Podcasts about Columbus State Community College

Columbus appears to be on track to keep an important promise: The Columbus Promise. The innovative education partnership launched in 2021 with the goal of sending more Columbus City School graduates to college, boosting their own life trajectories and helping Central Ohio supercharge its workforce. The Columbus Promise lets any graduate of Columbus City Schools attend Columbus State Community College at no cost for six semesters and provides a $500 stipend each semester plus academic support.  Now the Promise is no longer just a pilot. The program's key partners – the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, I Know I Can, and Columbus State – and an array of private backers – have all recently recommitted to launching a new phase of the program, with more than half of a new $25 million goal already raised.  With a panel of leaders, we unpack the Columbus Promise, explore its origins and impact, and get an inside look at what happens next. Featuring Dr. Angela Chapman, Superintendent/CEO, Columbus City Schools Janelle Coleman, Vice President, Community Engagement & Corporate Philanthropy and President, AEP Foundation Shannon Hardin, President, Columbus City Council  Dr. Desiree Polk-Bland, Senior Vice President for Student Success, Columbus State Community College The moderator is Colleen Marshall, News Anchor, NBC4, and host of "NBC4's The Spectrum." This presenting sponsor of this forum was The Columbus Foundation. This forum was also sponsored by Cardinal Health and American Electric Power. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by The Ellis. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on April 9, 2025.

Ohio's system of higher education is reinventing itself for a new era in the state's history. Will schools be ready?  Among the challenges, the number of U.S. high school graduates is expected to peak next year at about 3.5 million students before dropping 15% in the next four years, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, with profound implications for institutions of higher education.  Additionally, the needs of key Ohio employers are always accelerating, creating growing pressure on schools to produce workers ready to enter an ever-evolving workforce, especially in technology and healthcare-related professions. Schools are also creating new ways to ensure students stay housed, fed, and that childcare resources are available to keep students with families enrolled and moving toward graduation.  A college education remains a life-changing asset for graduates, with Axios reporting recent grads in 2023 ages 22-27 earned $24,000 more annually than their peers holding just a high school degree. With the help from our expert panelists, we explore how Ohio's higher education institutions are innovating to adapt to a changing educational and workforce landscape. Featuring panelists: Dr. John Comerford, President of Otterbein University Dr. David Harrison, President of Columbus State Community College Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, President of Central State University Dr. James Orr, Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management at The Ohio State University The host is Sheridan Hendrix, Higher Education Reporter for The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was sponsored by Columbus State Community College, Grange Insurance, The Ohio State University, and Otterbein University. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. It was also supported by The Ellis. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on January 29, 2025.  

"This was a a really strong convening then for employers and education to to better communicate and then plan on how to improve that connectivity between graduating students and employment."We welcome guest experts John Hambrick, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Central Ohio, and Lauren Stowe Jones, Senior Director of K-12 Partnerships at Columbus State Community College.John Hambrick, who moved to Columbus in 1998, transitioned from a background in education and restaurant industry work into non-profit roles, ultimately leading him to his current position in workforce development at ESC of Central Ohio. The Educational Service Center serves 30 member school districts across eight counties, working to bridge the gap between K-12 education and industry needs.Lauren Stowe Jones started her educational journey as a 7th-grade teacher in Boston but returned to Central Ohio due to high living costs. She joined Columbus State Community College, where she worked on reforming developmental education to reduce the need for remedial courses. Presently, she oversees 10,000 high school students taking college credit courses through the College Credit Plus program. This significant initiative offers free college courses to high school students, impacting their educational pathways.Both guests emphasize preparing students for future job markets by aligning educational programs with evolving industry demands in Central Ohio. They highlight dual enrollment and teacher education programs as critical strategies. Lauren discusses how dual enrollment influences teaching demographics and necessitates changes in teacher preparation to deploy educators quickly and support their continuous development. John highlights Ohio's emphasis on expanding registered apprenticeship programs, especially to address teacher shortages, and mentions the creation of teacher academies in school districts as pre-apprenticeships.Ohio's alternative licensure models are also a focal point, creating pathways for veterans and industry professionals to enter teaching roles. John outlines significant state funding to support education, including a $100 million investment from the Ohio legislature for career technical education equipment and workforce boot camps. While the full impact of these initiatives on students remains to be seen, the guests express optimism about creating more informed and prepared students.The conversation turns to the integration of technology, particularly the role of AI, in education. AI is viewed as a complement to traditional teaching methods rather than a replacement. Teachers will need to adapt, and educational policies will have to guide the use of AI in schools. Community involvement is also essential, with partnerships between colleges, businesses, and economic development sectors shaping educational messages and providing resources.Educational innovation is discussed, including the creation of innovation labs equipped with VR, 3D printers, and augmented reality tools. These efforts aim to provide equitable access to technology for all students. Programs like the Intel project highlight economic development activities, with a need to communicate future manufacturing and economic opportunities to the community. Columbus State has introduced career educators focused on in-demand industries and developed tailored educational materials for various audiences to spread awareness about regional career opportunities.Partnerships with economic development partners are crucial to bring business insights into the educational realm, helping prepare students for new career pathways. Emerging technologies, smart mobility, and connected technology in Central Ohio are also highlighted, with resources provided by entities like the Department of Transportation and DriveOhio. Columbus State's advanced training center in New...

Only five other states are home to more veterans than Ohio. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Buckeye State is home to 729,645 veterans. Only California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas have more veterans than Ohio. With the state's unemployment rate well below historic averages, many employers are turning to veterans to fill open positions. While the veteran unemployment rate is nationally lower that the nonveteran unemployment rate, 3% versus 3.8%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, many returning veterans struggle to re-integrate themselves into the civilian workforce after military service. “Finding the mission again,” or reinventing a new life in the civilian work world, can be hugely challenging for many. The transition can be a time when veterans are at greater risk for depression, homelessness, and increased risk of crisis, according to the veterans' advocacy organization DAV. Part of the challenge for veterans is helping civilian employers recognize the key skills they're seeking in veteran resumes. State officials and leading employers are helping to change this; the state is now home to 2,792 designated “Military Friendly” employers in the state of Ohio, and state-run and corporate programs are seeing marked successes in helping veterans re-integrate into Ohio's workforce. With a panel of leaders, we unpack the hidden challenges Ohio veterans face returning to the workforce after military life, and dive into the strategies that are connecting veterans with Ohio employers ready to hire them.  Featuring: Tony Anzic, U.S. Navy Veteran and Columbus Location Manager, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Retired U.S. Army Major General Deborah Ashenhurst, Director, Ohio Department of Veterans Services  Marnie Holder, Vice President of Advancement, National Veterans Museum & Memorial  And U.S. Army Veteran A-Jay Orr, Executive Director, Ohio Veterans Collaborative   The host is Stacia Naquin, Anchor, ABC6 & Fox 28 Columbus  This forum was sponsored by Columbus State Community College, Encova Insurance, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.  The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch.  It was supported by The Ellis.  This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus, Ohio's historic Italian Village on May 22, 2024.  

This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about Nuclear energy with our guest Harvey “Sluggo” Wasserman. He is a past guest and a life-long activist who speaks, writes, and organizes widely on energy, the environment, U.S. and global history, drug war, election protection, and grassroots politics. He has taught at Capital University, Columbus State Community College, and Hampshire College. He has authored or co-authored 20 books, countless articles and speeches, two films, and a Grammy-winnning song, and hosts two radio shows, California Solartopia and the Green Power & Wellness Show. Harvey helped coined the phrase “No Nukes” in 1973, and his recent article at Counterpunch is called Nuclear Power's Lethal, Larcenous End Game. See also: https://solartopia.org

Carolyn Harding with Judge Terri Jamison, candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court. Judge Terri Jamison began her work history in social work with the West Virginia Department of Welfare. She became a trailblazer when she was one of few women to join the United Mine Workers of America. She moved to Columbus, Ohio when mass layoffs shut the mines down. As a single parent, she worked a variety of jobs before becoming a small business owner for more than 16 years. She became a nontraditional student at Columbus State Community College, ultimately graduating cum laude from Franklin University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She enrolled in Capital University Law School where she obtained her juris doctor degree. As an attorney, she stood beside families in crisis, not corporations, representing them in various courts around Ohio and in U. S. District Court, in administrative hearings, and later being hired to preside over unemployment compensation claims. She comes to this campaign with more than a decade as a judge, having served on the Franklin County Court Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch, and now on the Court of Appeals, Tenth District. Judge Jamison has often been quoted, “when the law is not on your side, you deserve to be heard, treated with dignity and respect.” Welcome to GrassRoot Ohio. When everyday folk go to the polls, most voters have an idea of who the candidates are, what party they represent, and if they are engaged, they have some idea of the candidates' platforms. But even engaged voters, get a bit overwhelmed when it comes to judges. There are usually many judges on the ballot - and very few opportunities to hear what each candidate hopes to bring to the table. Ohio early voting started Feb 21 and primary election day is March 19, and my hope is that each voter does their own due diligence for all the candidates on their ballot, and this November- All Ohioans will vote for the open seat on the Ohio Supreme Court. www.votejudgejamison.com GrassRoot Ohio - Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local LP-FM community radio station. Face Book: www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! @user-42674753 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back!

