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Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees (Sept. 10 & 12)

6003571 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:26:12 +0000

The Governance Committee of the ��ý University Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the ��ý University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be accessed here.

The Financial Affairs Committee of the ��ý University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the ��ý University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be accessed here.

The Academic Affairs and Student Success Committee of the ��ý University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Sept. 12 immediately following the Financial Affairs Committee or at 10 a.m., whichever is later. In accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the ��ý University Board of Trustees, this meeting will be fully virtual, and the public session will be available via livestream, which can be accessed here.

If you are a member of the media and are planning to view the meeting, please notify the Office of University Marketing at pr@csuohio.edu so that we can ensure copies of the meeting materials are provided to you.

From The Land: Does One Vote Matter?

6003571 — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:15:57 +0000

In a state with some of the nation’s strictest rules, in an election year when democracy itself is widely seen as being at stake, many Cleveland activists are boosting previous years’ efforts to register, turn out and educate voters.

Cleveland registers voters at nearly the rate of the rest of Cuyahoga. In the last presidential year, 2020, 86.2 percent of adult citizens in Cleveland were registered versus 88.1 in Cuyahoga overall, according to researcher Mark Salling of ��ý University.

Read the full article published in The Land.

Team CSU Hoping to Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S at This Year's CLE Bee

6003571 — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:01:30 +0000

��ý University (CSU) is thrilled to announce its participation in the 2024 CLE Bee—an adult spelling competition that’s also a celebration of literacy and community—at Windows On The River on Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Hosted by The Literacy Cooperative, this annual fundraiser fosters a vibrant atmosphere of fun and camaraderie while supporting crucial literacy initiatives. Teams of three adults compete in a spelling bee, where answers are written on whiteboards, making for a unique and engaging challenge.

“We’re very excited to be part of the CLE Bee this year,” said CSU President Laura Bloomberg, Ph.D. “As Cleveland’s university, we’re deeply committed to addressing educational needs like this in our community. Our team is ready to give their best performance and enjoy the experience, all in support of improving literacy for adults across the region.”

The Literacy Cooperative arose from a critical need identified in 2004, when it was discovered that 69 percent of adults in Cleveland and 47 percent in Cuyahoga County had literacy levels below the eighth grade. The organization works to bridge gaps in education and support, helping individuals reach their full literacy potential for better employment, self-sufficiency and lifelong learning.

Join us in cheering on Team CSU as they spell their way through this exciting event!

Public Meeting Notice: EADC Board of Directors (Aug. 29)

6003571 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:15:56 +0000

The Euclid Avenue Development Corporation (EADC) will have a special board of directors meeting to review and consider approval of the Yum Village lease on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting link is available here.

��ý Among America's Best Employers

6003571 — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:11:48 +0000

��ý University (CSU) has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on Aug. 20 and can be viewed on the Forbes website.

America's Best-In-State Employers 2024 have been identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of over 160,000 employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. The ranking is open to companies from all industry sectors. Around 4.4 million employer evaluations were considered. The consideration of data from three years allowed a robust differentiation between organizations that consistently perform well from those that may only have had a single good year. An employer's final score is determined on a state-by-state basis and is built upon two types of employee evaluations:

Personal Evaluations: Employees’ willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.
Public Evaluations: Recommendations from friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry- also known as indirect evaluations.

Based on the study results, CSU is honored to be recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024.

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

Therapy Dogs Make Students Feel Right at Home

6003456 — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:46:19 +0000

When students head off to college, it’s perfectly normal for them to experience a mix of emotions.

Thanks to Rune, Thor and now a new friend, Heddy, students have plenty of reasons to feel better.

The College of Health and School of Social Work welcomed the newest therapy dog to the ��ý University community in August. Heddy is certified to work with CSU’s veterinary social worker Aviva Vincent, Ph.D. through Canine Companions and Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals. She will be on campus Mondays and throughout the week by request.

Dr. Vincent practices social work at the intersection of the human and animal bond, which is the focus of her current research, teaching and work within the community.

“I don’t know if Rune and Thor knew they wanted another friend, but their human-handlers were whole-heartedly inviting for more paws on campus,” she said. “I started at CSU in the social work department a year ago and knew that it was important to have a therapy dog with me on campus.”

Heddy was puppy-raised by a volunteer with Canine Companions with the intent of becoming a service dog. When she graduated to training at the main facility (also known as “puppy college”), she demonstrated that she had a greater interest in bringing joy to all people, instead of being dedicated to one person. After being released from service dog school, they matched her with Dr. Vincent through their therapy dog program.

“We’ve been training together since February of 2024,” said Dr. Vincent. “Together, we have certifications through Canine Companions Therapy Dog program, Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals, and AKC Canine Good Citizen - yes, Heddy is a very good citizen.”

With the support of ��ý University Police Chief Beverly Pettrey, who oversees the therapy dog program through the CSU police department, as well as. Chris Mallett, Ph.D. and Dean Stephanie Brooks of the College of Health, Heddy was approved to join the campus community and officially began on Aug. 27.

Another unique aspect about Rune and Thor is that their handlers are CSU police officers and that the actual therapy dog program began within the department.

“While it is (more) common to see therapy dogs in police and fire stations, it is not common for an officer – let alone two – to have the role of therapy dog handler, year-round, to serve a university,” said Dr. Vincent. “An intentional aspect of the program was to bridge a relationship between the CSU officers and the campus community, which is evident from the responses we received from the survey.”

SURVEY SAYS…

Recently, a therapy dog survey completed on campus more than proved that our furry friends play a major role in the overall health and wellbeing of everyone on campus. Close to 1,400 students, faculty and staff took the time to answer a short 10-question survey over the course of April and May to provide their thoughts on the benefits of having Rune, Thor and now Heddy on campus.  

“Because research requires structure, we often hear about the impact of therapy dogs during midterms/finals or serving a very specific group of people, like residents in a nursing department,” said Dr. Vincent. “Our study is different because we asked all members of the campus community - students, faculty and staff - about their experiences with Rune and Thor. The survey sought to explore where the dogs are impactful, why people enjoy being with them and what they want more of.”

She also explained the context was important because there is evidence that the dogs receive innately positive responses, so the questions were not limited to something as simple as, “Do you like the dogs?” but rather, “Why do you like the dogs?”

“This nuance is novel and helped us understand the most important factors of CSU’s therapy dog program,” said Dr. Vincent. “In the words of respondents, the dogs provide catharsis and de-stressing, mental health support and remembering home (connection and belonging).”

The survey was accessed 1,392 times with 1,038 complete responses. Of the respondents, 18 percent never met the dogs, 15 percent met them once, 39 percent met them two-to-five times, 13 percent met them six-to-10 times and 14 percent met them more than 10 times.

The words “finals” and “midterms” were only referenced 40 times. This is important and interesting since most therapy dog programs focus on volunteers from the community bringing their therapy dogs to campus during finals. What this shows us is that students, staff, and faculty seek out, visit, and benefit from Thor and Rune year-round.

Here’s what some participants had to say (edited for brevity):

“Last semester, I was suffering from anxiety. I was walking through the Student Center one day and felt like I was barely hanging on when I spotted Rune. My dog at home is usually my safety net. I went straight toward Rune and just sat on the floor with him, and he seemed to sense how I felt. He kept me from slipping into a public panic attack that day.”

“During my initial days of joining the college, I missed my dog at home a lot. When I first saw Rune during an event at the Wolstein Center, I became emotional, as it reminded me of my dog. Rune gave me a sense of comfort when I interacted with him.”

A peer-reviewed publication based on the survey is currently in the works and will be made available to those interested when it is published. For more information, e-mail Dr. Vincent at a.l.vincent@csuohio.edu.

[Video] ��ý, Boys and Girls Clubs Partner For a "Year at CSU"

6003456 — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:25:22 +0000

Video of ��ý Hosts Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - July 2024

[Video] Welcome, Class of 2028!

6003571 — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:57:10 +0000

We spoke with incoming Vikings about why they chose ��ý. They cited our academic programs, our downtown Cleveland location, the only dedicated film school in northeast Ohio, affordability and our legacy.

Join us in welcoming the CSU class of 2028!

Video of Why Incoming Vikings Chose CSU

Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees (Aug. 22)

6003571 — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:16:43 +0000

The Executive Committee of the ��ý University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Parker Hannifin Administration Center, 2300 Euclid Ave. Some trustees and presenters will participate virtually in accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the ��ý University Board of Trustees.

The public session of the meeting will be available via livestream, which can be accessed here. If you are a member of the media and are planning to view the meeting, please notify the Office of University Marketing at pr@csuohio.edu so that we can ensure copies of the meeting materials are provided to you.

��ý Athletics Releases 2023-24 Annual Report

6003571 — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:31:26 +0000

The ��ý Department of Athletics has released its 2023-24 annual report, recapping highlights and celebrating numerous accomplishments from the past year.

“We are once again extremely proud of what our student-athletes were able to achieve in and out of competition during the 2023-24 academic year,” said Kelsie Gory Harkey, director of ��ý Athletics. “The 365+ ��ý student-athletes posted back-to-back semesters with over a 3.0 cumulative GPA – extending the streak to 35 straight semesters, recorded countless hours of community service in the greater Cleveland area, and combined for 11 individual and team league championships behind 17 major all-league honors.”

To access the full report, visit this page.

Mandel Honors College Poised for Biggest Year Ever

6003456 — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:49:03 +0000

Big things are happening at the Jack, Joseph & Morton Mandel Honors College at ��ý, and in just a few short weeks, the hustle and bustle will be louder than ever.

That’s all thanks to an uptick in every category of admissions for the Fall 2024 semester, including double the usual number of incoming first-year students, plus a 28 percent increase in transfer admissions for upper-division Honors students.

Maybe the most impressive of all, the Mandel Continuing Scholars transfer cohort hit a peak of 29, surpassing the previous high-water mark of 22 and overall blowing away goals for the Mandel grant-funded program.

So, what gives?

“When I took over as dean in 2022, I was asked to expand Honors at ��ý to give more students the opportunity to benefit from an Honors education; we therefore changed the scholarship model to spread the benefits to more students,” said Dean of the Honors College Dr. Rachel Carnell.

“We also changed the admissions model to welcome not only students who have already demonstrated high achievement (through grades and test scores), but also students who show high potential for college achievement. Additionally, our ��ý Manager Dr. Adrienne Pounds collaborated with CSU Admissions recruiters to meet students in high schools from which we had not previously had many applicants to help spread about the Mandel Honors College at ��ý.”

Part of the allure of the Mandel Honors College is that it encourages students to become their best selves and future leaders in the region. According to Dr. Carnell, Honors education is geared toward presenting an engaged and experiential learning, which students are embracing after the isolating experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Honors designation also helps elevate the cachet of a ��ý degree, which stands out to prospective employers and gives students a leg up in applications for internships, summer jobs and graduate degree programs.

“Our students have their own special small classes in the core curriculum and opportunities to do research in their major with the best professors in their department and in labs at the Cleveland Clinic,” added Dr. Carnell.

Since becoming dean, Dr. Carnell has worked with students and Honors Academic Advisors to develop what she calls the five attributes of Honors students. The mission is simple: to nurture CSU students to grow into their roles as inquiring humans, creative collaborators, interdisciplinary problem solvers, empathetic listeners and, most importantly, future leaders.

“When students really start viewing themselves as future leaders, you see a spark in their eyes. You see their passion to make a difference in the world,” Dr.Carnell said.

The Mandel Honors College is also celebrating its 10th anniversary while the Honors ��ý at CSU overall will mark its 20th year. There will be student service activities to commemorate that milestone, and Honors alumni will be welcomed back to campus for a special panel taking place during the homecoming ceremonies in November.

