ConnectED | Spring 2023

1,000

FEARLESS COLLABORATORS & COUNTING

Kent State's Design Innovation welcomes its 1,000th collaborator, reaching the milestone in just under two years

Spring 2023

Volume 11 Issue 2

INSIDE:

MAY 1-5, 2023

> CWRU Awarded $2.56M Grant for Age-Friendly Care Program in MinuteClinic at CVS Locations

> 1,000 Fearless Collaborators & Counting

> Students & Faculty Visit Ohio Statehouse for 2023 Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase

> Shawnee State University Celebrates Grand Opening of Kricker Innovation Hub

> Edison State Partners with Fastlane to Offer Manufacturing Pathway Scholarship

Photo: Northwest State Community College

A Message from Chancellor Randy Gardner

The first week of May (May 1-5) is In-Demand Jobs Week in Ohio. In-Demand Jobs Week is designed to highlight – through statewide hiring, education, and training events – those career opportunities that provide job seekers with a path toward high-paying jobs in fields where employers are hiring now. Looking ahead to the 2023 In-Demand Jobs Week, this issue of ConnectED focuses on some of those career fields and ways our institutions of higher education are preparing students.

Shawnee State University will more closely tie the university and the business community together through its newly opened Kricker Innovation Hub. Edison State Community College is offering a new scholarship to students pursuing a career in manufacturing or a select pathway that supports manufacturing. A makerspace at Kent State University just welcomed its 1,000th collaborator in less than two years, and many of Ohio’s talented STEM students recently convened in Columbus to share their research at the annual Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase.

The stories in this issue highlight how Ohio’s campuses are meeting the needs of businesses and job seekers in high-demand areas as diverse as health care, manufacturing, and engineering, and how they are changing lives and keeping our valued employers ConnectED to a pipeline of skilled workers ready to serve our great state.

IN THIS ISSUE:

CWRU Awarded $2.56M Grant for Age-Friendly Care Program in MinuteClinic at CVS Locations

Article Provided by The Daily, Case Western Reserve University’s internal communications outlet

Since late 2018, researchers at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and MinuteClinic at CVS locations have jointly shaped a program to enhance care for older adults at the retailer’s pharmacies nationally.

Now, with a new three-year, $2.56 million grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation, that work will take the next step: The School of Nursing will evaluate improvements in care, economic impact, and equity in outcomes of 1.2 million older adults receiving “age-friendly” care at MinuteClinics nationally.

“Age-friendly care is based on evidence, reduces harm, and focuses on what matters to older adults,” said Mary Dolansky, the Sarah C. Hirsh Professor at the School of Nursing and the project’s principal investigator. “This is a unique opportunity to not only ensure that older adults receive age-appropriate care, but also to evaluate the impact of Age-Friendly Health Systems treatment using Medicare data.”

The project is part of the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement, created by The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative is based the “4Ms framework” — What Matters, Medications, Mentation (mood and memory), and Mobility — in acute, chronic, and ambulatory care settings for people ages 65-plus to assess and act on.

The unique academic-clinical partnership with MinuteClinic will continue to impact 1,100 MinuteClinics at select CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide through programming that includes virtual education for more than 3,300 nurse practitioners and 1,200 practical nurses. Anne Pohnert, MinuteClinic director of quality and co-principal investigator, will lead the scale-up under this grant.

Donalsky said the grant will add another dimension to learning for CWRU’s students. “Our pre-licensure students will receive content on the 4Ms to add to their

care delivery in clinical. This enhanced curriculum will occur in their gerontology class,” she said. “Our graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice students will have an opportunity to do a practicum experience in learning how to integrate this evidencebased, age-friendly care into their practice and how to make system changes to integrate into a system. Our students who are interested in research will have access to join our team and learn the research process specifically in implementation science, the study of the most effective way to integrate evidence into practice.”

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has also collaborated on this Age-Friendly Health Systems partnership since its inception, and the next phase welcomes a new partner, the University of California, San Francisco, and its Center for Clinical Informatics and Improvement Research. The new grant follows $2.44 million the foundation awarded in 2020 to implement the program, which was launched in 2018 through the foundation’s $850,000 planning

grant. All told, The John A. Hartford Foundation has committed about $5.8 million to this Case Western Reserve-led effort.

“The next grant, which continues the scaleup and sustainability of the work, will examine the long-term outcomes of delivery of the 4Ms,” Dolansky said.

This phase will also expand age-friendly care to other MinuteClinic services such as behavioral health. MinuteClinic provides funding for leadership support and clinician professional development.