Have you ever seen the meme that goes: "Nursing exams be like: 'Which one is the most orange?'" and goes on to provide four images of the same orange fruit? Having been a nursing student myself years ago who bore the burden of these tests that were often oblique and required specific tackling strategies, I understand the pressure and mental stress of the whole examination process. How should one, a nursing student alike or not, approach the test room? Are there helpful mindset preparations to ensure successful results? What are the strategies for effective studying, especially for online instruction? How far can mere memorization skills take you? And how should one know when to abandon an unfruitful learning style and method for a new one? We are joined by two incredible nursing educators to answer it all!Stephanee Beggs from Los Angeles, California, is the CEO of RNExplained, Inc., an educational content platform that went viral on social media and is utilized by over 1 million nursing students and current nurses nationwide. She was honored on Forbes 30 Under 30 for Education, having generated more than $2 million in revenue selling study materials and merchandise in 2023. Stephanee has received two Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration in Marketing and Nursing as Magna Cum Laude and currently works as a registered nurse at the UCLA Health Emergency Department and as an Adjunct Professor of Nursing Pharmacology at Mount Saint Mary's University.Meris Shuwarger from Columbus, Ohio, is a certified Emergency and Trauma registered nurse and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Emergency Nursing. She received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing as Valedictorian and currently works at a Level II Trauma Center and Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Within the world of nursing education, Meris is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor for Medical-Surgical Nursing at Columbus State Community College, piloted the Supplemental Instruction model at Chamberlain University College of Nursing, and a Nurse Team Lead and Educator at Level Up RN, an educational content platform for registered and practical nurses. Livestream Air Date: May 10, 2023Follow Stephanee Beggs, BSN, RN: InstagramFollow Meris Shuwarger, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN: InstagramFollow Friends of Franz Podcast: Website, Instagram, FacebookFollow Christian Franz Bulacan (Host): Instagram, YouTubeThankful to the season's brand partners: Covry, House of M Beauty, Nguyen Coffee Supply, V Coterie, Skin By Anthos, Halmi, By Dr Mom, LOUPN, Baisun Candle Co., RĒJINS, Twrl Milk Tea, 1587 Sneakers

Just how broken are the economics of childcare? It's no secret they're preventing Ohio's childcare providers from meeting the current demand for their services from employers, parents, and families.  A stunning recent report from Action for Children, The Child Care Provider Survey, uncovered critical issues facing child care providers in central Ohio, including concerns about staffing, capacity, and tuition increases. More than half of providers reported that their monthly revenue does not cover expenses. With the ending of pandemic-era support funding, recent findings by Action for Children emphasize the need for sustained, flexible investment in central Ohio's childcare centers and Family Child Care programs. This mixed picture produces a domino effect – not enough staff limits enrollment, which reduces revenue and causes tuition to rise – an unstable reckoning that shortchanges families, employers, and communities. This CMC forum unpacks the deeply set factors causing central Ohio's childcare providers to struggle. We'll look at how the region can chart a path to a more equitable and sustainable future for the childcare that's ideal for children, parents, and employers together. Featuring: Eric Karolak, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Action for Children Kara Wente, Director, Department of Children and Youth, State of Ohio Aslyne Rodriguez, Director of Government Affairs, COTA Carol Haynes, Executive Director, Kiddie Academy The host is Cierra Johnson, Anchor and Reporter, NBC4 This forum was sponsored by PNC Bank, The Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and Columbus State Community College. It was supported by The Ellis. The presenting sponsor of the livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. The livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus, Ohio's historic Italian Village on February 14, 2024. 

SMV8: Dwight Smith shares why personality & integrity lead to success. He won E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, built & sold his company, and Chaired the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.In this episode, you will learn:Why your personality and integrity are essential elements of success.Four important considerations in selling your company - price is NOT one of them.What it's like to Chair the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.How they almost lost the whole company, and bounced back to success.Why culture and relationships are your best team retention strategies.Episode Summary:  This episode of the SmartMoney Ventures Podcast features Dwight Smith who is a true servant leader in business, board service, and the philanthropic pursuits that he and his wife Renee are deeply committed to.  Dwight built his company, Sophisticated Systems, Inc. for 33 years and along the way, he has consistently given back to his community with both his time and his treasure.  His colleagues & peers frequently recognize his achievements and contributions with awards and accolades. Dwight is the recipient of the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Milt Lewin Legacy Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, and he and his wife Renee are recent recipients of the Harrison M. Sayre Award from The Columbus Foundation for their passionate support of social justice, entrepreneurship & youth empowerment!   Dwight has served on 16 Boards of Directors, including as Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Columbus Foundation where he served on the Governing Committee, Columbus State Community College, The Highlights Foundation, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and more recently, People's Bank and Rocky Brands.  In 2015 Smith co-founded My Special Word, a non-profit focused on empowering children around the world and the importance and impact of positive words. Smith is an active investor and mentor for several entrepreneurial ventures.He has served as an Adjunct Professor in the MBA Program at Franklin University and is a guest lecturer at The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. Smith was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Franklin University in 2021.He graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS in Marketing and an MBA in Finance.

On this episode of True Print for Life host Maylin Sambois interviews a friend, certified business advisor, and marketing coordinator for the Ohio Small Business Center of Columbus State Community College, Tonya Wilson. Join Tonya as she discusses her personal struggles finding a life career and why it is important to find your people in the workplace. Maylin and Christina decided to launch True Print for Life for anyone who is looking for more strategy, passion, and purpose in their lives. The podcast will be featuring intimate interviews with top performers/experts in business, finance, and lifestyle, as well as deep dives into topics like health and manifestation. In 2014, Maylin and Christina launched ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Femergy®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a 5o1c3 non-profit organization. Femergy stands for Female Energy and provides additional access and support in helping bridge the gap of women in leadership and decisions making positions. The True Print for Life Podcast has everything you need to level up your life and business! New episodes premiere every other Wednesday Starting in June 2021! True Print for Life Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.femergy.org/true-print-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0MgGDnUJ8m8uO5nEorqYMn?si=RW9s7v-rQLu67_XN2vMg2A&dl_branch=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-print-for-life/id1571622222⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anchor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/trueprintforlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Femergy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.femergy.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Femergy Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamfemergy/?hl=en "Tokyo Music Walker - Way Home" is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY) license. "Neutrin05 - Home" is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY 3.0) license "Alex Productions - Alone" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license. "Nikos Spiliotis - Helen 2" is under a Free To Use on YouTube license "Tokyo Music Walker - After the Rain" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license.

Encouraging every gardener to have some permaculture principles in their toolbox.Debra Knapke and Greg discuss the climate shifts they have experienced in different parts of the country. Learn how to take these shifts into consideration by incorporating some basic permaculture principles into your garden planning. Treat the earth with respect, and your garden will be healthier and more resilient.After two previous careers, in 1992 Debra turned her avocation of plant study and gardening into her full-time career. Debra is passionate about gardening, sustainable garden design and the natural world, and enjoys sharing knowledge through her writing, public speaking, and garden consulting in the private and public sectors. In addition, she has mentored the future of the landscape industry at Columbus State Community College for 24 years. Debra boasts an eclectic garden packed into two thirds of an acre.Visit https://www.urbanfarm.org/2023/04/28/736-debra-knapke/ for show notes and links.Debra Knapke on Climate Resilient Gardens

There are plenty of cooking class options in Columbus, including the highly rated Mix in at Mitchell Hall on Columbus State Community College's downtown campus.

There are plenty of cooking class options in Columbus, including the highly rated Mix in at Mitchell Hall on Columbus State Community College's downtown campus.