But wait, there’s more!

“In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Mandel Honors College, we are also sponsoring a City Club event in October for students and alumni and the general public,” said Dr. Carnell. “It’s to celebrate the power of humanistic narrative (or storytelling) for effective leadership--underscoring the Mandel Foundation’s belief in using the humanities to nurture students 'with the values, ability, and passion to change the world.' ”

Last year, the admissions deadline was extended to give students who only found out about Honors after the Jan. 15 deadline an opportunity to apply. It worked so well that from now on, there will now be three admission review cycles each year for three deadlines: Nov. 15, Jan. 15 and March 15.

“For students who haven’t already heard about the Mandel Honors College from their high school guidance counselor or a family member by January, they’ll have time to learn about the advantages of an Honors education and still submit an application in March for the following fall semester,” Dr. Carnell explained.

She added:

“The Mandel Honors College is thrilled to be starting this academic year with the largest and cohort of new students ever!”

CIPPO Conference Dives Into Next Decade of Advanced Manufacturing

6003456 — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:39:23 +0000

Connecting Innovation, Policy, and Practice Ohio (CIPPO) will hold its annual conference on August 20 at the Roberta Steinbacher Atrium in the Levin College of Public and Urban Affairs.

This year, the theme will center around smart manufacturing and feature a lunchtime keynote address from Michael Jeans, President and CEO of the GO Green Energy Fund and Growth Opportunity Partners.

In partnership with the Expanding Ohio Manufacturing Digitization Securely at Scale (EMDiS) Center for Excellence at ��ý University and co-sponsored by the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA), the conference aims to highlight major federally funded innovation projects in Ohio. It will also shed light on the role of universities in spurring innovation and discuss successes and lessons learned in the innovation space, potentially leading to the identification and creation of synergies and partnerships.

“Manufacturing has long been a driver industry for Ohio and northeast Ohio, and both adaptation and innovation are key to the sector's growth,” said CSU’s Director for the Center of Economic Development, Molly Schnoke. “Ohio is well positioned to provide these opportunities.”

CIPPO will explore the current and future states of innovation, providing an outlet for the leading voices in practice and research across the state while, at the same time, highlighting major federally funded innovation projects in Ohio and the role of universities in spurring innovation.

“We hope this event will spark discussions on Ohio's strengths in the field, initiate further research, and open the opportunity to explore what more can be done to position Ohio as a leader in smart manufacturing,” said Schnoke.

The conference hopes to generate much conversation and become a significant player in bridging the gap between vital community partners and the university. Schnoke also points out that it is a great space to engage with key stakeholders and intermediaries currently leading the region and state while understanding innovations in manufacturing and gaining a better knowledge of what state and local leaders are currently doing.

“We hope attendees will better understand the landscape of opportunities driving manufacturing into the future,” said Schnoke. “It will develop the next generation's manufacturing workforce and grow Ohio's economy.”

To learn more, visit https://levin.csuohio.edu/events/cippo-2024.

Student of Distinction: Courtni Began

6003456 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:58:07 +0000

CSU celebrates graduating students who have overcome obstacles, made significant achievements, or are fulfilling ��ý University's mission in or outside the classroom.

Today, we celebrate Courtni Began.

CSU: Have you had any significant Internships/Co-ops/Careers while at CSU?

CB: I’ve been fortunate enough to have landed internships with two major Cleveland-area nonprofits. I worked as a Major Projects Unit Intern for Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), the Chamber of Commerce our region and as a Development and Experience Intern for Destination Cleveland, the Convention & Visitors Bureau for Cleveland. At GCP, I led community engagement efforts for the North Coast Lakefront Master Plan and Connector projects. At Destination Cleveland, I've been involved in diverse projects aimed at enhancing both the city's physical infrastructure and visitor experiences. This includes tangible elements such as public art, lighting, and mapping, as well as intangible aspects like curating immersive experiences for both visitors and residents.

CSU: How would you describe the connections you have made with the faculty and staff at CSU?

CB: The connections I’ve made with CSU faculty and staff have been some of the most rewarding ones I’ve made. I’ll carry these relationships with me for the rest of time! In late 2020, I had the opportunity to join the (now-defunct) College of Sciences and Health Professions as a Student Assistant. While I initially had limited knowledge of higher education, the advisors and staff were incredibly supportive, guiding me through various challenges and helping me navigate the opportunities available at CSU. This experience not only enriched my personal growth but also enabled me to share valuable resources and insights with my peers, which I found immensely fulfilling.

CSU: How has ��ý inspired you for your future?

CB: Attending ��ý has truly been a transformative experience for me. CSU is not just a place of learning but a catalyst that has propelled me to think beyond conventional boundaries. The faculty and resources at CSU have consistently encouraged me to set ambitious goals and strive for excellence. Moreover, through various programs and networking opportunities, the university has introduced me to a myriad of career paths I hadn't explored before. This exposure has been invaluable in shaping my aspirations and providing me with a clearer direction for my future endeavors. In essence, ��ý has not only educated me but inspired me to reach for the stars and seize the countless opportunities that lie ahead.

CSU: How do you think you have fulfilled the CSU mission (empowering others, creating knowledge, engaging our community, shaping our world)?

CB: While I feel that the pursuit of these values is an ongoing journey rather than a destination, I have experienced numerous instances throughout my academic career where I've embodied the CSU mission. One such instance was through my involvement in the Levin Mentoring program, where I built a cohort of over 40 students, each paired with a mentor tailored to their interests and career goals. This initiative allowed me to empower others by fostering meaningful connections.

Moreover, I actively contributed to knowledge creation through my Senior Capstone project. Serving as a Project Manager for the Cleveland Public Library (CPL), I spearheaded the generation of ideas and recommendations for programming, activities, and services, thereby enriching the community's access to resources and opportunities.

Engaging our community has been a fundamental aspect of my journey, exemplified by my organization of a Climate Action Planning Workshop in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA). This collaborative effort provided a platform for students to contribute their insights and ideas, shaping the region's inaugural climate action plan and fostering a sense of collective responsibility towards environmental sustainability.

Furthermore, my volunteerism with Mayor Justin Bibb's Transition Team allowed me to contribute to shaping priority actions for our city, underscoring my commitment to effecting positive change at the local level. As I reflect on these experiences, I am reminded that while the mission may never be fully realized, it is the collective efforts of individuals like me that propel us closer to its fulfillment, leaving a lasting impact on our communities.

Congratulations, Courtni!

#TheLand of Grand Slams & Good Vibes

6003571 — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:15:38 +0000

This is The Land. The Land for keeping 'em talking. The Land for getting inspired. And The Land for living it up. No bones about it, we’re never losing sight of who we are or who we’re always going to be.

Check out events planned across The Land this summer on thisiscleveland.com.

CSU's Tachelle Banks, Ph.D. Among Leadership Cleveland's Class of 2025

6003571 — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:27:38 +0000

The Cleveland Leadership Center recently named its Leadership Cleveland class of 2025, which includes ��ý University's Tachelle Banks, Ph.D. The 10-month program aims to inspire its participants to use the knowledge and connections they gain to “advance the region.”

“Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the community, explore how collaborative leadership is critical to our future, and begin to make a difference immediately,” CLC President and CEO Marianne Crosley said in a news release.

Participants were chosen for the program based on their demonstrated leadership and commitment to Cleveland, completing a rigorous application process that included interviews with program alumni. Read more in the Cleveland Jewish News.

��ý's Operation STEM ��ý Receives Insight Into Diversity Magazine's 2024 Inspiring ��ýs in STEM Award

6003571 — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:17:42 +0000

��ý University's (CSU) Operation STEM program (OpSTEM) received the 2024 Inspiring ��ýs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.

The Inspiring ��ýs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). CSU will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.

Inspiring ��ýs in STEM Award winners were selected based on efforts to inspire and encourage a new generation of young people to consider careers in STEM through mentoring, teaching, research and successful programs and initiatives.

“We know that many STEM programs are not always recognized for their success, dedication, and mentorship for underrepresented students,” said Lenore Pearlstein, owner and publisher of Insight Into Diversity magazine. “We want to honor the schools and organizations that have created programs that inspire and encourage young people who may currently be in or are interested in a future career in STEM. We are proud to honor these programs as role models to other institutions of higher education and beyond.”

The magazine selected CSU’s OpSTEM program because of its commitment to supporting ��ý’s diverse body of STEM students achieve success in their academic pursuits for over ten years. OpSTEM supports students pursuing all disciplines of engineering, data science, computer science, math, chemistry, physics and biology (calculus track), in particular first-generation and minority students. OpSTEM scholars participate in a summer bridge program (the OpSTEM Summer Institute), where they receive math skills review, explore CSU’s campus through self-guided activities, engage in a STEM speaker series, receive academic guidance, make new friends and learn about free resources on campus. During the academic year, scholars meet with their OpSTEM coach, participate in supplemental instruction sessions led by STEM peer teachers and engage in professional development workshops.

For more information about the 2024 Inspiring ��ýs in STEM Award and Insight Into Diversity magazine, visit insightintodiversity.com.

��ý University Names Randall Deike, Ph.D. Next Vice President of Enrollment Management

6003571 — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:55:52 +0000

��ý University (CSU) is pleased to announce that Randall Deike, Ph.D. will serve as the University’s next vice president of enrollment management effective September 2, pending ratification by the CSU Board of Trustees at their next meeting.

Dr. Deike, a respected leader and analytical thinker in the field of higher education admissions, comes to CSU with four decades of experience.

“In my conversations with Randy during this search process, he has expressed great enthusiasm for CSU’s mission of serving students with roots in Northeast Ohio and big aspirations for their future,” said Laura Bloomberg, Ph.D., president of ��ý University. “Our students will benefit from his analytic approach to enrollment strategy and his innovative thinking as we move forward.”

Dr. Deike’s professional career includes positions as senior vice president for enrollment management and student success at Drexel University, vice president for enrollment management and institutional research at New York University and vice president for enrollment at Case Western Reserve University. In 2020, Dr. Deike began his consulting firm, Deike and Associates, LLC, to provide services and guidance to colleges and universities related to budget modeling, enrollment trends and predictive modeling.

Dr. Deike is also no stranger to CSU. He previously served as senior vice president for enrollment management and student success from October 2019 until July 2020.

“His return is a reflection of his deep interest in helping this campus community advance the mission of CSU,” said Dr. Bloomberg.

While at ��ý, Dr. Deike played a key role in major projects focused on student opportunity, including developing institutional programs and policies to support access, affordability and student success; establishing campuses in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi; and traveling to Asia to meet with government and education officials to establish partnerships with U.S. universities. He has also had extensive experience assisting institutions in sharing their stories through strategic communication that defines and articulates the value proposition of an education.

“I completed my bachelor’s, graduate and doctoral degrees later in life than may be considered ‘typical,’” Dr. Deike said. “As a result of my background and experience, my passion for fostering access, affordability and inclusion is one of my defining personal characteristics. I know from personal experience the challenges families face in considering a college education, especially the families of underrepresented students. I also understand and have experienced for myself the life-altering, generational benefits of an education and how complicated the journey can be. I am excited to be returning to the CSU community.”

Dr. Deike earned both a Ph.D. and Master of Science from The Pennsylvania State University in educational psychology with an emphasis on psychometrics and statistics. He earned his Bachelor of Science in psychology from Juniata College.

CSU Men’s Basketball, Office of Civic Engagement Team Up to Help Cancer Patients

6003571 — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:41:01 +0000

Nothing says summer quite like a cookout and a game of cornhole. Throw in a raffle, and that's exactly what the Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) at ��ý University and the CSU men's basketball team were doing together on June 27 to benefit cancer patients at the Cleveland Hope Lodge.

