2015 Ohio State Outreach and Engagement Forum by Ben Lewis

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Outreach and Engagement Forum Volume 3, 2015

#OSUengages

Participating Programs Arts and Humanities 1. Fisher Students Collaborate with Columbus Symphony Orchestra 2. The Mardi Gras Queens of New Orleans 3. Ohio Transfer of Knowledge 4. OSU Dance in the Community 5. Young Writers Workshop

Student and Alumni Programming 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Buck-I-SERV Connecting Alumni and Building Relationships across the State: Ohio-Japan Alumni Network Japan-Related Resources Help Teachers Globalize the Curriculum in Schools Inside Out Engineers for Community Service Master of Accounting (MAcc) Association Office of Service-Learning The Buckeye Room Women of Color are Here

Community/Economic Development 15. Alleviating Poverty Through Entrepreneurship Summit 16. Community Technology Clinic 17. Education and Human Ecology: Office of Diversity and Inclusion 18. The Ohio State University Endeavor Center 19. Farm Income Enhancement Program and Center for Cooperatives 20. Ghana Sustainable Change 21. Godman Guild 22. Goodwill Columbus 23. HandsOn Central Ohio 24. Inclusive and Equitable Neighborhood Revitalization on Columbus’s Southside 25. Live Healthy, Live Well 26. Nationwide Children’s Hospital 27. Ohio Manufacturing Institute 28. Ohio Foreclosure Prevention 29. Peace Corps 30. Planning Foundation for Development of Skilled Workforce for Advanced Manufacturing 31. The BRIDGE: Bring Clarity to Your Issue and Structure to Your Process

32. The Bridge: Issue Management Process - Connecting FFA Students with Employers 33. The Economic and Community Development Institute 34. The Haiti Empowerment Project 35. Real Money. Real World. 36. Tough Work, Understanding and Serving People in Poverty While Caring for Yourself 37. United States-Indonesian Teacher Education Consortium

Food Production and Security 38. Ask a Master Gardner 39. Farm to School 40. Food Fellows 41. Follow the Tomato 42. Mapping the Food Environment to Inform Multi-Dimensional Intervention Strategies to Enhance Community Health and Well-Being 43. Intergenerational Youth Development Through Urban Food Systems 44. LifeCare Alliance 45. Neighborhood Services, Inc. 46. Putting Healthy Food on the Table 47. Teaching Food Safety and Nutrition To Visually Impaired Students: Content Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Of Teachers 48. Training Culturally Sensitive Students for Community-Based Research and Vulnerable Populations

Energy and Environment 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54.

Energize Ohio: Building Ohio’s Energy Future Establishing a Green Home Technology Center Stone Lab Hooks Students on Science Scientists Teach Region about Climate Making the Future Bright: The Solar Energy Curriculum Consortium (SECC) Climate Explorations & Climate Collaborative

Health and Wellness 55. 3rd International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface 56. Ohio State Ethiopia Global One Health Initiative 57. Adult Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Integrating TBI Education Into the Curricula, Creating a More Prepared Social Service System

Participating Programs 58. 4-H Grilling and Beyond 59. A Matter of Balance 60. Aging Smart for Older Adults 61. Mindful Extension 62. Successful Co-Parenting 63. Central Ohio Diabetes Association 64. Chefs in the City 65. Community Refugee and Immigration Services Refugee Health and Wellness Program 66. Connecting People, Education, Services and Quality of Life: Preparing Service Coordinators to Respond to the Enhanced Needs of an Ever-Increasing Low Income Aging Population 67. Discovery Themes Initiative 68. Dental H.O.M.E. Coach 69. La Clinica Latina 70. The OHIO Project 71. Development of a Public Participatory Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS) Portal to Communicate Risk from Potential Exposure to Airborne Environmental Contaminants in a Vulnerable Columbus, OH Community 72. Greene County Health Literacy Addressing Infant Mortality 73. Making a Difference Program 74. Moms2B 75. Partner for Promotion 76. Special Olympics Ohio 77. Understanding Barriers to Reproductive Healthcare among Somali Women in Columbus, Ohio 78. Water First for Thirst 79. ABC Smiles 80. Aging Well: Promoting Strengths & Resilience in Older Adults and their Care Providers 81. Care for Aging Inmates 82. Centering Family Health 83. Counseling, Testing, and Referral: Improving Access to HIV and STI Services in the Hispanic Community 84. EmployAbility 85. Family Time Initiative 86. Future Scientists and Physicians 87. Health on the Hilltop

88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93.

LiFE Sports: See Better, Learn Better Optimal Health Program Reach Out and Read Team Up. Pressure Down. The Healthy CHOICES Initiative The Link

STEM 94. A Day in the Life in Physics at Ohio State University 95. Advancing Research Careers in Science (ARCS): A Pilot Program for Doctoral Training 96. STEM Initiatives and Breakfast of Science Champions 97. UResearch 98. Career Eagles Aviation Initiative 99. Forensic Anthropology Case Team 100. K-12 Engineering Outreach 101. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tech University 102. Obama-Singh Knowledge Initiative Project: STEM Faculty Training in India 103. OSU Impact on STEM Education and Research in Bangladesh 104. OSU Network with Saudi Arabia in 2014 105. smART::ART Integrated Formal and Informal STEAM Education 106. The STEAM Factory Youth Development/K-12 107. Assuring Quality Care for Animals Signature Program 108. Columbus Metropolitan Library 109. First Education Experience Program 110. The Girls Circle Project 111. The Humanities and Cognitive Sciences High School Summer Institute 112. JW Reason Family Science Extravaganza 113. LASER High School Mentoring Program 114. Latina/o Studies Program Sponsors Girls Heart Reading Club 115. LiFE Sports 116. Military Teen Adventure Camps 117. Ohio Military Kids 118. Scientific Thinkers at Innis Elementary 119. Urban 4-H in Youngstown, Ohio 120. Youth Beat Radio

Arts and Humanities

Fisher Students Collaborate with Columbus Symphony Orchestra Purpose When we initially heard that our project would be on the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, our reaction was nothing to the tune of excitement. The CSO was not a familiar company or experience to anyone in our group of six and we quite honestly werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really sure that we would be able to help this lagging industry. Through a lot of research, a couple in-depth interviews, surveying a sample of musically educated potential consumers, and many hours of deliberating we are now confident and excited to share our findings with you. Impact Strength: Quality of musical performance

Devin Copfer Interview Word Cloud Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Fisher College of Business Marketing - BUSML 4204

Opportunity: Increase opportunities for community involvement

Community Partners Involved Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Strategy: Connect with the greater Columbus community

Contact

Tactics: Satellite performances, collaborations, deals with local bars and restaurants, pop-up performances Weakness: Unstable Masterworks Series ticket sales Opportunity: Explore new uses of local resources Strategy: Increase Masterworks Series attendance for this season and next by utilizing untapped local resources Tactic: Increase corporate group ticket sales, grow social media presence, expand on multi- tier pricing model, offer new subscribers a discounted price for their first year, create an internship program

Weakness: Unique entertainment option in Columbus Threat: Economic pressure to attract donations Strategy: Increase donations by marketing the Columbus Symphony Orchestraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinct value propositions Tactic: Take pictures of guests at performances and post on social media, promote educational appeal of performances to attract companies that have education as a philanthropic platform, create a special event for donors and subscribers

Shashi Matta, PhD Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing Faculty Director, Full Time and Working Professional MBA Programs Fisher College of Business matta.6@osu.edu Danielle Childers Alyssa Gutierrez Cory Woodhall Frances Nickerson Lydia Backscheider Kuan-Jen Wang Marketing Students Fisher College of Business

The Mardi Gras Queens of New Orleans

Purpose Five students of African-American history traveled to New Orleans to interview Mardi Gras Indian Queens, the female leaders of an AfricanAmerican parading tradition that originated in the 19th century as an alternative to mainstream Mardi Gras. They worked with a filmmaker and their professor to create a documentary that highlights the role of women in perpetuating a tradition that combats marginalization and creates community cohesiveness. Impact Interviewing queens and crafting the film provided students a deeply engaging service Contact learning opportunity focusing on cultural preservation while expanding their skills and Virginia H. Cope their knowledge of African-American and Associate Professor, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. English Department Associate Dean, Newark campus cope.38@osu.edu

The students received grants to pursue independent research on the Mardi Gras Indian queens, which they intend to present at conferences on campus and elsewhere, increasing their academic profiles. The film will be screened at the downtown Newark FAMFEST and potentially at the 2016 Columbus campus film festival and elsewhere, bringing attention to a unique and overlooked culture and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crucial role in its preservation.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Tiyi Morris Assistant Professor African-American & African Studies Morris.730@osu.edu Community Partners Involved The Mardi Gras Indian Council The Mardi Gras Queens Council Michael Yearling, Yearling Pictures

Ohio Transfer of Knowledge Unloading of 40ft container at Cavite University in Philippines; Ockerman Hall in the background

Locations where books have been sent

Students in the Philippines

Purpose The purpose of this project is to send books to international Ohio State alumni for their university libraries. This ongoing initiative has been in existence for approximately 40 years.

Initially shipments went by mail (braille and large print books still do) but now other Contact shipments go by 20 or 40 foot containers containing approximately 36,000 to 72,000 Herb Ockerman books (30 to 60 tons) which are shipped twice a Professor year. Animal Sciences Food Science and Technology ockerman.2@osu.edu

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved OSU Libraries including Regional Campuses A variety of departments Community Partners Involved Half Price Books Ohio Libraries Retired Professors Community members Ohio State students Ohio State faculty

Impact To date 1,611 shipments of books have been sent to 393 locations. For example, 11 container loads have been shipped to different universities in the Philippines. The estimated value of books, based on their last sales price, is in excess of $862 million. To show their appreciation Professor Ockerman has received two honorary university degrees and has three international university libraries named after him, made an honorary, lifetime member of an international university alumni association, and an honorary member of three Rotary clubs in two countries.

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2014 Distinguished International Engagement Award

OSU Dance in the Community

Body Scripting Masterclass with Tomar Rogoff and Gregg Mozgala, collaboration between OSU Dance, The Humanities Institute, Film Studies, Disability Studies and Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Contact Dori Jenks External Relations Coordinator Department of Dance jenks.3@osu.edu dance.osu.edu

Day of Dance with 75 third graders from Starling Elementary School Dana Schafer, Senior Project

Purpose The Department of Dance recognizes a responsibility to build public understanding and appreciation of dance as a diverse creative, cultural, and educational expression. In pursuit of this goal, the department tours to area K-12 schools, performs in downtown theatres, takes projects to prisons, community centers, and galleries, and brings children to campus and to the theatres for their own immediate experiences with dance. Impact Select OSU dance majors spend 3 months preparing a 1-hour concert of contemporary dance to tour to 7-8 area public schools. They also prepare a study guide for the teachers.

Performance by dancers from Correctional Facility Tyisha Nedd, Senior Project

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Department of Dance Karen A Bell Fund for Community Outreach Barbara and Sheldon Pinchuk Arts-Community Outreach Grant Outreach Arts Initiative of College of Arts and Science Community Partners Involved Columbus City Schools Hilliard City Schools Upper Arlington City Schools Charter Schools Day Care Centers Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility

Each year, 800 students from schools in the greater Columbus area are bussed in to the Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concert at the Capitol Theatre, to see a fully produced program of contemporary dance. The outreach projects give close to 1,500 young people annually an opportunity to experience dance, validating the kinesthetic, musical, and imaginative expressions of human existence, so often under-represented in education.

OSU dancers are hands in for hands on dance experiences

Young Writers Workshop

Purpose This program is a week-long, intensive, and immersive program in creative writing for high school students. It takes place during the summer of the 10th or 11th grade years. The program is free to anyone who is accepted and Contact admissions to the program are based on writing samples. This means that grades, gender, MaryKatherine Ramsey Program Director and socioeconomic class play no part in the Young Writers Workshop selection. ramsey.240@osu.edu

Impact Artistic Director Michelle Herman works with a staff of The Ohio State University faculty, graduate MFA alumni, and current graduate students. There are also sessions with visiting writers, songwriters, playwrights, and journalists. The students get to attend daily workshops to help improve their craft as well as more specialized workshops in other areas such as writing for TV, playwriting, or songwriting. Participants in the YWW work with both graduate students in Creative Writing at The Ohio State University as well as creative writers from around the country. The YWW is in its sixth year. Nearly 200 Columbus City School students have participated in the program.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Department of English Creative Writing MFA Community Partners Involved Columbus City Schools Columbus Public Charter Schools

Student and Alumni Programming

Buck-I-SERV Purpose Buck-I-SERV is Ohio State’s alternative breaks program that, with Student Activity Fee funding, coordinates with service agencies on the national and international fronts to create weeklong, substance-free trips centered on community service and civic engagement. Buck-I-SERV’s mission is to provide students with challenging and exciting opportunities to lead and learn through direct service experiences. Impact By working in diverse environments that sometimes challenge their comfort zones, students gain new perspectives regarding social justice and civic engagement while learning about the importance and significance of reflection. Students work to meet community needs, build on community assets, and bring their experiences back to campus with them at the closing of their trip. Through this life-changing experience, students have the opportunity to build new friendships while working together to meet the needs of a community and build on that community’s strengths. 87 of these alternative break trips are planned each year.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Office of Student Life Office of International Affairs Multicultural Center The Ohio State University Alumni Association *We also involve a variety of other colleges/ units across Ohio State’s campus through our trip advisors’ involvement. Each trip departs from Columbus with at least one faculty/staff or graduate student advisor, from a variety of units on campus.

Community Partners Involved Habitat for Humanity One Heartland Guadalupe Center Food and Friends One World Running Operation Breakthrough Gay Men’s Health Crisis God’s Love We Deliver Steel Yard Arc of Baltimore Community Collaborations International Michigan Urban Farming Initiative North Texas Food Bank Greater Boston Food Bank Youth Services Opportunities Project United Way Once Upon a Time in Appalachia Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Greenville Humane Society American Hiking Society Gesundheit Institute Medici Project Lower Nine Peace River Refuge Florida Aquatics Preserve Pinellas County Sea Grant Pelican Harbor Sea Bird Station Association House of Chicago

Contact Rebecca Delo Program Coordinator Office of Student Life buck-i-serv@osu.edu http://buckiserv.osu.edu

Connecting Alumni and Building Relationships across the State: Ohio-Japan Alumni Network Purpose OH-JAN connects alumni from K-16 Japan-related programs in Ohio (language study, internships and study abroad) with alumni of our own or other schools, educators, students, businesses and the community; members serve as mentors and advocate for careers using Japanese through email, video, webinar, or in-person interactions; supporting the 3,111 students in Japan-related programs at 41 K-16 institutions across the state (OSU Fall 2014: 392 students in 24 different classes). Impact Create the Network: Since 2013, established representatives for 11 of the 25 Ohio colleges with Japanese language programs that serve 2,251 students, more representatives sought in 2016. Mentor: Since 2013, coordinated 22 alumni to visit colleges to talk about their experiences and advocate careers with a Japanese focus; created 12 videos by alumni posted on OH-JAN website. Sustainability: Statewide event will be held in October 2015 that includes students, alumni and faculty for networking and sustainability of OHJAN at each institution; online presence through LinkedIn and website.