Introduced in the Ohio statehouse on March 14, 2023, Senate Bill 83 is sweeping legislation that hands down one-size-fits-all mandates to Ohio's colleges and universities that would do real, irreversible damage to the institutions that we rely on to train Ohioans to be productive members of our workforce, if it were passed. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Jerry Cirino (R-Kirkland), named SB 83 the Higher Education Enhancement Act, but calling it the Higher Education Destruction Act is a more accurate name. The presidents of YSU-OEA and the Columbus State Education Association join this episode to help explain why SB 83 must be stopped.LEARN MORE AND TAKE ACTION | Click here to see a summary of all of the provisions of Senate Bill 83 and then click here to send a message to members of the Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee asking them to oppose the bill.  Featured Education Matters guests:  Mark Vopat, YSU-OEA PresidentDr. Mark Vopat is Professor of Philosophy and the Co-Director of the Dr. James Dale Ethics Center at Youngstown State University. Dr. Vopat received his doctorate from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. His area of specialization is children's rights. In addition to his work in children's rights, Dr. Vopat has written and presented papers in a variety of areas of applied ethics including: business ethics, children's rights, engineering ethics, professional ethics, the ethics of boycotting, moral sensitivity, and the intersection of libertarianism and Christianity.  Adam Keller, Columbus State Education Association PresidentA Full Professor in the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at Columbus State Community College, Dr. Adam Keller is an organic chemist, with a focus on undergraduate education. He is currently the PI on an NSF-funded project to increase the recruitment, retention and success of underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on April 4 and April 6, 2023.

Few events in U.S. history impacted education like the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic erased years of progress,  Recently, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the nation's report card, revealed losses in educational attainment across the county, with the biggest drop in math scores ever reported. Reading scores fell to their lowest levels since 1992.   This CMC panel explores the damage done by the pandemic to education and the ways we can close the COVID learning gap in Central Ohio.  The panelists are: Amy Gordon, Executive Director and CEO, Communities in Schools of Ohio Dr. Stéphane Lavertu, Professor and Director of Doctoral Studies, The John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University Cheryl Ward, Vice-President, Success by Third Grade, United Way of Central Ohio The host is Dr. Eric Karolak, CEO, Action for Children  This forum was sponsored by Columbus State Community College and PNC, with support from the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The forum livestream was presented by The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation and by The Columbus Dispatch.  This forum was recorded before a live audience on January 25, 2023.  

We discuss the state of the workforce in Central Ohio and what current trends indicate for the future, plus The Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio provides an overview of their “State of the Workforce 2022” report, with new insights on Ohio's labor participation rate, unemployment rate, and details on specific job sector growth and losses projected through 2028.  The speakers are:  Ryan Burgess, President & CEO of Goodwill Columbus   Nichole Kneedler, Chief Talent Officer with Huntington National Bank  Dr. Tian Lou, Research Scientist with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University   Chance Shannan with the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio provides introductory remarks.   The host is Colleen Marshall, Co-Anchor with NBC4.  This forum was sponsored by Improving, Corna Kokosing, and Columbus State Community College.    This forum was recorded live at The Boat House in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  

She has been in the Construction and Workplace Safety industry for several years. She has extensive knowledge of safety regulations and training experience, as well as managing people. She began working construction in 2006 in the school to apprenticeship program through Delaware Area Career Center in Ohio. She received the Builders Exchange women in construction scholarship 2007 and graduated Columbus State Community College in 2013 with an associates in Construction Management. In 2017 she got an associates in Skilled Trades. In 2021 she received a certificate in OCC, Safety and Health for industrial hygiene. She graduated as a journeyman from the IUOE local 18 apprenticeship program. She has worked on and off in construction and manufacturing and workers compensation since 2006, while attending school and apprentice training. https://local18training.com/https://www.nawic.org/https://www.bx.org/To learn more about our Risk Management department, click here --> https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/

Jim Fowler is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Nationwide. In this role, he is responsible for the company's technology strategy, IT capabilities and business transformation programs. Prior to joining Nationwide in 2018, Jim was Chief Information Officer for General Electric, where he led the company's global information technology strategy, services, operations and internal digital transformation program. Prior to his 18-year career at GE, he held IT roles with NCR and Accenture. Jim holds a bachelor of science degree in management information systems and marketing from Miami University and a master of business administration degree from Xavier University. He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Jim serves as a national board member for YearUp, on the business school advisory board at Miami University, on the Columbus State Community College board of trustees and on the Columbus Collaboratory board of managers. He is well recognized for his results-oriented leadership style and his ability to drive innovation—and was recently recognized by Forbes with the CIO Innovation Award. Highlights from the Show Jim came to Nationwide after 18 years at GE, where he was most recently CIO, and was not interested in a role in insurance when he was approached about Nationwide He was swayed when he learned how forward-thinking the company was When interviewing, Jim learned about how the company has always been innovative, including using projected slide shows in client presentations in the 1900s before mixed media and AV was even considered for things like that Jim identified three reasons why Nationwide has been highly innovative despite its size and complexity Leadership that is willing to disrupt what they've done to protect their relevance in the future, regardless of how long they've done it for or how successful they may have been before Mutuality helps them make decisions that protect their members into the future Technology is about becoming the preferred partner for customers and intermediaries, giving people the space to focus on people They've been able to move faster on innovative ideas because of how they structure innovation The team has dual-reporting to Jim and their Chief Strategy Officer They incubate ideas within the innovation team to try the idea free of the constraints of the bigger business and make a go-no-go decision after giving something a real try If it passes the initial test, then they can move it to the business at large That is, innovation is thought of as incubation Jim sees a future where insurance will be more personalized for each customer, given data they give you permission to use to serve them Regulators want us to figure this out, we just need to show them how this benefits consumers He also sees a shift to coverage being fluid across people's lives , with more telematics-driven options in various coverages rather than seeing Auto separate from Life from Home, etc This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance thought leadership series (future-of-insurance.com) from Bryan Falchuk. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of UPbeat Music, available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play. Just search for "UPbeat Music"

Carolyn Harding with Lisa Jackson and Sarah Teale, documentary film makers of Patrimonio, a story of a small coastal town in Mexico and its 3-year battle against an American mega-development, along with Bill Lyons of the Ohio Community Rights Network. Lisa F. Jackson (Producer /Director / Cinematographer) has been producing documentaries for over 35 years and has won 2 Emmys, a Sundance Jury Prize and the Muse Award from NYWIF. Credits include Sex Crimes Unit (HBO 2011) a portrait of prosecutors in the Manhattan DA's Office; The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo (HBO 2008 Sundance Special Jury Prize, 2 Emmy nominations) Meeting with a Killer (2001 Emmy Nominee) and The Secret Life of Barbie (ABC, 1999 Emmy Winner). It Happened Here, about sexual assault on college campuses, aired on Pivot in January 2015. Grazers: A Cooperative Story premiered at DOCNYC in 2014 and is being distributed by Collective Eye. She recently received the first ever Legacy Award from the Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival. Sarah Teale (Producer) was a Producer/Director of Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections (aired: HBO March 26th, 2020. Emmy nominated for Outstanding Investigative Documentary 2021). She was also a Producer/Director on the HBO series The Weight of the Nation, nominated for a Prime Time Emmy. Other HBO films she produced and directed include Dealing Dogs, (Emmy nomination Outstanding Investigative Documentary); Hacking Democracy, (Emmy nomination Outstanding Investigative Documentary); Death on a Factory Farm; Bellevue: Inside Out, a year inside the locked psychiatric wards at Bellevue Hospital; and Mumia Abu Jamal: A Case For Reasonable Doubt?, HBO Cable Ace Award nomination. She has also produced and directed documentaries for the BBC, A&E and Discovery. Teale also produced and directed the feature documentaries Grazers: A Cooperative Story with Lisa F. Jackson distributed by Collective Eye and Passion River and Patrimonio, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and Full Frame and is distributed by First Run Features Bill Lyons is a co-organizer of Columbus Community Bill of Rights, a group that is working to protect the water of the Columbus metro area from toxic and radioactive fracking waste. Bill is also the president of the Ohio Community Rights Network (OHCRN) whose mission is to establish a network of just communities in Ohio working to advance community rights and rights of nature. Bill teaches mathematics at Columbus State Community College and has taught mathematics and science on 4 different continents. http://www.patrimoniofilm.com https://www.ohiocrn.org GrassRoot Ohio - Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local station. Check us out and Like us on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ If you miss the Friday broadcast, you can find it here: All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753 GrassRoot Ohio is now on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 This GrassRoot Ohio interview can also be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back!

