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CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that they have been named an NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution for the 2017-18 academic year.
Each year, NAIA schools use the Champions of Character scorecard to measure the pursuit of character-driven athletics. Schools scoring a minimum of 60 out of 100 points earn the Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award.
The Champions of Character Scorecard measures growth in training, promotion, conduct in competition and commitment in five key areas with a possibility of earning 100 points. Institutions can be recognized as Champions of Character Five-Star Institutions at three different levels: Gold (90-100 points), Silver (75-89 points) and Bronze (60-74 points).
Throughout the year, the Ohio Christian University Athletic Department received points through a multitude of activities and achievements. Some highlights of the year would be hosting the Pickaway County Community Basketball game, participating in the University’s Community Action Day, and serving at a local soup kitchen. The department would also boast a 3.06 GPA for the 2017-18 school year.
This year, 171 NAIA Institutions earned the Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award. Details on this year's award winners and award web medallions can be found here.
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1st Annual Trailblazer Trot Results
Published: March 13, 2023
The first ever annual Trailblazer Trot was a success, with 73 runners and
walkers competing in the event. The first finisher was Drake Dickerson with a
time of 15:11, followed by Steven Adams with a time of 15:40. The first
overall female finisher was Lexie Engstrom with a time of 20:11, followed by
Karen Alexander with a time of 25:17. There were competitors of all ages,
ranged from 9 to 75 years old. Afterwards, individual prizes were awarded
along with raffle prize tickets (all entries were given one raffle ticket).
The Ohio Christian University Track
The first ever annual Trailblazer Trot was a success, with 73 runners and
walkers competing in the event. The first finisher was Drake Dickerson with a
time of 15:11, followed by Steven Adams with a time of 15:40. The first
overall female finisher was Lexie Engstrom with a time of 20:11, followed by
Karen Alexander with a time of 25:17. There were competitors of all ages,
ranged from 9 to 75
The first ever annual Trailblazer Trot was a success, with 73 runners and
walkers competing in the event. The first finisher was Drake Dickerson with a
time of 15:11, followed by Steven Adams with
Our Hope for a Renewed Witness
Published: March 6, 2023
Last week Ohio Christian University announced that athletic teams would be
transitioning from participating in the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in the 2023-2024 academic year and would
begin competing in the National Christian College Athletic Association
(NCCAA) starting in fall of 2024. University president, Dr. Ron Smith, has
prepared the following statement to clarify why such a move was made.
As your president beginning my third month of office, I have wrestled with a
prevailing question: What is Ohio Christian University meant to be?
According to our
Last week Ohio Christian University announced that athletic teams would be
transitioning from participating in the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in the 2023-2024 academic year and would
begin competing in the National Christian College Athletic Association
(NCCAA) starting in fall of 2024. University president, Dr. Ron Smith, has
prepared the following statement to
Last week Ohio Christian University announced that athletic teams would be
transitioning from participating in the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in the 2023-2024 academic
Olson Returns to Serve as Sports Chaplain/Sports Psych Coach
Published: March 3, 2023
By Abigail Hintz, Assistant Sports Information Director
CIRCLEVILLE, OH — Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce the
hiring of Dr. Larry Olson as the Sports Chaplain/Sport
Psychology Performance Coach.
In this role, Dr. Olson will assist the athletic department in providing
pastoral care and spiritual guidance to student-athletes, staff and coaches.
This could include overseeing Bible studies or prayer groups, consulting with
athletes, coaches and staff on sport psychology issues, working to refer
athletes to specialists when necessary and assisting teams with performance
By Abigail Hintz, Assistant Sports Information Director
CIRCLEVILLE, OH — Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce the
hiring of Dr. Larry Olson as the Sports Chaplain/Sport
Psychology Performance Coach.
In this role, Dr. Olson will assist the athletic department in providing
pastoral care and spiritual guidance to student-athletes, staff and coaches.
This could include overseeing
By Abigail Hintz, Assistant Sports Information Director
CIRCLEVILLE, OH — Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce the
hiring of Dr. Larry Olson as the Sports Chaplain/Sport
Psychology
Tickets on Sale Now for Spring Musical Production
Published: February 23, 2023
Ohio Christian University presents Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida as their
spring musical production on March 31st at 7:00 PM and April 1st at 2:00 PM.
After the overwhelming support for OCU’s first musical production last
spring with The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the performing arts committee is
excited to showcase both students and alumni in this vibrant and timeless
production.
Come out and enjoy a fantastic show full of powerful vocals, fun dance
numbers and a love story that never dies. You’ll experience the world of
ancient Egypt through the eyes of an enslaved Nubian princess,
Ohio Christian University presents Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida as their
spring musical production on March 31st at 7:00 PM and April 1st at 2:00 PM.
After the overwhelming support for OCU’s first musical production last
spring with The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the performing arts committee is
excited to showcase both students and alumni in this vibrant and timeless
production.
Come out
Ohio Christian University presents Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida as their
spring musical production on March 31st at 7:00 PM and April 1st at 2:00 PM.
After the overwhelming support for OCU’s
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
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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
2020 Men's Soccer Schedule Released
Published: June 4, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Men's Soccer program is set
to begin a new era in the Fall of 2020, as newly announced head coach George
Arroyo will take over the team for his first season. Coming off a 2019
campaign in which the Trailblazers made the conference tournament, Arroyo is
confident the team is ready to improve and move up within the RSC. "I think I
speak for everyone in saying we're excited about the upcoming schedule.
Except for one, we faced each of these teams last season, so it gives us an
opportunity to gauge our improvement in many areas. We play in a
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Men's Soccer program is set
to begin a new era in the Fall of 2020, as newly announced head coach George
Arroyo will take over the team for his first season. Coming off a 2019
campaign in which the Trailblazers made the conference tournament, Arroyo is
confident the team is ready to improve and move up within the RSC. "I think I
speak for
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Men's Soccer program is set
to begin a new era in the Fall of 2020, as newly announced head coach George
Arroyo will take over the team for his first
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:
Catching Up With Coach: Jake Warren
Published: May 26, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Lady Trailblazer soccer program has been the model of
consistency over the past five years. Reaching the conference tournament for
four consecutive seasons, the Lady Trailblazers have seen success at multiple
levels, all under the leadership of Jake Warren, the squad's head coach.
Recently, Coach Warren reflected on the 2019 season, saying farewell to a
talented senior class, and the expectations for 2020. Q: Looking back at
2019-20, a year in which you made it to the second round of the RSC
Tournament, what will you remember most about that team? A: "Last season
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Lady Trailblazer soccer program has been the model of
consistency over the past five years. Reaching the conference tournament for
four consecutive seasons, the Lady Trailblazers have seen success at multiple
levels, all under the leadership of Jake Warren, the squad's head coach.
Recently, Coach Warren reflected on the 2019 season, saying farewell to a
talented senior
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Lady Trailblazer soccer program has been the model of
consistency over the past five years. Reaching the conference tournament for
four consecutive seasons, the Lady
Arroyo Named Head Coach Of Men's Soccer Program
Published: May 15, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following a comprehensive search, Ohio Christian
University is pleased to announce George Arroyo as the new head coach for the
men's soccer program. Arroyo will begin immediately in preparation for the
2020 Fall schedule set to start in August.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following a comprehensive search, Ohio Christian
University is pleased to announce George Arroyo as the new head coach for the
men's soccer program. Arroyo will begin immediately in preparation for the
2020 Fall schedule set to start in August.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following a comprehensive search, Ohio Christian
University is pleased to announce George Arroyo as the new head coach for the
men's soccer program. Arroyo will begin immediately