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EDUCATION INDEX Bowling Green State University ............... 74 Butler Tech .............................................. 66 ChatďŹ eld College ..................................... 65 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College............................ 78 Eastern Kentucky University ....................63 Galen College of Nursing ......................... 65 Gateway Community and Technical College............................... 67 Great Oaks Career Institute of Technology ........................................ 73

KHEAA and KHESLC................................. 62 Marian University .................................... 79 Miami University Regionals ..................... 69 Northern Kentucky University .................. 76 Sinclair Community College .....................80 Thomas More College .............................. 65 UC Blue Ash College ................................ 71 Warren County Career Center .................. 65 Xavier University ..................................... 81

CONTENTS 64 SERVICES FOR SPECIAL LEARNERS

72 SCORE SCHOLARSHIPS

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70 ADVICE FOR FRESHMEN

68 BALANCING ACT

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Colleges look for ways to help students on the autism spectrum succeed on campus.

amuel Schell-Olsen came to the University of Cincinnati for more than a diploma. He sees it as a path to independence. Since the age of 13, Schell-Olsen has been living with a diagnosis of autism, a developmental disability that typically affects social and communication skills and sometimes intellectual ability. Schell-Olsen falls on the high-functioning end of the spectrum.

With the possible exception of math, he rarely struggles with the academic side of college, he says. He’s already completed an associate degree at UC Blue Ash, and he’s entering the fall semester as the opinion editor for The News Record, UC’s student news organization. He expects to graduate in 2020 with a bachelor’s in journalism. “I have autism—and I’m proud of it,” he wrote in a column published in The News Record last March.

But Schell-Olsen says autism makes the social side of college more challenging for him. He may not pick up on

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classmates’ sarcasm and he’s reluctant to reach out to new people and experiences. “If somebody I don’t know wants me to do something new, that person is going to have to come to me first,” he explains. College is nudging him to new adventures and building his confidence.

Autism researchers say improved diagnostic tools and increased public awareness are producing a surge of students like Schell-Olsen on college campuses. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates one in 59 schoolchildren had been diagnosed with autism in 2018—compared with one in 125 in 2008. Many of them, like Schell-Olsen, are intellectually capable of pursuing degrees. And even those who don’t have that ability see value in college life.

Now, Cincinnati universities are trying to figure out how to support this diverse group of students. The primary resources have been academic accom-

modations such as extended test time through the Americans With Disabilities Act. But the needs for students on the autism spectrum often are social and emotional, says Christina Carnahan, associate professor of special education at UC. “College is stressful,” she says.

“If you have anxiety and challenges that exist, it becomes even more stressful.”

In August 2018, Xavier University launched X-Path, which is part of a national trend toward specialized programs for students with autism who are seeking degrees. Participants in the program must meet the same academic requirements as other students and pay standard tuition charges. An additional $1,500 fee, which can be waived based on need, provides extra resources to navigate college.

Those include supervised study tables and meetings with peer coaches to talk about anything from upcoming exams and class assignments to choir concerts,

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COLLEGE COLLEGEGUIDE GUIDE| 2019 | 2019 adults who need intensive support. The Transition and Access Program works with students who need less support while seeking a college experience. These students live in dorms and attend both regular UC courses and specialized classes in employment and social skills.

They also participate in internships and

recreational activities, while earning a certificate from the university.

Carnahan finds students in the program especially appreciate the opportunity to connect with peers and sometimes value their advice more than that of faculty and family members. “It’s more natural that way,” she says. “It is weird for mom to go to college with you.”

Pamela Goines, director of accessibility resources at UC’s Blue Ash campus, and Carnahan’s staff are exploring ideas for offering some aspects of the Transitions and Access Program model to students who are seeking degrees.

This fall, UC Blue Ash will take one step in that direction by hiring an academic coach for students, including those on the spectrum, who need help with organization and planning.

“We’ve found this is a common thread with this learning difference,” Goines says. “You give a large assignment and say this needs to be done by

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fencing matches, and applications for jobs, says Cindy Stieby, coordinator of X-Path. Stieby also arranges social events related to the group’s interests.

Students may gather at the regular Thursday night table in the campus cafeteria for dinner, head to the Cintas Center to cheer on the Xavier basketball team, or meet at an escape room to tackle puzzles and trivia questions.

“It’s just a way to help students connect and get to know the group—the coaches as well as the students,” she says. “If students feel like they belong at an institution, they’re more likely to stay all four years and be successful.”

At the University of Cincinnati, Carnahan directs Advancement and Transition Services in the School of Education, which includes two programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are not seeking degrees.