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is a community organization that offers free housing and facilities to cancer patients actively in treatment and their caregivers. Opened in 1995 by Joseph and Jeannette Sibler, the Cleveland location offers 31 rooms to residents along with facilities such as a library and a recreational/living room space for activities like art therapy, musical chairs, bingo, movies, yoga and meditation. It also provides a wealth of functional amenities including laundry, kitchenettes and outdoor patio areas, to name a few.

“This was a wonderful night of engagement in the Cleveland community, and I, along with our whole CSU team, were so fortunate to have been there,” said OCE Director Anita Ruf-Young. “Being able to partner a couple times a year with the men’s basketball team when we can support our community nonprofit resources like Hope Lodge, the Greater Cleveland Foodbank or the St. Augustine Hunger Center while spreading the Viking spirit is a highlight of our work.”

As part of the festivities, staff from the Hope Lodge gave a private tour to the group from ��ý, helping provide a better understanding of their services, which include providing a home away from home in a much-needed and beautiful facility.

"Cancer affects us all in some way, and being able to support those in the fight against it at Hope Lodge has been a humbling experience for our team," said Coach Daniyal Robinson.

“It's not just about basketball; it's about making a meaningful impact in our community and standing together with those who inspire us with their resilience."

In addition to the food the team provided for the cookout, the evening also included a raffle with items donated by Viking Outfitters and Vikings men's basketball.

“The raffle and photo booth were big hits, and we are so thankful that the residents and their caregivers were so welcoming to all of us,” said Ruf-Young. “We enjoyed getting to know many of the residents and their caregivers who were so grateful and kind when they were the ones going through so much; their positive spirits touched me and the rest of our CSU group!”

Chris Pawlowski serves as the assistant manager at the Cleveland Hope Lodge. He said the evening couldn’t have been more perfect.

“This was a night of nights at Hope Lodge where the CSU Office of Civic Engagement and men’s basketball team came in and brought fun and laughter to our beautiful cancer patients and guests,” he said. “The young men displayed remarkable personality and engagement, participating in bingo and raffles. I also want to commend the coaching staff, who have assembled such an incredible group of young men. We eagerly anticipate many more unforgettable nights of fun and laughter!”

Assistant Coach Travis Lewis said the night was just one of the many that will have a lasting impact on the student athletes who participated.

"Coach Robinson's partnership with Anita Ruf-Young and the Office of Civic Engagement embodies our commitment to service and community. Together, we're not only shaping young athletes but also empowering our entire city through meaningful engagement and support,” he said.

“It's about fostering a culture where basketball meets community impact, making ��ý and Cleveland stronger together.”

The Cleveland Hope Lodge accepts donated items and volunteers. Organizations are also welcome to host events for the residents and their caregivers. To learn more, visit this website.

[Video] Have You Seen the Latest Cleveland Conversations?

6003571 — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:19:44 +0000

Cleveland Conversations is a collaboration between ��ý University's School of Communication (part of the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at CSU) and Classic Teleproductions to train future broadcast professionals. Students work as producers on all aspects of the program.

Cleveland Conversations informs about a wide range of topics of interest to the Greater Cleveland area and beyond by interviewing content experts from any background using a collaborative frame.

Visit the Cleveland Conversations YouTube channel to view the latest videos and keep up with future episodes.

Video of Disparities in Treatment Prior to and After Conviction

Making the Grade

6003456 — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:45:45 +0000

��ý University was recently recognized by Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society for community college students, for being a transfer-friendly university.

The honor recognizes four-year institutions who strive to create dynamic pathways to support incoming transfer students. In 2022, the Transfer Center was relocated (and renamed Transfer Student Services) under the umbrella of recruitment in the Office of Admissions, helping to better align the transfer services CSU provides. Currently, two staff members work on advising and two work on recruitment.

“We work with students from two-year and four-year institutions who are looking to join the CSU family. Our advising team works to let the students know how their previously earned coursework will transfer over to CSU and what their path to graduation may look like,” said Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment Amanda Zacur. “Our recruitment team is here to support the student through connecting them with our advising team, the application process and next steps once admitted to CSU.”

Zacur also noted that a transfer ambassador team is available on campus to help connect potential transfer students with current CSU students that have previously transferred to CSU and are familiar with the process.

“The transfer ambassadors are a great resource for our prospective students because they get the opportunity to hear from someone who has been in their shoes,” she said. “They are also someone will help them navigate all of their next steps.”

Although this is the first time in five years that CSU has officially received this honor, it has always been a transfer friendly destination thanks in great part to giving potential transfer students the highest level of service and guidance when making the move to CSU. That direct approach has enabled the university to have dedicated personnel just for transfer students, something other universities around the country are catching up to CSU with.

“Our Registrar’s Office does their best to take all regionally accredited credits a student has earned prior to attending CSU; and we can allow students to apply 90 credits earned at a two-year college toward their degree here at CSU,” said Zacur. “Our Honors College has two different ways for transfer students to gain entry into their college (Mandel Continuing Scholars and University Honors ��ý – Upper Division). And, overall, our different colleges really show support for transfer students by traveling to local community colleges to be present at transfer fairs, graduation festivals and allow for classroom presentations.”

The process is seamless for transfer students as the team, along with other members of the CSU community, work with local two-year colleges to establish pathways that can help students who start at the two-year institution earn their bachelor’s degree. To make things even easier, degree completion programs are available at Lakeland Community College and Lorain County Community College. CSU offers dual admission at all three local community colleges, enabling a student to take courses simultaneously at both institutions and have access to advisors at both institutions.

“CSU is a welcoming environment for transfer students and, in fact, over 30 percent of our total student enrollment are transfer students. In an average year, we welcome over 1,200 new transfer students to our campus,” said Zacur. “We have our tuition guarantee, which locks tuition rates in for students based on how many credits they transfer in. We also offer multi-term registration, which allows our students to plan their entire academic year at one time, so if you are working while in school, you can know what your class schedule is going to look like.”

If you are a student reading this and thinking of transferring to CSU, Zacur says the best thing to do is start planning early (though it is never too late). Make an appointment with one of our Transfer Student Services Advisors to find out how your credits should transfer to CSU and what you may still have left to earn.

“We also offer campus visits daily but, during National Transfer Student Week, on Friday, Oct. 25, the Office of Admissions is having our Discover CSU event, which is a specific event for transfer students.”

She added:

“If any questions arise, they can contact our Transfer Student Services team at 216-687-5568; our staff and faculty are dedicated to helping students be successful.”

Outstanding Tutor Award Recipients Announced

6003456 — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:18:45 +0000

The Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education is proud to announce the Outstanding Tutor Award recipients for the 2023-24 academic year.

OCE employs 75 dedicated ��ý University students as tutors as part of CPL America Reads and Viking Corps tutoring programs serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The tutors serve as role models and teacher assistants, helping with everything ranging from homework and test preparation to helping students understand assignments which might not be in their primary or first language.

This past academic year alone, the tutors combined to achieve 6,161 youth tutoring interactions while logging over 7,400 hours.

The tutors work at community-service learning partner locations, such as the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School, Teen Response (known as Re:Source Cleveland), the Cleveland Heights Library and 13 additional Cleveland Public Library branches including East 131st, Fleet, Fulton, Garden Valley, Hough, Memorial-Nottingham, Mount Pleasant (remote tutoring), Rice, Rockport, Sterling, South, West Park and Woodland.

This marks the 27^th year of the Office of Civic Engagement and the Cleveland Public Library community engagement partnership, 16 of which have been under the leadership of OCE Director and ��ý Coordinator of Viking Corps, Anita Ruf-Young.

“I am so proud that each day in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education's Office of Civic Engagement that I, along with program coordinator, Gabi Pridemore, are able to focus on CSU's anchor institution mission of civic engagement and on investing in the communities that surround our campus through these long-standing and impactful community service-learning partnerships with the Cleveland Public Library, CMSD, the Heights Library, the Northeast Ohio Boys & Girls Clubs and others,” she said. “Not only do these programs address youth literacy and academic achievement, but also demonstrate how we at CSU believe in utilizing our resources and skills to serve and engage our neighbors while our students benefit by developing their resumes, career ready skills for their future careers, and earning money to help fund their education/living expenses.”

Ruf-Young also added that the tutors enjoy the work so much that they continue to return year-after-year and relay in their evaluations that they feel invested in these meaningful jobs through the OCE.

“The students really develop or even enhance their cultural awareness,” she said. “Additionally, it equips them with the necessary skills to work in diverse communities.”

Sherri Jones is the Literacy and Education Coordinator at Cleveland Public Library. She says the work each tutor provides is second-to-none.

“The Viking Corps staff (Anita Ruf-Young and Gabi Pridemore) work tirelessly to recruit tutors, she said. “Without their services, many of our students would not receive one-on-one attention in subject areas where they are underperforming.”

Jones added:

“Managing America Reads and Viking Corps CSU tutors can be a major hurdle for these large-scale programs where so many tutors are needed and we appreciate the academic support, mentorship and positive social-emotional connections the CSU tutors provide our students.”

Forrest Lykins, who serves as the branch manager of the West Park Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, agrees that having the tutors CSU provides is not only a major need, but their assistance has gone above and beyond.

“The tutors are so needed here [and] this program with CSU has brought in community members that would not otherwise come to the library,” he said. “In particular, the CSU students have assisted children of immigrant families facing language barriers that their parents cannot help them with.”

Each of the 17 community service-learning sites nominated seven tutors for an Outstanding Tutor award in recognition of their community service. They include:

DIANA ALBANNA
“Diana goes out of her way to assist students during tutoring and beyond. She is an asset to our Arabic-speaking students and even supported one of our students who graduated in preparing and enrolling in her first semester of college. As an alumna of John Marshall, Diana has been an advocate for many students who need support talking to their teachers and counselors. Diana is consistently reliable and professional, while being a kind and compassionate tutor to the students.”

Nominated By: Sage Petrone, program coordinator, Re:Source Cleveland at John Marshall High School (formerly Teen Response)

ISAIAH HALE
“Isaiah is absolutely outstanding! He is excellent at communication, passionate about the kids and his work. You can tell he absolutely enjoys working with the kids and engaging with them. Sometimes he doesn’t even do homework with the kids, he’ll just play games or even listen. He makes the students feel heard which is so valuable. This is Isaiah’s second year here and we adore him. He is an excellent role model for The Rice Branch Campus’ patrons.”

Nominated By: Lexy Kmiecik, branch manager, Cleveland Public Library Rice Branch

NAHID MIAGE
“Nahid helps students and staff alike. She completes every job/task with professionalism and enthusiasm. Students love how she is able to explain things in a way they understand. Her positive attitude and ability to get any task completed in a timely manner and correctly make Nahid not just a tutor. She is also an integral part of our staff.”

Nominated By: Mara Marks, Model Lead Teacher Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School

BRETT SCHLOSSER
“Brett is an excellent tutor. He is hardworking, attentive and works great with the kids. He is always available to help them with their homework or to play games when they do not have assignments, teaching many of the kids how to play chess. He is polite and respectful to everyone. Fleet is lucky to have such a terrific tutor at our site!”

Nominated By: Natalie Flamik, CPL Fleet Children’s Librarian

QUINNATAI SPENCER
“Quinntai did a phenomenal job assisting students with their essays. He takes initiative to help students, approaching them, introducing himself and makes it easy for the students to understand his role. He is amazing, and we would like to have him in ELA9 again.”

Nominated By: Mara Marks, Model Lead Teacher, Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School Mara Marks

KHALIL THOMAS
“Khalil is a dedicated tutor. He builds great relationships with the students, and they are excited to see him and greet him when he comes into the classroom. I believe Khalil made a great impact on a particular student who passed her Math OST last year. He spent many times in one-on-one sessions with her. He is thoughtful, kind and offers help wherever is needed.”

