On Saturday, April 6th, Ohio Christian University held its fourth commencement ceremony in Jonesboro, Georgia at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center. This is the first year at this location.
OCU President, Dr. Jon Kulaga welcomed the record crowd of nearly 1,300 students, family and honored guests declaring, “We are living in a time where Christians have never been more needed-to be out there in society being salt and light.” He further challenged them stating that “your community needs you, your city needs you and your country needs you”.
Terence Chatmon was the commencement speaker. He is President of The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation and Equip Leadership, is a published author and has held senior executive leadership roles for the Coca Cola Company, Johnson & Johnson and Citibank. Prior to his commencement address, Dr. Kulaga read from a unanimous resolution from the Faculty and Board of Trustees of OCU conferring upon Chatmon an honorary Doctor of Christian Leadership degree.
One section of note within the resolution stated:
Mr. Chatmon has served in senior executive leadership roles with Johnson & Johnson, Citibank, and Coca Cola. He has catalyzed growth at every level of these organizations through a strong transformational leadership style and his unwavering commitment to creating thriving environments.
Beyond the professional accolades, Dr. Kulaga had the following to say, “Terence exemplifies the qualities we desire for all our graduates. Whether it be leading a for-profit Fortune 50 company or an international non-profit ministry – Terence is first and foremost a man of God, who loves his wife and family, and he seeks to honor His Lord and bring value to those he is serving. People love to work with Terence because of who he is, not just because of what he knows”.
126 students earned their degrees through the campus in Georgia. In addition to President Kulaga being in attendance, Provost Hank Kelly and Associate Provost Bradford Sample were present for the commencement service. Other highlights from the service included special music performed by 2019 OCU graduate, OCU staff member, and recording artist Portia Houze, and recessional songs led by OCU staff member Dion Bryan.
A reception was held the prior evening at the OCU Morrow Campus where Georgia Regional Dean, Paula Roberson welcomed everyone to the campus and highlighted several faculty members and students for their hard work and dedication.
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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
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Published: October 16, 2019
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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
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Published: August 12, 2019
Submitted by Professor Scott Barr
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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.
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era in his life from the reading of a book.” This holds true for many of
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Published: April 26, 2019
by Dr. Lynn Lease, Director of OCUOnline Plus
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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
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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?
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Published: June 20, 2018
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Thirteen students toured the Holy Land with Passages Israel, a program
sponsored by Philos Project and the Museum of the Bible Foundation.
Passages specialize in providing Christian college students with leadership
potential a fresh and innovative approach to experiencing the Holy Land.
The OCU students encountered the historic landscape of their Christian faith
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Published: June 20, 2018
On June 4 and 5, Ohio Christian University hosted over 150 participants
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OCU undergraduate and graduate teacher education students as well as area
educators, pastors, administrators, and social workers listened to
informative sessions covering topics ranging from classroom teaching to
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Published: May 21, 2018
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orientation days. The next days are scheduled for June 8 and 29.
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Published: May 8, 2018
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address training for the overwhelming demand for digital marketing jobs in
the US and abroad. For more on ARI's educational products, click ARI.
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Published: May 1, 2018
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