Community Impact
BSN Students Head West to Learn Cultural Humility
In the southwest corner of South Dakota, on the Nebraska border and at the southern end of the Badlands, sits the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. It is home to the Ogalala Lakota Nation.
This fall, faculty and students from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Salem traveled to the reservation in what has become an almost annual excursion. The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to the trips over the last three years, which made this return visit quite significant for members of the group.
Facilities Maintenance Training Program Grows Our Own Employees for Skilled Positions
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is tapping in to its talent pool of workers already employed by the university to meet the shortages of skilled maintenance workers.
Mentoring While Teaching Is the Perfect Match
The combination of passing on a love of Earth science while acting as a mentor for students is a perfect match for Eric Taylor, associate professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark.
Where on the Web? A Window To Arts & Cultural Experiences
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Ownership Center Helps Businesses Prepare for Successions
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University program is helping business owners retire by providing them succession plans to ease the transition in their companies.
KENT STATE GEAUGA PROVIDING OSHA SAFETY TRAINING TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN GEAUGA COUNTY And BEYOND
Thanks to a $75,000 grant from Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training Grants Program, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Geauga is designing a pilot training program for workers from small businesses in underserved rural communities to help ensure safe and healthy workplaces. As part of the campus’ ongoing commitment to leadership in regional workforce development, the program will be implemented in Geauga County starting in the second quarter of 2023.
Compassion and Putting Students First Is Winning Strategy for Trumbull Nursing Professor
Empathy, warmth and kindness are things that Kathy Dwinnells, Ph.D., RN, CNS, CNE, associate professor in the College of Nursing at the Trumbull Campus, believes are important parts of a nursing education.
IN A FLASH: Flashes on Ice
Flashes can enjoy a number of fun, winter activities in January and February.
Actor Danny Trejo to Headline Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Stark Speakers Series on March 9
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series and the Stark Library’s Speaking of Books Author Series are partnering to present iconic Hollywood character actor Danny Trejo, who will speak at the Canton Palace Theatre on March 9.
IN A FLASH: Flashes Donate to Save Lives
Every pint of donated blood can save three lives.