Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome 69 students to Orientation Day 2019 on June 14. Incoming students started the morning doing activities together where they had the opportunity to meet their fellow classmates.
After the students settled down, OCU Provost, Dr. Bradford Sample and Dr. Valerie Jones, Teacher Education Department Chair, encouraged the new students to pursue academic excellence and to, above all, grow in Christ.
Jones also gave a warm welcome to the students saying, “We here are family, and your faculty members here truly care about you the student and parents, your children.”
Later, students and their parents were guided to the various locations they needed to be for registration, financial aid and photographs. The Maxwell Center was bustling with the excited chatter of new students as they lined up for photos while their parents flocked to the bookstore to show their OCU pride.
Incoming student Nana Sharpong, a business major and soccer player from Columbus, OH, said he liked how peaceful and calm the campus was and all the happy faces. His father, Paul Sharpong, said “bringing up children to a Christian life is very important and I’m happy with that priority here. I love this college for my child.”
Molly Taylor, an incoming early education major from Lucasville, OH, was also excited as both her parents are alumni. “[OCU] just kind of felt more like a home to me, the people were so welcoming to me, it just felt like a good fit for me. I wasn’t worried about anything else; it was mainly about making myself happy and doing what God has called me to do.”
Orientation Day 2019 was made successful by the dedicated admissions team who organized the event and showed servant-hearted leadership as they directed everyone to where they needed to be.
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Students Relax at Fall Fest
Published: November 8, 2019
On Oct. 28, Ohio Christian University students gathered in a sea of flannels
and costumes to celebrate the annual Fall Fest. The event, hosted by the
Student Involvement Council, is a time for students to gather and celebrate
fall together in the final months before winter.
The celebration included several outdoor games and activities. Some students
tested their aiming skills in archery while others faced off against each
other in a game of cornhole. Other activities included 9 Square, Spikeball,
and KanJam. Spiritual Formation Director Kevin Bennie also provided a hayride
throughout
On Oct. 28, Ohio Christian University students gathered in a sea of flannels
and costumes to celebrate the annual Fall Fest. The event, hosted by the
Student Involvement Council, is a time for students to gather and celebrate
fall together in the final months before winter.
The celebration included several outdoor games and activities. Some students
tested their aiming skills in archery
On Oct. 28, Ohio Christian University students gathered in a sea of flannels
and costumes to celebrate the annual Fall Fest. The event, hosted by the
Student Involvement Council, is a time for
Trailblazers Participate In 21st Annual Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day
Published: October 16, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Last Wednesday, the Trailblazer Athletic Department, in
partnership with the university, participated in the 21st annual Ralph C.
Starkey Community Action Day. This year, Ohio Christian partnered with United
Way of Pickaway County to expand the reach and scope by coordinating and
bringing together the organizations individual efforts to serve the
community.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Last Wednesday, the Trailblazer Athletic Department, in
partnership with the university, participated in the 21st annual Ralph C.
Starkey Community Action Day. This year, Ohio Christian partnered with United
Way of Pickaway County to expand the reach and scope by coordinating and
bringing together the organizations individual efforts to serve the
community.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Last Wednesday, the Trailblazer Athletic Department, in
partnership with the university, participated in the 21st annual Ralph C.
Starkey Community Action Day. This year, Ohio
Ohio Christian Ranked Among Best Online Logistics Management Programs
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
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
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide, OSR uses student
satisfaction, admission rates, and the number of programs the school offers
online. For program-specific, OSR checks the median debt of graduates from
that program, how many
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
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
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report
Ohio Christian Partners to Serve Community
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University will hold its 21st annual Ralph C. Starkey
Community Action Day on Oct 9. The event historically sends out over 400
students, faculty and staff into the community of Circleville and the
surrounding area to serve those in need. This year, Ohio Christian has
partnered with United Way of Pickaway County to expand the reach and scope by
coordinating and bringing together the organizations individual efforts to
serve the community.
Ohio Christian has traditionally held Community Action Day in the spring but
switched to fall this year so the day would coincide with
Ohio Christian University will hold its 21st annual Ralph C. Starkey
Community Action Day on Oct 9. The event historically sends out over 400
students, faculty and staff into the community of Circleville and the
surrounding area to serve those in need. This year, Ohio Christian has
partnered with United Way of Pickaway County to expand the reach and scope by
coordinating and bringing
Ohio Christian University will hold its 21st annual Ralph C. Starkey
Community Action Day on Oct 9. The event historically sends out over 400
students, faculty and staff into the community of
Ohio Christian Welcomes the Abiding Class
Published: August 17, 2019
Ohio Christian University campus welcomed the class of 2023 to campus on
Saturday, August 17. Over 100 students and their parents converged on campus,
organizing dorm rooms, attending meetings and hugging farewells.
As the students were occupied, Ohio Christian President Dr. Jon Kulaga and
his wife, Lena, met with the parents over coffee. The Kulagas advised them on
how to effectively support their student as they transition to college life
and assured the parents that their students would be well cared for.