The Ohio State University Presentation

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved East Asian Studies Center Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures Institute for Japanese Studies Office of International Affairs College of Arts and Sciences Community Partners Involved Antioch College Bowling Green State University * Case Western Reserve University Cleveland State University Columbus State Community College Cuyahoga Community College Denison University John Carroll University Kent State University * Kenyon College Miami University * Oberlin College Ohio Northern University Ohio State University * Ohio University * Ohio Wesleyan University * Otterbein University Owens Community College Sinclair Community College University of Akron University of Cincinnati * University of Findlay * University of Mount Union * The University of Toledo * Wittenberg University * Wright State University Xavier University *Had OH-JAN Representative

OH-JAN 2015 Planning Meeting

Contact Janet Stucky Smith Assistant Director Institute for Japanese Studies stucky.7@osu.edu http://easc.osu.edu/ ohio-japan-alumni-network

University of Mount Union Presentation

Japan-Related Resources Help Teachers Globalize the Curriculum in Schools Purpose In coordination with faculty and K-12 educators, physical and online resources have been created to incorporate content about Japan into the curriculum across disciplines in compliance with the Ohio state standards (K-12). Japan Discovery Boxes (Daily Life, Toys & Games and Visual Arts) have been created: physical versions in use at 8 organizations in Ohio, and digital versions available online. “Journey along the Tōkaidō” explores Japan’s arterial highway to show changes over time. Impact “Journey along the Tōkaidō” - uses primary source materials, lesson plans and background material to learn more about an important part of Japanese history and culture. Japan Discovery Boxes (Physical and Digital) - uses pictures, video, links, and lesson plans to incorporate Japanese items and culture into the classroom while aligning with Ohio state standards. Japan-Ohio Discovery Box Exchange Project – connects Ohio classrooms (13 to date) with classrooms in Japan by exchanging Ohio and Japan boxes. Plans are to expand to virtual (online) exchange.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Institute for Japanese Studies East Asian Studies Center Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum College of Arts and Sciences Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures Office of International Affairs University Libraries Community Partners Involved Bluffsview Elementary Bowling Green State University Columbus Council on World Affairs Columbus Preparatory Academy Columbus School for Girls Emerson Elementary School Japan-America Society of Central Ohio Japan-America Society of Cincinnati Japanese Student Organization at OSU Kent State University Mount Vernon Middle School University of Cincinnati Worthington International Friendship Association Wyandot Elementary

Contact Janet Stucky Smith Assistant Director Institute for Japanese Studies stucky.7@osu.edu http://easc.osu.edu/cgp

Inside Out

David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service

Purpose The Inside Out corrections course (SOC 2211 S + GE) includes Ohio State students and incarcerated individuals from the Southeastern Correctional Complex in Lancaster, Ohio. Both “inside” and “outside” students earn credit for Contact the course, which examines various approaches and interdisciplinary modes of inquiry into U.S. Angela Bryant Assistant Professor models of corrections. Department of Sociology bryant.74@osu.edu www.insideoutcenter.org

Impact The class is based on a national initiative that seeks to transform ways of thinking about crime and justice that encourages participants to see crime and justice issues from new perspectives and assists students (free and incarcerated) in seeing themselves as potential agents of social change. Previous Inside Out students have coordinated an annual alumni dinner, presented papers at local and national conferences, and been invited guest lecturers at universities across the state of Ohio to discuss their experiences in prison, Inside Out, and re-entry. Additionally, students have published journal articles about their experiences.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved The Ohio State University at Newark Department of Sociology College of Arts and Sciences Ohio State Admissions Office of Service-Learning Community Partners Involved Southeastern Correctional Complex Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)

2015 Recipient David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service

2015 Distinguished Service-Learning Award

Engineers for Community Service

Purpose Engineers for Community Service (ECOS) is a student organization that promotes life-long professionalism via educational experiences through local and international community service projects. “The mind has exactly the same power as the hands; not merely to grasp the world, but to change it.” Colin Wilson Impact We have built 17 wheelchair ramps for residents in the Columbus area.

Contact A.J. Motika President Engineers for Community Service College of Engineering motika.7@osu.edu ecos.osu.edu

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Engineering Community Partners Involved Westminster-Thurber Community Montaña de Luz Metro Early College High School Gladden Community Center The Crest Restaurant Worthington Resource Pantry Catholic Social Services Association for India’s Development: Eureka Program

We have constructed a tilapia pond, restructured a biodigester, improved the infrastructure of the computer lab, and implemented many other engineering projects at Montaña de Luz in Honduras. Our broad outreach has impacted groups ranging from the youth to the elderly in STEM related fields.

2015 Student Group Award for Excellence in Community Service Programming

Master of Accounting (MAcc) Association

Purpose The Master of Accounting (MAcc) Association has always placed a high emphasis on student leadership in community service. Led by the MAcc Student Council and advisor, Senior Lecturer Patrick Turner, the MAcc Association organizes several community service opportunities each year. Students, faculty, and staff are all participants, creating a bond rooted in bettering the community we have the pleasure of living in. Impact The organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest event is MAcc Gives Back where students, faculty, and staff visit local nonprofits including Dress for Success, My Very Own Blanket, and many more for a day of service.

The group also participates in the Financial Education Teaches Children Healthy Habits (FETCH!) program hosted by the Ohio Society of CPAs, where students visit local elementary schools to facilitate a game that teaches children budgeting and smart spending. Students of the MAcc Association also lead the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax preparation to low-tomoderate income households from January to March.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Fisher College of Business Department of Accounting & MIS Community Partners Involved My Very Own Blanket Dress for Success LifeCare Alliance Lutheran Social Services Habitat for Humanity ReStore Furniture Bank of Central Ohio Franklin Park Conservatory Us Together Ronald McDonald House Ohio Society of CPAs United Way of Central Ohio

Contact Patrick Turner Senior Lecturer Fisher College of Business Department of Accounting & MIS turnerp@cob.osu.edu http://fisher.osu.edu/macc

2014 Student Group Award for Excellence in Community Service Programming

The Buckeye Room: A Virtual Engagement Experience Purpose The Buckeye Room â&#x20AC;&#x201C; open to all alumni â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is an online platform that engages Ohio State alumni across the world who want to provide input on issues and topics that are currently important to the university. With more than 7,000 alumni joining in the first 6 months, the Buckeye Room continues to strengthen relationships with our diverse alumni community, understand their perspectives, and then shape initiatives around those viewpoints and preferences. Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved University Communications - - Brand and Marketing - Editorial - Interactive The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc. - Alumni Career Management - Annual Giving -Communications - Outreach and Engagement - Volunteer Relations Office of Development - Donor Experience - Planned Giving Scholarship and Student Support Advancement Services - Advancement IT - Records - Endowment Services - Prospect Research & Reporting Office of Academic Affairs - Institutional Research College of Engineering

Impact Members of the Buckeye Room are found all across the United States and in 162 countries around the world. Members contribute by participating in two surveys per month. Results are analyzed and shared with university stakeholders to provide real-time alumni input when important business decisions are being made. The Buckeye Room is creating partnerships that span the entire Ohio State campus. Any college, unit, or department is eligible to submit survey requests to collect information from specific subsets of alumni in the Buckeye Room.

Contact Molly Schmied Director, Buckeye Room Office of the Senior Vice President for Advancement schmied.2@osu.edu www.buckeyeroom.osu.edu

Women of Color are Here Purpose The vigil for Women of Color are Here was intended to give space amidst discussions of police brutality to call attention to the sexualized and gendered ways in which state violence impacts women’s bodies. We gathered with women in Columbus who are a part of many different struggles - from Ferguson activists to Palestine advocates - for a silent vigil and a chance to speak about their own experiences or on behalf of other women. Impact The plight of women of color is often silenced in discussions of state brutality. We learned how racism and sexism is a matter across which transnational solidarities can be realized.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Department of Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Community Partners Involved Community support from individuals

Contact Rini Lainie Student Geography, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies lainie.rini@gmail.com ecos.osu.edu

The Israeli occupation of Gaza bears a disproportionate violence upon Palestinian women. During this, we learned about the state forms of torture used against female activists for the purpose of counterinsurgency. White solidarity can take the form of whites informing their communities of gendered racial projects, while stepping back to let people of color lead the discussion in other spaces.

2015 Undergraduate Student Award for Excellence in Community Service

Community and Economic Development

Alleviating Poverty Through Entrepreneurship Summit Purpose The APTE (Alleviating Poverty Through Entrepreneurship) Summit is an annual, student-organized event hosted at The Ohio State University, and is devoted to bringing people together to explore sustainable solutions to poverty. Started in 2009 by The Ohio State University’s Business Builders Club, APTE has continued to grow and now welcomes 1000+ attendees per year from dozens of organizations and schools as well as speakers from around the world. Impact The summit is held in the Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State and is completely free to attend. The summit is the largest student-run summit in the Midwest, drawing over 1,000 attendees each year. Past speakers have included Joe DeLoss of Hot Chicken Takeover, Jim Ziolkowski of BuildOn, and Veronica D’Souza of Ruby Cup. Over $30,000 awarded in seed money to social enterprises from around the world through the APTE Social Business Competition.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Fisher College of Business Undergraduate Business Council Ohio State Student Activity Fee Wexner Center for the Arts Community Partners Involved Cardinal Health Tech Columbus Schumacher Group Outfit Good Crane Plastics Gorilla Glue Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream GIVE Volunteers

Contact Stephanie Demos APTE Co-Director 2015 Fisher College of Business demos.8@osu.edu www.aptesummit.org

Community Technology Clinic Community Technology Clinic Poor and homeless

Area engineers and IT experts

Integrated into disadvantaged neighborhood downtown

Technology services for support system (e.g., pantries)

Community Technology Clinic

Technologies for the poor and homeless

Purpose The CTC is a meeting place for poor and homeless people to meet with engineers and information technology experts who learn about their needs and provide, where appropriate, technology-based solutions that meet these needs. Impact Cooperative design of technology solutions that involves engineers and IT people, and poor and homeless to ensure real needs are met.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Engineering College of Social Work Community Partners Involved Columbus Coalition for the Homeless Catholic Social Services Healthy Worthington Resource Center & Food Pantry

A location for engineers and IT people from the Central Ohio area to help the poor and homeless. The CTC is filling an empty niche and meeting an important neglected demand; a similar service does not exist at The Ohio State University, elsewhere in Central Ohio, or anywhere in the U.S.

Contact Kevin Passino Professor College of Engineering passino.1@osu.edu John Clapp Professor College of Social Work clapp.5@osu.edu https://ctc.engineering.osu.edu

Education and Human Ecology: Office of Diversity and Inclusion Purpose The EHE Office of Diversity and Inclusionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;directed by Dr. Valerie Kinlochâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;develops, promotes, and supports dynamic programming that encourages faculty, staff, students, and community partners to think expansively and critically about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Office engages in high-quality research, outreach, and advocacy efforts with faculty, staff, and students in the College, across the University, and in the broader Community by placing an intentional focus on social, civil, and educational rights. Impact The Office sponsors book conversations on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Faculty, staff, students, and community partners are invited to participate in these conversations to foster intellectual engagement and critical action. The Office sponsors a Graduate Diversity Student Network (GSDN) for students to build relationships and share insights about teaching, research, career, and community goals centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Office sponsors monthly discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite faculty, staff, students, and community partners to participate in these discussions and advocate for educational equity and justice.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved EHE Office of Diversity and Inclusion University Office of Diversity and Inclusion College of Education and Human Ecology

Contact Valerie Kinloch Professor of Literacy Studies; Director EHE Office of Diversity and Inclusion College of Education and Human Ecology EHE_ODI@osu.edu https://wgss.osu.edu/people/kinloch.2

The Ohio State University Endeavor Center Purpose

Open since 2005, The Ohio State University Endeavor Center, a 27,000 square-foot mixed-use business incubator, has come to be recognized as a community leader in economic development, business training, and technological excellence. The original 26 permanent office spaces were expanded to 31 to satisfy demand for the flexible and professional office space provided in the facility for new and growing businesses. The latest renovation was completed to house the Manufacturing Field Engineer for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership – a position designed to provide assistance for small manufacturers in Southern Ohio.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

The facility housed 21 individual businesses during the year and operated at more than 100% of its original occupancy capability. Endeavor Center business partners drove a surge in hiring, adding over 150 high-skill, high-wage positions during the year.

Community Partners Involved U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Organization United States Department of Agriculture Governor’s Office of Appalachia Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative Southern Ohio Agriculture and Community Development Foundation Shawnee State University Numerous small and large businesses

Impact

In the last five years of operation The Ohio State University Endeavor Center and its business partners have: • Created more than 1,275 high-skill, highwage jobs, adding more than $105 million of direct economic activity to the local community. • In cooperation with the Small Business Development Center of Ohio, sponsored or conducted 300 business workshops, training sessions, and seminars with nearly 5,000 attendees – business owners, prospective entrepreneurs, and ambitious employees seeking to improve the profitability of their businesses so they can grow and provide additional employment opportunities for those in the community.

expansion into larger facilities in the local commercial real estate market. In 2014 alone, over 100 business workshops, seminars, training events, and planning sessions were conducted in the Endeavor Center classrooms, attracting more than 1,500 participants.

Contact Ryan Mapes Manager The Ohio State University Endeavor Center mapes.281@osu.edu

The OSU Endeavor Center has become a hub of business activity and training in Southern Ohio, and is a recognized leader in assisting • Directly and intimately assisted over 100 businesses with expanding and improving small businesses tackle obstacles to growth, their operations. Overall, the economic imsupplying strategic and space resources re- pact of new positions created by Endeavor quired for expansion, resulting in the gradu- Center partners since its opening has had a ation of more than two dozen partners to major impact on the economic vitality of the the construction of their own facilities or region.

2014 University Outreach and Engagement Award

Farm Income Enhancement Program and Center for Cooperatives Purpose The Farm Income Enhancement Program develops and delivers research, education, and outreach to enhance farm income and promote long-term stability for farm businesses. We conduct effectual research on issues related to sustainability of food, agricultural and environmental systems. The Center for Cooperatives develops and delivers innovative and integrated research and educational programs for the cooperative community and makes them available to agricultural, agribusiness, cooperative and small business leaders, policymakers and the general public. Impact Our research and outreach efforts in cooperative enterprises, farm income enhancement, and business retention and expansion help to enhance societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding of farm income enhancement strategies for farm businesses and farmer relations with cooperatives. Our teaching and educational programs are based on innovation in educating undergraduate students, graduate students, and managers and executives in the future of sustainable business and cooperative enterprise leadership. Our engagement with community partners and industry stakeholders encourage interactions and collaboration between The Ohio State University and the local, national and international community of farm businesses, agribusinesses, and cooperative enterprises.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Community Partners Involved Ohio Farm Bureau Federation CHS CHS Foundation CoBank Farm Credit Mid-America United Producers, Inc. Luckey Farmers Ag Credit

Contact Ani Katchova Farm Income Enhancement Chair and Director of the Center for Cooperatives Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics katchova.1@osu.edu http://aede.osu.edu/research/ farm-income-enhancement-program

ABORA

“Let’s do something real”

Ghana

interdisciplinary service learning study abroad

Sustainable Change IMPACTS osu • 5 Years of Service Learning • 4 Grants and Awards • 68 OSU Student Participants • 2014 Program Unit Expansion community • 17 Completed Projects • 5 Multi-Year Projects • 50% of Borehole Water Sources Tested and Mapped • Water Quality Testing Training • Critical Equipment Improvement

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College of Engineering Knowlton School City and Regional Planning Office of International Affairs Office of Outreach and Engagement School of Environment and Natural Resources College of Public Health

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Offinso North District Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Brong Ahafo Association of Columbus, Ohio

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Kimberly Burton, P.E., AICP CTP, LEED AP ND Assistant Professor of Practice Knowlton School City and Regional Planning burton.90@osu.edu Arin Blair, 2016 MCRP Candidate Program Manager Knowlton School City and Regional Planning blair.136@osu.edu

Godman Guild Do You Want to Change Lives? Be a Volunteer! Godman Guild is dedicated to promoting strong families and strong communities in Columbus, Ohio primarily focusing on the near northside. We offer a variety of services for youth and adults and are always looking for good volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, below are some opportunities to help change lives: ACES – Mentor/Tutor K-5th grade children and assist with activities in math and reading, violence prevention, health, wellness, team building and diversity. Adult Education Classes – Assist adult students working to obtain their GED or prepare for college by tutoring, providing 1:1 assistance, participating in class exercises, helping instructors with grading, etc. Library – Spend time in the library maintaining the facilities. Develop and implement a system of organizing books, create fun displays, and assist guests. R.I.S.E. Youth Club – Guide, encourage, and support teens by being a mentor. Spend time assisting teens with homework and guided educational activities. Tutors are anytime M-F from 3-8p. Wee P.L.A.Y. (Positive Learning Activities for Youth) – Spend time holding babies, encouraging toddlers and pre-schooler by engaging in arts and crafts activities, and taking part in literacy building activities.

Weinland Park Community Garden – Assist in watering, weeding and planting in one of the oldest organic community gardens in Columbus. Personal plots available on a first come-first served basis. We are also open to those who would like to share tips and information with other gardeners. Camp Mary Orton – 167 acres of beautiful green space just north of Worthington is the home to our Summer Youth Empowerment Program, a summer camp for children in the 43201 zip code. Come help us maintain the property by landscaping, mulching, planting, painting, and many other volunteer opportunities! Emerging Leaders – Are you a young professional? Are you looking for nonprofit board experience? Consider joining Emerging Leaders! These young professionals receive professional development and board experience while supporting the mission of Godman Guild. Meetings are typically once a month. Activities include mixers, fundraisers, and networking opportunities! Support Godman Guild and grow as a leader in Columbus. Join Emerging Leaders!

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Buckeye Mentoring Center Work Study Program College of Social Work Tech Corp Fisher College of Business OSU Extension Community Partners Involved Weinland Park Collaborative Community Properties of Ohio (CPO) Weinland Park Elementary School Learn4Life Boys & Girls Club Columbus City Schools Children’s Hunger Alliance COSI Columbus Zoo Green Bean Delivery

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Kourtni Hatton Human Resources Generalist volunteer@godmanguild.org www.GodmanGuild.org

Goodwill Columbus Goodwill Columbus offers volunteer opportunities for individuals, businesses and corporate groups as rewarding and varied as its mission of transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities and other barriers through pathways to independence and the power of work. With a commitment of anything from a few hours per week to the whole day, you or a group of your co-workers may choose to participate in a wide variety of volunteer opportunities here at Goodwill Columbus.

HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED Young Adult Services - Work with individuals ages 18 – 45 with developmental disabilities and other barriers to promote recreation and education through a variety of activities. Examples: Assist with games, crafts, cultural training, shopping, education and more SAGE Senior Program - Work with individuals age 45+ with developmental disabilities and other barriers to promote health & wellness through a variety of activities. Examples: Assist with reading, games, arts and crafts, sewing and more. Health & Wellness - Work with day program participants with developmental disabilities and other barriers to promote health & wellness through a variety of activities. Examples: Volunteer in gym, help with wheelchair basketball, chair volleyball Art Studio & Gallery - An innovative fine arts program for people with developmental disabilities and other barriers.

Contact Andrew Dearth Employee & Volunteer Engagement Goodwill Columbus volunteer@gwcols.org http://www.goodwillcolumbus.org

Examples: Assisting to put aprons on participants, building companionship, cleaning and putting away art supplies, help put together “products”

HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED Goodwill Gladiators - This Special Olympics program at Goodwill Columbus provides adult participants with developmental disabilities and other barriers, year-round sports training and competition opportunities. Coaches are needed for the following sports • Basketball (both men’s and women’s teams) (November- March) • Bowling (December - April) • Track and Field (March - June) • Tennis (March - June) • Golf (June - September) • Softball (July - September) • Soccer (August - October) • Flag Football (not an Ohio Special Olympic activity; begins in the fall) (August - October) Barrier Breakers - A like minded group of young professionals and students that have partnered with Goodwill Columbus to support their mission of empowering people with disabilities and other barriers Examples: group outings, fundraising events, encouragement for day program participants

HandsOn Central Ohio Purpose HandsOn Central Ohio inspires, equips and mobilizes people to create meaningful change in their lives and in their community. The agency is the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere information, resource referral, and volunteer mobilization organization, serving Greater Columbus for nearly 30 years. HandsOn Central Ohio serves more than 500,000 people across 29 Ohio counties each year, by providing community insights, access to critical needs, and volunteer support to provide access to safe and warm housing; nutritious meals; improved academic, social and emotional outcomes for young people; better public health; and to strengthen Central Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighborhoods.

Impact In FY 2014, HandsOn Central Ohio linked over 112,000 unique Franklin County residents with emergency food; placed adults into shelter over 5,000 times; scheduled free tax preparation appointments for over 5,000 households; and linked families to critical community resources, such as rent and utility payment assistance, substance abuse counseling, and holiday help over 146,000 times. Additionally, last year for all agency programs, the organization mobilized 6,838 volunteers for a total of 184,404 hours, contributing a value of $3,946,245 to our local community.

Contact Volunteer Action Center volunteer@handsoncentralohio.org 614-221-6766 option #4 handsoncentralohio.org

Inclusive and Equitable Neighborhood Revitalization on Columbus’s Southside: A University and Community Partnership to Ensure Diversity and Inclusion in the Neighborhood’s Renaissance Purpose The energy building on the Southside is palpable. Already, more than $20 million in housing redevelopment alone has occurred in the neighborhood. Investments in health, safety, and education have also occurred. With all of the redevelopment activity on the Southside, Kirwan and our partners began to ask some key questions: How can we ensure that everyone in the community benefits from these renewed investments? How can we do redevelopment in a way that bridges people from different walks of life together? And how can our organizations help in that effort? Our broad goal through all of this work is to support the creation of an opportunity-rich and diverse community in the Southside.

The Southside Residents are banding together for change. Surveys show residents hope for vibrant & inclusive revitalization. Social capital is formed by building strong bonds between people from different backgrounds.

Relationships What Environment Makes You Comfortable? “Diverse, inclusive, & unique.”

Why Did You Move To The Southside? ’’It’s affordable, close to downtown, and has a rich history.’’ Do You Know Your Neighbors? “Yes, I know and love my neighbors…the Southside has given me a chance to really appreciate the people who live next door.”

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Through the Office of Outreach and Engagement, the Kirwan Institute and Community Development for All People received a 2-year grant to look deeper at those questions through a series of activities centered around inclusive community planning and engagement. These activities include asset mapping, developing and leveraging existing “third places”, and developing programming around food, children, and housing. Impact In our first year, we engaged with over 400 Southside residents--from High School students to young mothers-- in order to identify and map assets within the community. Many of the assets that we gathered were places, people, and institutions that were able to draw the community together to build upon their shared resources. Here, we present the findings.

What Are Some Hopes You Have For Your Community? One day I hope my community can come together. I’d love to see more restaurants and galleries.

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What Do Youth Enjoy Doing? Over-half of participants listen to music, talk to friends, play sports, and 62% find spaces to relax.

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Does Southside Need Additional Places For Youth To Gather? 76.19% of South High students want their neighborhood to have more places to gather that are safe and affordable. Top Hangout Spots for South High Students: A friend’s home, sports activity, recreation center, & parks.

What Makes A Good Gathering Space? A “home away from home” for community members that provides a sense of warmth and community.

Third Places

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity Community Partners Involved Community Development for All People - Reverend John Edgar, Pastor & Executive Director - David Cofer, Managing Director

Contact Jason Reece Director of Research The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity Moritz College of Law reece.35@osu.edu Jillian Olinger Research Associate olinger.24@osu.edu Kip Holley Research Associate kipholley.kirwaninstitute@gmail.com http://www.4allpeople.org

Live Healthy Live Well OSU Extension Signature Program Purpose Ohio State University Extension’s Live Healthy Live Well Signature Program educates Ohioans on nutrition, physical activity, and wellness issues. Utilizing social media, email wellness challenges, and lunch and learn lessons they strive to increase awareness and encourage adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors. Programming targets working adults, public agencies or governments, and businesses with research-based information. By improving workforce health, employers may see reductions in insurance costs, improved morale, and fewer employee sick days. Impact Six-week Email Wellness Challenges are offered three times a year at no cost to participants. Themes vary but the “Zero Holiday Weight Gain Challenge” is very popular at year-end. Over 90% of respondents reported learning new information as a result of participating in an Email Wellness Challenge. In addition, over 92% reported using the new information they learned. Over 80% of respondents report that they have adopted one or more of the recommended practices that might help reduce their risk of developing chronic disease.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Education and Human Ecology OSU Extension Community Engagement Over 30 Ohio State University Extension Live Healthy Live Well professionals are offering this signature program reaching participants in 83 of Ohio’s 88 counties, 28 other states and 4 other countries. In 2014, 8,600 people participated in the Email Wellness Challenges.

Contact Lisa Barlage Extension Educator College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences OSU Extension barlage.7@osu.edu Michelle Treber Extension Educator College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences OSU Extension treber.1@osu.edu Beth Stefura Extension Educator College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences OSU Extension stefura.2@osu.edu http://go.osu.edu/livehealthylivewell

Ohio Manufacturing Institute Purpose Ohio Manufacturing Institute’s mission is to make the technical resources of higher education easily accessible to industry and to facilitate their use for economic development. OMI provides manufacturers a quick and cost-effective mechanism to collaborate with Ohio State, including testing, development, applied research, training seminars, and manufacturing process support. Industry needs are teamed with university assets such as faculty expertise, student engagement, and access to university labs and test equipment. Impact OMI facilitates access to academic research facilities, faculty, and students, and has rapidly executable, no-nonsense contracts that make technical resources quickly available for manufacturing problem solving, or new technology assessment and development.

OMI connects manufacturers to key technologies, including: • Welding and Joining • Forming, Molding, and Machining • Additive Manufacturing • Process and Component Design • Advanced Materials and Corrosion • Computational Modeling and Simulation A unique co-located internship program at OMI allows students to work for a company on a specific project and remain under the mentorship of university faculty. Students retain access to labs, equipment, and other university resources for the duration of the internship.

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Contact Kathryn Kelley Program Manager Ohio Manufacturing Institute kelley.81@osu.edu omi.osu.edu

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Ohio Foreclosure Prevention

Participating Counties/Areas Belmont – Polly Loy Clermont – Margaret Jenkins Delaware – Cyndi Renn Fulton – Melissa Welker Greene – Melanie Hart Hancock – Shawn Ochs Henry – Nancy Stehulak Mahoning – Beth Stefura Montgomery – Pat Holmes Ottawa/Sandusky – Katie LaPlant Scioto – Treva Williams Trumbull – Marie Economos and Carrie Shockey University District – Susan Colbert and Lois McCampbell

Contact Melanie Hart Family and Consumer Sciences Educator OSU Extension hart.382@osu.edu www.ohiohome.org

Purpose Ohio Housing Finance Agency partnered with Extension Family and Consumer Science educators to bring foreclosure prevention information to groups, particularly in rural counties. Fifty training sessions will inform groups who will spread by word of mouth, key contacts to make to receive assistance from HUD approved housing counselors at any stage of the foreclosure process. Extension is writing 20 foreclosure prevention blogs to appear throughout 2015 on their Live Smart Ohio website: livesmartohio.osu.edu Impact To prevent home foreclosure for Ohio families. Ohio ranks fifth in the nation for the most foreclosures. The top five states account for more than half of the national foreclosures. To provide education that assists families facing foreclosure - Stigma attached to foreclosure merits informing key community leaders so word of mouth delivery of information is delivered to needing families. Provide education to arm homeowners with information to make informed decisions regarding possible foreclosure and/or sheriff’s sale - Connecting families with local HUD housing counselors is vital to prevent foreclosure.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Community Partners Involved Ohio Housing Finance Agency 57 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43215

Peace Corps Peace Corps Today 2015 Making a difference in communities abroad, the lives of Volunteers, and in the United States.

64 alums currently serving. Through the agency’s history, 1,735 Buckeyes have served overseas, making OSU the No. 10 all-time producer of Peace Corps volunteers.

The Peace Corps sends the best and brightest Americans abroad on behalf of the United States to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Volunteers work at the grassroots level to develop sustainable solutions that address challenges in education, health, economic development, agriculture, environment and youth development. Through their service, volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today’s global economy.

There has never been a better time to apply to Peace Corps, and reforms have made the process simpler, faster, and more personalized than ever before. In 2014, applications reached a 22-year high for the agency, with more than 17,000 Americans taking the first step toward international service. Through a onehour online application, applicants can now choose the countries and programs they’d like to be considered for. For more information, www.peacecorps.gov/ and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/OSUPeaceCorps.

When they return home, volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences – and a global outlook – back to the United States that enriches the lives of those around them. President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961 to foster a better understanding among Americans and people of other countries. Throughout Peace Corps 54-year history, nearly 220,000 Americans of all ages have served in 140 countries worldwide. The Ohio State University is the fourth highest producer of Peace Corps volunteers among large universities with

Contact Jack Campbell OSU Peace Corps Campus Recruiter RPCV Fiji & Botswana 253 Ag Administration Bldg. 2120 Fyffe Road Columbus, OH 43210 614-292-3008 peacecorps@osu.edu

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Planning Foundation for Development of Skilled Workforce for Advanced Manufacturing Purpose This planning project will lay the foundation for a long-term, sustainable effort to meet Advanced Manufacturing’s current and future needs for skilled workers. The success of this project will assure future employment and income opportunities for youth and adults; provide a stronger skilled workforce to retain, expand, and attract Advanced Manufacturing employers into the four-county region of Crawford, Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot; and spark enrollments in educational institutions into fields that lead to job growth. Impact Connect businesses with qualified workers by: • Identifying skills and training in Advanced Manufacturing • Partnering with economic development to enhance business retention/expansion efforts • Linking students with employers for experiential learning. Align education with employer needs/strategies by: • Developing alliance in priority industries in each of four counties • Sharing results of skills analyses with educational partners • Initiating development of career pathways. This project will also seek to convene a Work Readiness Collaborative of service providers to improve and coordinate work readiness and placement efforts for jobseekers; focus on aligning around core work readiness competencies; incorporate common training components and certifications; and use data to drive continuous improvement in work readiness services.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences OSU Extension Community Partners Involved Crawford County Partnership for Education & Economic Development Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hub 21 at Harding High School Tri-Rivers Career Center Wyandot County Economic Development & Regional Planning

Contact Frank Gibson Program Manager Alber Enterprise Center OSU Marion and CFAES/OSUE gibson.363@osu.edu www.osutrainingtoyou.com

The BRIDGE: Bring Clarity to Your Issue and Structure to Your Process Purpose Are you faced with a complex issue in your work, school, or life that is impacting your productivity, performance, and goal attainment? You know...one of those that keeps you awake at night because you have all kinds of ideas to solve it jumbled in your head but you don’t know where to start? The BRIDGE is a six-step process for solving complex issues that will bring clarity to your issue and give you a tangible road map to design a comprehensive solution in HOURS instead of struggling with it for months…or years. Impact Useful for: • complex problems with no recognizable cause-and-effect relationship for the solution • a solution that requires a new, creative, innovative approach that involves several interconnected components, and minor changes to one could adversely impact another. The BRIDGE deliverables: • Spreadsheet capturing all ideas generated during the session • Form for documenting the overview/ executive summary • Form for detailing the project execution • Coaching after The BRIDGE Builds skills in: • Critical thinking • Problem solving • Team building • Decision making • Leadership • Project planning

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Any college, department, or unit who needs a quick solution to a complex issue. Examples: Extension FCS Community Nutrition Group, FFA student groups Community Partners Involved Any public or private for-profit or non-profit organization. Examples: Ad hoc group of executives in long- term support services. ASAP Animal Rescue, Carey Cowen Truck Line, Perrysville Honda of America Manufacturing, Marysville Marion City Fire Inspector, Marion Marion Harding HUB21 students, Marion Ridgemont High School FFA members, Ridgeway Union County Farmers Market, Marysville Union County Business Education Workforce Team, Marysville Wyandot County Young Professionals, Upper Sandusky

Contact Myra Wilson Program Director Alber Enterprise Center College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences wilson.2025@osu.edu http://alber.osu.edu/index.php/ en/thebridge

The Bridge: Issue Management Process -Connecting FFA Students with Employers

Purpose Empowering students to develop 21st century skills that are critical for today’s workforce and for fostering economic growth in their communities is the overarching theme of this Alber Enterprise Center project.

Contact Frank Gibson Program Manager Alber Enterprise Center at Ohio State Marion gibson.363@osu.edu alber.osu.edu

FFA members from Ridgemont High School will participate in developing a train-thetrainer facilitator’s kit for The BRIDGE: Issue Management Process Model. AEC has crafted this six-step model of proven business analysis tools to facilitate teams to solve a complex issue and create an implementation plan.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Alber Enterprise Center OSU Extension Community Development Educator OSU Extension Hardin County Educators Ohio State Marion Academic Advising Community Partners Involved Ridgemont High School FFA Advisor (Stephanie Jolliff) and Students Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance (John Hohn)

Impact By utilizing The BRIDGE model, students are taught job skills most sought by employers: information gathering, problem solving, critical/creative thinking, organizing, planning, decision making, and teamwork. After polishing their own facilitation skills, the students will partner with AEC staff to use The BRIDGE with Hardin County businesses to analyze workplace issues, determine solutions, and create action plans. Previous FFA members from Ridgemont High School have BETA tested an earlier version of The BRIDGE, from which they developed

several service-learning projects within their school and community. The BRIDGE can be used by any group. Once the facilitator’s kit and training is tested, AEC will license the model and begin to train facilitators in FFA and 4-H groups, community organizations, and employers.

The Economic and Community Development Institute Purpose The Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) is one of the nation’s largest CDFI and SBA micro loan intermediary lenders serving all 88 Ohio counties, with offices in Columbus, Cleveland, Akron and Toledo. The organization’s mission is to invest in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change. Since its founding in 2004, ECDI’s programs and services have grown into a comprehensive suite of programming designed to lead low-income Ohioans out of poverty. Impact The Food Fort is a collaborative work space, equipped with a fully licensed commissary and a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen that supports startup food-based businesses to reach new markets and expand. The Economic and Community Development Institute serves lowincome households through its microenterprise development and asset building programs, including microloans and matched IDA grants for business development, down payment assistance, and post-secondary education.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Office of Outreach and Engagement City and Regional Planning John Glenn College of Public Affairs Fisher College of Business. Community Partners Involved ECDI works with a diverse group of referral partners, including organizations that refer clients to us and those that provide supplemental training and technical assistance.

Located in Cleveland and Columbus, the WBC helps women become successful business owners, whether they are a start-up business or small business owners wishing to take it to the next level. The WBC offers the tools for success and is the only SBA-funded Women’s Business Centers in Ohio.