Nominated By: Louis Derban, Teacher, Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School

ERICA WESTFALL
“Erica is a joy to have in the library. The kids adore her and ask about her when she is not around. Whether or not there is work to be done, Erica always interacts with the students as much as she can and offers to assist in the library. She has great skill with students of all ages. It is a pleasure to have a tutor who is so kind, friendly and helpful.”

Nominated By: Natalie Flamik, CPL Fleet Children’s Librarian

For more information on the Viking Corps, please visit https://levin.csuohio.edu/oce/viking-corp

[Video] Digging Deep to Uncover History

6003456 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:40:38 +0000

Video of Anthropology Field Experience

When it comes to the study of Anthropology, sometimes reading from a textbook just doesn’t cut it.

That all changed when Director of Anthropology at CSU Phil Wanyerka, along with a group of CSU students, recently got in the car and travelled to the Fort Hill Earthwork Complex in Rocky River to utilize a hands-on approach.

What they found was quite the discovery.

CSU: Where did the idea come from to go to this location specifically?

Phil Wanyerka: I’ve been working at the Fort Hill Earthwork Complex since 2016. The Fort Hill Earthwork Complex is a triple earthen embankment with ditches that seal off the eastern side of a steep sided plateau some 100 feet above the Rocky River. The idea of working here began as a child when my neighbor used to take me to this site as a young boy. I was always mystified by who may have built this earthwork and when. So, after doing local Northeast Ohio archaeology for over 40 years, this site was always on my bucket list. When I was looking for a place to conduct an archaeological field school in 2017, I decided to contact the Cleveland Metroparks to inquire about an archaeological permit. After granting me one, we started doing geophysics at the earthworks in late 2016 and began our first full season of excavations in the summer of 2017.

CSU: What was the process (where to go, what to dig, what to look for)?

PW: My first major plan was to use geophysics (a non-invasive way to look below the surface of the ground for prehistoric and historic magnetic anomalies) on the earthwork itself. I thought if I could find magnetic anomalies, I might be able to excavate them to find clues as to the who, what, where, when, and how the earthwork functioned and determine a date and assign cultural affiliation. After conducting a series of geophysical surveys, they revealed more than two dozen major anomalies. These anomalies usually indicate burnt or oxidized soils, such as those commonly found in typical fire hearths or some other fire feature. After identifying two large features, we decided to excavate them in 2017. The first test unit was located atop the western-most earthen embankment.

Our excavations revealed prehistoric cultural material just a few centimeters below the surface, featuring a scattering of fire, cracked rock and charcoal. Typically, what we find at earthwork sites like Fort Hill is evidence of ritually burning. The Native Americans would clear the land, dig down to bedrock and then conduct a burning ritual to consecrate the area prior to mound building. We ended up finding evidence of that burning. Charcoal from that unit produced a radiocarbon date of between 360 and 156 BCE. This date falls in a time known as the Early Woodland Period (1,000-100 BCE) and the culture we associate with this time period is the Adena.

From just this one test unit, we could figure how old the earthwork was and who built it. The second test unit we dug that year was in the easternmost ditch and we wanted to know if the ditch once held water, since many earthwork sites include water features. We know from historic tribes of the Eastern Woodlands that water features were often used to prevent evil spirits from entering sacred places. And we discovered that the builders brought up a certain clay from the riverbank to line the bottom of these three ditches and thus, they indicate that water filled these ditches when the earthwork was in use.

Then at the same time, we began an extensive mapping survey of the earthwork and surrounding area, and we discovered two, very eroded, but still visible, small circular mounds west of the earthwork which likely served as a gateway or entry way into the earthwork itself. The discovery of these two unreported additional mounds gives credence that this was not just an earthwork, but an earthwork complex. Subsequently, we think there may be additional earthen embankments at the west end of Fort Hill too. We are currently investigating these embankments.

CSU: What were some of your findings and what did it mean?

PW: In addition to the two new mounds, we also discovered additional prehistoric evidence of posts in the wooded area west of the earthwork. Again, additional geophysics in the woods west of the earthwork in 2018 and 2019 revealed more magnetic anomalies in this area. We excavated a few of them and they produced similar dates to those revealed in 2017. One post in particular was located about 30 meters due west of the centerline between the two gateway mounds. This was very curious since it appeared to be the remains of a lone post. The post was obviously gone, but when the post was removed in antiquity, they filled it in with trash. In this case with fire cracked rock and charcoal which produced another early date.

During our first season in 2016, we saw something truly amazing. While at the site during the spring equinox we noticed that the sun rose directly through the centerline of the gateway. The post that we excavated marks this centerline spot perfectly and so we think that the purpose of the earthwork functioned as a gigantic astronomical observatory designed to mark the yearly equinoxes.

We know from other major earthwork complexes such as the Newark Earthworks, that many of the mounds and earthen structures located their mark important astronomical phenomena and so Fort Hill appears to function in much the same way. We suspect that this was its intended ritual/religious use since we have found no evidence of people living on or near the earthwork complex. To date, we have found no utilitarian artifacts to suggest that people were living full time up on Fort Hill, which coincides nicely with our findings that this earthwork marked sacred space. We suspect that the ancient builders of this earthwork, living somewhere near the Fort Hill plateau, would meet on important astronomical events like the arrival of spring or fall which correspond to the planting or harvesting seasons. They may have also come together here for other important events like deaths or marriages or other similar events. We have found no evidence that anyone is buried here which also suggests a ritual usage for the earthwork.

CSU: What is some history regarding this site?

PW: Well, we are currently writing the history of this site based on our investigations. I’ve published three major reports that chronicle our findings at Fort Hill and so we are the first to really tell the story of the who, what, where, when and how of this important archaeological site. This is the only known earthwork complex in all the Cleveland Metroparks and so we are writing the history and telling the story of this site for the first time. The Metroparks have embraced our investigations and are happy we are telling Fort Hill’s story. I give numerous lectures every year for the Metroparks and for their annual First Peoples Day celebration in early November.

CSU: Any other comments or interesting info you would like to share?

PW: As our investigations continue, we hope to have new data to help further tell the story of Fort Hill. As for CSU’s role, I beg you to find another hands-on program where students get the opportunity for this kind of engagement. We epitomize Engaged Learning, and my students all have unique opportunities to discover history firsthand. Where else can students excavate, discover, and hold ancient artifacts for the first time in over 2300 years? I’ve been conducting archaeological investigations at numerous sites across NE Ohio with more than 120 CSU students since 2008. Many of my students have go on to prestigious graduate programs across the US to study archaeology and I have also had numerous students hired by major archaeology firms who are stationed across the country.

In addition to all of this, I have personally obtained nine Undergraduate Summer Research Awards for my students to conduct archaeological investigations with me. We have also been the happy recipients of receiving several first-place awards for our posters at the annual USRA poster day. Thus, these grants are important to our students, and we are grateful for this support from CSU. Finally, we have hosted numerous annual archaeological symposiums here at CSU where we present our findings and those of noted local archaeologists who also present their latest findings.

And of course, our own CSU students have also presented their archaeological research at these events as well. Stay tuned for further updates!

CSU PD to Host Human Trafficking Training

6003456 — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:59:38 +0000

Courtney Kinkoph went missing from a group home in Willoughby nearly three years ago. She had long-battled substance abuse and mental illness, so her parents took charge of her care. But three months later, first responders in Cuyahoga County found her dead, an apparent victim of human trafficking.

Her mother, Carolyn, doesn’t want any other parent to live the hell she’s experienced.

So, she is again partnering with the ��ý University Police Department for free training for public safety officers and professionals. CSU will host a Human Trafficking Training on July 17-18, 2024, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. each day.

“It is my hope to honor Courtney’s memory by continuing to raise awareness about this critical social justice issue,” she said.

The free training is designed to equip police officers with essential skills to identify suspects and protect victims involved in human trafficking. The course is also open to prosecutors, analysts, advocates, probation and medical professionals.

Attendees will learn to:

•            Recognize indicators and transition from routine calls to human trafficking incidents
•            How to look for and properly obtain evidence, including from cell phones
•            How to appropriately interview victims and suspects for results
•            Understand PTSD, trauma bonding and how to interview a trafficking victim

The training will be instructed by Dan Nash, a retired Missouri state trooper in the Human Trafficking Unit.

The training will take place in the ��ý University CSU Law Moot Court Room, 1801 Euclid Avenue, LB 101, Cleveland, OH. While it is free, registration is required at: Human Trafficking Interdiction / Operations | HTTC (humantraffickingtrainingcenter.com).

This course is approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for 16 CPT hours in the following categories:

Human Trafficking – Interdiction (8 general hours)
Human Trafficking – Special Victims Methodology (8 general hours)

For more information, media are welcome to contact Carolyn Kinkoph at 440-339-4494.

Elias Asmar: Student of Distinction

6003456 — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:16:06 +0000

CSU celebrates graduating students who have overcome obstacles, made significant achievements or are fulfilling ��ý University’s mission in or outside the classroom.

Today, we celebrate Elias Asmar.

CSU: Have you had any significant Internships/Co-ops/Careers while at CSU?

EA: During my time at ��ý University, I participated in two significant research experiences at the Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease. In the summer, I worked in Dr. Bibo Li's lab, and later spent a year in Dr. Aaron Severson's lab. In Dr. Severson's lab, my focus was on conducting experiments related to understanding meiosis, a process critical in preventing conditions like miscarriage and Down syndrome. I also completed a thesis and successfully defended it as part of this valuable lab experience.

CSU: How would you describe the connections you have made with the faculty and staff at CSU?

EA: I’ve established notable and impactful connections with the faculty and staff at CSU. Advisors, mentors, and instructors have all been crucial in shaping my experience here. As I transition into an alumnus, I'm excited about nurturing these networks further. Leaving CSU, I feel assured that I’ve built lasting relationships and valuable networking connections. The skills I've gained here will undoubtedly help me cultivate new connections and collaborations in my future endeavors.

CSU: How has ��ý inspired you for your future?

EA: ��ý University has been instrumental in fueling my passion for medicine and clarifying my career path. As a freshman, I arrived with uncertainties about my future in medicine and questioned my capabilities. However, CSU has served as a catalyst, inspiring me to focus my career trajectory and ultimately secure acceptance to medical school. The diverse course offerings and supportive faculty and staff at CSU have played a pivotal role in helping me realize my passion for medicine and science as a whole.

CSU: How do you think you have fulfilled the CSU mission (empowering others, creating knowledge, engaging our community and shaping our world)?

AS: I have actively contributed to fulfilling the CSU mission through various avenues, such as serving as the President of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA). During my time in AMSA, I've guided fellow students through the challenges of pre-medical life and the medical school application process, empowering them to pursue their aspirations. Moreover, I've worked to enhance student engagement, particularly in fostering academic participation within the pre-medical community. These efforts, while seemingly small, are integral in effecting significant changes within our university and nurturing the future leaders who will shape our world.

Congratulations, Elias!

Women in the Game Event Showcases Some of the Best the Game has to Offer

6003456 — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:55:47 +0000

USA Basketball recently hosted its Women in the Game event, a conference featuring guest speakers from across the sports landscape, at the Wolstein Center. The annual event was hosted in Dallas last year, where Dallas Wings head coach Latricia Trammell highlighted a handful of speakers from Texas-based sports teams and beyond.

A variety of accomplished women in sports, from head coaches to college instructors and graduate assistants, made the trip to Cleveland to hear from the near-dozen speaker sessions in ��ý’s home stadium. Stephanie White, the second-year head coach of the Connecticut Sun, headlined a wide range of speakers that featured coaches and front office staff from multiple professional leagues to representatives from ��ý, the University of Akron, the Mid-American Conference and Oberlin College.