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they’ll form a friendship. But they both gain from the experience.”

For mentors, she believes the most powerful gains come from the recognition that someone with a disability is more like them than different. Mentors find their peer partners have dreams and aspirations—from girlfriends and boyfriends to good jobs and good friends—just like most other people.

“And that is eye opening, for some reason, to folks without disabilities,” she says. But it’s important. Every time someone makes that realization, it creates a broader community of support for people with disabilities, she says.

“What we’re doing is really trying to create an inclusive community. That’s the big dream and the big hope,” she says. “It’s a big goal.” ʄ

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Wednesday. The student doesn’t know where to begin.” The coach will help them break it down into more manageable chunks.

At Northern Kentucky University, Melissa Jones, professor of special education, has been running a program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 2007. Students in the Supported Higher Education Project, known as SHEP, attend regular classes, complete assignments, and learn just like everybody else, Jones says. But they are not seeking a degree and have the option to audit courses without grades. That gives them the freedom to choose classes, social experiences, and internships based on their interests and strengths rather than degree requirements.

The SHEP program relies on all volunteer mentors, which Jones believes creates a more equal partnership. “We want to put two people together who might not otherwise be together. Maybe

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Q: What activities are you involved in outside of class?

A: I am currently a peer leader coordinator at the Learning Commons and a research assistant for [professor] Dr. Ivanov. I am also the president of the Arts & Science Ambassadors and a member of the Administrative Review Board.

Q: As a peer leader you spend of lot of time teaching freshman students time management. Do you have any advice on how students should

prioritize homework?

A: The best way to prioritize homework is to know yourself and your schedule. At the beginning of each semester, write out a weekly schedule for yourself.

Write in classes and work on the schedule, but don’t forget to include tasks that need to be done, like laundry or grocery shopping. By filling out your schedule, you should be able to see when you have free time. From there, you should decide if you work better during the day or in the evening

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and block out time to work on homework.

Try to keep yourself accountable to this schedule and reward yourself when you are!

Lastly, life happens and you won’t be able to always follow a schedule, so just make sure you know due dates for your homework and choose to complete it over going out with friends.

Q: What do you make time for outside of class, homework, and work?

A: I make time for exercising, spending

time with friends and my boyfriend, as well as volunteering and visiting family on some weekends. I also make time for reading and playing piano.

Q: What tips can you offer incoming freshmen for balancing responsibilities?

A: As a freshman, remember that your No. 1 reason for being at college is to learn and gain an education.

I like to think of my life balance as a pie chart.

Fifty percent of my chart is always academ-

ics, including attending class and studying. The other 50 percent of my chart is divided into work, volunteering/ student organization involvement, fun, and self-care.

Q: If you could give your freshman self advice, what would you say?

A: I would tell myself to not forget my life and people at home.

College is new and there is a lot to do, but you have to remember to call home, because the people at home are the ones who got you to college and they deserve to still be an active part of your life. To sum it up, call your mom, dad, grandparent, guardian, or another person who helped you. ʄ

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ollege can be the best of times and the worst of times. For many it marks a time of newfound freedom, but also newfound responsibility. Between classes, homework, jobs, extracurricular activities, and friends, the hustle can be exhausting. However, there is a reason many people regard college as some of the best years of their lives. College is a place to not only learn about biology and philosophy, but about yourself. We talked to one local college student to learn how she makes it all happen, and also finds time to have fun.

Jillian Cordial is a senior at the University of Cincinnati studying political science with a minor in women, gender, and sexuality studies. She is also pursuing a legal studies certificate. She will be graduating a year early in the spring of 2020 and typically takes 18 credit hours each semester.

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WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A

COLLEGE FRESHMAN? Some students from the University of Cincinnati share their wise words.

—HAILEY SCHRAER, SENIOR, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING

“You are capable of so much more than you think you are. Walk to the dining hall.”

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—MADDIE KLEPTZ, SENIOR, GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION DESIGN

“Find a good crying spot; you’ll need it.”

—ISABEL SLONNEGER, SOPHOMORE, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

“Run. Exercise or else the freshman 15 becomes real.”

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In some cases, a scholarship can cover the entirety of a student’s tuition (and then some for books, room and board, etc.), but the majority of scholarships range in amount. Andrea Bryant, school counselor at Lakota East High School, says that most students only apply for the big- dollar scholarships, when they should also be focused on smaller-scale funds. “Every little bit

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Bryant’s tip for students applying for multiple scholarships is to create a separate e-mail account for all of those applications.