Contact Valery Lebowitz Marketing Administrative Assistant The Economic and Community Development Institute vlebowitz@ecdi.org www.ecdi.org

The Haiti Empowerment Project (HEP) Purpose The Haiti Empowerment Project (HEP) is unique in making collaboration and dialogue with Haitian colleagues central to its international partnerships. The mission of HEP is â&#x20AC;&#x153;To work in collaboration with Haitian universities, communities, and governmental/non-governmental entities to provide an environment of empowerment through global problem solving.â&#x20AC;? Since 2005, the Haiti Empowerment Project has developed long-term relationships with local communities, including school teachers, principals, and community leaders, as well as university and government officials.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Colleges of: Education and Human Ecology Engineering Arts and Sciences Business (Fisher) Community Partners Involved Center for Research in Education Formation and Instruction (CREFI) Torch Of Hope Servants In Fellowship (SIF)

Contact Dr. Terri Bucci Director of The Haiti Empowerment Project College of Education and Human Ecology bucci.5@osu.edu haiti.osu.edu

Impact HEP has inspired grassroots dialogue and change. Haitian university student organizations have been founded with mentorship and encouragement of OSU peers. Solar panels have been coinstalled and completely maintained by Haitians. Teacher development initiatives have been organized and implemented by Haitians for Haitians using the processes demonstrated by OSU faculty. To date, the collaboration between Ohio State and Haitian University partners has yielded approximately 20 university-level seminars delivered by both faculty and students of Ohio State University for four separate Haitian universities. In participating in the Freirean-based planning, reflection, and community action (praxis) process, HEP students develop a global sense of dialogue, collaboration, community, and empowerment.

2015 Distinguished International Engagement Award

Real Money. Real World. youth financial literacy program Purpose Ohio State University Extension has gained recognition state-wide for this communitybased financial literacy program. RMRW has been underpinned by peer-reviewed curriculum since 2005. The latest revision was adopted in 2013. The program brings together the local business community, schools, and OSU Extension to provide youth, ages 12-19, a handson learning experience on budgeting money in the role of an adult paying for monthly living expenses. Youth also explore how career choice impacts future income. Impact In 2013, an estimated 145 RMRW events were provided to nearly 20,000 youth in Ohio. Results using surveys from the 2013 curriculum include: 76.5% of youth believed that participating in RMRW gave them a much better idea of what is involved in earning, spending, and managing money. 72.5% of youth indicated they believed RMRW participation will help them a lot in their future.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences OSU Extension Community Partners Involved The use of the 2013 Real Money. Real World. youth financial literacy program has expanded to 69 of the 88 counties in Ohio. The State Treasurers Office supports RMRW use and is promoting it to public schools throughout Ohio. The Ohio Department of Education partners by raising awareness of RMRW and encouraging its use.

Contact Kathy Michelich OSU Extension Educator OSU Extension michelich.1@osu.edu http://realmoneyrealworld.osu.

Tough Work, Understanding and Serving People in Poverty While Caring for Yourself Purpose The need to address an increase in poverty brought together OSU Extension, the faith-based community, and non-profit agencies. Volunteer training was identified as a gap so curriculum was created to help address increased demands on local non-profit organizations struggling to meet basic needs of people living in poverty in their communities.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Community Partners Involved Warren County Community Services, Inc. Kings Local Food Pantry Family and Children First Council of Warren County Community Volunteers

Training covers causes and complexities of poverty, cultural awareness, effectively working with families in crisis, preventing compassion fatigue, and making quality referrals to agencies. Impact Since 2011, the four hour Tough Work training has been delivered twelve times to 245 individuals representing nearly 50 separate community based organizations in Southwest Ohio. The pre/post evaluations from the peer reviewed curriculum reflect strong evidence of knowledge gained - 98% indicated they learned information that will be useful in their work with people in poverty. Faith-based leaders have expressed appreciation for the opportunity to invite local churches to a workshop not sponsored by a particular denomination in order to openly address a shared community challenge.

Contact Kathy Michelich Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences Real Money. Real World. State Signature Program Leader OSU Extension Warren County michelich.1@osu.edu

United States-Indonesian Teacher Education Consortium USINTEC The United States – Indonesian Teacher Education Consortium partners 3 American universities and 12 Indonesian partners. We improve Indonesian teacher education, preparation, and quality.

USINTEC Konsorsium Pendidikan Guru Amerika Serikat dan Indonesia merupakan bentuk jalinan kerjasama antara 3 universities Amerika, 12 partner di Indonesia. Bertujuan untuk peningkatan mutu persiapan pendidikan guru Indonesia.

International Dual Masters Degree • Earn 2 masters degrees from an American and Indonesian university • Live in America for 9 months

Magister Ganda Internasional • Meraih dua gelar magister masing- masing dari Amerika dan Indonesia • Kuliah di Amerika selama 9 bulan

Visiting Scholar Programs • Live in America for 4 months

Program Mahasiswa Doktor dan Dosen Senior • Tinggal di Amerika selama 4 bulan

Doctoral Sandwich • Refine your dissertation • Publish internationally Scheme for Academic Mobility Exchange • Faculty-to-faculty mentorship • Project completion & publication Fulbright & DIKTI coordination • Customized student & faculty study supported by these funders

Program Sandwich-S3 Luar Negeri • Peningkatan mutu disertasi • Publikasi internasional Program SAME • Kegiatan mentor antar dosen • Penulisan publikasi dan penyelesaian proyek akademis lain Program Beasiswa Fulbright & DIKTI • Rancangan bidang studi yang disesuaikan dengan minat mahasiswa dan dosen atas sponsor Fulbright & DIKTI

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USINTEC Coordinating Office Department of Teaching & Learning The Ohio State University 1945 N. High St, Room 079 Columbus, OH, USA 43210-1172 Phone: 1-614-292-9611 Email: usintec@osu.edu Web: www.usintec.org

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Ask a Master Gardener Purpose Ask a Master Gardener is an online resource where trained OSU Extension volunteers help the public with yard and garden questions. These volunteers answer questions with research-based, non-biased responses on topics from lawn fertilization to tree, plant and insect ID. Questions are answered in a timely fashion. Ask a Master Gardener is a component of the national extension Ask an Expert program where Extension professionals around the country field questions from personal finance to water quality to nutrition and much more. These resources are available through every OSU Extension County website. Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Ohio State University Extension College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Community Partners Involved Master Gardener Volunteers in counties around the state

Impact Nationally, home and garden questions represent two-thirds of all Ask an Expert Questions. Near 2,000 Ohio gardening questions were answered in 2014. Responses include sciencebased resources to educate clients in responsible plant selection, pest management options and information on invasive plants and insects. Users are introduced to OSU Extension Fact Sheets that provide information on a variety of topics. OSU Buckeye Yard and Garden onLine (bygl.osu.edu) is recommended for information on current horticulture topics.

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Our online Program is easy to use! Ask a Master Gardener Volunteer now!

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Users are exposed to OSU Extension and the Master Gardener volunteer program as well as science-based information. This enables users to make good landscape and garden management decisions.

Contact

Denise Johnson Program Manager State Master Gardener Volunteer Program OSU Extension, Agriculture and Natural Resources johnson.2924@osu.edu http://mastergardener.osu.edu

Farm to School Purpose OSU Extension (OSUE) provides statewide leadership to Ohio Farm to School (OFS). The OFS program fosters procurement of local foods and promotes activities that help students understand where food comes from and how food choices affect their health, environment, and community. Extension’s OFS Advisory Group includes government agencies, industry associations, and nonprofit organizations. OSUE serves as Ohio’s leader in the National Farm to School Network and a contact for the USDA Farm to School Program. Impact Of the 616 Ohio school districts, 409 completed the 2013 Farm to School Census. One-third of responding districts reported they participate in Farm to School, indicating need for further growth. A total of nearly 300 educators, food service professionals, and producers attended the six regional Farm to School workshops hosted by OSU Extension in 2014 to gain knowledge, resources, connections, and inspiration.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved OSU Extension program areas: Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Development, 4-H Youth Development, and Agriculture and Natural Resources. Community Partners Involved Ohio Department of Education Ohio Department of Agriculture Ohio Department of Health Ohio Farm Bureau Action for Healthy Kids American Dairy Association Organizations participating in local and regional Food Councils

Across Ohio, OSU Extension, farmers/ producers, and public health professionals collaborate in Farm to School partnerships and events, such as “School to Farm Road Trips” and “Farm to Family Nights.”

Contact Carol Smathers Assistant Professor Field Specialist in Youth Nutrition and Wellness College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Department of Extension smathers.14@osu.edu http://farmtoschool.osu.edu

Food Fellows: Engaging Students in Meaningful Community-University Experiences Purpose Food Fellows trains and educates students about food-related social issues, such as food insecurity, food policy, and urban agriculture, through research and service with community agencies. Our aim is to develop informed students and create future leaders who will implement change in their communities, especially related to the issue of food. Impact Expose students to long-term service or research opportunities with community agencies to develop necessary skills for future careers related to the area of food. Engage the campus and community in discussions about food-related social issues through a variety of awareness initiatives, including the SNAP Challenge. Educate students about food related issues through various monthly gatherings, campus-based activities, and discussion with community partners.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Social Work College of Education and Human Ecology College of Arts and Sciences Community Partners Involved Mid-Ohio Foodbank Franklinton Gardens Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hunger Alliance

Contact Meera Nagarajan Undergraduate Student College of Education and Human Ecology College of Social Work nagarajan.26@osu.edu

Follow the Tomato Purpose A service-learning course was developed for students to learn about social, economic, health, and environmental consequences related to the food system. Students “followed the tomato” by engaging in the food system from the farm to the fork. These experiences contributed to learning about community-based strategies to address food insecurity, community engagement techniques, and prompted discussions about food as a human rights issue. Impact Students created infographics and produced five-minute videos to a community audience at Mount Carmel Community Health Resource Center. Franklinton Gardens created communitygenerated group topics related to food insecurity, economic development, and health/ nutrition. Students worked at Franklinton Gardens, Gladden Food Pantry, and LifeCare Alliance’s produce distribution program.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Social Work Nutrition EEDS Spanish Medical Dietetics Community Partners Involved Franklinton Gardens Gladden Food Pantry Lifecare Alliance Mount Carmel Community Health Resource Center Franklinton Board of Trade Kroger Pantry at Mid-Ohio Foodbank Saint John’s Episcopal Church Lower Lights Christian Health Center Mount Carmel Community Health Resource Center

Contact Michelle Kaiser Assistant Professor College of Social Work kaiser.267@osu.edu

Mapping the Food Environment to Inform Multi-Dimensional Intervention Strategies to Enhance Community Health and Well-Being Purpose Multifaceted causes and consequences of food insecurity require collaborative work across multiple disciplines and with community partners. The Food Mapping Team was established to explore ways different types of mapping can be used to 1) provide a greater understanding of the multi-dimensional food system at local, and state levels; 2) display geographic disparities associated with poverty, race, food insecurity, and health; and 3) layer primary and secondary data related to food access, availability, distribution, and production. Impact 25 OSU student volunteers were trained to administer over 700 in-person surveys at 15 community sites. An addition 200 were collected online. The Food Mapping Team is analyzing the data that was collected and has geocoded all of the store data. A data hub is being created for use by the public. OSU Service-Learning students in two classes will conduct 100 food store audits looking at the availability and price of specific food items in Columbus.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Arts & Sciences College of Social Work College of Medicine College of Engineering Department of Geology Department of Family Medicine Department of Medical Dietetics Department of City and Regional Planning Department of Horticulture and Crop Science Agroecosystems Management Program Center for Urban and Regional Analysis Kirwan Instutute for Race and Ethnicity Community Partners Involved Franklinton Gardens Columbus Public Health Mid-Ohio Foodbank Local Matters Fresh Foods Here Healthy Corner Store Initiative

Contact Michelle Kaiser Assistant Professor College of Social Work kaiser.267@osu.edu

Intergenerational Youth Development Through Urban Food Systems Purpose The Intergenerational Youth Development through Urban Food Systems project aims to promote positive youth development by establishing mentor/mentee relationships between elderly adults and youth in need of positive role models. Youth will learn how to appropriately interact with the elderly population and develop valuable interpersonal skills through a variety of service-learning/giving projects. The primary objective of this project is to build community pride leading to a better environment through gardening, food, culture, arts, and commerce. Impact The IYDUFS program will promote personal leadership and life skill development in youth (14-18) and elderly adults (50+) through mentor/ mentee relationships. Programming will engage the community promoting positive change and community pride through gardening, food, culture, arts, and commerce. Implementation of a radically different holistic food systems model to change the way Linden citizens, especially youth ages 14-18 and elderly 50+, consider, and use food in their lives. Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Office of Diversity and Inclusion Franklin County Extension Community Partners Involved New Harvest Cafe and Urban Arts Center

Contact Gary Straquadine Department Chair Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Straquadine.5@osu.edu

LifeCare Alliance About LifeCare Alliance Formed in 1898, LifeCare Alliance is central Ohio’s first in-home health care agency, Ohio’s first agency to provide visiting nurses, and the nation’s second agency to deliver Meals-onWheels. LifeCare Alliance is a not-forprofit organization that provides a comprehensive array of health and nutrition services to older adults and medically challenged or homebound residents of central Ohio through its signature programs: Meals-onWheels, Senior Dining Centers, Wellness Centers, Help-at-Home, Visiting Nurses, The Columbus Cancer Clinic, Project OpenHand-Columbus, Groceries-to-Go, IMPACT Safety and Senior PetCare. The Agency’s mission is to lead the community in identifying and delivering health and nutrition services to meet the community’s changing needs. LifeCare Alliance has emerged as a national leader in merger collaborations and program assumptions, having successfully completed numerous combinations in the last eleven years, including Mealson-Wheels of Madison, Marion, Logan and Champaign Counties, Project OpenHand-Columbus, The Columbus Cancer Clinic and IMPACT Safety. These mergers have eliminated or reduced costs and the redundancy of services in central Ohio, resulting in more funds for programs, enhanced services and an increase in client access to basic needs. LifeCare Alliance has begun several social entrepreneurship endeavors to provide added funding for our clients, including L.A. Catering, meal sales, corporate wellness programs, immunizations and travel vaccines. To learn how to become a volunteer for LifeCare Alliance call 614-444-MEAL (6326).

Contact Pauli Tice Director of Volunteer Services LifeCare Alliance ptice@LifeCareAlliance.org 614-437-2859 www.lifecarealliance.org

Neighborhood Services, Inc. Purpose Neighborhood Services, Inc. was founded in 1965 by churches in the university district area, existing in the effort to alleviate poverty and provide food services, and material assistance to persons in need. We improve the quality of life in the Columbus community by compassionately and respectfully serving our neighbors in need. This includes those from working, lowincome families and individuals, unemployed individuals and their families, and single heads of household with young, dependent children. Impact In 2014, Neighborhood Services, Inc. provided a 7-day supply of food to 5,951 families. Additionally, 427 families visited our monthly fresh produce market, 218 families received a 3-day supply of food we call a “Go Bag” when they are without the correct eligibility documents or are homeless, 94 families visited our clothing room, 406 families received

back-to-school supplies, 170 families filed their taxes using AARP Tax Aide, and 627 children received Christmas gifts. Stories from our neighbors: • Jenna’s luck ran out when store-wide schedule cuts hit all employees hard. “I never expected to be in this situation. I’m starting to realize I was clueless about hunger, you really don’t get it until you’ve been there”. • Sean walked to the pantry with a large rolling suitcase – a resourceful move when you have to carry groceries over a mile home. Sean has lived in central Ohio for about 20 years. Originally from New York, Sean was a welder at General Motors -- a good paying job that supported him, his wife, and their three kids. When those jobs disappeared, Sean found himself using a food pantry for the first time in his life. “Things could be worse,” he says. “One of my old coworkers is living in a homeless camp now,” he nervously laughed. “From a twenty-dollar-anhour job to being homeless, it’s just crazy.”

Ohio State Partners Public Health in Action Ohio Union University Area Commission CAUSE program Board Immersion program Leadership in Community 2571 Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers staff our food pantry Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. They register clients, help them shop in the Choice Food Pantry, assist with stocking shelves and perform other duties as needed. We also rely on volunteers for many of our seasonal programs, including our back-to-school program, Christmas adoption program, and special holiday food programs at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Contact Martin Butler Executive Director Neighborhood Services, Inc. 1950 N. 4th Street, Suite E/J Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 297 – 0592 Neighborhoodservicesinc.org

Putting Healthy Food on the Table Purpose Vinton County is a rural Appalachian county designated as a “food desert” with no full-service grocery store, thus limiting access to nutritious and affordable foods. This project will establish a community garden, initiate container gardening and provide education on producing, purchasing, preparing and preserving fruits and vegetables, thereby increasing year-round access for children and adults in Vinton County. Impact Vinton County residents have very limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. This project will hold gardening classes, and establish a community garden and container gardening to increase access to produce. Many local residents need to travel 25 miles to reach the closest grocery store. To help maximize shopping trips, this project will provide education on meal planning, budgeted shopping and making healthy food selections. Elevated rates of some cancers in Vinton County are associated with dietary behaviors. To encourage healthy food options in homes, this project will provide education sessions on canning and freezing.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Appalachia Community Cancer Network Comprehensive Cancer Center OSU Extension Community Partners Involved Project Task Force Members 4-H Vinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities Community Garden Farmers Markets & Farm Stands Gardening Experts Local Media

Participation Fifteen individuals participated in Putting Healthy Food on the Table by raising either a community garden or a container garden. Additionally, gardeners agreed to participate in healthy eating and gardening education classes designed to communicate important food and nutrition messages and promote a successful gardening experience. Looking Ahead In 2015, Putting Healthy Food on the Table will: • Add 15-20 new community and container garden participants • Offer a wider range of gardening classes, including seed selection, starting seeds, and soil preparation • Continue offering Healthy Eating classes Putting Healthy Food on the Table was recently named as a 2015 recipient of a Scotts Gro1000 grant. These funds will be used to make improvements to the community garden.

