flourishing through the Gospel
of Jesus Christ.
Ohio Christian University will be hosting The Silver Ring Thing's UNALTERED
Tour, an event for teens and their parents, in the Ministry and Performing
Arts Center on Saturday, April 13th. The
Archived Articles of Interest
Teacher Education Students Attend MLA Conference
Published: November 28, 2017
On Thursday November 2, 2017, many of our Middle Childhood Education majors
attended the Ohio Middle Level Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio. The
annual conference is held for Ohio teachers of grades 4-9. Ohio Christian
University Professor of Social Studies and Language Arts Methods, Jayne
Stevenson, and Professor of Science and Math Methods, Rolanda Hurtt,
organized and invited their students to attend the conference as pre-service
educators for networking and learning more about this always changing, and
ever more important profession.
OCU students attended workshops and
On Thursday November 2, 2017, many of our Middle Childhood Education majors
attended the Ohio Middle Level Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio. The
annual conference is held for Ohio teachers of grades 4-9. Ohio Christian
University Professor of Social Studies and Language Arts Methods, Jayne
Stevenson, and Professor of Science and Math Methods, Rolanda Hurtt,
organized and invited
On Thursday November 2, 2017, many of our Middle Childhood Education majors
attended the Ohio Middle Level Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio. The
annual conference is held for Ohio teachers
Hope Springs Anew–OCU Responds to Opioid Crisis
Published: November 28, 2017
As the tragic effects of opioid addiction continue to grip the nation, in
Ohio efforts to address them are well underway through initiatives by
organizations such as Propel Ohio and Ohio Christian University.
On Nov. 17, Teacher Education Professors Valerie Jones and Angela Flowers,
along with student majors Maddy McCain and Emily Morton, attended Propel
Ohio’s Collegiate Leadership Conference on the effect of poverty and the
opioid crisis on Ohio youth. They joined some 600 attendees in the
University of Akron’s historic Quaker Station conference center to hear
Ohio Senators Sherrod
As the tragic effects of opioid addiction continue to grip the nation, in
Ohio efforts to address them are well underway through initiatives by
organizations such as Propel Ohio and Ohio Christian University.
On Nov. 17, Teacher Education Professors Valerie Jones and Angela Flowers,
along with student majors Maddy McCain and Emily Morton, attended Propel
Ohio’s Collegiate Leadership
As the tragic effects of opioid addiction continue to grip the nation, in
Ohio efforts to address them are well underway through initiatives by
organizations such as Propel Ohio and Ohio Christian
Spirit of Thanksgiving Prospers at Ohio Christian University!
Published: November 21, 2017
One OCU student, Clarissa Crowley, has taken initiative to organize a
Thanksgiving dinner and remembrance celebration for students remaining on
campus over the holiday.
Crowley plans a 'ceremonial' observance of this traditional holiday that
includes passing a thanksgiving card to each person at the table. Each
participant holding the card will describe a person, place, and experience
from the past year for which they are particularly thankful. This practice
is a Crowley family tradition. After sharing their thankfulness, the diners
will pause for prayer before enjoying the feast.
One OCU student, Clarissa Crowley, has taken initiative to organize a
Thanksgiving dinner and remembrance celebration for students remaining on
campus over the holiday.
Crowley plans a 'ceremonial' observance of this traditional holiday that
includes passing a thanksgiving card to each person at the table. Each
participant holding the card will describe a person, place, and experience
from
One OCU student, Clarissa Crowley, has taken initiative to organize a
Thanksgiving dinner and remembrance celebration for students remaining on
campus over the holiday.
Crowley plans a 'ceremonial
Student Profile: John Flaugher Charts Course to Global Ministry
Published: August 27, 2019
A senior Ministry major, John Flaugher was attracted to OCU by its
affordability and an opportunity to join its track team. He discovered OCU
through a Bible study in Springfield, Ohio led by the father of OCU
All-American soccer player Aubri Paugh who encouraged him to apply.
OCU was among several top schools that John considered. As he explains, “I
came to OCU’s main campus for an over-night stay event where I met many
students and experienced the strong community atmosphere. I quickly felt at
home and part of the ‘family’ which effected my perspective. I saw
student life
A senior Ministry major, John Flaugher was attracted to OCU by its
affordability and an opportunity to join its track team. He discovered OCU
through a Bible study in Springfield, Ohio led by the father of OCU
All-American soccer player Aubri Paugh who encouraged him to apply.
OCU was among several top schools that John considered. As he explains, “I
came to OCU’s main campus for an over-
A senior Ministry major, John Flaugher was attracted to OCU by its
affordability and an opportunity to join its track team. He discovered OCU
through a Bible study in Springfield, Ohio led by the
OCU Graduate Update - Allyson Jones
Published: October 24, 2016
Allyson is a 2016 graduate, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Education (PreK-3). Allyson is now a 2nd grade teacher at the International
School of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and loving every minute of it! Allyson
completed her student teaching at IST as part of our new Student Teaching
Abroad program. IST is a private Christian school in the capitol city.
Allyson lives with other teachers and spends many of her weekends going on
exciting trips in the rainforests, waterfalls, and to the beach as well as
all the normal things like shopping and going to the movies and, of
Allyson is a 2016 graduate, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Education (PreK-3). Allyson is now a 2nd grade teacher at the International
School of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and loving every minute of it! Allyson
completed her student teaching at IST as part of our new Student Teaching
Abroad program. IST is a private Christian school in the capitol city.
Allyson lives with
Allyson is a 2016 graduate, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Education (PreK-3). Allyson is now a 2nd grade teacher at the International
School of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and loving
