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OCU graduate Annie Edmonds shares this update from the field:
I am currently working at New Beginnings Christian school in Columbus Ohio, teaching first grade. There are countless times I refer back to my education while in the classroom. It is so encouraging to know that I still have a great support system at OCU, I know that if I ever needed anything they would be there in a heartbeat! I am thankful for each one of my professors that took time to help me achieve my goals and dreams!
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OCU T.E. Group Observes Educators in Finland and Sweden
Published: June 6, 2019
During summer break, Dr. Valerie Jones, Teacher Education Chair and Dr.
Jeanne Bruce, Associate Professor, traveled with five pre-service educators
to Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden to study the top-two school
systems in the world. The group was able to tour a Finnish grade school to
observe their curriculum and instruction and speak with the students and
teachers. In Sweden, the group visited a university and were able to learn
about Swedish high schools and the transition to higher education. In
addition to the focus on education, the group did some sightseeing and
learned
During summer break, Dr. Valerie Jones, Teacher Education Chair and Dr.
Jeanne Bruce, Associate Professor, traveled with five pre-service educators
to Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden to study the top-two school
systems in the world. The group was able to tour a Finnish grade school to
observe their curriculum and instruction and speak with the students and
teachers. In Sweden, the
During summer break, Dr. Valerie Jones, Teacher Education Chair and Dr.
Jeanne Bruce, Associate Professor, traveled with five pre-service educators
to Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden to
Summer Institute Courses
Published: May 10, 2019
This summer, Ohio Christian University is offering summer courses that will
help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work towards a graduate degree. The
institute gives instructors the opportunity to earn degrees and gain
knowledge in a shorter period of time.
Each course lasts for six weeks and counts as three credit hours. There will
be two separate six-week terms throughout the summer. The cost of these
graduate level classes is $990 per course. There is a simple application and
approval process for the program.
The University will also be offering special topic classes that count
This summer, Ohio Christian University is offering summer courses that will
help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work towards a graduate degree. The
institute gives instructors the opportunity to earn degrees and gain
knowledge in a shorter period of time.
Each course lasts for six weeks and counts as three credit hours. There will
be two separate six-week terms throughout the summer. The
This summer, Ohio Christian University is offering summer courses that will
help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work towards a graduate degree. The
institute gives instructors the opportunity
OCU Kappa Delta Pi Chapter Inducts 28 New Members
Published: April 26, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO—Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
in Education, is pleased to announce that 28 preservice educators have been
invited and inducted into its membership through the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter
of Ohio Christian University.
The initiation ceremony took place on April 9, 2019 at The Ministry and
Performing Arts Center. The ceremony opened with Dr. Hank Kelly, Provost at
Ohio Christian University, giving the welcome and prayer. Dr. Ann Shelly, of
Kappa Delta Pi, installed the new members, the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter and
the officers. Mr. Jonathan Davis,
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO—Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
in Education, is pleased to announce that 28 preservice educators have been
invited and inducted into its membership through the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter
of Ohio Christian University.
The initiation ceremony took place on April 9, 2019 at The Ministry and
Performing Arts Center. The ceremony opened with Dr. Hank Kelly, Provost at
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO—Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
in Education, is pleased to announce that 28 preservice educators have been
invited and inducted into its membership through the Alpha
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Student Profile: Tyler Forney Is Learning Service over Self
Published: August 27, 2019
Building safer houses, constructing new roofs, and laboring in Tennessee’s
hot summer sun isn’t routine for OCU Junior Tyler Forney. What is routine
is witnessing about Jesus, having a heart for Youth Ministry, and placing
others' needs above his for the glory of God.
Choosing to spend his summer with Service Over Self (SOS) in Memphis, Tyler,
along with 40 other young adults, spread the Good News to middle and high
school students and learned to be an SOS team leader.
An avid OCU community member, Tyler appears happy-go-lucky, working for SAC,
serving as a hall chaplain, and walking
Building safer houses, constructing new roofs, and laboring in Tennessee’s
hot summer sun isn’t routine for OCU Junior Tyler Forney. What is routine
is witnessing about Jesus, having a heart for Youth Ministry, and placing
others' needs above his for the glory of God.