Contact Travis West OSU Extension, Vinton County County Extension Director College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences west.222@osu.edu Kate Homonai OSU Extension, Vinton County Program Coordinator College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences homonai.3@osu.edu Darla Fickle Program Director OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center darla.fickle@osumc.edu vinton.osu.edu

Teaching Food Safety and Nutrition To Visually Impaired Students: Content Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Of Teachers Purpose We will assess food safety and nutrition knowledge, barriers to teaching nutrition and food safety, as well as barriers to teaching these topics among the teachers of youth with visual impairments in Ohio and nationally. We will use the results to design in-service training. This project is a first step to improving the quality of life of youth with visual impairments and their ability to self-manage their own health.

Impact Answer questions about the level of knowledge in food safety and nutrition, and their attitudes toward teaching these topics in the classroom. Increase in the knowledge of nutrition and food safety among Ohio teachers of visually impaired youth and increase in teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; self-efficacy to teach food safety and nutrition in their classrooms. Develop partnerships with Ohio State School for the Blind and associations for teachers of visually impaired.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Education and Human Ecology Department of Human Sciences Department of Education Community Partners Involved Ohio State School for the Blind

Contact Sanja Ilic Assistant Professor Human Sciences College of Education and Human Ecology ilic.2@osu.edu Irene Hatsu Assistant Professor Human Sciences College of Education and Human Ecology hatsu.1@osu.edu

Training Culturally Sensitive Students for Community-Based Research and Vulnerable Populations Purpose University-community partnerships have the intellectual and technical capacity to conduct quality research with underserved populations. One critical component to the success of the team involves our students. Often serving as “the face” of the University at the front lines of data collection and client education, our students remain paramount to the University’s reputation and success. To ensure quality outcomes for a community-based research project, our leadership team designed, implemented, and evaluated a comprehensive evidence-based education and training module for multidisciplinary students. Facilitated by a variety of University experts and community partners, students were exposed to relevant topics including cultural sensitivity, health literacy, disparities, ethics, survey methods and community-based research specific to vulnerable and underserved populations.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Medicine School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Division of Medical Dietetics Division of Health Sciences Division of Occupational Therapy Division of Athletic Training Division of Physical Therapy Division of Respiratory Therapy Division of Health Information Management and Systems Community Partners Involved Stowe Mission Community Development for All People Salvation Army Food Pantry Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers

Contact Colleen Spees, PhD, MEd, RDN, FAND Assistant Professor Medical Dietetics & Health Sciences spees.11@osu.edu

Impact Within a 10-week period, our interdisciplinary team logged 774 service-learning hours related to onsite collaborative research, community service, outreach and engagement. Students functioned on a cooperative team that built relationships with community partners and pantry clients, learning about the roles of nonprofit organizations in community change and responsible practices in a disparate community. The return on investment for our students has been significant. In addition to changing their perceptions of disparate communities, our students have been active in disseminating the details of their experiences and results. Several have continued to volunteer to assist with the study’s data analyses and publications. Others have submitted national abstracts, presented research posters and continue to volunteer in the community setting. Our leadership team has been invited to present our servicelearning modules at 2 international conferences.

2015 Emerging Service-Learning Award

Energy and Environment

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Energize Ohio: Building Ohio’s Energy Future Purpose Energize Ohio is a multidisciplinary program that addresses a wide range of energy education topics including shale energy, renewable energy, energy policy, on-farm energy, youth education, landowner leasing, and sustainable community planning. The curriculum consists of worksheets, presentation materials, workshop materials, bulletins, fact sheets, marketing templates, and evaluation tools. The ultimate goal of Energize Ohio is to enhance community leaders’ and local residents’ knowledge of energy drivers and development in order to promote informed decision-making and best practices. Impact In 2014, OSU Extension taught more than 700 Ohioans how to prepare for, attract, and develop potential renewable energy projects. In 2014, OSU Extension delivered 32 programs, reaching 1,191 people, on shale energy-related topics. In total, since 2012 the Energize Ohio Signature Program team has delivered 141 programs in 64 of Ohio’s 88 counties, reaching 11,688 participants.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved

OSU Office of Energy and Environment OSUE - Community Development OSUE - Agriculture and Natural Resources OSUE - Family & Consumer Sciences OSUE - 4-H Youth Development OSUE - Shale Work Group School of Environment and Natural Resources Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics C. William Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering OSU Subsurface Energy Resource Center (SERC) OSU Center of Automotive Research Ohio Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Team Ohio Bio-Products Innovation Center (OBIC)

Community Partners Involved

Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District Guernsey County Planning Committee Guernsey County Improvement Corporation Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

Industry Partners Involved EDF Renewable Energy Ecojiva Solar Paradise Energy Solutions Spectra Energy

Contact Eric Romich OSU Extension Field Specialist, Energy Development Ohio State University Extension romich.2@osu.edu energizeohio.osu.edu

Establishing a Green Home Technology Center: An OSU and Community Partnership for Research, Education, and Demonstration of Green Building Technologies to Support Healthy, Energy Efficient, and Sustainable Housing in Ohio

Purpose Reducing energy consumption and the associated environmental impact is a significant challenge we are facing. New green technologies that reduce home energy consumption and improve indoor environmental quality will provide a tremendous opportunity to reduce financial burdens on households, mitigate climate change, and increase the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy security. The goal of this project is to establish a Green Home Technology Center (GHTC) through partnerships with homeowners, builders, and professionals, and to demonstrate and disseminate effective green home technologies for a transformational change in residential energy consumption and environment impact. Impact The expected outcomes of the project are: (1) OSU and community partnerships in research, education, and Extension on green home technologies. (2) A Green Home Technology Center (GHTC). (3) Workshops on green home technologies. The expected impacts will be increased adoption of green home technologies, reduced home energy consumption and cost, improved indoor air quality, reduced climate change environmental impact, and improved healthy and comfortable living of Ohioans.

OSU 2011 solar decathlon house

Contact Lingying Zhao Associate Professor Deptartment of Food, Agricultural. and Biological Engineering (614) 292-2366 zhao.119@osu.edu

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Office of Energy and Environment Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences College of Engineering OSU Extension Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Knowlton School of Architecture Community Partners Involved New Albany High School The USGBC Central Ohio Chapter Efficiency Smart - American Municipal Power, Inc. Buckeye Power, Inc. Ohio Energy Office Habitat for Humanity MidOhio

Stone Lab Hooks Students on Science Purpose Stone Laboratory, Ohio State University’s Island Campus on Lake Erie, is a living laboratory where students from grade four through adults learn about Lake Erie, Ohio’s most valuable natural resource. With hands-on activities, Stone Lab immerses its students in science. From capturing fish on Stone Lab research vessels to examining lake sediments under microscopes, students experience firsthand what it takes to be a scientist and steward of Lake Erie. The program, which is Ohio Sea Grant’s education arm, teaches 20,000 people every year. Impact In the last 30+ years, Stone Lab’s outreach program and its ODNR-partnered Aquatic Visitors Center have educated over 175,000 island visitors about Lake Erie and environmental issues. Stone Lab annually offers more than $65,000 of scholarships through its endowments and 20 courses and research opportunities to advanced high school students, teachers, and college students from around the country. More than 6,000 students from Ohio and the surrounding states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and Illinois come to Stone Lab’s field trip program every year.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Ohio Sea Grant College Program Office of Research College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Ecology College of Public Health Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology School of Environment and Natural Resources School of Earth Sciences Continuing Education Graduate School Student Life Community Partners Involved 100 schools from 5 states Ohio Department of Natural Resources Bowling Green State University Ohio University Miami University Kent State University Case Western Reserve University Heidelberg University John Carroll University Cleveland State University University of Toledo Wright State University Mount Union College Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center Lake Erie Islands Chapter of Black Swamp Conservancy Lake Erie Islands Historical Society National Park Service-Perry’s International Peace Memorial Island Transportation Miller Boat Line The Jet Express The Boardwalk Friends of Stone Laboratory

Contact Jill Jentes Banicki Assistant Director Center for Lake Erie Area Research jentes.1@osu.edu stonelab.osu.edu

Scientists Teach Region about Climate Purpose The Ohio State University Climate Change Outreach Team is a multi-departmental initiative within the university to help localize the climate change issue for Ohioans and Great Lakes residents. Created in 2008, the team works with university faculty to develop outreach tools to get climate research information out to the public. Through such tools as a webinar series, informal educational displays, and secondary education curricula, the team collaborates with experts from around the country to teach the public about issues and impacts the region could face with a changing climate. Impact The Climate Team has educated more than 46,000 people representing 500+ organizations from governmental agencies, academia, nonprofits, private industry, and the legislature through its flagship Global Change, Local Impact monthly webinar series and archives. The team is considered the go-to organization for Great Lakes climate information. Agencies such as the National Park Service and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as well as secondary schools and informal education facilities use the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programming as teaching tools for their climate-related programs. The team launched the only regional climate repository at greatlakesclimate.com in 2013 and an iTunes U course in late 2014, which was featured by Apple and became the top CFAES iTunes U course.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Ohio Sea Grant & Stone Laboratory Office of Research Ohio Supercomputer Center OSU Extension Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics School of Environment and Natural Resources OSU Extension Watershed Program Byrd Polar Research Center School of Earth Sciences Carbon, Water, and Climate Program Department of Geography Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology Community Partners Involved Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Board of Health Ohio Department of Health Great Lakes Commission Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative Great Lakes Regional Water Program Great Lakes Sea Grant Network National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA National Sea Grant Program NOAA Coastal Services Center NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Ohio Coastal Training Program The Nature Conservancy University of Wisconsin University of Michigan Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts Cleveland Metroparks

Contact Jill Jentes Banicki Assistant Director Center for Lake Erie Area Research jentes.1@osu.edu http://changingclimate.osu.edu/

Making the Future Bright: The Solar Energy Curriculum Consortium (SECC) Purpose The importance of renewable energy is obvious, yet less than 1% of electricity generated in Ohio is derived from solar energy. Furthermore, learners of all ages are largely uninformed about solar energy. Bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience and resources together, Ohio Sea Grant, Office of Energy and Environment, Facilities, Operations, and Development, and Energize Ohio are well poised to initiate a Solar Energy Curriculum Consortium (SECC) to develop locally relevant, inquirybased lessons easily accessible to formal and informal educators throughout Ohio. Impact The SECC will develop five high quality, locally relevant lessons for the proposed solar energy curriculum, including teacher-friendly instructions, classroom-ready materials, and content-appropriate support materials. The lessons will incorporate online, real-time and historical energy production by the solar photovoltaic installations at OSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stone Laboratory

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory OSU Extension Facilities, Operations, and Development Office of Energy and Environment Community Partners Involved Science Educators in grades 4-12 in the State of Ohio Informal education groups at Stone Laboratory

on Gibraltar Island and weather data from a Stone Lab owned weather buoy deployed in Lake Erie. Together, these efforts promote an energy-literate citizenry of informed and responsible decision makers and environmental stewards.

Contact Kristen Fussell Executive Assistant Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory fussell.10@osu.edu

Climate Explorations & Climate Collaborative: Bringing Cutting-Edge Science and Hands-On Investigations to Your Neighborhood and Building Collective Action on Climate Change Education

Purpose Climate Explorations brought OSU researchers, extension agents, and outreach staff into neighborhoods throughout Central Ohio to interact with youth through hands-on activities, and with adults through public presentations. Partnerships with local organizations provide project sites and ensure diverse audiences. The project streamed webinars that are currently available online and field-tested activities to be included in a youth booklet. A Climate Collaborative will be started to coordinate climate change education initiatives in Central Ohio. Impact Public lectures in venues throughout Central Ohio, that were also streamed live and made available online, for scientists to share their research and personal stories with individuals of all ages. A booklet of climate change instructional materials that can be used in both formal and informal education environments with youth, and interactive experiences with scientists for field-testing of these materials. A venue for climate change education partners across the region to share best practices, target their resources, and collectively monitor progress.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved 4-H Ohio Sea Grant & Stone Laboratory Department of Astronomy The STEAM Factory Center for Applied Plant Sciences (CAPS) Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Community Partners Involved Grange Insurance Audubon Center Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Battelle Darby Metro Park Blacklick Woods Metro Park Columbus Zoo & Aquarium WCBE

Contact Jason Cervenec Education & Outreach Director Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center cervenec.1@osu.edu

Health and Wellness

3rd International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface (ICOPHAI), Chiang Mai, Thailand Purpose Although significant improvements in environmental and medical surveillance, clinical diagnostic methods, and clinical practices have been achieved in recent years, zoonotic emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) remain a major global concern and such threats are expanding, especially in less developed regions. The Ebola epidemic in West Africa is a stark reminder of the role animal reservoirs play in public health and reinforces the urgent need for operationalizing One Health approach globally. The complex nature of zoonotic diseases and the limited resources in developing countries are reminders that the need for implementation of Global One Health in low-resource settings is a crucial component of global health. Impact WHO SHOULD ATTEND Scientists and policy-makers committed to make a difference in global health mainly on infectious diseases at the interface of human, animal and ecosystem. Professionals including physicians, public health experts; veterinarians, ecologists, behavioralists, basic scientists, microbiologists, pharmacologists and pharmaceutical medicine, nurses, sociologists, animal scientists, wild-life conservationists and others working in relevant field and capacity building efforts are welcome. WHAT GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS ARE INCLUDED? ICOPHAI is open to all global partners. Major emphasis is on science and policy-makers in developing regions including Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the dialogue between developing and developed regions is crucial.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Veterinary Medicine College of Medicine College of Public Health College of Nursing Community Partners Involved The Ohio State University University of Gondar University of Nairobi Universidade Federal da ParaĂba Sokoine University of Agriculture Biosciences Eastern and Central Africa (BecA) Chiang Mai University Kenya Medical Research Institute Addis Ababa University Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul International Livestock Research Insititute Universidade Federal do Vale do Sao Francisco

SESSION TOPICS Special Session: Ebola, MERS and other emerging viral diseases of zoonotic significance 1. Operationalizing One Health and impact on development 2. Vector-borne Zoonoses, Environment and Role of Wildlife 3. Antimicrobial Resistance, alternatives and new antimicrobial agents 4. Food-borne and Water-borne Zoonoses 5. Genomics, Pathogen Detection Systems and Geographic Medicine 6. Immunology and Vaccine Development

Contact Wondwossen Gebreyes Professor Molecular Epidemiology Director Global Health Programs College of Veterinary Medicine gebreyes.1@osu.edu Armando Hoet Associate Professor College of Veterinary Medicine hoet.1@osu.edu http://icophai.org/home

Ohio State Ethiopia Global One Health Initiative

Purpose Global health challenges are complex and dynamic, compelling an integrated approach among professionals from various fields to measure, model, and mitigate exposure hazards and disease risks at the interface between and among humans, animals and the environment. One Health fosters the establishment of mutually beneficial working systems across disciplines for effective control of global health issues.