H.B. 327's Threat to Higher Education & Beyond - Season 2, Episode 25Ohio House Bill 327, the so-called "Divisive Concepts Bill," could have devastating consequences for Ohio's students, educators, and schools - K-12 and higher education alike. Royce Carpenter, an assistant professor at Columbus State Community College, is sounding the alarm about what the bill would mean for her students and all Ohioans, if it is passed. She sat down with us to share her personal thoughts.MORE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe on Google podcasts.Featured Education Matters guest: Royce CarpenterRoyce M. Carpenter is an assistant professor, Interpreter Education Program coordinator, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Fellow, and the Health and Human Services Senior Representative at Columbus State Community College. She has interpreted in a vast array of settings for 22 years and has been teaching for 15 years. In addition, she does training and workshops on cross-cultural mentoring, diversity, equity and inclusion, and leadership cultural competency for higher education institutions and for-profit and non-profit organizations. Carpenter's work includes teaching and facilitating courageous conversations necessary for students, colleagues, leaders, and communities to look outward and within. She says understanding oneself and others is an important stepping stone to equality and inclusion. Royce holds a Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, National Interpreter Certification: Master level. In addition, she has an Applied Associate of Arts degree in Interpreting/Transliterating from Columbus State Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management from Wilberforce University, and a Master of Arts degree in Teaching Interpreting Studies from Western Oregon University and a Higher Education Specialist Ed.S. degree from National Louis University. Royce is currently in the dissertation phase of a Higher Education and Leadership doctoral program at National Louis University. Connect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on March 15, 2022.

Carolyn Harding with Bill Lyons and Susie Beiersdorfer, Ohio community rights activists and co-writers of the new book, “Death by Democracy”. Bill Lyons is a co-organizer of Columbus Community Bill of Rights, a group that is working to protect the water of the Columbus metro area from toxic and radioactive fracking waste. Bill is also the president of the Ohio Community Rights Network (OHCRN) whose mission is to establish a network of just communities in Ohio working to advance community rights and rights of nature. Bill also teaches mathematics at Columbus State Community College and has taught mathematics and science on 4 different continents. Susie Beiersdorfer is a teacher, geologist, community activist and tree planter who has lived in Youngstown, Ohio for 28 years. Growing up in Bakersfield, California, her family owned an oil tool service company. After getting a BS in Geology from University of California at Davis, Susie worked as a mudlogger in the oil and gas fields of California. Susie taught elementary school in California, homeschooled her twin daughters, and taught Geology and Environmental Sciences at Youngstown State University. She co-founded Frackfree Mahoning Valley and the Youngstown Community Bill of Rights Committee, qualifying 10 citizen initiatives for the ballot between 2013-2018. She is secretary for the Ohio Community Rights Network and president of the National Community Rights Network. Death by Democracy - pretty dramatic title! Let's talk about your work and why you each have a chapter in this book. Susie, I've known you for nearly 12 years. I first met you in Youngstown at a fracking workshop held in the Unitarian Church, and the time we delivered petitions to Governor John Kasich's office to end toxic oil & gas fracking. Bill, we've worked together almost that long. We first met at the radioactive waste alert presentation of Mark Jacobson from Stanford University, and his comprehensive plan for global renewable energy. Susie, tell us about your work in Youngstown. Bill, tell us about your work in Columbus. OHIOCRN.org CELDF.org ColumbusBillofRights.org GrassRoot Ohio - Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local station. Check us out and Like us on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ If you miss the Friday broadcast, you can find it here: All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753 GrassRoot Ohio is now on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 This GrassRoot Ohio interview can also be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back!

In Episode 3 of Season 2, I welcome Mrs. Julie Collins to the That Social Work Lady couch.  Julie shares with me stories from her life as a Black women propelled into activism. While much of work as a community organizer has focused on bringing gun sense legislation to America, she has also worked to help better local schools, address the appalling disparity in maternal health care for Black women, and more.Julie Collins is a national speaker, and is currently a field organizer for Red Wine and Blue a group working to get suburban women involved in the political process. She and her husband Leo reside in the Westerville area of Ohio. Collins was a former Advocacy Lead for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America (Moms), Ohio Chapter. Moms is an organization that formed after the Sandy Hook massacre to promote sensible gun laws in America. As an Advocacy Leader, Collins lobbied legislators in Washington DC and in Columbus. Julie was also the former National Diversity Coordinator for Moms, her focus was getting communities of color involved in gun violence prevention. Of note, Mrs. Collins is a former city councilwoman from the city of Pataskala, Ohio, where she represented the third ward of the city. She is the only African American ever elected to Pataskala City Council. In addition, Julie is a former president of the Licking County branch of NAACP and a former member of the Mental Health and Recovery Board for Licking and Knox counties.A graduate of Columbus State Community College and Otterbein University and the mother of three millennials, Matthew, Brittany and Sarah. Julie Collins is Black Women's History.To learn more about the groups and organizations that Collins has taken a leadership role in and continues to support, check out:http://www.pinkwaterputman.com/millionmommarchhttps://www.bradyunited.orghttps://momsdemandaction.orghttps://naacp.orghttp://www.cityofpataskalaohio.gov/government/city-council/https://www.redwine.blue

Columbus Dispatch reporter Megan Henry talks about how the next three classes of Columbus City Schools graduates will be able to attend Columbus State Community College for free under a new initiative announced Wednesday morning. Thanks for listening to the podcast. Help us out by sharing the episode, subscribing to the podcast, supporting our sponsors and joining our listener support program. You can also leave a voice mail for our show here. Check out previous shows and enter to win contests. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chris-pugh6/message

3 Strong ,Phenomenal, Successful women come together and discuss their emotions, thoughts, trials, doubts etc. that were experienced during their season of Teenage Motherhood. Each Boss Lady provides GEMS on how to persevere as a teenage Mom, love yourself and how one can use their current situation to elevate in a major way! Meet The Authors: Dr. Janell Jones became a teen mom at the age of 17. She is now a licensed social worker in Ohio and practices as a licensed clinical therapist. In addition, she is the founder of Melanin Grace Publishing, LLC, a publishing company, a certified life coach, international best-selling author, motivational speaker, and shares the remarkable story of how she took the leap that awakened her to her purpose and destiny. Ty Wallace became a teenage mother at the age of 14 and again at the age of 19. Ty is now a serial entrepreneur who struggled her way from the bottom to the top. She grew up in drug-infested ghettos and had children while still a child herself. Her goal was to ensure that her girls did not have children while they were children, live in the ghetto, or go without life's essentials. She earned her bachelor's degree, had a fantastic career in healthcare as a lead CT/Radiololgy Tech and a relationship coach and all while raising two of the best girls ever! Tasha M. Yarborough, is a two-time teen mother. Mrs. Yarborough is now a CPA, MAFM, MBA, BSBA is a certified public accountant, holds two master's degrees with distinction from Keller Graduate School of Management, and has a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Mrs. Yarborough is a principal in five businesses. Administration for NBMBAA. Tasha is a Financial Analyst at Columbus State Community College, where she projects revenues and provides strategic support.

00:00 Show Open / Micaela Deming, Policy Director and Staff Attorney with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. 23:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about The Dr. Richard Strauss case and Ohio's statute of limitations; an anti-abortion bill at the Statehouse; the debate over vaccine mandates; and more. 43:30 Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, which held an event this week at Columbus State Community College.

Stacie Boord is the CEO and a featured performer of Columbus' Shadowbox Live, the nation's largest resident theatre ensemble. Recognized for her larger-than-life personality and as a powerhouse rock, blues, and musical theatre vocalist, her career spans over three decades. In addition to appearing in over 10,000 Shadowbox Live performances, her work has been critically acclaimed by local and regional critics alike. In addition to being one of the troupe's most popular meta-performers, Boord pioneered all the Fundraising, Community Relations, and Education efforts. Boord has spearheaded groundbreaking and nationally recognized arts education programs such as STEM Rocks the Box, The Summer Arts Immersion Program, & The Artistic Sign Language Course with Columbus State Community College. Today, Stacie joins me to share her life story and explain how she came to run Shadowbox Live. She talks about the role music had in her childhood and how she was initially scared of performing only to audition for her first musical and land the lead role. Stacie shares what it was like working with Stev Guyer, the founder of Shadowbox, and how she learned to run every aspect of the theater. Stacie also opens up about the difficulty of being an artist and how it is not a profession she recommends for many people. She also talks about the youth education programs Shadowbox Live runs and how she helps young performers find their confidence in pursuing theater. “There's so much power in just moving forward. Don't stop. Don't stop. I mean, you can pause, reassess, maybe change your direction, but you don't stop.” - Stacie Boord “We're all on our own path. Some paths are a lot rockier and a lot hillier than others, and nobody has a smooth path. I don't care what they tell you. Nobody has a paved path.” - Stacie Boord This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:     How Stacie got started performing in theater     The people in Stacie's life that helped encourage her to pursue music as a career     How Stacie learned to run the business side of Shadowbox Live     The difference between singing operatically and contemporarily     Why the operatic “story” did not resonate with Stacie     How Covid changed the work structure for Shadowbox Live     The artistic practice and why it's difficult to be an artist     What Stacie hopes she can do to help aspiring performers     Stacie's work with the Maryville Women's Prison Mentioned Resources:       Delivering Happiness, by Tony Hsieh Connect with Stacie:     Shadowbox Live     Shadowbox Live on Facebook     Shadowbox Live on Instagram     Creative Mornings     Getting the Brand Back together Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart|TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join me as I speak with Royce Carpenter of Columbus State Community College about the racial inequity in higher education and what CSCC is doing to change to environment on their campus.