Choosing to spend his summer with Service Over Self (SOS) in Memphis, Tyler,
along with 40 other young adults, spread the
Building safer houses, constructing new roofs, and laboring in Tennessee’s
hot summer sun isn’t routine for OCU Junior Tyler Forney. What is routine
is witnessing about Jesus, having a heart for
Student Profile: Kyle Benecke Leaves Comfort Zone
Published: August 27, 2019
Junior Kyle Benecke has a slew of rising talents. While being on Sports Link
and starring in Track and Cross Country, Kyle maintains superior academic
standing. One may think this cool kid with the Mohawk can't possibly do
anything else. But, when asked about some of his favorite activities, Kyle
brings up his band, Leaving Cardboard Houses, as if it were nothing.
Serving as lead singer, songwriter, and ukulele player, Kyle and drummer
Chris Volzke make up the band. Although they are just two, they sure know
how to fill a stage with musical presence. Writing, producing, managing, and
Junior Kyle Benecke has a slew of rising talents. While being on Sports Link
and starring in Track and Cross Country, Kyle maintains superior academic
standing. One may think this cool kid with the Mohawk can't possibly do
anything else. But, when asked about some of his favorite activities, Kyle
brings up his band, Leaving Cardboard Houses, as if it were nothing.
Serving as lead singer,
Junior Kyle Benecke has a slew of rising talents. While being on Sports Link
and starring in Track and Cross Country, Kyle maintains superior academic
standing. One may think this cool kid with the
OCU Graduate Profile: Nick Enix is Shooting for the Stars
Published: August 27, 2019
Class of 2016 graduate Nick Enix is accustomed to reaching high in advancing
his professional goals. As a Chemical Dependency major, Nick was blessed to
gain employment with the Pickaway Area Recovery Services (PARS) in
Circleville during his junior year. Today he continues there as a licensed
Substance Abuse Counselor.
Due to his excellent OCU preparation, Nick was selected over competitors for
his position. Completing his bachelor degree in Chemical Dependency
Counseling in just three-and-one-half years enabled him to pass the State of
Ohio’s licensing test quickly and dive
Class of 2016 graduate Nick Enix is accustomed to reaching high in advancing
his professional goals. As a Chemical Dependency major, Nick was blessed to
gain employment with the Pickaway Area Recovery Services (PARS) in
Circleville during his junior year. Today he continues there as a licensed
Substance Abuse Counselor.
Due to his excellent OCU preparation, Nick was selected over
Class of 2016 graduate Nick Enix is accustomed to reaching high in advancing
his professional goals. As a Chemical Dependency major, Nick was blessed to
gain employment with the Pickaway Area
Graduate Profile: Rev. David Dean
Published: August 27, 2019
Upon graduation in Theology from Ohio Christian University, David Dean
entered Olivet Nazarene University’s Church Management program and earned
his Master's degree. Since then David has been an evangelist in many
churches, camps, and colleges, as well as a servant in mission fields for 25
years.
Since 2015, Rev. Dean is serving as OCU’s Director of Church Relations and
Executive Director of the Toler Leadership Institutes. He is also the
appointed Chairman of the Commission on Evangelism and Discipleship for
Churches of Christ in Christian Union.
Previously, David was Senior Pastor
Upon graduation in Theology from Ohio Christian University, David Dean
entered Olivet Nazarene University’s Church Management program and earned
his Master's degree. Since then David has been an evangelist in many
churches, camps, and colleges, as well as a servant in mission fields for 25
years.
Since 2015, Rev. Dean is serving as OCU’s Director of Church Relations and
Executive Director
Upon graduation in Theology from Ohio Christian University, David Dean
entered Olivet Nazarene University’s Church Management program and earned
his Master's degree. Since then David has been an
OCU Student to Intern at The Circleville Herald
Published: August 27, 2019
Madeline McCain, an Ohio Christian University AYA (Adolescent and Young
Adult) education major with a concentration in English, recently accepted a
position as an intern at The Circleville Herald. She will begin her duties
by learning their computer system and typing police and court reports for the
paper. In time, Maddy could move on to writing press reports, and she may
eventually be given her own by-line.
Madeline says, “Writing and reading have always been passions of mine. Ever
since I was a young child, I could be found with my nose in a book. When I
was given the opportunity
Madeline McCain, an Ohio Christian University AYA (Adolescent and Young
Adult) education major with a concentration in English, recently accepted a
position as an intern at The Circleville Herald. She will begin her duties
by learning their computer system and typing police and court reports for the
paper. In time, Maddy could move on to writing press reports, and she may
eventually be
Madeline McCain, an Ohio Christian University AYA (Adolescent and Young
Adult) education major with a concentration in English, recently accepted a
position as an intern at The Circleville Herald