Impact

8,000+ iTunes U subscriber in over

90 countries

305 Mothers screened for cervical

cancer, 65 treated

300+ Ethiopia professionals trained 66 dogs spayed and neutered dogs

Goals • Create awareness of the need for strong outreach to address global issues • Better trained local professionals in local communities • Broadening students’ global perspective • Protecting the local public from potential future emerging diseases • Conduct disease screening and treatments for community • Vaccination and treatment of animals

Benefits to the OSU Community • Service-learning opportunities for students • Clinical training opportunities for faculty and students with cases of more complex and unique nature rarely experienced domestically • Promotion of research collaborations producing evidenced-based care strategies • Build and foster partnership between colleges for improved health communication leading to more integrated problems solving attitude.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Dentistry College of Engineering College of Medicine College of Nursing College of Optometry College of Pharmacy College of Public Health College of Social Work College of Veterinary Medicine Fisher College of Business Office of International Affairs School of Communications School of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Distance Learning & eLearning College of Education and Human Ecology Community Partners Involved Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Ethiopian Public Health Institute University of Gondar Addis Ababa University

50+ OSU students participated in

2014 alone

50 Pulse Oximeter Machines donated

Contact

45 OSU Faculty and Staff involvement

Wondwossen Gebreyes Professor and Director of Global Health Programs College of Veterinary Medicine gebreyes.1@osu.edu http://u.osu.edu/onehealth

in 2014 alone

40 iPads delivered 40+ summer time courses 1 Prototype Diagnostic platform

developed for Tuberculosis

1 National Award Received ( 2015

Andrew Heiskell Award by IIE)

2015 Emerging International Engagement Award

Adult Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Integrating TBI Education Into the Curricula, Creating a More Prepared Social Service System Purpose Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a tremendous impact on human productivity and is a major cost to society. People with a history of TBI and needing treatment services and support face additional challenges to both their independence and receipt of assistance. This project intends to train all Social Workers at OSU with the core competencies to identify and accommodate for disability due to TBI, and to replicate this model on a Statewide and National level. Impact We will raise the awareness of future professionals attending the OSU College of Social Work as well as other Social Work training programs in Ohio. We will provide these students with new skills for identification and accommodation of TBI and associated Executive function weaknesses. We will develop a plan for replication of this model in the curricula of other health and social service professionals throughout Ohio and across the nation.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Medicine College of Social Work Community Partners Involved Brain Injury Association of Ohio National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter BrainLine at WETA Give an Hour

Contact Monica Lichi Director College of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation monica.lichi@osumc.edu ohiovalley.org

4-H Grilling and Beyond: Cultivating Healthy Fathers, Kids, and Communities

Purpose The objectives of this project are (1) to help fathers increase their parenting abilities to provide guidance and nurturance to their teen, (2) introduce youth to 4-H youth development programs, and (3) to increase participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge of nutritional health. Impact Project organizers are working closely with community partners Pastors Eugene Norris and John Hafford of FameFathers - Charisma Community Connections to assist with program development and implementation. Project organizers have conducted large grilling events in three locations around Ohio during which they collected needs/interests data from diverse audiences of fathers and youth. Project organizers and community partners are developing curriculum that addresses the needs and interests of fathers and youth to accomplish the relational, personal, and nutritional objectives of the project.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences College of Education and Human Ecology OSU Extension-Family and Consumer Sciences Community Partners Involved FameFathers Charisma Community Connections LIFE Ministries

Contact James Bates Field Specialist Department of Extension bates.402@osu.edu

A Matter of Balance Purpose A Matter of Balance is an evidencebased program designed to help older adults manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. A Matter of Balance is conducted in eight two-hour sessions and uses group discussion, problem-solving strategies, videos and gentle physical exercise. Older adults learn positive coping methods to reduce their fear of falling and remain active and independent. Impact Participants report: • More control over factors that lead to falls • Increased exercise and activity levels • Fewer falls • Feeling comfortable talking about their fear of falling • Plan to continue exercising. 98% of participants would recommend A Matter of Balance to their friends and loved ones. “I seem to be more aware of every situation for my safety. I now ‘stop, look and listen’ to my surroundings.” -Participant.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Education and Human Ecology College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Community Partners Involved Ohio Department of Aging County Senior Services

Contact

Carmen Irving Healthy Relationships Program Specialist FCS Extension College of Education and Human Ecology College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences irving.31@osu.edu http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/

Aging Smart for Older Adults Purpose Aging Smart for Older Adults is a seven module program that can be taught as a series or standalone addressing issues for aging adults and caregivers related to independent living. Topics addressed in this program include: Falls Prevention, Universal Home Design, Nutritious Cooking for 1 or 2, Personal Safety, Designating Personal Belongings, and Later Life Preferences. All modules use a variety of teaching modes contributing to experiential learning and empowering individuals through education and awareness.

Contact Carmen Irving Healthy Relationships Program Specialist FCS Extension College of Education and Human Ecology College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences irving.31@osu.edu http://livesmartohio.osu.edu

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Education and Human Ecology College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Community Partners Involved Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology

Impact Currently, 15% of Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population is over the age of 65 and estimates indicate by 2030 there will be 65 million people worldwide over the age of 65. Research indicates that there are transitions and lifestyle changes that are unique to the aging process. Two that stand out as primary concerns are the loss of independence and isolation. To meet these inevitable changes, it is critical to educate and empower older adults, ensuring individuals are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for this next phase of life.

Mindful Extension: A Guide to Practical Stress Reduction Strategies Purpose Mindfulness practice enables us to bring our minds back to the present moment, awake for each experience as it happens without judgment. The more we practice mindfulness in a formal way, the greater our ability to be mindfully aware during routine activities at work or at home. Impact Participants will learn to identify stressors and learn strategies to address stress in a more productive manner. Mindfulness practice will improve focus, concentration and productivity at work and at home. Set the intention to live life with purpose, clarity and commitment.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Family and Consumer Sciences OSU Extension College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences College of Medicine Community Partners Involved Community Libraries Churches Social Service agencies in several different counties

Contact Terri Worthington Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences OSU Extension College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences worthington.56@osu.edu

Successful Co-Parenting: A Family Stability Program Purpose The Successful Co-Parenting program aims to familiarize parents with information, skills, and techniques to minimize the negative effect of separation and divorce on children and promote positive adjustment during the divorce process. The curriculum is divided into three main sections: Taking Care of You, Taking Care of your Child, and Taking Care of your New Co-Parent Relationship. To complement the program, a participant booklet is included to use during the class and for future reference.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Education and Human Ecology College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Community Partners Involved County Family Courts (Domestic Relations) County Job and Family Services Offices

Impact 2014 Pilot Results (n=750): 93% Learned new information; 93% Reported class was helpful; 89% Felt more prepared to co-parent; 95% Plan to use the information learned The Successful Co-Parenting program can impact communities in two ways: 1) Reduce court costs and 2) reduce costs to child and family services. Co-parenting classes also benefit children. Parents have found these classes useful in helping them be more attentive to their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs in assisting children in the coping process.

Contact Carmen Irving Healthy Relationships Program Specialist FCS Extension irving.31@osu.edu http://livesmartohio.osu.edu

Central Ohio Diabetes Association Purpose The Central Ohio Diabetes Association is an independent, local, non-profit, human service agency that “helps Central Ohioans living with diabetes detect their condition, prevent onset and complications, and learn to live well with the challenge of diabetes.” 100% of our funding comes from this community and remains in this community to provide diabetesrelated services to local people. For 50 years the Central Ohio Diabetes Association has been providing direct clinical services to central Ohioans regardless of their ability to pay. We offer: • Community blood glucose screenings to identify undetected/uncontrolled diabetes • Diabetes medical, nutrition, and pharmaceutical education • Social services and emotional support groups • Diabetes prevention education • Cooking classes and grocery store tours • Community-based diabetes education • Emergency testing supplies • Camp and youth programs Impact Diabetes is a disease that causes high blood glucose (sugar) levels. Diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t make or properly use a hormone called insulin. When insulin doesn’t do its job, blood sugar rises to toxic levels and damages vital organs. Over 25% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause blindness, stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, nerve, and blood vessel damage. Fortunately education, proper medical treatment, regular exercise, weight control, and healthy eating can prevent or delay these serious health problems.

Contact Roy Bobbitt, LISW-S, MBA Central Ohio Diabetes Association Director of Programs and Services rbobbitt@diabetesohio.org http://diabetesohio.org

Chefs in the City - Wexner Medical Center and OSU Extension Franklin County Purpose The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center will partner with OSU Extension Franklin County to use vegetables and fruits the children grow and harvest at the Highland Youth Garden to create and demonstrate nutritious plant based-recipes at the Columbus Bilingual Academy. Through this pilot nutrition program, more than 100 families will, twice monthly, have the opportunity to learn about creating healthy meals. Both children and adults will try a broad range of produce. Impact Through demonstrations and teaching, participants will learn how to incorporate nutritious foods into their diets. Families will also take part in OSU Extensionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. The youth will grow vegetables, fruit, and herbs in the garden to be used for the demonstrations. Families will leave each session with recipes and fresh produce to incorporate into family cooking.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences OSU Extension Franklin County Community Partners Involved Mid-Ohio Foodbank Franklinton Gardens Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hunger Alliance

We anticipate this joint effort of OSU Wexner Medical Center and OSU Extension Franklin County being a model that can be replicated throughout the county.

Contact James Warner Program Director Food and Nutrition at Wexner Medical Center jim.warner@osumc.edu

CRISâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Refugee Health and Wellness Program Purpose Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) is a refugee resettlement and social service organization with the mission to help refugees and immigrants reach and sustain self-sufficiency and achieve successful integration into the central Ohio community. CRISâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Health and Wellness Program identifies refugees in need of mental health support and liaises with providers and community partners to connect individuals to culturally appropriate services, reducing isolation and increasing selfsufficiency. Impact To provide mental health screening and referral for newly arriving refugees, who often have significant history of trauma. To outreach to providers and community partners to bridge gaps related to culture, language, and prior lived experiences. To provide culturally appropriate alternative wellness activities such as yoga, music, and dance.

Community Partners Involved CRIS has operated in Columbus for over 25 years and has working partnerships and ongoing collaborations with many community partners throughout the area.

Contact Sarah Miller Refugee Health and Wellness Program Manager smiller@cris-ohio.org www.cris-ohio.org

Connecting People, Education, Services and Quality of Life: Preparing Service Coordinators to Respond to the Enhanced Needs of an Ever-Increasing Low Income Aging Population Purpose This project provides enhanced training for Service Coordinators who work in affordable housing communities, home to our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most vulnerable older adults who are often in need of health and social services support. Service Coordinators guide older adults with increasing levels of frailty toward needed services to maintain independent living. Greater coordination of care, screening of resident needs, and interdisciplinary team involvement is changing the Service Coordinator profession and its training needs. Impact Service Coordinators are serving older adults in more than 500 affordable housing communities in Ohio and 10,000 across the country, touching the lives of approximately 480,000 older adults annually. The original Professional Service Coordinator Certificate Program has provided training and professional development for nearly 2,500 Service Coordinators completing more than 11,000 discipline-specific online learning modules. Newly designed training will include professional conduct and ethics, communications, conflict resolution, quality assurance, federal programs, diverse lives, resident screenings, mental health issues, guiding behavior change, health literacy, and more.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Medicine College of Public Health College of Social Work College of Arts and Sciences School of Communications Community Partners Involved American Association of Service Coordinators Fantine Academic and Career Training Services Howard University School of Social Work Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging MJ Housing and Services Memorial Brain Works

Contact Linda Mauger Director Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology College of Medicine linda.mauger@osumc.edu

The Dental H.O.M.E. (Health Outreach Mobile Experience) Coach Purpose Dental care is the #1 unmet health care need in Ohio. The College of Dentistry’s H.O.M.E. Coach is a mobile dental clinic that helps to bridge this gap by providing oral health care and education to underserved children in Columbus and surrounding communities. The Dental H.O.M.E. Coach is an outreach program that strives to meet the oral health needs of Ohioans in key underserved areas. The program focuses on three main goals: 1. To provide underserved children with oral health care that offers them a dental “home.” 2. To expose dental students to an array of hands-on learning experiences that include pediatric dentistry treatments performed under the supervision of OSU faculty members. 3. To positively impact the problem of access to oral health care for Ohio’s families. The Dental H.O.M.E. Coach brings dentists and dental treatment to children at local schools during regular classroom hours. The Coach is staffed by faculty-supervised senior dental students and dental assistants who provide comprehensive treatment that includes diagnostic and preventive care, restorative dentistry, digital radiography, and minor surgery. Impact Many children and their families can’t afford dental care. An Ohio Family Health survey found that about 36 percent of working families have no dental insurance. This program serves these families by accepting only public health insurance and no payments are required if patients are uninsured.

Dental care remains the single most common unmet health care need for nearly 157,400 children in Ohio, regardless of family income. The Dental H.O.M.E. Coach makes an impact on local communities by providing services to approximately 2,000 children in Franklin County annually.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Dentistry Office of Community Education Community Partners Involved Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus City Schools

Contact Canise Bean Director - Dental H.O.M.E. Coach Associate Professor College of Dentistry bean.26@osu.edu Rachel Whisler Program Coordinator College of Dentistry Office of Community Education whisler.32@osu.edu OHIOproject.org

La Clinica Latina Purpose La Clinica Latina is a free health clinic for Spanish speaking individuals. The clinic provides on-going, comprehensive health care. By utilizing the Dental H.O.M.E. Coach, the OSU College of Dentistry organizes students supervised by faculty to provide dental services to this Hispanic community in Central Ohio. Many from the Hispanic population find access to oral health care difficult due to language barriers and socio economic factors that prohibit the cost of care. All providers speak Spanish. Impact Twice as many Hispanic children are likely to have untreated dental caries as are non-Hispanic white children. A major obstacle to treatment is lack of awareness of available oral health services and lack of oral health knowledge. Language barriers have been identified as negatively affecting Latinosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pathway to health care.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Dentistry Community Partners Involved La Clinica Latina

Contact Kevin Levings Program Coordinator Office of Community Education College of Dentistry levings.2@osu.edu OHIOproject.org

The OHIO Project

Contact Canise Bean Director - The OHIO Project Associate Professor College of Dentistry bean.26@osu.edu

Purpose As part of OSU’s mission of service learning, the College of Dentistry is working to address the number one unmet health need in Ohio - access to dental care. Through the OHIO Project, the College of Dentistry trains excellent, socially aware dental practitioners. Students receive clinical training in a variety of settings, including college-based comprehensive care and specialty clinics, as well as community-based dental clinics.

Nearly 1.2 million working-aged adults (18 64 years of age) in Ohio report that they have dental care needs that have not been met. Fifty-one percent of children in Ohio have Rachel Whisler experienced tooth decay by the third grade.

Program Coordinator College of Dentistry Office of Community Education whisler.32@osu.edu OHIOproject.org

More than 3.9 million Ohio adults (45 percent) over 18 years of age have no dental insurance - almost three times more than the number of Ohio adults without medical insurance. Impact During the senior year of dental education, students spend 50 days providing dental care in community clinics in Ohio under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist who is adjunct faculty and often an alumnus of Ohio State’s College of Dentistry.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Dentistry Community Partners Involved Columbus Health Department Muskingum-Valley Health Centers Dental Center Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers Third Street Family Health Services Dental Clinic Nationwide Children’s Hospital Cincinnati Health Department Dental Center of Northwest Ohio St. Elizabeth Health Center MetroHealth Medical Center Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Chillicothe, Ohio Lima Community Dental Mercy Medical Center – Dental Clinic Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Clinic

Students are exposed to multiple dental technologies, observe various practice management models, practice four-handed dentistry, and increase their speed and confidence with an established clinic, all while serving a community in need of affordable care.

Development of a Public Participatory Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS) Portal to Communicate Risk from Potential Exposure to Airborne Environmental Contaminants in a Vulnerable Columbus, OH Community Purpose The purpose of the study is to integrate PPGIS to encourage Columbus community members to utilize the findings in future risk communication of possible adverse health outcomes from environmental exposures. Soil sampling and analysis from residents and impacted communities will help to identify environmental exposures that may be related to disparate health outcomes. Impact To partner with the local community organizations and stakeholders to reduce disparate health outcomes in Columbus, Ohio. Maintain an interactive mapping website to provide community members with access to environmental health data to develop evidencebased health promotion and public/ environmental health interventions. Encourage communication and learning among academic and community partners to conduct and disseminate research findings that will result in improved health equity.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Public Health Division of Environmental Health Sciences Community Partners Involved Columbus Public Health South Side Health Advisory Committee Community Partners CareSource of Ohio

Contact Darryl B. Hood Associate Professor College of Public Health hood.188@osu.edu mappler.info/ohio

Greene County Health Literacy Addressing Infant Mortality (HL-AIM) Purpose A collaborative approach is needed to address infant mortality issues. A literature review indicates that a multidisciplinary team is an ideal model to communicate and coordinate care of obstetric services to improve the outcomes of high-risk pregnancies. A trained Health Advocate will collect information from the mothers during their clinic visits and assess their knowledge and understanding of community health resources, assist their navigation of prenatal care, and track appointments through a “Pregnancy Passport.” Impact Reduction of “no-shows” for appointments. Decreased reported rates of tobacco and substance abuse during pregnancy. Increased knowledge and selfsufficiency through educational sessions on nutrition, health insurance, community resources.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion Associate Director of Medical Education Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Office for Diversity and Inclusion OSU Extension Community Partners Involved Greene County Combined Health District

Contact Melanie Hart Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Greene Extension hart.382@osu.edu Robyn Fosnaugh Greene County Combined Health District rfosnaugh@gcchd.org

Making a Difference Program: Health and Wellness One Street at a Time Purpose The Making a Difference Program is a community-engaged project designed to address health disparities in the Near East Side. The program implements health and wellness activities with community residents in prevention and self-management of their health, while creating enhanced experiential learning for nursing students, and research opportunities for faculty and graduate students. The program also helps build community capacity through skill development and funding community-initiated projects. Impact Faculty and students volunteer at the Ask a Buckeye Nurse Forums, a health initiative that provides free health screenings and education, conducted biweekly at a local barbershop.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Nursing College of Dentistry African American and African Studies Community Extension Center Community Partners Involved Making a Difference, Inc. Eldon and Elsie Ward Family YMCA

Community grants provide seed money for community initiated healthbased programs for Near East Side residents. Thirteen community grants have been awarded over the past two years, with impactful outcomes. The program provides communityengagement opportunities for students and faculty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knowing that I was participating in the needs assessment of the under-served Mt. Vernon area added authenticity to our interactions in the community and provided a more engaging educational environment.â&#x20AC;?

