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
Two Scholars Win Full-Ride Scholarship to University
Published: February 14, 2023
Ohio Christian University’s Scholars Day competition for the first
Commitment to Excellence full-ride scholarships has successfully concluded,
and we are proud to announce that Mike Conway and Hannah Skaggs have been
selected as the scholarship recipients.
After three rounds of interviews, these two outstanding students received the
highest marks and were personally awarded by Phil Hooks, the Vice President
of Enrollment, with their scholarship certificate and an official scholarship
award letter from President Smith. The Scholars Day panelists were thoroughly
impressed by all of the
Ohio Christian University’s Scholars Day competition for the first
Commitment to Excellence full-ride scholarships has successfully concluded,
and we are proud to announce that Mike Conway and Hannah Skaggs have been
selected as the scholarship recipients.
After three rounds of interviews, these two outstanding students received the
highest marks and were personally awarded by Phil Hooks,
Ohio Christian University’s Scholars Day competition for the first
Commitment to Excellence full-ride scholarships has successfully concluded,
and we are proud to announce that Mike Conway and
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
Academic Presentation: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Headache Pain
Published: March 1, 2013
On February 20, OCU Assistant Professor of Psychology Matthew Decker provided
an academic presentation on “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for
Chronic Headache Pain.” The presentation was attended by OCU faculty,
students and members of the community. The ACT treatment involves being in
the moment and making sure your actions match your values.“For me, ACT and
other ‘third wave’ treatments are improvements on the older treatments,
but many of them are still being validated for various problems and
disorders,” Decker said.Professor Decker led a study in which participants
who
On February 20, OCU Assistant Professor of Psychology Matthew Decker provided
an academic presentation on “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for
Chronic Headache Pain.” The presentation was attended by OCU faculty,
students and members of the community. The ACT treatment involves being in
the moment and making sure your actions match your values.“For me, ACT and
other ‘third wave’
On February 20, OCU Assistant Professor of Psychology Matthew Decker provided
an academic presentation on “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for
Chronic Headache Pain.” The presentation was
OCU Faculty Provide Monthly Academic Presentations
Published: December 3, 2012
Ohio Christian University faculty have begun monthly presentations to enhance
the academic quality and engagement of faculty, students, and community
members. These events are also being made available live through video
conferencing so that faculty and students in online programs are able to
participate.On December 5th, Prof. Thad Hicks will present on the topic of
Managing Compassion Fatigue. Prof. Hicks serves as Assistant Professor of
Disaster Management and is working on a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies.
Compassion Fatigue, or secondary traumatic stress disorder, is a condition
Ohio Christian University faculty have begun monthly presentations to enhance
the academic quality and engagement of faculty, students, and community
members. These events are also being made available live through video
conferencing so that faculty and students in online programs are able to
participate.On December 5th, Prof. Thad Hicks will present on the topic of
Managing Compassion
Ohio Christian University faculty have begun monthly presentations to enhance
the academic quality and engagement of faculty, students, and community
members. These events are also being made
Ohio Christian University to Celebrate a Record Number of Graduates on May 5, 2012
Published: April 30, 2012
President Mark A. Smith will preside over the largest graduation ceremony in
the history of Ohio Christian University this coming Saturday, May 5, 2012,
with 386 graduates.This year's graduation includes the conference of 141
associate's degrees and 235 bachelor's degrees. OCU also celebrates its
first conference of master's degrees with 10 students earning the Master of
Arts in Ministry.Graduation practice (required for all graduating students)
begins a 1 p.m. on Friday, May 4. The graduation ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
on Saturday, May 5 in the OCU Maxwell Center.
President Mark A. Smith will preside over the largest graduation ceremony in
the history of Ohio Christian University this coming Saturday, May 5, 2012,
with 386 graduates.This year's graduation includes the conference of 141
associate's degrees and 235 bachelor's degrees. OCU also celebrates its
first conference of master's degrees with 10 students earning the Master of
Arts in Ministry.
President Mark A. Smith will preside over the largest graduation ceremony in
the history of Ohio Christian University this coming Saturday, May 5, 2012,
with 386 graduates.This year's graduation
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