Whatever your preconceived understanding is of skilled trades, we feel confident that after listening to this episode you will be enlightened to the numerous career options for your child. With growing demand and increased earning power, both college-bound and non-college-bound students are finding career success with a skilled trades background. Our guests are Scott Laslo (M.S., MSM) the faculty program coordinator at Columbus State Community College, and Brad Dement, welding and sheet metal fabrication instruction at Delaware Area Career Center. During our conversation, we discuss misconceptions of trade skills, the profile of students finding their niche in a trade, the increasing demand for skilled workers in the marketplace, and how students and parents can explore whether this is a viable educational and career path. RESOURCES U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Worthington Christian School Affordability Guide

Today is the first episode of the Think Things Through Podcast. I've been looking forward to this for quite some time. I finally had the opportunity to publish my inaugural episode today. I was able to interview Kenya N. Rahmaan. She is the author of The Child Support Hustle (N.K. Clark) and the Founder of The Reform Child Support NOW! Movement. Kenya began her writing career in 2007 and specializes in child support guidelines and regulations.  She earned an Associate's Degree in Small Business Management from Columbus State Community College, a Bachelor's Degree, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Franklin University in her hometown, Columbus, Ohio. Kenya is a member of The Board of Advisors for the documentary “Erasing Family', directed by Ginger Gentile. She is the co-host on The Child Support Hustle radio show with Marcus J. Echols. Kenya has written a bill to re-abolish debtor prisons and is continuing the fight for child support reform.Make sure you subscribe to my podcast on Apple Music! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/test/id1549480774?i=1000505941808Show Notes: Do You Have To Pay Child Support? No, You Don't! - You can opt-out. of paying child supportThe Child Support Hustle E-Book, N. K Clark (Kenya N. Rahmaan) Available at Amazon -  https://www.amazon.com/Child-Support-Hustle-N-K-Clark-ebook/dp/B00GOJ9W4GPetitioning the Government to Erase State-Owed Child Support Debt - A campaign has been launched to recruit 100,000 plus supporters who are willing to add their name and voices to a petition demanding that the Biden-Harris Administration issue an Executive Order to erase all state-owed child support arrears.  The Child Support Hustle Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TheChildSupportHustle/The Child The Child Support Hustle - https://thechildsupporthustle.comClayton Craddock is a father, independent thinker, and the founder and publisher of the social and political commentary newsletter Think Things Through and host of the Think Things Through Podcast.Twitter: @claytoncraddock Get full access to Think Things Through at claytoncraddock.substack.com/subscribe

Carolyn Harding, host, with Linda Jakes and Rachelle Martin, advocates for Issue 24, the Franklin County ADAMH levy to fund mental health services, and drug and alcohol treatment. With the trauma and uncertainty of COVID-19, education and work upheavals and the ongoing protests for justice, most of us are in need of some help, emotionally. Lets talk about what this levy, if passed will do for central ohio folks. Linda Jakes has been a staff member of Concord Counseling Services for 33 years and is now the Executive Director. The programs Linda manages at Concord incorporate support and community integration to increase community living days, highlighted in John Kasich's' book, Courage Is Contagious. She received her Masters degree in Social Work at Ohio State University, has taught at Columbus State Community College, in the Department of Mental Health and Substance Addictions. She is sought out to speak about severe and persistent mental illness from a service delivery perspective. She has been recognized in her field and Honored by her life-long service in mental health. Rachelle Martin has over 30 years of public service in the health care field, including coordination of health care systems nationally and internationally. Currently she's the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Franklin County (NAMI) . She was formally the Director of Training and Prevention Network Services Manager for the ADAMH Board of Franklin County and the co-founding partner of the Suicide Prevention Advisory Committee and the Suicide Prevention Foundation and where she chaired the Advisory Committee for over four years. Rachelle was Project Coordinator for the HIV Outreach Demonstration Support Project, and team leader for the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Project, sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). www.namifranklincounty.org www.adamhlevy.com GrassRoot_Ohio, Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Check us out and Like us on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ If you miss the Friday broadcast, you can find it here: All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753 GrassRoot Ohio is now on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 This GrassRoot Ohio interview can also be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8

Columbus State Community College's President, Dr. David Harrison, chats with us about Preferred Pathway Program, The Central Ohio Compact and the relationship between student loan debt and upward social mobility.

Columbus State Community College's President, Dr. David Harrison, chats with us about Preferred Pathway Program, The Central Ohio Compact and the relationship between student loan debt and upward social mobility.

How many junior college basketball coaches are likely to have ever played football for Urban Meyer? Well, Michael Hunter did for 2 years. His basketball journey has taken Hunter to Columbus State Community College and then Ohio Northern University as a player, with coaching stops at Heidelberg College and Goshen College as well as Urbana University before his current position at Lakeland Community College. Coach Hunter has a unique story and a range of experiences that have assured him of two things; Life and coaching are about constantly learning, and you just never know what is gonna happen next. Humility with a willingness to embrace hard work makes the journey worthwhile and relationships are the foundation of whatever success looks like for Michael Hunter. Please enjoy our conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jon-cook0/support

Please join Noah Evans (McGraw Hill) and Columbus State Community College instructors Amy Hatfield and Jessica Lickeri as they take a deeper dive into educational equity and explore 3 redesign initiatives that led to closing multiple achievement gaps at Columbus State Community College.

50: Elevating A Cause Through Nonprofit Leadership (Curtis Drafton)SUMMARYNot many nonprofit leaders have actually experienced the personal and professional challenges facing the individuals their organization serves. After two Army tours in the Middle East left him injured, Curtis Drafton then had to overcome the tragic loss of his fiancé to cancer. In his words, he was “mentally broken and confused,” but also realized he was not alone in his struggle. Few would have blamed him for taking years to get his life and career in order, but Curtis realized many of the challenges he faced were not dissimilar from thousands of other veterans who had selflessly served this country. From that point on, Curtis found his calling, and helped found the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame. In episode #50 of the Path Podcast, Curtis and I had a great conversation in which he shares practical insight for nonprofit leaders trying to turn a cause into a successful organization. What resources were most helpful to Curtis? How did he approach fundraising on a local, regional and national level? How did he identify the volunteers, partners, and resources necessary to make the concept of a Hall of Fame much more than a building? Answers to these questions and much more in this episode! ABOUT CURTISAfter an all-state high school track and field career in Ohio, Curtis enrolled at Columbus State Community College with dreams of transferring to Ohio State and eventually training for the Olympics. Two nagging knee injuries ended his athletic career, however, and an enlistment in the Army followed. After getting his degree in kinesiology, he completed a four-year military contract, and then took a year to care for his ailing fiancé who was diagnosed with ​acute lymphocytic leukemia​. After she passed away, he re-enlisted for an additional two-year commitment. Following his military service, he took on several positions in corporate America, bringing passion to each, but not finding the calling he was looking for. He then launched a volunteer rescue team to help veterans affected by natural disasters, and knew he had found his purpose. It was then he also became a Chaplain, and heard God’s calling for the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame. Curtis is also a Minister on staff at Uplift Christian Ministries in Charlotte, NC, a collegiate athletics mentor, a veterans' needs advocate, a Search & Rescue Team Leader and an avid gardener.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESJamel Jackson’s book The Value of RelationshipsMark Batterson’s book In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day

Well, for at least the next 2 weeks, I’m forced to teach my class in a virtual fashion. All teachers in the great state of Ohio are in the same boat. A few years back, Columbus State Community College commissioned me to create an online version of one of their history classes. It was a tremendous learning experience. When I embarked on that journey, I kept reciting a mantra, Make lessons impactful and engaging. I was able to achieve this throughout the creation process and it’s guiding my efforts over the next few weeks. I learned last week that Muskingum, like all higher ed institutions in Ohio, would be closed until the end of March. My experience creating online content gave me a dose of confidence that I could weather this storm. In this episode, I’ll share my template. This template is grounded in Bloom’s Taxonomy and you can use it every week until the crisis eases and we get back to normal.