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CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3520 Central Parkway • Cincinnati, OH 45223 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (513) 861-7700, cincinnatistate.edu/admission Cincinnati State is the regional leader in career education and one of its best higher education values.

It provides relevant education geared to local employment needs, with one of the most comprehensive co-op programs in the country. For bachelor-bound students, Cincinnati State is a smart start with tuition less than half the cost of traditional universities and credits that transfer seamlessly to other colleges and universities.

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MARIAN UNIVERSITY 3200 Cold Spring Rd. • Indianapolis, IN 46222 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (317) 955-6300, marian.edu/admissions Graduate Enrollment Information: (317) 955-6128, marian.edu/graduate Marian University will challenge you to grow academically and intellectually—and our nationally and internationally recognized faculty will teach, mentor, and advise you every step of the way. Thanks to our high-impact, hands-on curriculum, you will build the knowledge and experience you need for career success. We encourage you to take advantage of study-abroad programs, multiple internships, living-learning communities, and service-learning programs. You can also compete in more than two dozen NAIA varsity sports, including national championship football, women’s basketball, and cycling programs.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1937 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: More than 4,000 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 13:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 43 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 7 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 3 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, Education, Healthcare, Liberal Arts, Ministry, Science // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: An easy, two-hour drive // IN-STATE TUITION: $35,000 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $35,000 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: We opened the first new school of medicine in Indiana in more than 110 years. The College of Osteopathic Medicine began training physicians in 2013. • Ranked #10 “Most Innovative Regional University” in the Midwest, as well as a “Best Regional University” and a “Best Value University” by U.S. News & World Report in 2019 • One of the top 10 Indiana private colleges in rankings compiled by the Wall Street Journal in 2016

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SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5386 Courseview Dr. • Mason, OH 45040 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (800) 315-3000, sinclair.edu/mason Opened in 2007, the Sinclair College Campus in Mason continues Sinclair’s mission of providing accessible, affordable, flexible education to meet the needs of the community. Conveniently located, the campus is easily accessible from I-71, central to Warren County. Students come from throughout the Warren, Butler, Clinton, and northern Hamilton county areas. Sinclair’s Mason Campus has enrolled more than 9,000 students since 2007 and offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs, including university transfer, business, IT, computer information, and healthcare options. Partnerships with other schools provide access to advanced degrees.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1887 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 23,500+ college-wide; 1,200 at Mason // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 19:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 220 degrees and certificates system-wide; more than 50 at Mason // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Healthcare, Business, Engineering Technologies, Information Technology, and programs designed for transfer to a four-year college or university // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 24 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $146.28/credit hour // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $282.40/credit hour // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 60% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 2013 U.S. Professor of the Year: Bob Chaney (CASE and Carnegie Mellon Foundation) • 2013 Automotive School of the Year (Tomorrow’s Tech magazine) • Largest regional provider of online education with more than 200 different courses and 27 online degree programs // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Locations in Dayton, Huber Heights, Englewood, Eaton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and online

SINCLAIR IN MASON With over 130 years of stability and experience, Sinclair plays an important role in the workforce and economic development initiatives in southwest Ohio.

Students can complete associate degrees and certificates, or transfer credits to 4-year institutions.

• Complete face-to-face programs in a variety of disciplines • Over 30 fully online programs • Nationally recognized faculty • Credits transfer easily to four-year universities

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY 3800 Victory Parkway • Cincinnati, OH 45207 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (513) 745-3301, xavier.edu/undergraduate-admission Graduate Enrollment Information: (513) 745-3360, xavier.edu/graduate-admission ALL FOR ONE. Xavier University was founded in Cincinnati nearly two centuries ago. As a community of educators firmly grounded in Jesuit tradition and values, we prepare students for an increasingly complex future by always striving to be better.

How do we do it? By believing in the power of Magis—that more is always possible. Our focus on developing intelligent minds and compassionate spirits inspires us to do more in the tradition of learning, serving, and achieving. We care about success, and about each other. We give students the tools to live a life that truly matters. Learn more at xavier.edu.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1831 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 7,132 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 90+ // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 40+ // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 3 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, Education, Health, Liberal Arts // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 5 miles, 7 minutes // IN-STATE TUITION: $40,220 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $40,220 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Among top 10 Midwest colleges and universities for 24 consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report) • One of the best values in private college education (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance) • One of the Best Colleges for 15 consecutive years (Princeton Review) // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: MBA campus in West Chester • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, downtown Cincinnati and Columbus locations • MEd off-site and other online program options available

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