Best Schools has ranked Ohio Christian University’s Emergency and Disaster Management Program #3 among the top 15 programs based on its quality and courses provided, as well as the school’s other awards, rankings, and reputation.
OCU's Emergency and Disaster Management program trains students to lead during disasters. Graduates contribute during every stage of disaster management and recovery, including providing immediate relief and rebuilding and redeveloping communities.
Student Lesli Holt, Operations Manager for Warren County Ohio's Office of Emergency Management, comments that “OCU’s Emergency Management program is helping me enhance my skills and ability to better prepare my county in emergencies and disasters. As an EM practitioner in the field, I have already used knowledge gained from OCU to improve our plans and processes and have applied perspectives from the Christian worldview learned in each course toward my everyday interactions.”
Dr. Thad Hicks, Director of OCU's Emergency and Disaster Management Program, explains, “As the field of Emergency Management grows, our program is responding to identified needs and focusing our courses on them. An OCU degree in Emergency and Disaster Management readies students for an established and exciting profession, and prepares them for one of the emerging “new missions” techniques taking place around the world."
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OCU Scholars Day 2019 Has Big Winners!
Published: March 22, 2019
Each year Ohio Christian University conducts a Scholars Day where applicants
compete for over $300,000 worth of scholarships.
Scholars Day provides an opportunity to compete for the Creative Communities
Scholarship, the Ohio's Future Scholarship and the Homeschool Excellence
Scholarship, which are each worth $50,000 and guarantee a coveted internship
position. Also awarded is OCU’s highest scholarship, the Distinguished
Trailblazer Scholarship, which covers all tuition costs for a four year
degree.
During Scholars Day, students compete for the full-ride tuition scholarship
to OCU
Each year Ohio Christian University conducts a Scholars Day where applicants
compete for over $300,000 worth of scholarships.
Scholars Day provides an opportunity to compete for the Creative Communities
Scholarship, the Ohio's Future Scholarship and the Homeschool Excellence
Scholarship, which are each worth $50,000 and guarantee a coveted internship
position. Also awarded is OCU’s highest
Each year Ohio Christian University conducts a Scholars Day where applicants
compete for over $300,000 worth of scholarships.
Scholars Day provides an opportunity to compete for the Creative
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.
4.0 Students Recognized in Chapel Service
Published: January 23, 2019
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester was my first semester taking
strictly pre-law courses, it was really tough. I worked extremely hard to
achieve a 4.0 and it feels really good to have accomplished this.”
Kevin Bennie, Director of
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a
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Kelly, Eades, and Frederick Present at Conferences and Are Published
Published: June 23, 2011
Dr. Hank Kelly, Dr. Tim Eades, and Heidi Frederick presented "Quality Adult
Education: Focus on Curriculum, Faculty, and Students" at two conferences
this spring. Their presentation focused on how to meet the unique needs of
adult students through writing strong curricula, hiring academically and
experientially qualified faculty, and providing excellent student services.
Adult students have a wealth of background experiences that also serves as a
rich source of content and adults value relevancy. They have the self-concept
and motivation to learn in the right environment, and Ohio
Dr. Hank Kelly, Dr. Tim Eades, and Heidi Frederick presented "Quality Adult
Education: Focus on Curriculum, Faculty, and Students" at two conferences
this spring. Their presentation focused on how to meet the unique needs of
adult students through writing strong curricula, hiring academically and
experientially qualified faculty, and providing excellent student services.
Adult students have
Dr. Hank Kelly, Dr. Tim Eades, and Heidi Frederick presented "Quality Adult
Education: Focus on Curriculum, Faculty, and Students" at two conferences
this spring. Their presentation focused on how
OCU Faculty Earn Doctorates
Published: February 8, 2011
Ohio Christian University seeks qualified faculty of the highest caliber. In
the fall semester, four OCU faculty earned doctorates. Congratulations to
Drs. Jacob Dodson, Sylvia McDonald, David Uhl, and Kelvin Webb. These faculty
lead the way in demonstrating life-long learning for their students.
Dr. Jacob D. Dodson has been an adjunct faculty member since 2009. He earned
the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Christian Theology from Regent
University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Ashland
Theological Seminary. Dr. Dodson has contributed articles to the
Ohio Christian University seeks qualified faculty of the highest caliber. In
the fall semester, four OCU faculty earned doctorates. Congratulations to
Drs. Jacob Dodson, Sylvia McDonald, David Uhl, and Kelvin Webb. These faculty
lead the way in demonstrating life-long learning for their students.
Dr. Jacob D. Dodson has been an adjunct faculty member since 2009. He earned
the Doctor of
Ohio Christian University seeks qualified faculty of the highest caliber. In
the fall semester, four OCU faculty earned doctorates. Congratulations to
Drs. Jacob Dodson, Sylvia McDonald, David Uhl
OCU Professor is Published
Published: November 30, 2010
Ohio Christian University Professor of Substance Abuse Counseling Dr. Jim
Smith contributed two chapters for the recently published collaborative work
Nelson's Church Leader's Manual for Congregational Care, available from
Thomas Nelson Publishers. The two chapters are on lay ministry care for those
with substance abuse issues and mental disorders. Smith is well qualified
to write on these topics as he holds three graduate degrees and is a licensed
counselor as well as an ordained minister. Smith states, "The connection to
be part of this collaboration was brought about by God." OCU
Ohio Christian University Professor of Substance Abuse Counseling Dr. Jim
Smith contributed two chapters for the recently published collaborative work
Nelson's Church Leader's Manual for Congregational Care, available from
Thomas Nelson Publishers. The two chapters are on lay ministry care for those
with substance abuse issues and mental disorders. Smith is well qualified
to write on these
Ohio Christian University Professor of Substance Abuse Counseling Dr. Jim
Smith contributed two chapters for the recently published collaborative work
Nelson's Church Leader's Manual for
Hallmark Year for Ohio Christian University Accreditation
Published: April 6, 2010
Ohio Christian University was visited March 29-31 by the Higher Learning
Commission, which accredits all universities in Ohio. The visiting team gave
OCU a glowing report. The team met with administrators, staff, trustees, and
students along with alumni and community leaders. This is the third team to
visit Ohio Christian University this year, with the Ohio Board of Regents
recommending 10 years of reaccreditation and the national Teacher Education
Accreditation Council recommending full accreditation approval of Ohio
Christian University's Teacher Education program. Students can now
Ohio Christian University was visited March 29-31 by the Higher Learning
Commission, which accredits all universities in Ohio. The visiting team gave
OCU a glowing report. The team met with administrators, staff, trustees, and
students along with alumni and community leaders. This is the third team to
visit Ohio Christian University this year, with the Ohio Board of Regents
recommending 10
Ohio Christian University was visited March 29-31 by the Higher Learning
Commission, which accredits all universities in Ohio. The visiting team gave
OCU a glowing report. The team met with