Southwestern Athletic Conference Assistant Director of Championships and Operations Candace Martin was one of 12 scholarship recipients to attend the Women in the Game Conference. The former SWAC Woman of the Year said she thought the event would be an excellent opportunity to network, hear from women industry leaders and soak in some of the festivities surrounding the Women’s Final Four event.

“I thought it would be a great opportunity not only as a professional, but personally,” Martin said.

Samantha Quigley-Smith, the head coach of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a former on-court assistant for USA basketball, said her connection to the team played a large part in attending the event.

“Going to that event every year has been something that’s been really inspiring [and] there are always great speakers and great education that’s involved. I think, being in coaching as long as I have been, I still don’t know everything,” she said. “I very much wanted to be a part of a place and an event that I could learn at. More than anything, I think it’s always been really inspiring.”

Cleveland was home to a few important women’s basketball events in the month of April. It hosted the Women’s Final Four, which featured a number of current WNBA players face off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. According to ESPN, just under 19 million viewers tuned in to watch South Carolina and Iowa battle in the national championship, making it the most-viewed women’s college basketball game on record. Over 18,000 fans were in attendance as South Carolina took an 87-75 win over Iowa behind double-doubles from now-Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso and forward Chloe Kitts.

Chelsea Blakely, CSU’s Deputy Athletic Director of External Operations, said the focus on women’s basketball and the growth she has seen in exposure has had an incredible impact on the sport.

“I think it’s absolutely amazing,” Blakely said. “To see the city of Cleveland on the broadcast and to watch and see the Wolstein Center and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and see your home, it was incredible.

“It was great to have that level of access here, and it was really cool to have the city of Cleveland be highlighted and showcased in that way. Cleveland knows how to put on an event and have the city embrace it.”

Candace Smith, the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations at Akron, said the amount of exposure to know what was out there has grown as collegiate sports have evolved. There are a larger number of different types of professions tied to athletics than in years past, a point events like Women in the Game work to promote and expose through some of the most accomplished names in the business.

“I do take pride in it,” she said. “It’s one of the things I’m really passionate about. Some people think you will have had to have been a former student-athlete to be in athletics. That’s not always the case.”

Smith added:

“I really, truly believe there’s a place for everyone. There’s not any type of interest or field that you really can’t find to be athletics-adjacent in some way, shape or form.”

Marquee Moments at Playhouse Square: Pride 2024

6003456 — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:13:45 +0000

��ý University's School of Film & Media Arts has partnered with Playhouse Square to produce vibrant and celebratory content for Playhouse Square’s Marquee Moments presented by GE Lighting, a Savant company. "Pride at Playhouse Square" is a stunning blend of animation and live-action sequences that highlights and celebrates Pride, Cleveland and the iconic Playhouse Square.

Bringing together many local artists, professionals and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, the project serves as a testament to inclusivity, creativity and community spirit. The videos not only showcase the creativity and skills of Cleveland’s emerging filmmakers but also emphasize the city’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

“With the powerfully captivating network we’ve created throughout our district, we wanted to provide members of the community and visitors from out-of-town with playful, artistic experiences to enjoy as they arrive at the theater, walk to a restaurant or explore downtown Cleveland,” said Playhouse Square President & CEO Craig Hassall. “We are so pleased to showcase the creativity and talent of the incredible CSU School of Film & Media Arts students on our media network and to celebrate Pride together in this special way.”

Laura Bloomberg, president of ��ý University added, “Thanks to this collaboration with Playhouse Square, our students have a unique opportunity to share their artistic vision with downtown Cleveland. CSU is a proud participant in Pride Month in Cleveland, and our students are expressing their own pride and support in a new way this year.”

As the marquees light up with a timelapse from day to night on the Cleveland skyline, a spectacular visual of a disco ball descends from the sky. This magical moment transforms the city into a lively celebration filled with dancing, laughter, and joy, capturing the essence of Pride and the vibrant energy of Cleveland.

“Collaborating with Playhouse Square was a dream experience for the students,” said Professor Anita Gabrosek, who led the project. “They got to take a project from concept ideation to completion while having to answer to a client. The students really rose to the challenge and were such professionals throughout the process.”

Cigdem Slankard, director of the School of Film & Media Arts, emphasized the importance of such collaborations. “Cultivating partnerships with renowned organizations like Playhouse Square is invaluable for our students,” she said. “These collaborations provide students with the unique opportunity to see their work displayed on a premiere venue. It also facilitates connections between accomplished professionals and young talent, creating a win-win situation that enriches both the students’ educational experience and the cultural fabric of our city.”

The Pride at Playhouse Square Marquee Moment will be displayed throughout the month of June, aligning with global Pride Month celebrations. Residents and visitors are encouraged to experience this unique and uplifting presentation that honors love, acceptance and the diverse fabric of Cleveland. The schedule is available below and on this site.

VIEWING TIMES FOR MARQUEE MOMENTS

Monday through Friday

Pre-Show: 6:45 and 7 p.m.
Post-Show: 10:30 and 10:45 p.m.

Saturday

Matinee Pre-Show: 12:45 and 1 p.m.
Matinee Post Show: 4:30 and 4:45 p.m.
Evening Pre-Show: 6:45 and 7 p.m.
Evening Post-Show: 10:30 and 10:45 p.m.

Sunday

Matinee Pre-Show: 12:15 and 12:30 p.m.
Matinee Post-Show: 3:30 and 3:45 p.m.
Evening Pre-Show: 5:45 and 6 p.m.
Evening Post-Show: 9:30 and 9:45 p.m.

Public Meeting Notice: Euclid Avenue Development Corporation June 25

6003456 — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:18:57 +0000

The Euclid Avenue Development Corporation (EADC) will have a Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in room 208 of the Parker Hannifin Administration Center, 2300 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH. For those wishing to join remotely, they can do so using this link: https://csuohio.zoom.us/j/81891289238.

Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees June 24

6003456 — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:00:50 +0000

The Executive Committee of the ��ý University Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, June 24 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Parker Hannifin Administration Center, 2300 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH. Some trustees and presenters will participate virtually in accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the ��ý University Board of Trustees.

The public session of the meeting will be available via livestream, which can be accessed here. If you are a member of the media and are planning to view/attend the meeting, please notify the Office of University Marketing at pr@csuohio.edu so that we can ensure copies of the meeting materials are provided to you.

��ý University, Indian Institute of Management Indore, India to Collaborate for a Bright Future

6003456 — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:27:50 +0000

��ý University is expanding its outreach into India with a major program that will not only increase its international footprint and provide CSU with higher credibility and experience, but also allow expansion to collaborate with top level high quality institutions in different countries worldwide.

With the agreement, there will be numerous opportunities for students to broaden their perspectives and gain an outstanding knowledge and education in various areas. While CSU boasts of highly productive research and teaching faculty who have published many articles in their respective fields, IIM Indore is not only ranked in the top 10 in India but is a triple accredited institution of management with less than a one percent selection rate for students.

That translates into a win-win for both institutions.

“Both Universities are located in wonderful cities that have numerous reputed companies and students will be able to engage in international research and hands on interactions with these companies,” said Ashutosh Dixit, professor of marketing in the Monte Ahuja College of Business at CSU. “Another major advantage to this partnership will be to observe culture, business practices, and access to data from each country to be utilized for comparative studies.”

Dixit also points to the fact that this is not only an incredible opportunity for students, but faculty members as well.

“This will allow exposure and involvement of students in top level universities with specialized and cutting-edge courses and the chance to experience different cultures and business practices,” he said. “Perhaps most importantly, both CSU and IIM Indore can make long term relationships with each other and experience the beautiful cities of Cleveland and Indore while enjoying all of the different foods, art and culture of each institution.”

Melissa Gruys, who serves as CSU's Dean of the Monte Ahuja College of Business, agrees that this will be an exciting opportunity for students.

“The Monte Ahuja College of Business is excited to coordinate activities with IIM Indore, as well as with universities in other countries,” she said. “Study abroad and interaction with colleagues from other cultures adds a wonderfully enriching experience for our students and faculty and we look forward to fruitful future collaboration.”

CSU faculty and students interested in participating in programs linked to IIM Indore can reach out to Dean of the College of Business, Gruys or Dixit.

BorderLight Theatre Festival Selects CSU Alumnus' Artwork Design for 2024

6003456 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:25:43 +0000

When the 2024 BorderLight Festival kicks off in Cleveland on July 24, Angelo Maneage’s bold vision will be front and center to welcome guests to the three-day event.

The Cleveland-based, multidisciplinary artist is a 2018 graduate of CSU whose artwork was selected out of the dozens of submissions leading up to the fourth annual event at Playhouse Square.

CSU: How did this all come about?

AM: I was sent the link posted from some creative job board. The BorderLight fest is one of the best theatre festivals in Cleveland and I have a personal connection to it. It celebrates the independent, the fringe, the weird. I had performed a whopping eight-and-a-half minutes of stand up in the 2022 festival in a variety show. We called it “The Small Garden”, four writer-performers doing 10 minutes of whatever they wanted. I'd designed the posters for that which featured an unclothed humanoid figure being levitated into the sky with a sunflower growing out of its belly button, and an alternative artwork that featured the same humanoid frolicking on an orange background, covered only by that same sunflower.

I sent my portfolio (which is just my website) then kind of forgot about it. When Dale Heinen (Executive and Artistic Director) and Yazmin Maldonado (Operations and Communications Manager) informed me, I'd won out of the top three, I did a backflip. I did another when they told me they'd seen my work from the festival two years prior.

CSU: Talk a little bit about your background with designing?

AM: I’m an independent designer and interdisciplinary artist. I primarily work in the literary spheres designing books, book covers, posters, editorial artworks, and printed materials. I’ve always been fascinated by the printed object, especially those that hold text. A neat container where everything can live. Maybe this is my diagnosed OCD informing my poetry brain informing my knock-knock joke brain informing my everything. I am also dealing with the imposter syndrome of it all.

I didn't go to college for design; I studied creative writing at ��ý (and am still a practicing poem-nerd lucky enough to have two chapbooks out from a small Syracuse-based micro-press called Ghost City Press). My only formal training was a 2-year intensive vocational program many years ago and a few design classes at CSU which were pricelessly necessary.

The rest is ingesting and collecting tons and tons and tons and tons of books, tutorials, pretty objects, paper, doilies, mailers, printing practices, crayons, manuals, indexes, newsprints, and polka records. I love polka records. They're wildly not serious in my favorite way. I’m inspired a lot by midcentury work, which is honestly a peak time for polka records. Pre-computer life. Like, you’re forced to figure it out with the utensils you have around you. The boldness of a solid, flat color. Imperfections of offset printing. My brain is a jumbled, nonlinear mess with range of inspirations from a mix of work and philosophies by the humans Tibor Kalman, Paul Rand, Peter Mendelsund, Na Kim, Pierre Mendell, Bruno Munari, Lanny Sommese, David Pearson, Saul Bass, Fred Troller, Heinz Edelmann, Grapus, Leonard Cusden, Bob Gill, Bob Cobbing and Toshio Saeki (among hundreds of others I admire).

I think it’s important for me to approach everything from a narrative perspective, no matter how abstract, just for my brain to justify it. I guess that sounds bad, but I mean, like, the "secrets" of something, however blurry they may be. What is hidden in this "why". I will annoyingly say: design is poetry and jokes and literature in its processing and its execution. It’s less about pretty pictures and more thinking about deleting a period and then going back and forth for hours, thinking of where a breath should be.