Brian and Lala discuss preparing for college with their daughter Aujolie. Aujolie's commitment and sacrifice helped her graduate Magna Cum Laude (and debt-free) from Columbus State Community College, six months before she graduates high school. In this episode, you'll learn how she took advantage of the Dual Credit program available to high school students, how her study habits and dedication helped her excel and what she's planning to achieve with her educational future. Connect with Aujolie on Instagram (3llo.its.Aujie), YouTube (Aujie Baker) or Twitter (AujolieM).Cleveland State UniversityACPAColumbus State Community CollegeDual Credit

On the podcast today is David Harrison, president of Columbus State Community College, who recently joined Columbus Business First in studio to talk about what led him into higher education leadership. Since 2010, Harrison has been at the helm of Columbus State, an institution with about 45,000 students. And like his students, Harrison has taken a relatively nontraditional path into the education world. Harrison was the first person in his family to go to college. He also started out as a consultant in the private sector at the company that eventually became Accenture. But he was eventually inspired to pursue education by the support of his wife, a special education teacher.

On the podcast today is David Harrison, president of Columbus State Community College, who recently joined Columbus Business First in studio to talk about what led him into higher education leadership. Since 2010, Harrison has been at the helm of Columbus State, an institution with about 45,000 students. And like his students, Harrison has taken a relatively nontraditional path into the education world. Harrison was the first person in his family to go to college. He also started out as a consultant in the private sector at the company that eventually became Accenture. But he was eventually inspired to pursue education by the support of his wife, a special education teacher.

Get ready to take your real estate sales to the next level as you learn valuable techniques to increase your sales production, generate more buyer & seller leads, and boost your sales conversion levels with one of the industry’s most innovative top-producing teams! In this exciting interview, we’re talking with Stephanie Masterson, President & Chief Sales Consultant for The Raines Group / HER Realtors – Central Ohio’s #1 Top-Producing Team! Out of over than 1.2 million Realtors nationwide, The Raines Group has been named on The Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 List and REALTOR Magazine’s top 100 Realtors list. In addition to Ron and Sandy Raines’ selection as members of Star Power, The Raines Group has been awarded “Best Overall Marketing” by Institute of Luxury Home Marketing (sponsored by The Wall Street Journal). Stephanie joined The Raines Group at its conception in the spring of 1998. She obtained her Ohio real estate license in the fall of 1999 and Ohio Brokers license in the winter of 2007. In her current role as President, Stephanie most enjoys helping people meet their dreams by exceeding expectations, delivering world class service, and providing operational excellence. Stephanie is a life-long resident of Central Ohio and currently resides in the New Albany Links subdivision in New Albany. Having grown up in Canal Winchester, she has also lived in the other local communities of Pickerington, Blacklick and Reynoldsburg. Stephanie obtained an Associate’s degree in Real Estate from Columbus State Community College, as well as a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University.

Today we are going to talk about additive manufacturing, what some are calling the next industrial revolution. First of all, what exactly is additive manufacturing, and what is so exciting about it? We also talk about the Additive Manufacturing Summer Institute, which was a project between the National Science Foundation ATE Grant Program and Columbus State Community College, the PAST Foundation, along with a lot of collaborators from industry and a variety of educational partners in and around the community. To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.org (http://pastfoundation.org/) Resources: Additive Manufacturing Summer Program: https://www.pastfoundation.org/additive-manufacturing-summer-institute (https://www.pastfoundation.org/additive-manufacturing-summer-institute) Learning Unboxed is produced in part by (http://crate.media) Recorded by Eric French at (http://wosu.org) in Columbus, Ohio

“We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” —Joseph Campbell We're back for season three and kicking it off strong!  New intro, new outro and a great line up of guests....starting off with Steve Wilson! Steve and I have a great conversation about his journey from psychologist to Joyologist and what joyology is all about.  He shares some history about how far therapeutic humor has come and how far we have to go.  I know you'll dig it as much as I did! Also, I must give a big SHOUT OUT to my brother, Pete Lutz, for re-doing the intro/outro for me.  He has his own podcast called the Narada Audio Radio Drama.  If you like old time radio shows, check it out on iTunes here! ENJOY! More on Steve... World Laughter Tour, Inc., is the brainchild of psychologist and self-proclaimed “Joyologist” Steve Wilson, who describes his role as “Cheerman of The Bored.” The creation of World Laughter Tour was an idea that came to him during a 1998 lecture tour to India, after participating in the Juhu Beach Laughter Club at the Arabian seaside in Mumbai. In India, Laughter clubs were referred to as ‘Hasya Yoga’. Nevertheless, for Steve Wilson, this first introduction was the spark to initiate a clear vision of bringing Laughter Clubs to the United States, of course with certain adaptations to suit the Western mentality. As he imagined, certain laughter and attitudinal practices could be systematized and taught as a means to influence health and peace, while promoting happiness and longevity. Hence, he sought out to connect with these gurus, recognizing the enormous potential that existed in applying a systematic approach to laughing without using jokes, under the guidance of a trained leader and motivator. Struck by a noble impulse, Steve flew an Indian physician to the United States, whereupon he delivered a series of lectures and demonstrations. The reaction to a laughter exercise program in the U.S. was both startling and telling, growing instant curiosity and support from the participants and the media. With the encouragement of his wife, Pamela, the World Laughter Tour was officially launched in July of 1998. It took about a year to put together the first laughter tour in the USA. Thanks to the generosity and sponsorship of Dr. Valeriana Moeller, president of Columbus State Community College, The World Laughter Tour had a very successful kickoff on May 27, 1999 in Columbus, Ohio. The tour traveled to 14 cities for the next 7 weeks, demonstrating the method to diverse audiences. Since its inception, World Laughter Tour has been recognized as a significant global influence in the practical applications of laughter and humor for health and world peace. Steve Wilson is a very popular and talented Certified Speaking Professional, experienced educator of mental health professionals, member of key professional organizations such as Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), International Society for Humor Studies (ISHS), and the American Humor Studies Association (AHSA), as well as having been the 2010 recipient of the Doug Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rire d’Or Golden Laughter Award in 2007 from the French School of Laughter and Well-Being. He still maintains a very active presence in WLT and will often answer phone calls and inquiries, as well as making himself available to trainees, attendees, the media, or other interested parties who wish to speak with him personally. Connect with him at:  www.worldlaughtertour.com Music from https://filmmusic.io"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

In this episode Veronica teaches us where to begin with asking. Veronica Cravener is the Small Claims and Mediation Supervisor at the Franklin County Municipal Court. In her role, Veronica mediates various civil case types for the Court and supervises the Court’s mediation programs which utilize online dispute resolution in addition to other participation options. Her previous ADR roles include teaching Alternative Dispute Resolution as an adjunct faculty member at Columbus State Community College and mediating eviction cases at the Franklin County Municipal Court as a mediator for Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio. Veronica received her J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and her B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Connect With VeronicaDownload Your Negotiation Preparation Guide

