From The Division of Information Technology's Story Team The College Credit Plus (CCP) program allows middle school and high school students to take college courses for credit even before they graduate from high school. The State of Ohio has strict requirements for everyone involved: the school counselor, the student, the Kent State University academic advisor, and the student's parents or legal guardian. One of these demands requires that all students' schedules and educational updates are sent out to all participants, including the student's parents, by certain dates. Kristin Becht...

Nicholas Cindrich has been with Design Innovation longer than most staff have worked here.Cindrich joined as a DI Fellow in spring 2021 and he added crew member to his resume shortly after in the fall. A senior mechatronics engineering technology major, he credits DI with expanding his breadth as an engineer.“I've gotten a better understanding of collaboration, a better understanding of working with different styles of people,” he said. “The collaboration aspect really helped me grow. I never wanted to work [in] a team but now I love working as a team.” Cindrich’s love for teamwork has si...

 EHHS Dean James Hannon and Alicia Crowe, associate dean for Undergraduate Education and Student Services, and three EHHS students recently visited the statehouse in Columbus as representatives from the Ohio Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE).As part of 'Day on the Square,' the group spoke with legislators about education policy they support, and also voiced concerns about current legislation.Students Mallory Birney, Amanda Jodon, and Sarah Pallutch shared their experiences participating in a comprehensive educator preparation program, and answered questions about their...