Contact Jennifer Kue Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Making a Difference Program College of Nursing kue.2@osu.edu http://nursing.osu.edu/sidebar-content/making-a-difference/

Moms2B: Addressing Maternal and Infant Health Disparities by Empowering Mothers Purpose The Moms2B program integrates social and clinical education and support to reduce the underlying factors causing preterm births and infant deaths directly addressing social determinants of health. Moms2B works to improve infant mortality rates by weekly sessions educating on topics related to nutrition and maternal and infant health, including breastfeeding, labor and delivery, safe spacing, and safe sleep practices, assessing and addressing immediate maternal needs including housing instability and food insecurity, and linking moms to outside agencies to meet their education and employment goals. Impact Since the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception in September 2010, 311 women have been enrolled into the program. In addition, almost 200 babies have been welcomed into the world! An evaluation of program impact revealed that 100% of participants agree and/or strongly agree that because of Moms2B they have a better understanding of their personal health, know the importance of eating healthy, and would recommend Moms2B to a friend. In 2010, only 33% of our participants reported initiating breastfeeding while in the hospital. Today, almost 70% of our moms initiate breastfeeding immediately following birth.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Medicine College of Social Work College of Nursing College of Public Health The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Community Partners Involved United Way of Central Ohio New Directions Healthy Families Mount Carmel Health Systems Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers Kroger Corporation Columbus Public Health Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Community and Faith Based Initiatives CareSource

Contact Carmen Clutter Registered Dietitian College of Medicine Department of OBGYN carmen.clutter@osumc.edu www.Moms2BOhio.com

2015 Emerging Community Engagement Award

Partner for Promotion Purpose Partner for Promotion is a collaboration of The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy faculty and students with community pharmacists to provide training and guidance for implementing expanded patient care services that improve medication-related health and wellness in the community. The program partners and mentors students and preceptors in a collaborative environment to create and implement expanded patient care services in communitybased pharmacy settings such as community pharmacies. Impact Since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception in 2005, over 150 students and 75 pharmacists have engaged with the program in 16 Ohio counties and two other states. Services have been provided to thousands of patients to enhance safe and effective medication use including wellness screenings, immunizations, diabetes management, transitions of care, and comprehensive medication reviews. The Partner for Promotion model has been licensed and shared with six colleges of pharmacy across the U.S. who are currently offering the program.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Pharmacy Community Partners Involved AIDS Resource Center Ohio Pharmacy Arensberg Pharmacy County Line Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy Giant Eagle Pharmacy Kroger Pharmacy Meijer Pharmacy Nationwide Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Primary Care Plain City Druggist Rite Aid Pharmacy Riverside Methodist Hospital Target Pharmacy Town Drug Uptown Pharmacy Walgreens Pharmacy Walmart Pharmacy

Contact Jennifer Rodis Assistant Dean Outreach and Engagement College of Pharmacy rodis.2@osu.edu www.partnerforpromotion.org

Special Olympics Ohio Purpose The mission of Special Olympics Ohio is to provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Department of Recreational Sports Department of Athletics Community Partners Involved The Kroger Company Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio Ohio State Moose Association Knights of Columbus Ohio Mills Corporation

The concept of Special Olympics began in the early 1960s when Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a day camp for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The first national meet was held in 1968 for 1,000 athletes from the U.S. and Canada. Shortly thereafter, Ohio began a Special Olympics program under the name of the Ohio Athletic Association. Special Olympics Ohio became incorporated in 1975. Today, there are Special Olympics programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 150 different countries around the world.

Impact Special Olympics contributes to the physical, social, and psychological development of the athletes. Through successful experiences in sports, they gain confidence and build a positive self-image which carries over into the classroom, home, job and community. Special Olympics Ohio has approximately 200 local member organizations and over 23,000 athletes who are in training and competition. These organizations originate from county boards of DD, public schools, developmental centers, parks and recreation departments, churches and parent and community groups. Special Olympics Ohio, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation funded through private and corporate donations and fundraising projects across the state.

Contact Kate Burdett Marketing & Development Manager Special Olympics Ohio kburdett@sooh.org www.sooh.org

Understanding Barriers to Reproductive Healthcare among Somali Women in Columbus, Ohio Purpose Through qualitative research with Somali women in Columbus, this study will assess barriers to reproductive healthcare utilization in order to develop potential programmatic interventions to increase Somali women’s access to reproductive healthcare. The Somali community will then be directly involved in the evaluation of these interventions in order to ensure the development of culturallyacceptable programs that will lead to reduced risk of adverse reproductive health outcomes. Impact The identification of barriers to seeking services for reproductive health needs including prenatal care, births, STI care, and cervical cancer. A formal assessment of the feasibility and acceptability of those potential programs among the target population, Somali women in Columbus, Ohio. The dissemination of findings through publication in peer-reviewed journals, as well as through community meetings.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Public Health College of Medicine Somali Student Association Community Partners Involved Columbus Public Health Center for Somali Women’s Advancement Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS) Congresswoman Joyce Beatty’s Office Our Helpers New American Initiative of the City of Columbus

Contact Alison Norris, MD PhD Assistant Professor Epidemiology and Medicine College of Public Health anorris@cph.osu.edu Jessica Londeree PhD student, Epidemiology College of Public Health londeree.3@buckeyemail.osu.edu http://cph.osu.edu/ somali-womens-health-project

Water First for Thirst: Youth Advocacy in Promoting Healthy Beverage Consumption Purpose Water First for Thirst through Youth Advocacy focuses on reducing sugarsweetened beverage consumption and promoting drinking water.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences OSU Extension 4-H Youth Development College of Public Health Prevention Research Center

This effort addresses obesity prevention and health promotion by Community Partners Involved educating and empowering youth to Columbus Public Health be advocates for the availability and Molina Healthcare of Ohio consumption of healthier beverages in their homes, clubs, organizations, and consumption of more water and fewer communities. sugar-sweetened beverages will be created in formats which are appealing, Research identifying that sugarengaging, and impactful to youth. sweetened beverages are the single largest source of added sugars in Empowering youth to engage in adolescentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; diets, juxtaposed with community-level health promotion has the socio-ecological prevention created a foundation for extended and framework, was the impetus for this sustained youth advocacy through the project. creation of a statewide 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador program. Impact Youth can understand the potential for impacting behavior change at various levels, including individual knowledge, social norms, organizational practices, and community-level policies, and can serve as agents of community change. A facilitator guide with activities about promoting availability and

Primary Contact Carol Smathers, MS, MPH (Principal Investigator) OSU Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences smathers.14@osu.edu

Additional Contacts Theresa Ferrari, PhD (Co-investigator) OSU Extension, 4-H Youth Development ferrari.8@osu.edu Shawna Hite (Graduate Assistant) OSU Extension hite.143@buckeyemail.osu.edu http://bit.ly/1EGRrQJ

ABC Smiles Project

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Introduction

Childhood dental cavities affect one in five 5-11 year olds and one in seven12-19 year olds. In Franklin county and in lower income households, that average doubles. The problems associated with untreated cavities can lead to difficulty eating, speaking, and learning. ABC Smile is an education program developed to teach the importance of brushing, flossing, and a healthy diet to promote oral health and prevent decay.

Population

ABC Smiles is based at West Franklin Elementary School (WFES). Eightyfive percent of the 600 students receive free or reduced price lunches. English is a second language for about half of the student body. Twenty-one first languages are spoken, the most of any schools in South-Western City School District.

•A comprehensive dental education curriculum consisting of a one-time dental literacy program and a weekly after school club •After school club with select first, second, and third graders whose parents signed them up •Presented Lessons In A Lunch Box to all kids in grades 1-3

Partners

The Future

• Sustainability- Student National Dental Association will implement dental education and the partnership with the COHI, for Lessons In A Lunch Box • Expansion- ABC Smiles will be introduced to other local elementary schools in the Columbus area • Development- increased student participation

•Faculty and staff of West Franklin Elementary School •The Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI) •7 College of Dentistry student volunteers Photo

Impact

•Educated 363 elementary students and 15 recurring patients. •Provided 363 dental literacy lunch boxes.

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Testimonial

“ABC Smiles, an opportunity afforded to us by our Schweitzer Fellow, provided our students with not only extended learning opportunities related to dental health, but learning that came to them in a personal and nurturing manner.” - Dr. Dawn Lauridsen, Principal, West Franklin Elementary School

McKenzie Maynor College of Dentistry

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

Aging Well:

Promoting Strengths & Resilience in Older Adults and their Care Providers Introduction

By 2030, the number of older Americans will nearly double, leading experts in geriatrics to call for innovative approaches to mental health care that incorporate wellness and prevention. Meanwhile, direct care workers -- including personal care aides, home health aides, and nursing assistants -- provide approximately 7080% of the paid, hands-on care for older adults and those with disabilities or chronic conditions. Unfortunately, low wages and a lack of professional development lead to low job satisfaction and high employee turnover.

Population

National Church Residences’ Center for Senior Health is an adult day center located on the east side of Columbus. Its clients are racially diverse and range in age from 60 to 105. Many have survived challenges ranging from systemic poverty to chronic disease.

Project

Next Steps

Serving Older Adults & Care Providers Aging Well program for over 100 older adult clients  Class focused on increasing resilience within physical, emotional, social, and spiritual domains  Individual mental health counseling services provided by OSU graduate students Strengthening Pride in Aging service (SPA) program for over 20 site staff  SPA Day staff appreciation event  Individualized online strengths assessment  Series of staff in-service trainings on topics ranging from self-care to utilizing strengths at work  Consultation with OSU Memory Disorders Clinic to improve dementia care

 Outcomes: OSU research currently underway to identify project’s impact on participants’ perceived resilience and multidimensional wellness  Expansion: Ongoing discussion with National Church Residences to identify opportunities to sustain and replicate the impact of the project

Impact

“[The resilience class] has really helped me because you know your situation but you find that others -we’re different but we’re all alike. I’ve learned a whole lot, and it’s just a blessing being together and everybody sharing what’s happened to them, or what is happening to them, and to know that you’re not alone.” -Daphne, 83

Matthew Fullen

College of Education & Human Ecology

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

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Care for Aging Inmates The Project Created and implemented community volunteer activities for aging inmates on FMC’s 2 North to promote wellness through: Photo

 Meaning & Purpose  Creativity  Expression  Social Interaction & Connection

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of the prison medical center’s team Strengthened ‘Ministry of Presence’ at First Community Church Built rapport and trust with older  inmates and staff Developed and led crochet, craft, and reading groups Facilitated special events such as: holiday parties, yard day activities, & memorial service

From 1981-2011, the U.S. older adult prison population grew 282%, compared to a 42% expansion in general prison population. Though it is often ignored by the general public, inmate wellness matters because 95% of people in prison will be released back into society, care for frail adults is expensive, and all people require care of the body, mind and spirit. Prison systems are struggling to provide appropriate care for this enlarging population.

The Franklin Medical Center (FMC) is Columbus’ healthcare facility for inmates. The CARE program provides palliative care for inmates with advanced terminal illness. It is housed in a medical unit for fragile and aging inmates.

Impacts

Integrated project goals with those

Introduction

The Site

Hats crocheted for the Homeless

Inmate weaving created for Memorial Service

Created and implemented community volunteer activities to complement staff and inmate efforts to provide death with dignity through:  Bedside visitation  Family support  Formal observance of inmate loss

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Future work

 Creation of formalized processes 

to involve community volunteers in supporting families of dying inmates Further advocacy for holistic care for inmates

Tracy Hoag

Nursing

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

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Centering Family Health Balancing family health through education and support

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Background Families of Starling Pre K-8 STEM school in the Franklinton community face many health disparities including: low socioeconomic status, chronic disease, and decreased access to health care services. The Centering Family Health program provided education and social support to Starling Pre K-8 to help families gain skills and knowledge to enhance their health and wellness

Methods

Impact

• Implemented the Centering Family Health program from August 2014April 2015 • Coordinated weekly, 2 hour sessions: 1 hour of nutrition education with healthy snacks provided, 30 minutes of health education, 30 minutes of exercise • Held discuss time with families to address health and nutrition topics

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Objectives • Increase knowledge of health education topics including safety, hygiene, and chronic disease • Increase skills of healthy eating habits and nutrition topics • Encourage weekly exercise and other opportunities for physical activity • Provide opportunities for goalsetting and achievement for healthy behaviors

Participant Profile Children ages 6-14 Adults ages 30-78 Caucasian, African American Interested in health and wellness topics • Decreased access to health care

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25 individuals served 6 families served 20 CFH sessions held 12 volunteers engaged Sustained program through OSU student organization, Centering Community Health Council • Upcoming Schweitzer Fellowship project in the Franklinton Community

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Testimonial

We would like to thank you for providing such a wonderful program at our school. You were truly the heart of it all, always offering a variety of topics and keeping it interesting. We appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. You will be missed. – Diane Brown, Parent Consultant, Starling Pre K-8 STEM

Smita Yerramilli College of Public Health

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

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Counseling, Testing, and Referral: Improving Access to HIV and STI Services in the Hispanic Community

Introduction

In the US, Hispanics are disproportionately affected by HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI). In 2011, Hispanics accounted for 21% of newly-diagnosed HIV infections, but only represented 17% of the US population. Language barriers may lead to limited access to health care services, and contribute to a higher prevalence of HIV in this population.

Intervention

Counseling, Testing, and Referral (CTR) • HIV testing program developed by the CDC to 1) promote early knowledge of HIV status 2) provide information on transmission, prevention, and the meaning of HIV test results 3) promote access to needed medical, preventive, and psychosocial support services

Impact

• Reached out to more than 100 individuals with educational and promotional materials • Provided 26 HIV, 25 chlamydia and gonorrhea, and 24 syphilis tests

Project

A free, comprehensive HIV and STI testing program conducted in Spanish throughout Columbus

Partnerships

The project agency is Columbus Public Health (CPH), which serves the community through clinical, environmental, health promotion, and population-based services. Other collaborators were OSU Latino Free Clinic, Panadería Guadelupana, a bakery in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, and other local agencies.

• Counseled clients on sexual health, risk-reduction strategies through CTR • Provided patients with free HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis screenings • Used 20-minute OraQuick HIV test • Collaborated with CPH Sexual Health, Community Services team for testing and follow-up • Laboratory services and testing supplies provided by Community Services through CPH

Future

• Sustainability: Monthly testing at Panadería Guadelupana with Hispanic representative from CPH • Expansion: Collaborate with local agencies for yearly health fair and establish bi-weekly testing at OSU Latino Free Clinic

Courtney Maierhofer

College of Public Health

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

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EmployAbility

Improving Workplace Social Skills for Young Adults with Autism

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Background “Ninety percent of adults with autism living in the U.S. are either unemployed or underemployed“ (Wilkie, 2013). Individuals with high functioning autism (HFA) have the ability to perform job tasks sufficiently or even beyond expectations, however the social and behavioral impairments common among individuals with high functioning autism can act as a roadblock to obtaining and sustaining employment. Early preparation and practice building professional and interpersonal skills will help individuals with HFA demonstrate that they have the potential to be an asset to the workforce.

Population

Weekly Topics

• Teenagers and young adults with high functioning autism • Typically, individuals with high functioning autism struggle to socially interact and communicate with others and may demonstrate restrictive and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. • Despite these common characteristics, each individual with high functioning autism demonstrates a unique set of symptoms (High Functioning Autism, 2008)

Groups met weekly for 5 sessions consisting of 2 hours each. Topics included: • Exploring Career Interests and Environmental Best Fits • Making Yourself Look Good on Paper and the Web • Interview Skills and Mock Interviews • Spending Wisely • Professional Speaker

Partnership • We were lucky enough to partner with Aspirations Ohio; a social and vocational support group for individuals with high functioning autism. • Our project served as a spin-off to traditional Aspirations groups and focused solely on employment.

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Testimonial

“Without EmployAbility, I would have never taken the time to learn about LinkedIn or realized I am capable of working towards becoming a great employee” – Becky

Megan Rose Robyn Silver Occupational Therapy

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

Family Time Initiative Strengthening the family with the family!

Why?

In Franklin County, over 60% of all deaths were due to chronic diseases in 2013. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes, all preventable diseases, are the leading cause of death and disability at the local, state, and national levels. Past efforts to combat this problem failed to adequately address the social determinants of health, social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes.

Where?

The Family Time Initiative was conducted at the King Arts Complex (KAC) located on the Near East side of Columbus. A community arts facility striving to enrich and improve the quality of life in our community and society, through creative expression and education.

What?

Weekly evening program for parents and children Program Components: • Nutrition • Expanded Food & Nutrition Program • Cooking Classes • Community Involvement • Presentations by Local Organizations • Cultural Awareness • Culturally Sensitive Activities • Physical Activity • West African Dance & Drum Partnered with Wexner Medical Center Nutrition, OSU Extension and other local organizations for programming.