Welcome to She Leads Podcast Season 4, Episode 2! This episode of She Leads Podcast features Dr. Iris Cooper founder of Glory Foods, Inc.  Dr. Iris Cooper is an Author, Keynote Speaker, and Professor who leads her life like the Boss she is. To hear Dr. I's take on leadership, listen to her interview as she discusses the transitions she has experienced in her career and life, as well as the rise of women over time. Dr. Iris Cooper’s Bio Dr. Iris Ann Cooper’s career includes leadership positions in financial services, economic development, community service, communication, government, entrepreneurship, and education. She is the owner of “JustAskIris!” an entrepreneurial coaching firm, specializing in food enterprises and products.  Iris is a founder of Glory Foods, Inc., a multi-million-dollar food marketing company and has launched several successful enterprises during her career. She is recognized nationally as a business strategy and branding expert, having coached many startups to sustainability. Iris is the former Director of the Ohio Division of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, where Iris led the state from 29th worst place for small businesses in 2007 to the ninth best in the nation, and 1st in the Midwest in four years. She currently works with nonprofits and for- profit organizations desiring market research, strategy development, and other professional services.  Iris recently received the Amos Lynch Legacy Award from Champions of Diversity and the Sharon Burkes Soar Award from Franklin County Children’s Services for her advocacy work in Central Ohio. Iris is a published author, featured writer, and keynote speaker on a variety of topics, and an adjunct professor at Franklin University and Columbus State Community College.  Her contributions to entrepreneurship are now included in the History Makers Collection at the Smithsonian Institute. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Central Ohio Chapter, and the Indiana University Alumni Association.  Iris holds a BA in Journalism and an MBA in Marketing from Indiana University. She also attended Fisk University for two years. Her DBA is from Walden University in Entrepreneurship and her doctoral study was focused on small business mortality and entitled “The First Four Years: A Small Business Sustainability Study.” Nicole Walker's Interview Commentary I really enjoyed this interview with Dr. I and I hope you did as well! I agree with DR. I’s notion of the importance of staying strong in adversity in an effort to lead by example for those that are watching you. Often times, whether we realize it or not, there are people watching us to see how we handle things. We have the power to impact others positively or negatively, because Our Decisions Impact Others. Successful leaders make tough decisions, while considering everyone involved not just themselves. A quote by John Wooden reads, “Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating”. I admire Dr. I’s solution-oriented mindset. When faced with the obstacle of being excluded from networking events in her industry, instead of accepting defeat or just complaining about the situation; she looked for a solution to her problem. In doing so, she tapped into a market that had been previously ignored and became a powerhouse as a result. A roadblock that could have defeated her, was used to elevate her in her own right! This is actually a double win if you think about it, not only did Dr. I help herself, she also helped others that desperately needed her assistance. Dr. I is a trailblazer in being a representative for the under-represented, which during her time could not have been an easy feet. I can relate to Dr. I’s experiences in being the “go to” person for information, as I am the same. I possess a wealth of knowledge that surprises me at times, and many people come to me for direction. Ironically I did not realize this trait in myself initially, and had no clue that this was an example of my leadership qualities. I can honestly admit that there was a time in my life when I thought everyone knew what I knew, so I did understand or appreciate the uniqueness within me. Being the “go to” person is a valuable trait that should not go unrecognized. Nicole Walker’s Takeaway of the Week Dr. I mentioned the importance of keeping your eyes on the prize, and not falling victim to the traps/distractions that come along when you are on the right path. I felt this, as I know firsthand how distractions are everywhere, and it’s so easy to get off track if you do not keep your goal in the forefront. Distractions can take the form of people, places, or things so it is imperative to be aware and alert. I will make it my business to stay forward focused and not get thrown off course by anything not relevant to my goals. I am a goal oriented individual, so distractions must be avoided for me to be successful. An anonymous quotes reads “Focus on your goal. Don’t look in any direction but ahead.” Nicole Walker’s Leadership Challenge for You My leadership challenge for you would be to think about the one thing you can take away from this episode and adopt into your life.  I know it’s hard to absorb too much information at one time and it’s even harder to try and implement too many changes at once.  When I attend a training or listen to podcasts I aim to walk away with a least one thing that stuck out to me and one way that I can change as a result.  I challenge you to do the same!  If you decide to take me up on my challenge I would love to know about your key take way.  If you care to share please go to the She Leads Podcast Discussion Group on FB and leave your comment under the Takeaway Thursday post for Season 4 Episode 2. Don’t forget to subscribe to She Leads Podcast for First access to future episodes. And, like and share this episode of She Leads Podcast, “Walk into the Change Life Brings with Dr. Iris Cooper”. Thanks and until next time “Be Empowered and Empower On”!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Growing up on the “wrong” side of the tracks Paige’s early 20’s and the shifts she’s made What human design is + why you need to know about it Not feeling connected to your design Understanding your chart and design The Play Method Talking about money + why the conversation needs to shift Being invited to speak rather than just speaking Old rules and a meditation to help neutralize the old rule Paige’s beautiful business model with her juice bar   Resources: Learn more: thepaigefilliater.com Instagram: @paigefilliater Facebook: Paige Filliater Leads Listen: Playing The Field with Paige Take the test: jovianarchive.com Read: Sacred Commerce by Matthew Engelhart   Show Notes Joining me on today’s show is Paige Filliater! As a business and life strategist, Paige uses energy work to remove the root reasons businesses aren’t working and coming in with high-level scaling and growth strategies. I am so excited because Paige is also a human potential expert. She uses human design as a means for how we can run our businesses, and how we work and communicate best. Paige has an incredible story of breaking free from her past money mindset, shifting her subconscious stories, and how she’s helping others do the same. This episode is a good one filled with breakthroughs!   Question Highlights: What is human design? What do people need to know about it? Why is it that we can feel not very connected to our design? How do you tie the knot between two opposing views of energy and religion? What is the Play Method? Why is changing the money conversation so important to you?   Paige Filliater was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. Both of her parents were factory workers and as a family, they went to church on a regular basis until she was 6-years-old. Although she grew up on the other side of the tracks, she credits her parents for being loving and instilling curiosity as major parts of her future success. During her childhood, her family was involved at the Historical Palace Theater in town and participated in a show every summer since she was 8-years-old. Paige attended Marion Harding High School (Ohio) and graduated in 2006. She attended Columbus State Community College and later Marion Tech, each for less than a semester, before dropping out of both.   In 2014, Page created Graceful Hustle, a community of entrepreneurial women. As safe space for women looking for genuine connections, Graceful Hustle offers With weekly threads, monthly training, bi-weekly phone calls, and bi-weekly book club masterminds.   Paige started the quarterly subscription Spellbox Subscription Box Service that contains deliveries of crystals and tarot cards to sustain positive vibrations. In addition, Paige's husband runs a local juice bar in their town. Her husband previously worked at a steel plant for eight years and would have never predicted owning such an enterprise. A central part of Paige's philosophy is the Golden Rule and believes that how you treat others is a reflection of how you treat yourself; we are not separate.   Paige founded Paigecakes in 2013, a social media management service for businesses. After a year, Paige expanded her company to be a creative and digital marketing agency that helps businesses for everything ranging from paid traffic funnels to strategic social media targeting. Paige began to narrowly focus the company more in 2015 to specialize in increasing revenue for online businesses. Currently as a business and life strategist, Paige uses energy work to remove the root reasons businesses aren’t working and coming in with high-level scaling and growth strategies. Through her strategy and online marketing, Paige's business alone made six figures in six months and $380,000 in two years while helping her clients generate revenue in the multi-million dollar range. With her primary goal being sales and POI, Paige's method of successful outcomes for her clients all comes down to low lead costs and high opt in conversion rates. Follow me on social media @ChrisWHarder on Instagram and check out www.ForTheLoveOfMoney.com

Organized Africentric education has been an emerging discipline since the 1960s. Columbus City Schools made it a focus in the late 1990s. Now that it has a foothold in communities why is Africentric education so often considered the exclusive domain of the African American community and not a part of mainstream education? How has the discipline emerged and why is it important for other areas of study and the larger community? What role do public school systems have in supporting Africentric education, especially at an early age? How have programs like the burgeoning connection between Columbus Afrocentric Early College and Columbus State Community College worked to strengthen on-going education? How does study within Africa and the African Diaspora contribute to these goals? Featuring Simone Drake, Ph.D. (Hazel C. Youngberg Trustees Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University), Todd Walker, Ph.D. (Director of Columbus Africentric Early College), Robyn Lyons-Robinson, Ph.D. (Chair of the English Department at Columbus State Community College), and moderated by Marshall Shorts (Founder of Artfluential). Recorded on February 13, 2019 at the Boat House at Confluence Park in Columbus, Ohio.

From the grill hash slinger to the executive chef, someone has to put the food on your plate when you’re eating out. Becoming the next Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray or Cameron Mitchell is no small feat but Columbus State Community College can be of some help. Their growing culinary arts and hospitality program aims to train folks for careers but also to be a contributor to Ohio’s economy and communities. Columbus State’s President David Harrison joins Farm Bureau’s Adam Sharp today, on Town Hall Ohio.

