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 Spiritual Formation, conducted the remainder of the service, stating it was time to have a family meeting. Bennie stated that in many ways, we are a family and that faculty and staff spend hours upon hours at the university, investing in the lives of the students. He then reviewed the university mission statement and reiterated that our faculty and staff go the extra mile so that students are prepared to serve in the church and society, and that chapel is one of those vital times we corporately gather together as a faith community.
The university chapel worship team closed the service with a time of dynamic worship.
Chapels are held every Monday and Wednesday at 10:00am and are open to staff, faculty and students to engage in worship and learning together.
Articles of Interest
OCU School of Education Earns 7 Year CAEP Accreditation
Published: January 18, 2023
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation has granted 7 years
of accreditation to the Teacher Education Program at Ohio Christian
University, the highest award the organization allows. The current
Accreditation has been granted at the initial-licensure level for all major
concentrations OCU offers at the undergraduate level for Teacher Education
Preparation.
CAEP Accreditation is granted when the Accreditation Council determines that
an Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) meets all CAEP Standards, even if
areas for improvement (AFIs) are identified in the final
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation has granted 7 years
of accreditation to the Teacher Education Program at Ohio Christian
University, the highest award the organization allows. The current
Accreditation has been granted at the initial-licensure level for all major
concentrations OCU offers at the undergraduate level for Teacher Education
Preparation.
CAEP
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation has granted 7 years
of accreditation to the Teacher Education Program at Ohio Christian
University, the highest award the organization
Archived Articles of Interest
OCU’s Maxwell Library Supports Learning
Published: October 15, 2014
The Melvin and Laura Maxwell Library has been a cornerstone to support
learning at Ohio Christian University for many decades. In addition to
physical resources, the library provides faculty and students with access to
a growing collection of digital content. Through membership in the OhioLINK
consortium, the library participates in cost-effective digital resource
acquisition, provides users with state-of-the-art discovery and access
technologies, and cooperates in the sharing of more than 50 million physical
items across the state.In fall 2013, students were invited to participate in
The Melvin and Laura Maxwell Library has been a cornerstone to support
learning at Ohio Christian University for many decades. In addition to
physical resources, the library provides faculty and students with access to
a growing collection of digital content. Through membership in the OhioLINK
consortium, the library participates in cost-effective digital resource
acquisition, provides users
The Melvin and Laura Maxwell Library has been a cornerstone to support
learning at Ohio Christian University for many decades. In addition to
physical resources, the library provides faculty and
New 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree Saves Time and Money for OCU Students
Published: June 12, 2014
A three-year bachelor’s degree will be offered next academic year at OCU.
Those in the Business program can elect to take a sequence of classes to earn
18 credits per semester and six credits per summer, 120 credits total, in
only three years! Earning a bachelor’s degree in three years saves a year
of tuition and residence hall expenses, and allows entrance into the
workforce or graduate school a year earlier. It gives other students the
opportunity to pursue a dual major, to spend time studying abroad, or to
complete an internship.A 3-year degree provides a high-quality, low-cost
A three-year bachelor’s degree will be offered next academic year at OCU.
Those in the Business program can elect to take a sequence of classes to earn
18 credits per semester and six credits per summer, 120 credits total, in
only three years! Earning a bachelor’s degree in three years saves a year
of tuition and residence hall expenses, and allows entrance into the
workforce or graduate
A three-year bachelor’s degree will be offered next academic year at OCU.
Those in the Business program can elect to take a sequence of classes to earn
18 credits per semester and six credits per
OCU held surprise commencement for hospitalized student
Published: April 22, 2014
Amanda Grooms, a now mom of four, expected to walk across the stage and
graduate with her bachelor’s degree from Ohio Christian University last
weekend. However, complications resulted in her being hospitalized on
bed-rest for the duration of her pregnancy, so she was unable to realize her
dream of walking at graduation.
Knowing how important it was to her, a group of Ohio Christian University
officials secretly planned a surprise mini-commencement at Grant Medical
Center on Friday, April 22.
A teary-eyed Amanda entered a packed-room full of her family, friends, and
co-workers. She
Amanda Grooms, a now mom of four, expected to walk across the stage and
graduate with her bachelor’s degree from Ohio Christian University last
weekend. However, complications resulted in her being hospitalized on
bed-rest for the duration of her pregnancy, so she was unable to realize her
dream of walking at graduation.
Knowing how important it was to her, a group of Ohio Christian
Amanda Grooms, a now mom of four, expected to walk across the stage and
graduate with her bachelor’s degree from Ohio Christian University last
weekend. However, complications resulted in her being
Impacting the World through Education from Wesley’s Point of View
Published: November 26, 2013
During a recent visit to a church, one high school senior said to me, “I do
not want to attend Ohio Christian because I want a real-world education.”
I’m sure he has his own definition of what constitutes a “real-world
education,” but his statement concerned me. Today’s Christian parents
must be alert to the fact that many higher education institutions present
godless content and philosophies that can cause students to stray from their
faith. Now, I am not so naive as to think one cannot be a proponent of
Christian education while supporting the education processes of local public
During a recent visit to a church, one high school senior said to me, “I do
not want to attend Ohio Christian because I want a real-world education.”
I’m sure he has his own definition of what constitutes a “real-world
education,” but his statement concerned me. Today’s Christian parents
must be alert to the fact that many higher education institutions present
godless content and
During a recent visit to a church, one high school senior said to me, “I do
not want to attend Ohio Christian because I want a real-world education.”
I’m sure he has his own definition of what
First Students Begin in New OCU Atlanta-Morrow Location!
Published: September 28, 2013
On Thursday, September 26, 2013, Ohio Christian University opened the doors
and welcomed thirteen new students at OCU’s newest location, 1550 Southlake
Parkway in Morrow, Georgia.
Dr. Shawn Thomas serves as the Director of Enrollment and Operations in
Morrow and started with OCU in August. Ms. Latonya Holmes serves as
Corporate Developer and Recruiter and began this past July. Dr. Tim Eades,
Assistant Provost and Vice President stated, “Dr. Thomas and Ms. Holmes
have accomplished an amazing feat in reaching out to the Morrow community and
opening the facility to serve students in
On Thursday, September 26, 2013, Ohio Christian University opened the doors
and welcomed thirteen new students at OCU’s newest location, 1550 Southlake
Parkway in Morrow, Georgia.
Dr. Shawn Thomas serves as the Director of Enrollment and Operations in
Morrow and started with OCU in August. Ms. Latonya Holmes serves as
Corporate Developer and Recruiter and began this past July. Dr. Tim
On Thursday, September 26, 2013, Ohio Christian University opened the doors
and welcomed thirteen new students at OCU’s newest location, 1550 Southlake
Parkway in Morrow, Georgia.
Dr. Shawn Thomas