Living in the world of something. It's literary in its structure, or at least in the tools it uses: narrative intention, rhythm, rhyme, semantic relationship, connections (to audience, to self, to content, to form), logic within the bounds presented. (I realize I am a big proponent of lists...). I feel like design work is something to be interpreted, just as text is. (I think I just said a bunch of circular nonsense, but that's alright because it's the weekend as I write this!)

CSU: What was the inspiration behind your design?

AM: BorderLight is a festival, with tons of different kinds of plays happening all day for four days in various historic theatres. It’s a magical beacon, a Warped Tour but with better costumes. From their site: “BorderLight’s mission is to present innovative theatre that inspires, builds cross-cultural understanding and celebrates the diversity of the human experience.” In early conversations about the artwork, we discussed how this event acts as a cultural seed and how this fest has an experimental spirit embracing the nontraditional.

The key artwork utilizes and bends public domain images in the form of a mixed-media collage-illustration. Which is what theatre is for, to see new perspectives, right? The mixed medium of collage allows textures and compositional relationships to mesh nicely which illustrates, I think importantly, an emulsification between the traditional, the communal, and the experimental into a new spectacle-aioli, just as this festival does. There’s a wide variety/mixing of performance, so I thought a lot about clowns, plays creating reality, community as invitation, swimming, puppets, paper dolls, seeds, flowers, water, sweat, pranks, the circus, and, for some reason, ballroom dancing (mostly the very classic romantic idea of biting a flower).

Prominently looming in the background is a young Marsden Hartley, an American poet a painter inspired by international works. I felt that type of spirit could be a host of the of the key composition, or a type of showman in the shadows. Working with vintage matchboxes, a swim team of aerobic water droplets formed as a sort of collaborative concierge to the festival, the clowning flower brooch a fountain of magic, its vinery climbing up the audience. Theatre is a kind of water, and an electrolysis happens when we all participate in it. This celebration of theatre is a wide portal-pond that focuses in on the culturally expressive and the fringe-tastically strange.

CSU: Anything else to add?

AM: Grab tickets to the festival July 24-27!

OH YEAH — I have to shamelessly (or shamefully, however you want to see it) plug Cleveland Review of Books, a magazine of literary criticism for which I am (somehow) the Art Director. Really cool work from really cool people deconstructing and embracing the critical form.

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY AND CLEVELAND LEADERSHIP CENTER WORKING TOGETHER TO ENHANCE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION

6003571 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:13:53 +0000

Historic Collaboration Marks CLC’s First-ever Higher Education Partnership

��ý University (CSU) and the Cleveland Leadership Center (CLC) are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership intended to develop the next generation of local leaders through learning and community engagement opportunities.

CLC’s first-ever Higher Education Partnership builds on the success of its Campus Cleveland program—which attracts and retains college-age students across the region—and aims to immerse students in local professional and civic arenas using its extensive professional networks.

“We are grateful to CSU for embarking with CLC on this exciting partnership,” said CLC President and CEO Marianne Crosley. “It is a powerful collaboration to advance our shared commitment to develop and inspire a new generation of leaders committed to Cleveland and poised to create positive impact across the community.”

“We are thrilled to join forces with the Cleveland Leadership Center,” said Brittany Wampler, director of Career Development and Exploration at ��ý University. “This partnership is a significant step toward enriching our students' academic and professional journeys by exposing them to the vibrant community and diverse opportunities that Cleveland has to offer.”

Key benefits of the partnership include:

Supporting Student Success: This initiative will put CSU students in the room with leaders in business and civic organizations, enhancing their career prospects. By introducing them to the city beyond the campus, students will gain access to meaningful opportunities for community connections, internships and jobs.
Developing Leaders: CLC is renowned for engaging, educating and connecting leaders at all levels of their careers and lives. The partnership will nurture unparalleled relationships, fostering a social, civic and professional environment where students, faculty and staff can all thrive.
Gaining Institutional Exposure: CSU will have new opportunities to share its story with a network of more than 10,000 CLC program alumni who are leaders across various employment sectors and generations. The partnership will also enhance brand awareness of CSU’s value and impact as Cleveland’s regional, public, urban, research institution centered on the student experience.

This strategic alliance places CSU among more than 60 companies, foundations and nonprofit organizations supporting CLC as Corporate and Community Partners. CLC is a part of the Cleveland Talent Alliance, along with 11 other Cleveland organizations and nonprofits committed to advancing the region.

For more information, contact CSU Public Relations or Michael E. Bennett, vice president of external affairs for the CLC.

White House Celebrates One of ��ý’s Own

6003456 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:03:19 +0000

For many, a visit to the White House signifies one of the highlights in life: seeing one of America’s most iconic structures. ��ý’s Dr. Maryam Younessi experienced something far more significant. This faculty member from the Mechanical Engineering Department was specially invited to the White House to present her groundbreaking ideas on the commercialization of energy technologies.

Dr. Younessi’s invitation to the White House was a result of her being honored with the prestigious EnergyTech University Prize (UP) from the Department of Energy (DOE). This award, inaugurated in 2024 by the DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions, involved faculty nationwide competing in two rigorous phases. Dr. Younessi was awarded one of the ten prizes in the initial Explore Phase and emerged as the first-place winner in the final Implementation Phase, leading to her invitation to the White House Roundtable on Commercializing Climate & Clean Energy Technologies.

As part of EnergyTech UP, the faculty developed a proposal in three phases: the Explore Phase, the Develop Phase, and the Implementation Phase, according to a press release from energy.gov. In January, ten faculty members were selected as Faculty Explorers for their plans to increase energy entrepreneurship topics at their schools. In the second phase, Faculty Explorers and other interested faculty received access to training sessions, mentors and resources from the DOE, while working toward showing how their plans could be integrated into educational activities. In the final phase, contestants submitted an implementation plan to expand energy technology commercialization of national laboratories at universities nationwide.

THE MOTIVATION

Dr. Younessi’s motivation to develop her plan was spurred by what she says are exceptional students at CSU and their consistent exploration of new methods and tools to improve their experience over the years.

“I believe that while our students are successful when entering the workforce, they have the potential to make an even stronger impact in engineering to improve the regional and national economy,” said Dr. Younessi. “To help them achieve this potential, I have been developing a plan to familiarize more students with research and encourage them to challenge themselves and find their subject of interest. My plan was a long-term project centered around the field of energy, which is my area of expertise, that also promotes diversity and multidisciplinary collaboration.”

Dr. Younessi pointed out that her goal for the award aligned perfectly with her plan, but it also provided a more meaningful direction and valuable tools for implementation. She also noted that it came at a perfect time, as she recently began collaborating with the DOE national laboratory at Princeton University, and that her vast knowledge and field of work created a perfect storm.

“I applied for this award because I really believed that my plan could help make a difference, although winning was certainly an exciting outcome,” she said. “Many insightful meetings were offered with talented and visionary individuals, which led to my final plan, which was awarded first place in the implementation phase.”

Overall, the plan aims to train engineering students on innovative energy technologies and present entrepreneurship and commercialization tools. It encourages them to work in multidisciplinary and diverse groups with a common goal while earning digital badges and certificates through micro-credentials.

THE INVITATION

Dr. Younessi remembers the day clearly when she received the invitation to the White House. What came to mind was that she was deeply honored, excited, and proud that her developing plan was worthy of such incredible recognition.

“They invited me because they saw my plan as a solution for the commercialization of energy technologies of National Labs through universities and educational institutions,” she said.

As the day of the roundtable drew nearer, she acknowledged feeling the mounting pressure weighing upon her.

“The meeting participants were all experts in this field: senior members of the White House and leaders from the DOE, NSF, and some of the top universities such as MIT, Stanford, Harvard, and Princeton,” said Maryam. “During the roundtable, I felt a high responsibility of representing CSU and other universities that have significant roles in educating engineers in the U.S. but did not have a voice in that meeting. After the talk, I was grateful for the opportunity to share my experiences, address some of our challenges, and receive validation for my ideas.”

Dr. Younessi presented her plan to a group of 27, including Marco Gonzales Harsha, the Principal Deputy Director of the Office of Technology Transitions in the Department of Energy; Justina Gallegos, the Deputy Director for Industrial Innovation in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; and Dr. Erwin Gianchandani, the Assistant Director of the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.

LOOKING AHEAD

While the White House visit is a significant milestone in her journey, Dr. Younessi continues her pursuit of greater ambitions. Her vision extends to transforming her plan into a template for universities nationwide, aimed at educating students on innovative energy research topics. Her ultimate goal is to equip students with the tools of commercialization and entrepreneurship to enhance the economic landscape.

“As the first step, I will work on implementing my plan at CSU next academic year after refining the details. I will then improve it with the feedback and help of the students and support from the mechanical engineering department, chemical engineering department, and College of Engineering,” she said. “I am very excited about this opportunity and grateful to the DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions for providing me the right tools for this plan and everyone at CSU who supported me with this effort.”

Read more about the White House Roundtable, implementation phase award, and EnergyTech University Prize.

Samantha Baskind, Professor of Art History, Elected to the American Academy for Jewish Research

6003456 — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:39:21 +0000

Distinguished Professor of Art History Samantha Baskind can add another honor to her long list of accolades over the course of her professional journey.

She was recently elected to the American Academy for Jewish Research (AAJR), an honor and lifetime appointment based on a scholar’s accomplishments and influence, much like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Medieval Academy to name a few.

Founded in 1920, the AAJR Fellowship is composed of the most eminent scholars of Jewish Studies in North America. The Academy also sponsors workshops for graduate students and early-career scholars, while providing fellowships for doctoral students, and awarding the annual Salo Baron Prize for the best first book in Jewish studies.

Upon receiving word that she had been selected, Baskind said it was a complete surprise.

“I am tremendously honored to be elected as a Fellow,” she said. “I have long admired many of the esteemed AAJR Fellows [and] and some scholars I have avidly read since graduate school. I am humbled that the fellows have recognized my research and see me as a peer.”

Each year, a committee chooses up to five new fellows, taking into consideration each candidate's research productivity with an emphasis on work that is innovative, field-creating and building.

Baskind is the author of five books and over 100 articles and reviews. An active public scholar, her articles in the mainstream press have appeared in TIME, Smithsonian Magazine and the Washington Post, among others. She served as editor for U.S. art for the 22-volume revised edition of the Encyclopaedia Judaica, art editor for AJS Perspectives, and is currently series editor of “Dimyonot: Jews and the Cultural Imagination,” published by the Pennsylvania State University Press.

Baskind has curated exhibitions for the Skirball Museum in Cincinnati, American Jewish Museum in Pittsburgh, Bernard Heller Museum in New York City, Galleries at CSU, and the Jerusalem Biennale. Her research has been funded by many sources, including the American Council of Learned Societies, Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture, and two year-long fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

“Professor Baskind was recognized for her role in fostering and successfully integrating the field of American Jewish art in the field of American Studies,” said Magda Teter, professor of history at Fordham University and President of AAJR.

CSU School of Film & Media Arts Students Collaborate with Playhouse Square to Celebrate Pride

6003571 — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:00:18 +0000

Video of Marquee Moments at Playhouse Square: Pride 2024

VIEWING TIMES FOR MARQUEE MOMENTS

Monday through Friday

Pre-Show: 6:45 and 7 p.m.
Post-Show: 10:30 and 10:45 p.m.

Saturday

Matinee Pre-Show: 12:45 and 1 p.m.
Matinee Post Show: 4:30 and 4:45 p.m.
Evening Pre-Show: 6:45 and 7 p.m.
Evening Post-Show: 10:30 and 10:45 p.m.

Sunday

Matinee Pre-Show: 12:15 and 12:30 p.m.
Matinee Post-Show: 3:30 and 3:45 p.m.
Evening Pre-Show: 5:45 and 6 p.m.
Evening Post-Show: 9:30 and 9:45 p.m.