Don Moxley is an exercise physiologist and the Sports Scientist for the Ohio State University Wrestling Team.  With a passion for teaching and coaching, he specializes in fitness and athletic assessment, training, and performance optimization.  Under his guidance, the OSU team won their first-ever National Championship in 2015, and individuals on the team have gone on to win national titles and Olympic medals.  His strategy involves analyzing Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and other biomarkers in order to plan personalized training and recovery regimens for his athletes. Don is here today with Dr. Tommy Wood to discuss using wearable technology to track readiness, improve resilience, and prevent overtraining and injuries. He shares the powerful impact of psychological stress, sleep, and recovery on athletic performance, and also reveals the key performance indicators for world-class wrestling, as well as the devices and assessment strategies he uses for his own athletes.    Here’s the outline of this interview with Don Moxley: [00:00:16] Ohio State Wrestling Team, Sports Scientist. [00:00:25] Elite HRV podcast. [00:00:49] Podcast: Optimal Diet and Movement for Healthspan, Amplified Intelligence and More with Ken Ford. [00:01:00] Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC). [00:03:19] Bob Bartels, Edward Fox. [00:03:53] Kevin Akins. [00:04:03] Louie Simmons, Westside Barbell. [00:04:28] Ted Lambrinides Hammer Strength. [00:04:42] Steve Bliss, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). [00:06:16] Human Performance Center at Columbus State Community College. [00:06:38] HealthFirst, Polar. [00:07:35] Applying technology to exercise science. [00:09:13] Wrestling overview. [00:09:56] Weight cutting. [00:12:16] Long term athlete development model. [00:13:51] Tom Ryan. [00:14:14] Velotron, CompuTrainer. [00:14:37] Pelatonia fundraiser. [00:15:45] Zephyr bioharness. [00:16:33] Overtraining syndrome. [00:17:31] Readiness, Root Mean Square of the Successive Differences (RMSSD). [00:20:11] Functional Movement Screening [00:21:15] Raouf “Ron” Gharbo. [00:21:35] Firstbeat system. [00:21:54] Resting nighttime RMSSD predicts success. [00:22:46] Polar Team Pro Shirt. [00:23:02] AccuroFit. [00:23:18] Omegawave. Podcast: How to Measure Readiness to Train, with Val Nasedkin. [00:24:19] Effect of emotional stress on physiology. [00:27:30] Talent but no resilience. [00:28:13] Study: Prochaska, James O., and Wayne F. Velicer. "The transtheoretical model of health behavior change." American journal of health promotion 12.1 (1997): 38-48. [00:31:00] Study: Marshall, Simon J., and Stuart JH Biddle. "The transtheoretical model of behavior change: a meta-analysis of applications to physical activity and exercise." Annals of behavioral medicine 23.4 (2001): 229-246. Podcast: How to Create Behaviour Change, with Simon Marshall, PhD. [00:31:53] Elite HRV. [00:32:09] HR transmitter sampling at >200hz; Polar monitors (H7, H10), Ouraring. [00:33:40] Tracking and improving sleep. [00:36:02] Book: The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail - but Some Don’t, by Nate Silver. [00:36:14] Wearable data systems: Zebra, Catapult. [00:37:26] Factors that correlate with athletic success. [00:41:37] Parasympathetic, sympathetic. [00:43:54] Parasympathetic co-stimulation. [00:46:06] Subjective questions. [00:49:22] Faster buy-in. [00:50:24] Female athletes. [00:51:07] Managing the athlete's stress response. [00:52:22] Observing coaches. [00:53:14] Best practice for athlete and coach. [00:55:07] Find Don: donmoxley@gmail, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, about.me.

Many moons ago, I read a fascinating book about the future. Bill Gates’ book "The Road Ahead" inspired me greatly. I couldn’t wait to see if Gates’ fascinating predictions came to fruition. Guess what…most did!This episode will feature a Gates-like futuristic prophet in regard to lesson delivery. Jason Connelly is an instructional designer at Columbus State Community College. I became acquainted with Jason last year. Columbus State commissioned your humble narrator to create the online version of World Civilization 1181. Jason was my mentor and muse in this massive creative challenge.I’ve taken all that I learned from Jason and applied it to my virtual lesson creation. I’ve guided student to create superior projects based on what I learned from Jason. Don’t be intimidated by what you hear today. In my next episode, I’ll explain how to transform a basic storyboard, which I'll encourage you to create, into a powerful video.

The Laura C. Harris Series welcomes Rachel Marco-Havens, a “solutionary” artist, performer, activist, facilitator, and storyteller. She currently serves as advisor for the Center of Earth Ethics and as a UN representative for the Wittenberg Center focusing on indigenous and environmental issues. Joined by faculty and local activists Carol Apacki, Rita Kipp, and Ceciel Shaw, Marco-Havens will lead an Activist Workshop focused on how to effectively and efficiently engage as grassroots organizers and activists on the local, state, and national scale. Workshop participants will develop an action plan to address a selected issue and propel the movement forward. During her visit to Denison, Marco-Havens will visit classes on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and Thursday, Feb. 8. Also, she will take part in the Courageous Voices Roundtable at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Robbins Hunter Museum. The roundtable is the first event of a three-year program of the museum to celebrate Victoria Claflin Woodhull, a native of Homer, Ohio, and the first woman to run for U.S. President in 1870. Marco-Havens will be one of four panel members moderated by Judith Dann, a professor at Columbus State Community College, who will also deliver the opening remarks. Carol Apacki, Rita Kipp, and Ceciel Shaw round out the panel. Using the backdrop of Woodhull’s own courageous voice, Rachel, the panelists will introduce their stories and their community activism work.

Join us as we talk to Amy Shropshire, Brand Awareness Manager for Postoli LLC and Professor of Graphic Design at Columbus State Community College, talks with us about her experience in marketing, her new One-Page Marketing Plan (available here!), and her experience as the Marketing Director for Drupal GovCon. With degrees in Digital Design and Graphics, Advertising and Marketing Communications, and Marketing, Amy understands how to translate strategic goals into actionable items through multiple channels. Amy crafts compelling stories of how customers are using products/services and shares with us freely the resources she's created to help her clients get a head start.

The temptation while writing spiritual memoir is to focus only on the moment of transformation. This talk explores how the dark night of the soul is as important in spiritual memoir as the healing or resurrection experience. From a talk by Cynthia Rosi given at Columbus Writer's Conference at Columbus State Community College in the spring of 2017.

Recently, I spoke at the Columbus Writer’s Conference hosted by Columbus State in May. Be sure to put this free conference, with snacks provided (you won’t get that deal anywhere else!) into your writing calendar for next year. That day, I taught a session on maintaining narrative suspense in the mystery novel. Here are some of the highlights from that presentation. Again, you are listening to Word Carver, a show based Columbus, Ohio on WGRN 94.1fm, LP, the green renaissance. I’m Cynthia Rosi your host, a writer for life. In addition to writing and producing Word Carver, I teach writing at Capital University and Columbus State. Please visit Word Carver.com for links to the books featured on the show and for Word Carver podcasts. Email me if you are a local writer with a forthcoming book of poetry, essays, or short stories, and I will be happy to interview you or review your book on my show. For the address, visit word carver.com and click on the submissions tab. If you are in Columbus but live in a place where 94.1 is faint or scratchy, you won’t miss a show if you hop over to WGRN.org and listen to it streaming. Tune in on Saturdays at 12.30pm and stay in touch! I welcome your comments at my website. And now, a discussion on maintaining narrative suspense in the mystery novel, from the Columbus Writers Conference hosted by Columbus State Community College.

Jim Sturtevant is in his 32nd year teaching public high school students. Currently, Jim is a Social Studies teacher for Big Walnut Local Schools in Sunbury, Ohio and a College Credit Plus Adjunct Professor at Columbus State Community College. Jim is also the author of “You’ve Gotta Connect” (2014) and “Hacking Engagement...50 Tips and Tools to Engage Teachers and Learners Daily” (2016). Jim is a professional development presenter, a blogger, and even hosts his own podcast called "Hacking Engagement." About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders weekly to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. http://www.educatorslead.com

Today we are speaking with Cheryl Hay, Director of Project Talent Acquisition at JobsOhio. Cheryl is responsible for the challenging work of developing a skilled advanced manufacturing workforce for Ohio’s firms. Before JobsOhio, she served as deputy chancellor with the Ohio Department of Higher Education and focused on strategies to help Ohio’s higher education system align with the workforce needs of Ohio businesses as well as their employees. At the same time, she continued to serve as vice president of workforce development for Columbus State Community College. Before CSCC, Cheryl also worked as vice president of workforce development for the Columbus Chamber, where she initiated efforts to ensure a quality workforce for 3500 local business members. She spent thirteen years in the private sector carrying out the human resources needs of White Consolidative Industries, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of household appliances, with 27,000 U.S. employees.

Hilary Johnson is Sales Engineer of Fabrisonic, a company that provides 3D metal printing services in a wide range of metals through a patented ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) process. How she got to this position was anything but a direct route. Even with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA in marketing from the University of Toledo she was unable to find full-time employment during the Great Recession; however, she become immediately employable after she pursued an associate’s degree in a manufacturing-related program at Columbus State Community College. She talks about her and others’ experiences and how manufacturing has been an excellent career choice, offering her the ability to use her creative and technical skills on the job.