“Many of the health benefits of age-friendly care may come after the visit,” said Nicholas Schiltz, an assistant professor at the School of Nursing and the project’s co-principal investigator. “This next phase includes the first national demonstration of the longterm impact of the 4Ms on outcomes like preventing falls and discontinuing high-risk medications.”

The grant to the School of Nursing was one of six, totaling $10.1 million, The John A. Hartford Foundation recently awarded nationally to:

• Make public health and healthcare more age-friendly;

• Assist older adults and family caregivers in decision-making during serious illness;

• Advance policies that support direct-care workers and family caregivers;

• And continue elevating aging issues in philanthropy.

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1,000 Fearless Collaborators & Counting

Kent State's Design Innovation welcomes its 1,000th collaborator, reaching the milestone in just under two years

WRITTEN BY: Alton Northup, Senior Reporter - KentWired

The owned by all, shared by all makerspace started as a mission to bring together students, faculty, community and leading experts from diverse disciplines for intersectional problem-solving and collaboration. Whether someone wants to dive into a technology they’ve never used before or has an idea they’ve been tinkering with, Design Innovation and its open-access spaces provide the tools and support to do so.

Tracy Silcox, a sophomore theater production major, became the 1,000th collaborator after completing an orientation and touring the DI Hub with her scenic design class. She said she is excited about the possibilities 3D design and printing will bring to her stage design work.

“When it comes to model making, especially, the materials here can definitely help,” she said. “Especially 3D printing, you can design your concepts.”

Nicholas Cindrich, a DI crew member and student fellow, is most excited to help Silcox and the next 1,000 collaborators take their projects to the next level as they explore the Reactor, the DI Hub's largest makerspace.

“It's just very exciting to see just people working together,” he said. “The ideas that have flown through this building, that have started here, have been amazing to see.”

As DI expands to now welcome community members as collaborators, Executive

Director J.R. Campbell looks forward to growing the network of passionate makers and problem-solvers.

"It's amazing to see that we have crossed the 1,000th DI collaborator mark!” He said. “After having opened the DI Hub during the pandemic, it is super exciting to finally see the utilization of this great university resource starting to take off!”

As for the next 1,000, Cindrich said he strives to give them the same attention and care DI crew members have always been known to show.

“We don't stop providing services because we've hit a certain number,” he said. “I want to make sure we're helping every single person that comes to this building the best we can.”

Want to join our network of fearless collaborators? Sign up for a DI Hub Orientation at:

https://kent.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/di

Story originally published in The Hannah Report on April 11, 2023. Copyright 2023 Hannah News Service, Inc.

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted called April’s Choose Ohio First Scholarship Showcase -- an annual event last held in person in 2020 -- “what we hoped for” when he worked to create the program as House speaker in 2007.

The event included 32 poster presentations by Choose Ohio First scholars and was held in the Statehouse atrium. Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Randy Gardner called it “a celebration of what’s right in higher education in Ohio” and noted there have been approximately 22,500 scholars in the program since it was created. He also detailed requirements that institutions have in the program.

Citing them as an example of how the program includes public and private four-year institutions and community colleges, Gardner described meeting three scholars in particular and being astounded at their talent. They included Ashley Blum, a sophomore at Baldwin Wallace University who presented on “The Lumos Method for Histological Quantitative Comparative Analysis”; Kyle Preusser, a junior at Youngstown State University who presented on “Detection of Heavy Metals Using Metal Organic Framework-Modified Glassy Carbon Electrodes”; and Brett Smithers, a sophomore at Columbus State Community College who presented on “Modern Manufacturing Work Study Program and Strengthening Ohio’s Industrial Sector.”

Husted added that he tried to see all of the projects, adding that one could lead to a patent and there may be others that will as well. Topics include Alzheimer’s research and clean water, and he said this “made my day.” In 2007, Husted continued, there was often a lack of understanding on what science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education involved.

He contrasted that by saying the next 10 years “will see scientific advances, particularly because of what’s happening with computer technology, that will eclipse any 10-year period in the history of humanity.” As examples, Husted discussed how the Cleveland Clinic has the first privately-held quantum computer aside from IBM’s lab, saying it could be used to address “previously unsolvable questions” as it could eventually perform in one day a calculation that would’ve taken a previous supercomputer 10,000 years.

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and his wife, Tina, meet with Choose Ohio First Scholars.

Chancellor Randy Gardner listens to research presentation from a Choose Ohio First Scholar.

Choose Ohio First Scholars participating in the student panel - Human Centered Design: Choose Ohio First Scholars Building Bridges to Success for STEM Students.

