The Association for Christians in Student Development (ACSD) honored Ohio Christian University’s Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, Joe Wuest, M.A., with the 2018 Ruth Bamford Award. Dr. Edee Schulze, ACSD’s president, explains the award’s significance:
“The Ruth Bamford award is presented annually to individuals who have served in the field of student development less than 15 years, who have provided outstanding leadership and service to ACSD and their home institution, as well as contributed significantly to the field of student affairs. Especially important is demonstrated ability to integrate faith and learning in their professional lives and practice.
“Joe is known for possessing a deeply-committed heart both for the Lord and for Christian higher education. He invests into his institution and has been heard on several occasions to articulate his desire for his colleagues and students to grow deeper in their relationships with Christ, as he actively cultivates his own spiritual growth."
Reflecting on this recognition, Dean Wuest shares how rewarding his participation in ACSD has been:
“I am blessed to have a Student Development team who is passionate about challenging and supporting our students well. I am honored by this recognition, but many mentors in the field, my staff, and my family played a big part in this achievement, and I am incredibly thankful. I will continue to keep fixed on Christ and ‘pivot’ as needed, knowing the students we serve are changing. Student Development needs to balance being malleable with the truth of the Gospel."
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4.0 Students Recognized in Chapel Service
Published: January 23, 2019
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
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
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
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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
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
Importance of a Christian Education
Published: November 8, 2016
Dr. Hank Kelly
OCU Provost
A college or university education is more than just learning information.
There is no neutral, nonformative education (i.e., there is no such thing as
a “secular” education). Colleges and universities are forming students
into something. The question is: what?
Education is formative in that not only does it impact the mind but also the
heart. All the practices of a college or university form the imagination and
hearts of its students—whether designed or not. If drinking and partying
are accepted and even expected to “fit in,” then many students will
Dr. Hank Kelly
OCU Provost
A college or university education is more than just learning information.
There is no neutral, nonformative education (i.e., there is no such thing as
a “secular” education). Colleges and universities are forming students
into something. The question is: what?
Education is formative in that not only does it impact the mind but also the
heart. All the practices of
Dr. Hank Kelly
OCU Provost
A college or university education is more than just learning information.
There is no neutral, nonformative education (i.e., there is no such thing as
a “secular”
OCU Student Finds Hope Through Classmates
Published: October 17, 2016
By Krista Williams
In a time where our country and humanity is living in a great amount of fear,
being at OCU gives me so much hope. I find peace in being here as I look
around the classrooms- I see the future. I sit and look at all of the
hardworking students and how each one of them has a divine purpose they are
preparing for. A purpose given specially to them because of their skills and
abilities. A purpose given to them because our King knows what He is doing.
I sit in a class of 20 people and think, "there are 20 world changers right
here." It amazes me to think what we, as
By Krista Williams
In a time where our country and humanity is living in a great amount of fear,
being at OCU gives me so much hope. I find peace in being here as I look
around the classrooms- I see the future. I sit and look at all of the
hardworking students and how each one of them has a divine purpose they are
preparing for. A purpose given specially to them because of their skills and
By Krista Williams
In a time where our country and humanity is living in a great amount of fear,
being at OCU gives me so much hope. I find peace in being here as I look
around the classrooms- I
OCU to Host FAFSA Workshop on Oct. 8th
Published: October 3, 2016
By Amanda Plotts, Staff Reporter for the Circleville Herald
Future college students who need help navigating the financial aid system
are encouraged to attend FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Day, a financial aid workshop sponsored by Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education
Learning Partners for Students) and Ohio Christian University (OCU).
The workshop is free and will take place on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at
OCU’s Maxwell Center. Professional financial counselors will be available
to give individual help, answer questions, and assist with the online
By Amanda Plotts, Staff Reporter for the Circleville Herald
Future college students who need help navigating the financial aid system
are encouraged to attend FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Day, a financial aid workshop sponsored by Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education
Learning Partners for Students) and Ohio Christian University (OCU).
The workshop is free and will
By Amanda Plotts, Staff Reporter for the Circleville Herald
Future college students who need help navigating the financial aid system
are encouraged to attend FAFSA (Free Application for
