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School of Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences
There’s nothing like a poverty simulation exercise to get students in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Long-Term Care Administration program to challenge assumptions, deepen empathy and better prepare themselves for leadership roles in long-term care settings.The simulation immersed students in the day-to-day realities faced by individuals and families living at or near the poverty level by mirroring the lived experiences of the future workforce they will one day manage.Associate Lecturer Donna Alexander, coordinator of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Long-Term Care Administration program in the School of Learning, Development...
Kenisha Chisholm, ’20, came to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State with a clear sense of purpose influenced by her life experience, persistence and desire to help others heal. Today, she works as a registered dietitian nutritionist for Nourish while also running her own practice, A New Kapeesh Nutrition, LLC.Her path to nutrition was a personal one. Initially interested in becoming a naturopathic doctor, she began shadowing in the field while seeking care for her daughter, who was experiencing rosacea and skin issues. As she explored the educational requirements, she realized nutrition was both accessible and impactfu...
Moderate/Intensive Needs Initial Licensure Prep Plan of Study (PDF)
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This document outlines the required coursework and clinical requirements for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Special Education Moderate/Intensive Needs Initial Licensure Preparation (Non-Degree) program. It serves as a formal roadmap for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and are seeking an initial Ohio Intervention Specialist teaching license. The plan of study includes SPED core coursework, academic content requirements, clinical experiences, administrative deadlines and licensure standards.
Revised September 2021
Democracy needs volunteers — and right now, Portage County needs yours.With Ohio's May 5 election approaching, the Portage County Board of Elections is facing a significant shortfall of poll workers, and a ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State emerita professor is calling on the university community to step up and fill the gap.Barb Hipsman Springer, emerita professor of journalism and co-convenor of the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Votes coalition, has spent years working the polls herself — and she's sounding the alarm that this year is different.“The Portage County Board of Elections can already tell that they are significantly underst...
Moderate/Intensive Needs Additional Licensure Prep Plan of Study (PDF)
File Summary:
This document outlines the coursework and requirements for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's Special Education Moderate/Intensive Licensure Preparation – Additional (Non-Degree) program. It provides a structured plan of study for licensed teachers seeking Ohio Intervention Specialist licensure, including required courses, field experiences, additional licensure coursework, and key program guidelines.
Revised September 2021
Mild/Moderate Needs Initial Licensure Prep Plan of Study (PDF)
File Summary:
This document outlines the curriculum and requirements for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Special Education Mild/Moderate Licensure Preparation – Initial (Non-Degree) program. It details required coursework, academic content requirements, field experiences, and student teaching components for individuals seeking initial Ohio Intervention Specialist licensure.
Revised April 2025
School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration
Students and faculty in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Hospitality and Event Management program earned national recognition at the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) World Conference & Club Business Expo, held recently in Anaheim, Calif., bringing home two prestigious honors that underscore the strength of the university’s student chapter and faculty leadership.The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State chapter of CMAA took second place in CMAA’s Student New Member Recruitment Contest among small chapter schools, an achievement that reflects sustained student engagement and growth within the organization. The con...