He further told Hannah News one application of that could be testing “genetic makeup” to find particular health care solutions based on a patient’s DNA. Such technology is still in its infancy. These technological advancements could be used to extend human lifetimes, but he also cautioned that the U.S. must be at the forefront of this development given how adversary nations could use it for decryption as well.

Husted further discussed Intel’s plans and STEM talent pipeline needs and the statistic that approximately 80 percent of students go to work within 50 miles of where they went to college. He detailed Ohio’s place on electric vehicles and battery technology as well, saying they are another important advancement.

“Our commitment is to helping more of our high school graduates major in STEM, to keep more of that talent in Ohio for our employers and for us to create opportunities for you to best use that talent… In doing so, we’re going to improve the quality of life for our communities, for the state, for our nation and for the world,” Husted said in his conclusion. He further called the U.S. “the beacon of hope for the rest of the world” and said the scholars represented “a beacon of hope” themselves.

In response to a press question, Husted said the Choose Ohio First program has helped women,

minority and “non-traditional” students who are an essential part of fulfilling STEM talent needs. He added that is one of the elements he is most proud of in regard to the program.

Asked about Sen. Jerry Cirino’s (R-Kirtland) SB83, Husted said the bill seeks to “modernize the law to help these colleges and universities navigate a changing landscape” with fewer students due to demographic shifts, more employers willing to hire non-college graduates and the economics of higher education becoming “very difficult.” That requires modernization in how universities work, and Husted said he thought Cirino was seeking their feedback as part of the process.

Regarding the current situation in the House, Husted said he knew how tough it is to be speaker, calling it “a challenge” and saying the members “are going to have to decide what’s most important to them.”

“I know sometimes when you have political fights, it can be very personal. Sometimes those wounds take a long time to heal, but I hope that frankly this budget process will heal those wounds because they’ll realize what a privilege it is to be a member of the House of Representatives -- that you get to make the policy and set the priorities for the state of Ohio, and that all of them will want to participate in that,” he added.

Students in attendance at the 2023 Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase

Shawnee State University Celebrates Grand Opening of Kricker Innovation Hub

Shawnee State University celebrated the Grand Opening of the Kricker Innovation Hub (KIH) – a flagship facility in downtown Portsmouth to inspire entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity in the southern Ohio region – on Mar. 9. The success of this project is thanks to the visionary support from Jim Kricker, backing from the State of Ohio, and a catalytic investment from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).

“The Kricker Innovation Hub is sitting at the junction of downtown Portsmouth and Shawnee State University,” SSU President Jeff Bauer said.

“It’s part of a much larger plan where we see the campus, the university, the community, the business and economic development, all being closely tied together. We can help each other, but more so than that, our futures are all based on our ability to work together to partner and to bring development to southern Ohio.”

Part of a revitalization effort and plan for an Arts & Innovation District connected to SSU, the KIH is a $4 million investment in a 129-year-old building located on Chillicothe Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. The 27,000 square-foot facility began its renovation in 2020 and is the first project of its kind for the university.

“This is just the beginning of the Kricker Innovation Hub,” SSU Vice President for Advancement & Enrollment Management Eric Braun said. “This is the building, but we’re at the beginning of building a network of talent to really open up the doors for opportunity for southern Ohio. Ultimately, we will be leveraging the assets of the community and the university to nurture talent and keep the best and brightest within our region, which really puts us in a unique position within the state of Ohio.”

While the KIH has been under construction for the past few years, the facility’s team continued to provide its signature programming including the Ignite Portsmouth Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and Startup Weekend Portsmouth, as well as serving as a host for the annual Glockner Dare to Dream High School Business Pitch competition.

Crowd shot from KIH ceremony

Article from Shawnee State University News, March 2023

“During the renovation and COVID-19 pandemic, we kept building our capacity, our programs, and our vision for the Kricker Innovation Hub,” SSU KIH Director David Kilroy said. “Over the next five years, our network of regional partners will continue with us on a journey to reinvest and reshape the region while fulfilling the promise of our mission.”

With support from partnerships including Tri-State Angel Investment Group (TSAIG), TechGrowth Ohio, the Appalachian Investor’s Alliance (AIA), and the ECDI Women’s Business Center of Central Appalachia, the KIH is looking towards how it will build these programs and offer more opportunities for entrepreneurial development in the future.

“Shawnee State, the Kricker Innovation Hub, and the Tri State Angel Investment Group share the common goal of growing the local economy through education and entrepreneurship,” said Mike Thompson, Treasurer of TSAIG. “As Helen Keller said – ‘alone we can do so little, together we can do so much’.”

