Events of Interest
Almost 100 people gathered in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center at Ohio Christian University to attend a Rural Development Forum on Oct. 31. The event was organized by The Montrose Group LLC and the keynote address was made by Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted.
The morning consisted of a number of panel discussions addressing economic development and challenges facing rural communities. The panels were chaired by local business leaders, academic professionals, and state and local representatives. Ohio Christian University’s Chief Relationship Officer, Craig Brown, also participated in a panel discussion on “Launching a Rural Entrepreneurism Revolution” alongside other experts in business innovation.
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted delivered the keynote address in the afternoon and spoke on identifying comparative advantages within local economies. He emphasized that different communities are good at different things and should capitalize on what they do well and work on minimizing the impact in areas where they struggle.
“Be the best at what you are, whatever it is you’re good at, be clear that you know what that is,” Husted said. “That to me is where you start, figuring out what you’re the best at and leveraging that.”
Husted also encouraged attendees to believe in themselves and their communities if they hope to see economic development. For the local government side, he encouraged local officials to create an environment that encourages growth and aids the creation of new business.
Hosting events such as Montrose Group’s Rural Development Forum is one of the many ways Ohio Christian University serves the surrounding community. These events also provided students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to learn about business and government and promotes civic involvement in their communities.
Events of Interest
Events of Interest
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2021 Refer-A-Friend Program Announced
Published: February 2, 2021
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is pleased to announce an ongoing
Refer-A-Friend Program where individuals can invite a friend to learn more
about OCU. A monthly drawing for referrers and a scholarship for prospective
students make this an excellent opportunity to refer a friend.
The referrer should enter his or her friend’s information at
ohiochristian.edu/referafriend. This will automatically qualify the referrer
to enter that month’s drawing for a $50 e-gift card of the winner’s
choice and qualify the referred student for a Refer-A-Friend Scholarship.
Refer A Friend
Program
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is pleased to announce an ongoing
Refer-A-Friend Program where individuals can invite a friend to learn more
about OCU. A monthly drawing for referrers and a scholarship for prospective
students make this an excellent opportunity to refer a friend.
The referrer should enter his or her friend’s information at
ohiochristian.edu/referafriend. This will
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is pleased to announce an ongoing
Refer-A-Friend Program where individuals can invite a friend to learn more
about OCU. A monthly drawing for referrers and a
Incoming Campus Students Attend Summer Orientation
Published: July 13, 2020
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing guidelines, and hand sanitizing stations
to help ensure the safety of everyone on campus.
OCU President Dr. Jon S. Kulaga welcomed the students and encouraged them to
be part of God’s story. Students and
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus
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
Prospective Students Have Many Options to Experience Campus this Summer
Published: June 4, 2020
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe. Learn more.
Option 2: Virtual Preview Day
Join us for a Virtual Preview Day on Friday, June 26th! Learn why students
choose OCU, ask our panelists questions, virtually tour campus, win prizes,
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe.
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1:
Summer Institute to Offer New Online Courses and Certificates
Published: May 5, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s Summer Institute provides the opportunity for
professionals, K-12 teachers, professors, university students, and high
school students to complete online graduate or undergraduate level courses at
a reduced rate.
OCU is also introducing ten new stand-alone certificate programs as part of
the Summer Institute for anyone interested in furthering his or her skills in
an area. Most courses begin June 1, 2020.
Graduate Level Courses for Teachers and Professors
These courses are designed to help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work
towards a graduate degree.
Ohio Christian University’s Summer Institute provides the opportunity for
professionals, K-12 teachers, professors, university students, and high
school students to complete online graduate or undergraduate level courses at
a reduced rate.
OCU is also introducing ten new stand-alone certificate programs as part of
the Summer Institute for anyone interested in furthering his or her skills in
Ohio Christian University’s Summer Institute provides the opportunity for
professionals, K-12 teachers, professors, university students, and high
school students to complete online graduate or
Archived Articles of Interest
Ohio Christian to Host Fifth Annual Forge Leadership Summit
Published: July 19, 2019
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings, professional development programs and listen to over two
dozen renowned speakers on current issues.
“Forge is raising up a farm system for the conservative movement in the
state [of Ohio],” said Co-
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings,
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into
OCU Improves Retention Through Persistence and Completion Academy
Published: July 18, 2019
Ohio Christian University has participated in the Higher Learning
Commission’s Persistence and Completion Academy for the past two years.
This group of around 20 institutions collaborate on ideas to improve
retention and graduation rates. Through this collaboration, Ohio Christian
has worked on several initiatives for both the Adult
Ohio Christian University has participated in the Higher Learning
Commission’s Persistence and Completion Academy for the past two years.
This group of around 20 institutions collaborate on ideas to improve
retention and graduation rates. Through this collaboration, Ohio Christian
has worked on several initiatives for both the Adult
Ohio Christian University has participated in the Higher Learning
Commission’s Persistence and Completion Academy for the past two years.
This group of around 20 institutions collaborate on ideas
Ohio Christian Offers New Concentrations for Online Business Program
Published: July 18, 2019
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Atlanta Site Honored by the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce
Published: July 16, 2019
Last week, Ohio Christian University’s Atlanta site in Georgia was awarded
Member of the Week by the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce for outstanding
commitment and service to the community. President of the Chamber Monica
Colbert presented the award with two other members of the chamber to the
campus. The Atlanta site has been a member of the Chamber for four years and
has worked hard to impact the surrounding community, which boast over 6000
businesses.
In an effort serve their community, the Atlanta site has opened up their
chapel for community events, including several job fairs
Last week, Ohio Christian University’s Atlanta site in Georgia was awarded
Member of the Week by the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce for outstanding
commitment and service to the community. President of the Chamber Monica
Colbert presented the award with two other members of the chamber to the
campus. The Atlanta site has been a member of the Chamber for four years and
has worked hard to
Last week, Ohio Christian University’s Atlanta site in Georgia was awarded
Member of the Week by the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce for outstanding
commitment and service to the community.
Emergency Management Degree Now Offered Online
Published: June 17, 2019
A bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management is now available
through Ohio Christian University's Adult
A bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management is now available
through Ohio Christian University's Adult
A bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management is now available
through Ohio Christian University's Adult
