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 Plaster Center’s Micro-Credentialing Lab who provide local access to earning credentials. Ohio will assist students who complete courses with job placement services.
“Today we need to innovate and find ways to turn innovation into jobs. We need to use knowledge resources to benefit the economy. This plan aims to train Ohioans with new tech skills to match the opportunities innovation creates,” Husted explained. “This Center is a first-class facility for creating a culture of entrepreneurship. In the end, it takes innovation, investment, and talent to create the prosperity we seek.”
A key initiative is to enable inventors in Ohio’s research universities to own intellectual property they create which will attract the ‘best and brightest’ to an environment where they can thrive. Another initiative to facilitate tech-friendly advancement would expand Ohio’s broadband infrastructure to increase access around the state to the high-speed digital network. The plan calls for establishing Opportunity Zones for economically-distressed communities and for conforming Ohio tax law to the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and it will streamline or end burdensome regulations to help businesses flourish.
Husted concluded his visit with a Q&A session in an OCU School of Business & Government class.
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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
An Election Message from President Kulaga
Published: November 2, 2020
Last week, Dr. Jon Kulaga, President of Ohio Christian University, sent an
email to all faculty, staff, and students regarding the upcoming election. We
thought it fitting to share his thoughts today with you, the public. We are
so thankful to have this wise man at the helm of the university and hope you
are as challenged by his words as we, the university family, were.
Dear All,
Next week we will be entering another national General Election that will
determine who will be the next President of the United States for the next
four years. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 is voting day – so
Last week, Dr. Jon Kulaga, President of Ohio Christian University, sent an
email to all faculty, staff, and students regarding the upcoming election. We
thought it fitting to share his thoughts today with you, the public. We are
so thankful to have this wise man at the helm of the university and hope you
are as challenged by his words as we, the university family, were.
Dear All,
Next week
Last week, Dr. Jon Kulaga, President of Ohio Christian University, sent an
email to all faculty, staff, and students regarding the upcoming election. We
thought it fitting to share his thoughts
Dr. Melvin Maxwell Graduates to Glory
Published: July 4, 2020
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and raised him and his brother Millard to follow Christ no matter how
hard the situation.
On August 25, 1942, Maxwell married his wife, Laura. They had three children
together: Lawrence (Larry), John, and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with
A Message to the OCU Community from the President
Published: June 5, 2020
We are living during a time of profound hurt, anger, frustration, and, for
many, a time of deep disappointment and despair. It has become apparent that,
as a nation, we need to do more than lament the overwhelming evidence of
systemic racism. We need to act with courage and perseverance in the face of
this pattern of evil. We know that any act of racism, violence, and injustice
are inconsistent with the heart of God. As Christians, we must proclaim the
message of Christ’s redemption and reconciliation to the world. Scripture
is very clear that all people are created in the image of God
We are living during a time of profound hurt, anger, frustration, and, for
many, a time of deep disappointment and despair. It has become apparent that,
as a nation, we need to do more than lament the overwhelming evidence of
systemic racism. We need to act with courage and perseverance in the face of
this pattern of evil. We know that any act of racism, violence, and injustice
are
We are living during a time of profound hurt, anger, frustration, and, for
many, a time of deep disappointment and despair. It has become apparent that,
as a nation, we need to do more than lament
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
Archived Articles of Interest
Remembering D-Day 75 Years Later
Published: June 6, 2019
On June 6th 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the shores of
Normandy to fight Nazi Germany. General Dwight D. Eisenhower described the
operation as a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full
victory.” The bravery and strength shown on this day allowed soldiers to
infiltrate Europe and work to combat Adolf Hitler. D-Day commemorates the
first day of the Normandy landings and is still honored and remembered 75
years later.
Still the largest seaborne invasion in history, D-Day serves as a solemn
reminder of the sacrifices of soldiers and the international
On June 6th 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the shores of
Normandy to fight Nazi Germany. General Dwight D. Eisenhower described the
operation as a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full
victory.” The bravery and strength shown on this day allowed soldiers to
infiltrate Europe and work to combat Adolf Hitler. D-Day commemorates the
first day of the Normandy
On June 6th 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the shores of
Normandy to fight Nazi Germany. General Dwight D. Eisenhower described the
operation as a crusade in which “we will accept
Memorial Day
Published: May 22, 2019
By Dave Hirschler, Director of Brand Identity
Ohio Christian University is grateful for those who paid the ultimate price
for our freedom. It is with appreciation that we celebrate with our fellow
Americans in observing Memorial Day. Previously known as Decoration Day,
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering and honoring persons who
have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
On a personal level, I love history and all things patriotic, as does my
wife. As such, our family has developed a tradition of attending a Memorial
Day service each year. We generally
By Dave Hirschler, Director of Brand Identity
Ohio Christian University is grateful for those who paid the ultimate price
for our freedom. It is with appreciation that we celebrate with our fellow
Americans in observing Memorial Day. Previously known as Decoration Day,
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering and honoring persons who
have died while serving in the United States
By Dave Hirschler, Director of Brand Identity
Ohio Christian University is grateful for those who paid the ultimate price
for our freedom. It is with appreciation that we celebrate with our fellow
Students Travel to Alabama, Gaining Sports Business Experience
Published: May 13, 2019
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
few of the businesses that students had the opportunity to visit were The
United States Sports Academy, SEC headquarters, and Reese’s Senior Bowl.
After visiting the United States Sports Academy, Ohio Christian University
students were featured in a publication for The United States Sports Academy
titled, “The Academy.” The feature briefly touched on what
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
few of the businesses that students had the opportunity to visit were The
United States Sports Academy, SEC headquarters, and Reese’s Senior Bowl.
After visiting the
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with
Remembering Sarah Dorsey
Published: May 10, 2019
The wife of Rev. Morton Dorsey, Ohio Christian University’s 5th president,
Sarah Dorsey, passed away at Fox Run Manor in Findlay, Ohio on Monday, May
6th, 2019. Rev. Dorsey served as the president from 1959-1964. During
Dorsey's years at Ohio Christian University, the Ohio Board of Education
awarded the University its first State Charter.
Sarah became very involved with the University while her husband was
president. She taught music and was the choir director during their time
here. We are grateful for everything Sarah and Rev. Morton Dorsey did for
Ohio Christian University. Our
The wife of Rev. Morton Dorsey, Ohio Christian University’s 5th president,
Sarah Dorsey, passed away at Fox Run Manor in Findlay, Ohio on Monday, May
6th, 2019. Rev. Dorsey served as the president from 1959-1964. During
Dorsey's years at Ohio Christian University, the Ohio Board of Education
awarded the University its first State Charter.
Sarah became very involved with the University while
The wife of Rev. Morton Dorsey, Ohio Christian University’s 5th president,
Sarah Dorsey, passed away at Fox Run Manor in Findlay, Ohio on Monday, May
6th, 2019. Rev. Dorsey served as the president
Tom Minnery Named 2019 Faith & Liberty Award Recipient
Published: April 30, 2019
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