Ohio Confronts Rising Foster Care Needs with Innovative ��ýs and Support Systems

6003571 — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:29:53 +0000

��ý University (CSU) is excited to launch Pathways to Independence, a comprehensive initiative designed to empower foster youth as they transition to adulthood. This groundbreaking program comprises eight modules that focus on essential life skills, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and personal development, aiming to fill critical gaps in resources and support. By fostering self-awareness, teaching goal-setting, and providing practical skills in budgeting, job search, and community resource navigation, the program equips participants with the tools necessary for successful independent living.

Ohio is addressing a challenging surge in its foster care population, with over 16,000 children in need of care in 2020. This issue, compounded by the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a 30% increase in foster care needs since 2011. As the state grapples with these complexities, Ohio's institutions must develop innovative approaches to support these youth, especially those transitioning to adulthood amidst a shifting economic landscape.

Immediate and long-term support for foster youth is more critical than ever. ��ýs providing life-saving independent living and vocational skills are essential to mitigate the long-term effects of this growing crisis. Initiatives like the statewide Bridges program, introduced under House Bill 50, and the Ohio Reach "Foster Friendly" designation have made significant strides in offering housing and support services for those aging out of foster care. However, true long-term change requires systemic transformation beyond immediate assistance.

The Pathways to Independence program are a testament to CSU's commitment to fostering generational change and supporting foster youth beyond traditional educational frameworks. A collaborative effort between CSU's Office of Workforce Development within the Division of Continuing and Extended Education and the Pratt Center, each module is designed with specific outcomes in mind, from managing personal finances and securing housing to developing interpersonal skills and exploring diverse career fields through experiential learning. By integrating academic resources, career counseling, life skills training, and mentorship, CSU continues to be a leader in innovative support for foster youth, ensuring they can overcome past adversities and thrive in adulthood.

Since 2015, ��ý University (CSU) has led transformative efforts with the Sullivan-Deckard Scholarship Opportunity ��ý, followed by the Pratt Fostering Success and Leadership Center in 2017, and now its "Pathways to Independence" program launching in June 2024. These initiatives solidify CSU's role as a beacon of innovation in post-secondary education. Designed to empower foster youth as they transition to adulthood, the "Pathways to Independence" program exemplifies CSU's commitment to leveraging academic resources and expertise to forge pathways extending beyond traditional support mechanisms. By integrating academic advising, career counseling, life skills training, and mentorship, "Pathways to Independence" pioneers a comprehensive approach to foster youth empowerment.

This initiative addresses the immediate needs of young individuals while preparing them for long-term success. It embodies the potential for generational change in resource deployment for foster youth. CSU's innovative approach highlights significant investments in Ohio, particularly in Cuyahoga County, aimed at transforming the lives of foster youth through education and community integration. Individuals completing the certificate will have the opportunity to move into an in-demand workforce development certificate, work with a mentor to consider degree programs, or receive additional support to find employment.

New Internship ��ý Gives CSU Students an Inside Look at The Land

6003456 — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:01:37 +0000

Beginning this fall, two students from ��ý's journalism program will join The Land each semester in providing reporting for Cleveland and surrounding cities. They'll learn how to source, report and edit stories for publication, along with having the opportunity to experience all aspects of the nonprofit news industry, which is growing nationwide.

Read the full article from The Land.

Ohio Convenes Higher Education Leaders for AI Symposium

6003571 — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:55:51 +0000

The Inter-University Council of Ohio is hosting its inaugural Artificial intelligence Symposium on Tuesday, June 11 at the Statehouse Atrium. The symposium is bringing together experts in artificial intelligence from Ohio’s 14 public universities, industry leaders and government agencies to discuss how Ohio can leverage its artificial intelligence assets to advance the interests of the state.

The topics being discussed include:

Deep Fakes: Disinformation in the 2024 Presidential Election
The Future of AI in Employment: Preparing Students for the New Workforce
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and AI: Countering Cutting Edge Threats
How Ohio’s Public Universities Are Leading the State in AI Research and Strategy
The University-Industry Partnerships Driving Ohio’s AI Innovation

IUC President Laura Lanese noted that Ohio’s 14 public universities are a strategic asset for the state and are uniquely situated to prepare students for the AI workforce, to promote research and collaboration across sectors, and to engage with industry to ensure Ohio remains economically competitive in the national and global artificial intelligence markets.

The AI in Higher Education Symposium is open to all. RSVPs can be sent to Kate Mowry.

The Inter-University Council of Ohio (IUC) was established in 1939 as a voluntary educational association of Ohio’s public universities. Today the association represents Ohio’s 14 public universities. Together, these institutions offer a broad range of associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and professional programs. The association’s purpose is to facilitate the development of common interest and concern of its members and to assist in sustaining and improving the quality of public higher education. IUC also engages in public relations, research, and government liaison work on behalf of its members.

2024 Distinguished Professor Richard M. Perloff Honored for More than 40 Years of Service to CSU

6003571 — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:36:27 +0000

The name Richard M. Perloff, Ph.D. has become synonymous with ��ý University since he first stepped on campus in 1979, which is one of the many reasons why CSU proudly named him Distinguished Professor at the 2024 Spring Service Awards.

It is the highest honor conferred by the University, awarded to only one professor per year. The recognition first went to Samantha Baskind, Ph.D. of the College of Arts and Sciences in 2022, then to Milena Sterio, J.D. of the College of Law in 2023.

Dr. Perloff has spent nearly 45 years serving the CSU community as a nationally recognized scholar in communication, psychology and political science, and it’s no surprise that his accolades also span decades.

He was honored by the Press Club of Cleveland with the award for Best in Ohio Essay Writing in 2018. Dr. Perloff also earned an Excellence in Scholarship Award and Excellence in Teaching Award in 2016. His theoretical article in communication theory won the 2014 University of Amsterdam School of Communication Research McQuail Award for the best article advancing communication theory, and he earned15 first or second-place awards for feature and essay writing from the Press Club of Cleveland and the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists from 2009-19. Dr. Perloff also won a Distinguished Faculty Award for Research in 1999. The Dynamics of Persuasion, Dr. Perloff's scholarly persuasion text, was named Outstanding Book of 1993 by Choice, a division of the American Library Association that published a yearly list of Outstanding Academic Titles. Its 8th edition was released in June 2023.

Dr. Perloff is a frequent contributor to an assortment of news outlets, including Cleveland.com and The New York Times. He has also been published in Academe, the magazine of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

“It’s a challenge, but really lots of fun, to write pieces that everyone can relate to, think about, perhaps reflect differently on or disagree with, but maybe, I hope, with a little more understanding of a different view of the issue,” said Dr. Perloff.

Midwestern born and raised

A native of West Lafayette, Ind., Dr. Perloff earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, where he wrote for The Michigan Daily, the University’s independent student newspaper that has operated for more than 130 years. He would move on to the University of Pittsburgh, Wisconsin-Madison and Ohio State University for his Master’s, Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellowship, respectively, before making his way to CSU as a visiting assistant professor.

"I have been at ��ý for all of my professional life," Dr. Perloff said. "My professional and intellectual affiliation has been here at ��ý, where I have really developed as a person, as a scholar and as a writer."

Dr. Perloff was continuously selected to take on leadership roles at CSU as the School of Communication evolved. He was elected the final chairperson of the Communication Department in 2003, then became the University's first-ever director of the School of Communication when it officially transitioned from the Department of Communication in 2004. During his seven years as director, the school added three new majors: Film & Digital Media, Journalism & Promotional Communication and Communication Management.

"I never thought I'd really like teaching, but it's infectious; it keeps you healthy and happy, and you hope you do some good," Dr. Perloff said. "You're sharing what you love with students, but you can't be in your world—you have to partake in where they are."

Renowned for his work in persuasion, Dr. Perloff teaches courses in persuasive communications and attitudes, as well as political communication. He has written a handful of books on the dynamics of news and political communication, including the award-winning The Dynamics of Persuasion.

"Persuasion has been one of my loves, having taught the course for decades, making it a mainstay on the grad level, and teaching, I think, the only undergrad persuasion course on campus," Dr. Perloff said. "I love persuasion theory, and so I'll focus on things like tattoos to help students appreciate that attitude objects serve functions or help people cope, a part of attitude functions theory, a classic in the field."

Not surprisingly, excellence runs in the family. Dr. Perloff’s son, Michael, is an attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, D.C. His daughter, Catherine, works as a platforms reporter for Adweek, an advertising publication based in New York, N.Y.

From chalk and whiteboards to digital classrooms

Four decades of experience have allowed Dr. Perloff to showcase his talents in connecting different topics and relating them to student experiences in the classroom and beyond, mastering the art of engaging a classroom.

“If I were to pinpoint what I would consider to be his most remarkable, polished skillset, it’s his ability to see linkages between different fields of expertise, how what he does can relate to others and vice versa,” said Robert Whitbred, Ph.D., the director of CSU’s School of Communication.

“When he’s giving an example of a persuasion theory, the direct one-to-one match is there and easy for the class to understand. That takes time. That takes expertise. That takes a willingness to continually look for ways to improve and revise things to make it better.”

The decades-long Viking has become a maestro during his multiple weekly lectures. He conducts an ensemble of student voices and responses, quickly applying them to real-world scenarios. Even during virtual sessions, Dr. Perloff continuously keeps students involved with discussions and presentations and encourages student answers during lecture times.

“He has been remarkably adaptable to integrating new technologies into his teaching,” Dr. Whitbred said. “He does it in a seamless way that is meeting students’ expectations for what an effective college course should be.”

Dr. Whitbred also noted Dr. Perloff’s ability to mentor and work with undergraduate and graduate students to produce work and articles that are presented in state, regional and, in some cases, international conferences.

“That’s providing opportunities for not only working with students but helping them create the next generation of scholars in the field,” he said.

Join CSU in congratulating Dr. Richard M. Perloff for being named the 2024 Distinguished Professor!

[Video] Dedication and Longevity Highlight 2024 Spring Service Awards

6003571 — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:25:28 +0000

Video of Dr. Jearl Walker, 50 Years at CSU

Plenty of excitement was on display during the 2024 Spring Service Awards at ��ý’s Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom. The luncheon and celebration honored 148 faculty and staff across the university, including 32 who have logged 25 or more years of service.

“I’m very appreciative of all of your dedication and commitment to this institution,” said President Laura Bloomberg. “It is you, the people here at ��ý, who make us a strong institution and a strong university serving our students and our research mission.”

The Distinguished Staff Awards are given annually in four categories to honor employees who have made a significant impact through outstanding dedication, competence, exceptional performance, excellent service to the campus community, ingenuity and leadership. They included Karah Vance (New Viking), Christina Bachman-Kirchner (Exemplary Campus Service), Robert Martel (Outstanding Achievement and Performance) and Colette Hart (President’s Leadership).

The Distinguished Faculty Awards, which recognize the University’s faculty for their work in and out of the classroom, are awarded annually in research, service and teaching. The awards aim to honor those who have received recognition for their exceptional research or creative work in the scholarly or creative community.

CSU recognized Richard M. Perloff as Distinguished Professor, an award that was first given in 2022 to Samantha Baskind of the College of Arts and Sciences, then in 2023 to Milena Sterio in the CSU College of Law.

Other Distinguished Faculty Awards went to Tushar Borkar and Adam Voight (Research), Shereen Naser and Anne Su (Service), Kristen Pataki and Shawn Ryan (Teaching), Melanie Gagich (Provost’s Service) and Tasha Preisler (Provost’s Teaching). Two faculty members were honored for their longevity, including Holli Goodman (College of Law) for 40 years and Jearl Walker (College of Arts and Sciences) for 50 years.