“When I’m on campus, I’m looking at the students as a mom,” Lena
said. “We
Ohio Christian University campus welcomed the class of 2023 to campus on
Saturday, August 17. Over 100 students and their parents converged on campus,
organizing dorm rooms, attending meetings and hugging farewells.
As the students were occupied, Ohio Christian President Dr. Jon Kulaga and
his wife, Lena, met with the parents over coffee. The Kulagas advised them on
how to effectively
Ohio Christian University campus welcomed the class of 2023 to campus on
Saturday, August 17. Over 100 students and their parents converged on campus,
organizing dorm rooms, attending meetings and
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#14 Best Organizational Leadership Program Nationwide
Published: July 30, 2018
Ohio Christian University has been ranked as offering among the best
Organizational Leadership programs in the country.
This ranking from College Choice, a leading authority in college and
university rankings and resources, puts Ohio Christian University in 14th
place for Best Organizational Leadership Degrees. The complete ranking list
is available here.
According to College Choice, the rankings are based on institutional
reputation, graduation rates, selectivity, and faculty resources. Data for
ranking comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ IPEDS
database, U.S.
Ohio Christian University has been ranked as offering among the best
Organizational Leadership programs in the country.
This ranking from College Choice, a leading authority in college and
university rankings and resources, puts Ohio Christian University in 14th
place for Best Organizational Leadership Degrees. The complete ranking list
is available here.
According to College Choice, the
Ohio Christian University has been ranked as offering among the best
Organizational Leadership programs in the country.
This ranking from College Choice, a leading authority in college and
Orientation Day Added Anticipating Enrollment Growth
Published: July 6, 2018
On Friday, June 29th, 2018 Ohio Christian University held its third
Orientation Day for students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. Fifty
new students learned about the fellowship, education, and activities offered
at the university.
Fully prepared to ensure incoming students succeed, faculty and staff showed
their exceptional level of care and servant leadership in preparing them for
the upcoming school year. Joe Wuest, Assistant Vice President of Student
Development, explained that “God created our uniqueness and individuality
to impact the world for His Kingdom.” He shared
On Friday, June 29th, 2018 Ohio Christian University held its third
Orientation Day for students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. Fifty
new students learned about the fellowship, education, and activities offered
at the university.
Fully prepared to ensure incoming students succeed, faculty and staff showed
their exceptional level of care and servant leadership in preparing them
On Friday, June 29th, 2018 Ohio Christian University held its third
Orientation Day for students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. Fifty
new students learned about the fellowship, education
ABLAZE - 2018 Summer Tour!
Published: June 12, 2018
Ohio Christian University's ABLAZE student ministry minstrel group will be
performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps, where OCU students are also serving
as camp counselors:
June 10: Community Wesleyan Church, Athens, OH
June 17: Hartsville Church of Christ, Harstville, IN
June 17: Chillicothe Paints Baseball Game, Chillicothe, OH (singing the
national anthem at 6:05 p.m.)
June 19: General CCCU Council, Circleville, OH
June 20-23: Teens of Praise Camp, Circleville, OH
June 24-28: Bible Camp, Maysville
Ohio Christian University's ABLAZE student ministry minstrel group will be
performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps, where OCU students are also serving
as camp counselors:
June 10: Community Wesleyan Church, Athens, OH
June 17: Hartsville Church of Christ, Harstville, IN
June 17: Chillicothe Paints Baseball
Ohio Christian University's ABLAZE student ministry minstrel group will be
performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps,
Hollyn Concert Fills MPAC To Capacity
Published: December 19, 2017
Ohio Christian University hosted a capacity crowd that came to see Christian
music artist Hollyn in their new Ministry
Ohio Christian University hosted a capacity crowd that came to see Christian
music artist Hollyn in their new Ministry
Ohio Christian University hosted a capacity crowd that came to see Christian
music artist Hollyn in their new Ministry
Discover Service above Self in Criminal Justice
Published: November 28, 2017
By Professor Sean Lovell
When hearing the words ‘criminal justice’, most of us think of uniformed
men and women policing streets in our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year! Such may be true. However, there are many specialized careers in the
U.S. criminal justice service that students may pursue.
The U.S. criminal justice system comprises three parts: Law enforcement,
courts, and corrections. OCU’s Criminal Justice Program covers these and
much more. The program provides knowledge across the spectrum of criminal
justice system operations. It uniquely integrates classroom
By Professor Sean Lovell
When hearing the words ‘criminal justice’, most of us think of uniformed
men and women policing streets in our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year! Such may be true. However, there are many specialized careers in the
U.S. criminal justice service that students may pursue.
The U.S. criminal justice system comprises three parts: Law enforcement,
courts, and
By Professor Sean Lovell
When hearing the words ‘criminal justice’, most of us think of uniformed
men and women policing streets in our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year! Such may be