During the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the KIH, SSU announced how each of their current partners would be key in working towards increasing the capital investment ready startups at the new facility.

“This is more than just a grand opening,” said Jane New, Director of TechGrowth Ohio. “This is hope and promise of the entire region. Collaboration is key to innovation, and TechGrowth is excited to be a part of this forward-looking partnership with SSU and Kricker Innovation Hub to foster growth and progress in Southeastern Ohio.”

Open to the campus community as well as the surrounding region, the KIH’s resources are available to help develop business ideas while providing connections with experts and mentors throughout the region.

"The Appalachian Investors Alliance is thrilled to continue our meaningful collaboration with SSU and the Kricker Innovation Hub,” said Jeremy Turner, Business Development Officer and Entrepreneurship Education Project Manager at AIA. “AIA recognizes the Hub and its value in enriching the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

With the recent announcement of additional funding from the EDA’s highly-competitive Build-to-Scale program, the KIH is poised to create a Digital & Immersive Technology Accelerator that will leverage key university strengths, anchor the downtown Arts & Innovation District, and inspire the next generation of innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs in Portsmouth, Ohio.

To learn more about the Kricker Innovation Hub at Shawnee State University, visit ssuinnovation.com.

EDISON STATE PARTNERS WITH FASTLANE TO OFFER MANUFACTURING PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

The Workforce Development & Work-Based Learning office at Edison State Community College is teaming up with solutions resource partner Fastlane and The Edison Foundation to offer eight $1,000 scholarships to students who will pursue a program at Edison State in a manufacturing pathway or a select pathway that supports manufacturing.

The Manufacturing Pathway Scholarship is open to 2023 high school graduates and Upper Valley Career Center and Edison State students residing in Shelby County. To be considered, students will be committed to manufacturing or manufacturing support employment in Shelby County or the surrounding area.

Recipients must remain continuously enrolled in the approved program for funding to continue term to term.

The scholarship covers only courses that are part of the student’s approved program. Approved program pathways of study include:

• Accounting

• Business Management

• Computer Information Systems

• Electronics Engineering Technology

• Industrial Management

• Interactive Media

• Management

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

In addition to associate degree programs, certaificates or short-term technical certificates in the approved program pathways are also eligible.

One scholarship recipient, Jason Chaney, went on to complete an internship at American Trim in Sidney in engineering/CAD this semester. He will go on to pursue his bachelor's degree at the University of Toledo, but the company wants to keep him on the payroll during summers and school breaks.

"I had him in computer class, and he is a great student and person," said Roger Fulk, workforce success specialist at Edison.

Fulk said he hopes to grow the scholarship beyond $8,000 next year.

"We are excited for this scholarship opportunity," he said.

While completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required, it is recommended as the scholarship can be awarded in conjunction with federal need-based financial aid. The scholarship can be used for tuition and fees, as well as books, supplies, and other college fees.

Edison is also offering a gas card program that provides students completing internships and doing clinicals a $50 gas card to assist with transportation expenses.

Left to Right: Dr. Andy Runyan, Dean; Jason Chaney, Scholarship Recipient; Brandi Olberding, Assistant Dean of Workforce Development & Work-Based Learning; and Roger Fulk, Workforce Success Specialist.

A special thank you to all of those who contributed stories and articles:

CWRU Awarded $2.56M Grant for Age-Friendly Care Program in MinuteClinic at CVS Locations

Mary A. Dolansky, PhD, RN, FAAN | Associate Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing | Case Western Reserve University

Bill Lubinger | Associate Vice President of Media Relations and Communications | Case Western Reserve University

1,000 Fearless Collaborators & Counting

Emily Vincent | Director, University Media Relations | Kent State University

Alton Northup | Senior Reporter - KentWired | Kent State University

Eric Mansfield | Assistant Vice President, University Communications & Marketing | Kent State University

Students & Faculty Visit Ohio Statehouse for 2023 Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase

Hannah News Service

Shawnee State University Celebrates Grand Opening of Kricker Innovation Hub

Elizabeth Blevins | Executive Director, Marketing & Communications | Shawnee State University

Edison State Partners with Fastlane to Offer Manufacturing Pathway Scholarship

H. Roger Fulk, M.Ed. | Robinson Student Career Center Specialist | Edison State Community College

Thanks for reading ConnectED. If you have any story suggestions, links to articles of interest, or news releases to share, feel free to send them to Jeff Robinson at jrobinson@highered.ohio.gov.

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