Walker, who wrote the book The Flying Circus of Physics, was hired by CSU after earning his Ph.D. and has never looked back.

“For the next 51 years, I’m going to be here,” said Walker. “What I’m looking forward to is meeting the students, getting to know them, learning their stories, their life stories, and learning about their backgrounds, their families, their jobs, their ambitions. I really enjoy that. So, yes, I want to keep doing that; I don’t want to sit home retired. I want to keep learning.”

“Every day, whether you are working directly with students or keeping our grounds looking great or our labs functioning or our business operations humming along, you are contributing to our mission of serving this region,” Bloomberg said. “Our students benefit because of you, our work benefits because of you.”

Congratulations to all those who were honored!

A Summer of Shakespeare for ��ý's Jim Marino

6003571 — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:19:12 +0000

Jim Marino, Ph.D., an associate professor in ��ý University’s English Department, is the second professional in his household to earn a grant from the Summer Stipend ��ý of the National Endowment for the Humanities. He joins his wife Brooke Conti, Ph.D., also a professor in CSU’s English Department, who was awarded the grant a couple of years ago.

“I’ve got to hold up my share of the family business,” joked Marino.

Having been with CSU since 2004, Marino is the author of Owning William Shakespeare and scholarly articles in leading journals such as Shakespeare Quarterly, English Literary Renaissance and English Literary History.

The NEH, an independent federal agency founded in 1965, offers dozens of grant programs, awards and honors while providing significant funding toward humanities programs. The NEH Summer Stipends ��ý funds two months of research on scholarship in the humanities that the NEH feels is of public interest or importance.

“It's very nice to have my research recognized by a national grant with serious referees because doing research in the humanities means working mostly by yourself on projects that take years,” he said. “I first started work on the Shakespeare edition I'm doing in 2018, so you've got to really believe in your project, but it's a huge relief to hear that someone out there thinks you're on the right track.”

Marino says CSU helped put him in the best possible situation to be on the receiving end of this prestigious grant.

“��ý's College of Arts and Sciences nominated me,” he said. “So, I literally couldn't have done this without CSU. But also, having to apply first within the college for the nomination made my final application to the NEH much better and more polished.”

Marino’s work will include what he calls “a summer of Shakespeare and nothing else,” and he’s pleased that the award is also bringing attention to the University and its excellent research faculty.

“I won this award this year,” he said. “But my colleagues do great work year in and year out.”

Make Sure Major Aligns with Mission, Values, Passion

6003571 — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:18:45 +0000

Choosing a major can be overwhelming, especially if you have multiple passions or don’t know what kind of career you want. Brittany Wampler, director of career development and exploration at ��ý University, offered some guidance on selecting a major that resonates with your mission, values and passions.

Before committing to a major, you should consider several factors, including your salary expectations and the employment rates in that field of study. Read the full article in the Cleveland Jewish News.

Student of Distinction: Kionna Byous

6003456 — Thu, 30 May 2024 13:28:49 +0000

Public Meeting Notice: CSU Board of Trustees (May 30)

6003571 — Thu, 30 May 2024 02:40:30 +0000

The Governance Committee of the ��ý University Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 30 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Parker Hannifin Administration Center, 2300 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Some trustees and presenters will participate virtually in accordance with state legislation and the Bylaws of the ��ý University Board of Trustees. The public session of the meeting will be available via livestream, which can be accessed here.

If you are a member of the media and are planning to view/attend any of the meetings, please notify the Office of University Marketing at pr@csuohio.edu so that we can ensure copies of the meeting materials are provided to you.

What's Happening in #TheLand?

6003571 — Thu, 23 May 2024 13:06:32 +0000

Looking for fun events around the Cleveland area this summer and all year long? Sign up for Destination Cleveland’s newsletter on thisiscleveland.com to stay up-to-date on all the great things happening across our city.

2024 MCRSA/IMPLAN Conference Comes to CSU

6003571 — Tue, 21 May 2024 16:41:20 +0000

The 54th annual Mid-Continent Regional Science Association (MCRSA) Conference and the 16th IMPLAN National Users Conference will be held June 5-7 at ��ý University. The conference is now accepting abstract submissions.

The MCRSA is a non-profit organization that uses the tools of regional science to help solve applied problems in rural and urban areas at the local, state and national levels.

For more information about the conference, click here.

Sport and Entertainment Management ��ýs at ��ý Put Students in the Game

6003571 — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:47:25 +0000

It’s only fitting that a legendary sports city like Cleveland would offer high-level pathways toward a career in sports. And with ��ý University just a short distance from Progressive Field, RocketMortgage Field House and Cleveland Browns Stadium, it makes plenty of sense for students wanting a successful sports career to choose CSU.

��ý first launched its Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Entertainment Management in 2022, the same year Jim Kahler, a veteran of sports administration and education, was hired to serve as its director. The program within the Monte Ahuja College of Business offers options for those with a desire to become more in-tune with the world of sports and entertainment.

“Our proximity to professional teams like the Cavaliers, Guardians and Browns makes it an ideal place to continue building our already close relationships with our local franchises,” Kahler said.

Gavin Stephens, the director of Talent and Engagement for the Cavaliers, agreed.

“We’re in such a unique situation where we have so much talent that is close to us, there’s no reason not to give CSU students an opportunity,” Stephens added.

Step Up to the Plate, a first-ever CSU student event held before an April game between the Guardians and the New York Yankees, featured a handful of panel speakers from ��ý and the Guardians' front office. The rained-out game didn't damper student spirits as they heard about ��ý’s partnerships with its professional sports teams and the job opportunities that can come with them.

“Our mission at the Guardians is to unite and empower the city of Cleveland through the power of team,” said Colleen Lynch, assistant director of Talent Acquisition for the Guardians. “I believe CSU has a very similar mission.”

��ý's Sport and Entertainment Management program has also hosted other student-centered events, such as a career fair with more than 35 organizations, as well as ��ý’s Summer Sport Management Institute, the ��ý and Cleveland Guardians Ticket Sales Ticket Sales Academy and many more initiatives. CSU’s Cleveland Guardians Recruitment Fair was created for students interested in seasonal positions with the baseball franchise, and the Cleveland Browns 50/50 Raffles sales internships provide students with the opportunity to get hands-on sales experiences and by working with Cleveland Browns Foundation.

A city with a wide variety of options in professional and collegiate sports, Cleveland was also the center of a handful of events during eight epic days that kicked off the month of April.

The Land hosted the NCAA Women’s Final Four from April 5-7, which featured incredible matchups between South Carolina, NC State, Iowa and UConn. The training camp roster for the USA Basketball Women’s National Team trained at Cleveland Clinic Courts from April 3-5. The Cleveland Guardians’ home opener at Progressive Field was aligned with April’s total solar eclipse, the first Ohio would experience since 1806.

The city of Cleveland has had plenty of opportunities to showcase itself on the national level. The Guardians and Cavaliers both made championship appearances in 2016, with the Cavs hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy after a seven-game series win over the Golden State Warriors. Cleveland would host the NBA All-Star game in 2022, the NFL Draft in 2021 and the MLB All-Star game in 2019.

“Anyone who loves sports would love Cleveland,” Lynch said. “It seems, as a Cleveland native, the Cleveland culture is very driven by their sports teams. We have very iconic fans. Cleveland is its own brand here because of the sports teams and how much we’re rooted in that."

To learn more about ��ý’s Sport and Entertainment Management options, click here.

Student of Distinction: Francieli Vogel

6003456 — Tue, 21 May 2024 11:13:31 +0000

CSU celebrates graduating students who have overcome obstacles, made significant achievements or are fulfilling ��ý University's mission in or outside the classroom.

Today, we celebrate Francieli Vogel.

CSU: Have you had any significant Internships/Co-ops/Careers while at CSU?

FV: Yes, both!

I gained valuable work experience during a summer internship in 2023 called the Ohio Export Internship ��ý. This program focused on supporting small and medium-sized businesses with their international trade endeavors. The college provided us with the necessary training, and we then had the opportunity to put that knowledge into practice during our internships. In my case, the college placed me at LJ Star, a company located in Twinsburg. There, I played a key role in researching and conducting international business operations.

Following the internship’s conclusion, they even offered me a position until I began my current co-op. I am enrolled in a co-operative education program at Emerson, where I hold the Strategic Supply Chain position. In this role, I am actively involved in all aspects of the strategic sourcing process. Working at a global company like Emerson is a fantastic opportunity for me to learn and develop.

CSU: How would you describe the connections you have made with the faculty and staff at CSU?

FV: The professors at CSU were instrumental in my success with both the internship and co-op programs. They provided exceptional support outside of the classroom. One even went above and beyond by conducting a practice interview online to boost my confidence in the actual interview. Several others consistently shared information about job openings, through email and in class discussions. This proactive approach to networking proved to be incredibly valuable. Because of these experiences, I strongly recommend taking more in-person classes. The face-to-face interaction fosters stronger connections with professors, which can be hugely beneficial.

CSU: How has ��ý inspired you for your future?

FV: CSU inspired me to constantly work and invest in myself and my knowledge. The professors do not just talk about the theory; they brought the real world into the classroom. Clearly, they cared about our futures, guiding us towards successful careers and pushing us to reach our full potential.

CSU: How do you think you have fulfilled the CSU mission (empowering others, creating knowledge, engaging our community and shaping our world)?

FV: Many people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, struggle to see their full potential. Limited exposure to different realities can make dreams seem out of reach. As an international student from Brazil, from a really small community, I can relate. Studying at an American university felt like an impossible aspiration. My dedication and strong academic record led me to be part of the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Continuing Scholars ��ý. This prestigious program provides financial, academic support and invaluable leadership and humanities development support.

My journey at CSU has fueled my passion to inspire and empower others from similar backgrounds. I actively volunteer in underprivileged communities, and I try to share my academic life with everyone around me. Education is a transformative force; it unlocks opportunities and empowers individuals, and I try to motivate everyone to pursue their academic life.

I also would like to thank the supply chain department. Initially, I solely focused on an international business major. However, thanks to the inspiring supply chain professors at CSU, my academic journey took an enriching turn. Their passion for the field ignited a desire in me to delve deeper into this fascinating area. As a result, I decided to complement my major by adding a minor in Operations & Supply Chain Management and I am currently working in the same field.

Congratulations, Francieli!

[Video] Dr. Laura Bloomberg: YWCA Woman of Achievement 2024

6003571 — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:01:43 +0000

Each year, the YWCA Woman of Achievement Award is presented to a select group of Northeast Ohio women who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments through career success, community service, leadership and mentoring, as well as dedication to YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Among those receiving the 2024 award is ��ý Univeristy President Dr. Laura Bloomberg. Watch the video below to learn more about her mentorship philosophy.

Video of Dr. Laura Bloomberg: YWCA Woman of Achievement 2024

Summer@CSU

6003456 — Mon, 20 May 2024 14:01:55 +0000

Summer@CSU: ��ýs for Everyone

��ý or recreation, see what CSU can offer you this summer! Ages range from 6 months to adult.

Click here to learn more.

2024 Title IX Summit "Beyond 50: The Future of IX"

6003571 — Thu, 16 May 2024 12:28:15 +0000

The 2024 Title IX Summit "Beyond 50: The Future of IX" comes to ��ý University on Friday, May 17.

Institutions from around Ohio, Michigan and other neighboring states will gather to share programs, trainings, resources and lessons learned in continuing to build a coordinated community response to sexual violence. Participants will also gain knowledge about the breadth of Title IX including areas such as gender equity and athletics.

Click here to read more about what's planned.

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��ý Athletics Releases 2023-24 Annual Report

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