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Directly educated over 13 families (approx. 65 people) Collaborated with 15 community organizations Raised $2,555 for program

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Sustainability- KAC pending grant Expansion- FTI will expand to Saturday programming and potentially other neighborhoods Development- will improve evaluation, eliminate time requirement, diversify physical activities

Who?

The program is geared to African American families, though all are welcomed, on the Near East Side of Columbus. The surrounding community is primarily African American with poverty rates and health disparities considerably higher than both the city and county rates.

Diandra Gordon College of Education and Human Ecology

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

Future Scientists and Physicians Promoting diversity in science and medicine Project

Introduction

Diversity of perspectives and backgrounds is an important component of science. Diversity in medicine promotes cultural awareness, fosters trust among underserved populations , and improves health outcomes. Despite making up over 25% of the general population, black and Latino students earn just 5-10% of all STEM doctorates and medical degrees. This project promotes involvement in science and medicine through early exposure.

Community Site

Partnering with KIPP Columbus Middle School, students explored biomedical science and other STEM fields. Located in Northeast Columbus, KIPP serves a student body with over 90% of students from groups underrepresented in science and medicine and from households below 130% of the federal poverty level.

Conducted a weekly after-school education program designed to complement grade 8 science curriculum. • Hands-on small group investigations • Provided access to scientific and medical equipment • Encouraged student-directed inquiry • Taught skills used by health care professionals • Competition made possible the awarding of microscopes, visionshifting goggles, and electronics kits

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Optics and vision Surgical suturing Blood pressure and vital signs Nutrition Microscopic identification Chemical reactions Electronics

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After-school participation of 20 new students and 12 recurring students Provided over $1500 worth of scientific and medical equipment Increased student interest in the health sciences

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Sustainability: continued through biomedical engineering graduate student volunteers Resources: activities with reusable supplies allow for minimal ongoing costs Participation: expansion to 6th and 7th grade students

Testimonial

“My students really enjoyed learning about science through hands-on experimentation.” -Najib Kamagate, KIPP Science Teacher

Thomas Hirschauer College of Medicine

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

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Health on the Hilltop Wellness in the Refugee Population

Introduction

The Columbus refugee population is diverse and growing. Additionally, Columbus is poised to become the largest diaspora of Somali in 2015. Access to healthcare is reduced in this population due to the significant language barrier and potential misunderstandings that occur. Faced with an increased availability of sugar and fast food restaurants, adjusting to an American diet is easy, but making healthy choices for themselves and their families are much more difficult.

Project

• Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) weekly to Somali and Latina women • Adapted teaching techniques learned from ESL class to account for limited health and English literacy • Designed and facilitated an interactive nutrition and wellness education curriculum • Coordinated free clinic operations and provided nursing care to indigent population

The Future

• Sustainability- Created diet and nutrition curriculum so others can facilitate • Expansion- Prepared additional educational modules that focus on other dimensions of wellness • Development- As a member of the Leadership Council helping reorganize the free health clinic to best meet the needs of the clients

Impact

• 7 of 12 ESL students attended more than half of the classes • Agreements established with health class participants to reduce sugar intake • 14 health class participants with 5 attending more than half of sessions

Location

The Bridge Community Center, located in Columbus’ Hilltop neighborhood, serves the needs of the homeless and refugees to foster healing, dignity, community, and peace. My project worked alongside the adult education classes and the free health clinic.

Testimonial

“The health class has been a success in educating the refugee participants. The content and visuals proved invaluable to the comprehension of information.” – Adult Ed. Coordinator

John Curfman College of Nursing

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

LiFE Sports: See Better, Learn Better Introduction Roughly 80 percent of what a child learns in school is presented visually. It has also been found that over 60% of children in Individualized Education Programs have vision disorders that could be related to challenges in school. Kids become used to how they are seeing and may not tell parents and teachers that something isn’t right. There is a great need to teach kids about their vision and screen those who need immediate attention.

Project

Vision screens were conducted at the camp and education programs were delivered to elementary school students. • Vision Screening - performed and referral letters were sent home with children requiring more immediate visual attention • Applied the Ohio Optometric Association’s RealEyes curriculum to educate the children about vision and its importance in learning , eye health and safety, and the importance of routine vision examinations • Presented the RealEyes program and other material in classrooms throughout the school year

The Future • Sustainability- Optometry Students will continue the screenings for 2015 and beyond. They will be trained to present RealEyes and additional content • Expansion- Curriculum will be used in after school programs in Columbus and as part of the Afterschool Allstars program in Toledo • Development- Education on the importance of eye health and safety targeted to the underserved adolescent population in the Columbus area

Population LiFE (Learning in Fitness and Education) Sports Camp, a partnership between OSU Athletics and the College of Social Work, is a free summer camp for disadvantaged youth in central Ohio. Of the 600 camp participants, 78% attend Columbus City Schools, 84% are African American, and over 55% are living at or below the poverty line. Most of these kids experience poor health outcomes due to age, race, and socioeconomic status.

Impact

•Screened 305 campers and referred 127 kids for full eye exams •Presented RealEyes and other material to 25 elementary classrooms totaling 1,322 kids •Collaborated with 13 Optometry students and 5 faculty for vision screenings

Elizabeth Brubaker

College of Optometry

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

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Optimal Health Program

Addressing stress management and overall-well being in young children Introduction

Project

Members of underserved communities face on-going discrimination and disparities that lead to chronically high levels of stress and eventually lead to poor mental and physical health.

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Impact

Designed a 14-week program around mindful yoga emphasizing mind, body and spirit union through play Conducted themed stress management classes relevant to most school going children Provided nutrition counseling and created daily and seasonal healthy routines, cleansing practices for disease prevention and self-care

•Served 55 young children during the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 session. •100% of kids shared their program experience at home with parents. •Got involved in community activities – donated 100 meals to Mid Ohio Food Bank and drawings by children to hospice hospital. •Distributed yoga mats to children.

The Optimal Health Program (OHP) curriculum is a creative approach to achieving wellness by balancing the various aspects of the whole personality (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual).

Population The OHP is housed at the Columbus Preparatory Academy and is open to students in grades 2 – 6. Columbus Preparatory Academy is a K-8 free public charter school with a high percentage of students from low-income and immigrant families.

Testimonials

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The OHP is now part of the yoga for kids program supported by Yoga on High Foundation. Parts of the curriculum will be incorporated in the health and wellness activities for disadvantaged participants at Goodwill Columbus.

•“Thank you Zeenia for bringing the Optimal Health Program to CPA!! Sally had so much fun and learned valuable life skills!! Thank

you so much!!” - LaDonna Calingo, Parent. •“She brings home and shares a lot of nutritional facts and new yoga poses” - Darnella Rozzelle, Parent. •“Kaiden has learned a lot and shares healthier eating habits at home” – Heather Hunter, Parent.

Zeenia Kaul

Fisher College of Business

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

Reach Out and Read Literacy Prescription for a Lifetime

Introduction

Impact • Prescribed over 2,200 new books to pediatric patients

By age 3, children from lower income families have 3 million fewer words than their more affluent peers.

• Engaged parents in proactive family healthcare

These early literacy deficits are fiercely detrimental to health and wellness, especially in Appalachia. In Athens County 31% of children live below the poverty level and 9% of adults lack functional prose literacy skills.

• Supported over 150 hours of volunteer reading by medical students • Created donation and grant partnerships with community organizations

Preparing America’s youngest patients for success in school and lifelong wellness.

Method • Prescribe new, age-appropriate books to all children at well-child visits

Partners Reach Out and Read at University Medical Associates Pediatrics serves the children and families of Athens and surrounding counties. Books sponsors: • OUHCOM Area Health Education Center •OU Stevens Literacy Center •OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital

• Nurses and physicians emphasize the importance of reading at home

Future • Renewable sponsorship from OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital and OU-HCOM Area Health Education Center • Investment from providers at University Medical Associates • TOUCH Volunteers from OU-HCOM

• OUHCOM medical students engage patients in the waiting room • Volunteer readers demonstrate readaloud behavior to parents • Create a literacy-rich waiting room • Promote wellness-based pediatrics

Anne Flower

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

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Team Up. Pressure Down. Addressing hypertension to improve cardiovascular health

Introduction

Impact

Hypertension (HTN) affects one in three Americans in the U.S. Only half of those affected are optimally controlled . This condition costs the U.S. healthcare system $51.6 billion per year. HTN increases the risk of coronary artery disease and stroke. Team Up, Pressure Down (TUPD) is a pharmacist-driven HTN education program developed to improve cardiovascular health and reduce strokes for the uninsured and underserved in Franklin County.

Population

TUPD began at Helping Hands Health & Wellness Center (HH), a free clinic that provides care to patients at or below the 200% poverty level in the Northland and Greater Columbus areas. The clinic’s demographics are 46% African-American, 45% White and 9% Hispanic, Asian or Somali. The program expanded to Grace in the City, Hardin Clinic in the Linden community. This free clinic provides care to uninsured, mostly of African American and Hispanic descent. At both clinics close to ½ of patients have high blood pressure.

• Number of patients reached since April, 2014 nearly doubled • Educated 219 new patients and 31 recurring patients about HTN • Provided 41 BP monitors and 14 large sized cuffs

Project

TUPD is a comprehensive hypertension education program focused on disease state management, lifestyle changes and medication adherence. The program: • Counseled patients on positive lifestyle modifications such as healthy diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and stress management • Educated patients on HTN medication directions and important side effects • Provided patients with blood pressure (BP) monitors, BP journals and heart-healthy reading materials • Secured in-kind support from Kroger Company, Molina Healthcare, and Walmart

Abbey Strazar Mary Vincent College of Pharmacy

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

The Healthy CHOICES Initiative PROJECT DESCRIPTION Our multi-phase project drew upon local, state, and national health priorities to design lesson plans and curriculum units that incorporated health-related concepts (e.g., nutrition, physical activity, health literacy and advocacy) into the mainstream middle school curriculum using a place- and community-based approach.

OBJECTIVES • Establish baseline understanding of youth conceptions of health. • Promote basic understanding of nutrition and healthy eating habits. • Encourage daily exercise with the use of pedometers. • Expose students to sources of health information and foster selfadvocacy. • Engage students in a community action research project.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

IMPACT

COMMUNITY SITE & PARTICIPANTS The Healthy CHOICES Initiative took place at Trimble Elementary and Middle School in Jacksonville, a rural community in Athens County. We worked with 14 seventh- and eighth-graders in Ms. Heather Laughlin’s classroom to learn about healthy decision-making behaviors. We also engaged 10 elementary school students from Ms. Alicia Mohler’s class in cooking lessons to prepare nutritious meals.

• Provided disposable cameras to 9 middle school students, who took 153 photos of health in their community. • Prepared 7 healthy dishes with 21 middle and elementary school students. • Gave pedometers to 13 middle school students; to date, they have traveled 190 miles as a class.

• Establishing weekly walking goals and counting steps. • Researching health issues and creating health advocacy posters to display at the school. • Designing a plan to transform an unused courtyard space into a healthy learning space at the school.

STUDENT VOICES • “I really liked using cameras to take pictures because I love to take pictures of different stuff.” • “I learned that I like tofu.” • “I learned to like new things.” • “My favorite activity was washing our hands with the special lotion and light.” • “I think that being an optimist is healthy because you’re happy and always think about the good things.” • “I liked learning about the sugar content of drinks and snacks.”

Adam Jara

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Lauren Volpē

Patton College of Education

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

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The Link Project

Introduction

A clear link exists between domestic violence and animal cruelty. Approximately 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 7 men in the United States have experienced intimate partner violence. As many as 71% of abused women have pets that were abused or killed and up to 48% of victims have refused to leave an abusive situation because they couldn’t take their pet with them.

Introduction

The Future

A multi-faceted approach was taken to protect victims of abuse and their pets and raise awareness about the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty. • Facilitated temporary housing for displaced pets • Trained over 150 professionals/students • Recruited therapy dog teams to visit CHOICES • Visited weekly with my therapy dog • Provided veterinary clinics with information about domestic violence and animal abuse agencies • Conducted interactive training for staff at a local veterinary hospital

• CHOICES will sustain therapy teams • OSU College of Veterinary Medicine has increased relevant training • Safe Haven is closer to partnering with another agency for overnight drop off

• Educated approximately 200 professionals and trainees • Visited with nearly 300 CHOICES residents • Collaborated with over 6 organizations and colleges, including The Center for Family Safety and Healing and the College of Social Work

Testimonial

Impact

“…Even when we have been over-flowing with people, somehow there was always room in the living room for Zephyr and Colleen to plop down on the floor and for kids of all sizes and ages to touch his fur, pet his head and lay theirs on him… many of the kids we shelter need a place to experience that kind of warmth, love, and safety.” -Nina Lewis, CHOICES

CHOICES serves central Ohio families experiencing domestic violence. Domestic violence can affect anyone regardless of race, social economic status, gender, and sexual orientation. Safe Haven provides temporary housing for pets so victims can seek safety.

Colleen Shockling Dent College of Veterinary Medicine

2014-15 Albert Schweitzer Fellow www.schweitzerfellowship.org/columbus

STEM

A Day in the Life in Physics at Ohio State University Purpose â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Day in the Life in Physics at Ohio State Universityâ&#x20AC;? is a blog aimed at giving young people, especially females, a sense of what it is like to live a life in physics. We aim to have a wide variety of perspectives by bringing in writers of different backgrounds, education levels, and genders to tell a story of their daily life or something or someone that has inspired them. Impact Since our first post in July 2012 we have posted bi-monthly on topics that typically fall into one of three categories: personal stories, scientific explanations, or research experiences. Our site has been viewed in over 124 countries with more than 25,000 total views. We get over 1,000 unique visitors every month. Several of our blog posts have been advertised on the National Science Foundation news site http://news. science360.gov/files and we can be found on Twitter at @ADitLatOSU and on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/ADayInTheLifeInPhysicsAtOSU

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Department of Physics Department of Astronomy Community Partners Involved Center for Emergent Materials Funding NSF CAREER grant PHY-1255557

Contact Amy Connolly Assistant Professor Physics connolly@physics.osu.edu http://go.osu.edu/womeninphysics

Advancing Research Careers in Science (ARCS): A Pilot Program for Doctoral Training

Contact Jenna McGuire Program Manager Life Sciences Network mcguire.165@osu.edu

Purpose ARCS represents a new model for graduate learning and community engagement at Ohio State. Engaging students and bioscience companies in a new kind of learning through direct interaction, it will involve one-on-one dialogue and interactive experiences that prepare students for careers at the most basic level. Company leaders and doctoral students will not only discuss opportunities in bioscience, but also explain the pathways students can take to become future leaders within Ohio companies. Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Life Sciences Network Graduate School Colleges of: Veterinary Medicine Arts & Sciences Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Medicine Pharmacy Davis Heart & Lung Institute Center for Clinical & Translational Science James Cancer Hospital Bioproducts Innovation Center Industry Liaison Office Technology Commercialization Office Life Sciences Graduate Programs Community Partners Involved BioOhio Battelle Initial Network of 15 companies

Impact The ARCS program creates an adaptive program that: 1) Promotes career building beyond traditional academic pathways for pre-doctoral students through new learning experiences “beyond campus walls.” 2) Fosters sustainable industryacademic partnerships that broaden scientific partnerships and directly connect Ohio’s companies with the future scientists their companies need. 3) Successfully integrates into the fabric of this university’s research community, ultimately serving as a pilot program for a university-wide career enrichment program.

STEM Initiatives and Breakfast of Science Champions Purpose Have you ever wanted to see how the brain works, or how to run a superconductor train? At STEM Initiatives’ Breakfast of Science Champions, middle school students learn these things and more. Students come to OSU for a morning of hands-on exposure to science, technology, engineering, and math problems. They learn about the work conducted by various labs and then participate in activities and experiments reflecting the lab’s work. Impact Approximately 400 students participated in the Breakfast of Science Champions events held in November. They visited 10 different labs across OSU. Activities included flying flight simulators at the OSU Airport, using liquid nitrogen-frozen bananas as hammers at the Center for Emergent Materials, and examining ice cores at Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center. Evaluation of Breakfast of Science Champions found that the program: • improved students’ attitudes about science and scientists • increased students’ interest in science careers • fostered students’ aspirations for post-secondary education • helped students appreciate the importance of public understanding of science.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Arts and Sciences, STEM Initiatives Biological Sciences Greenhouse Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Center for Applied Plant Sciences Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics Center for Emergent Materials College of Nursing College of Optometry Department of Astronomy Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering Department of Food Science and Technology Department of Physics Insect Molecular Genetics Neuroscience Ohio 4-H Center/EcoBot Challenge Ohio State Airport Ohio State Planetarium Undergraduate Research Lab in Behavioral Ecology Women in Engineering Program Community Partners Involved Columbus City Schools The Metro School

Contact Tracy Burdett Technology and Outreach Coordinator STEM Initiatives College of Arts and Sciences burdett.16@osu.edu http://stemoutreach.osu.edu

UResearch Purpose The Undergraduate Research Laboratory (UResearch) in the Department of Evolution and Ecology, Organismal Biology aims to provide research opportunities for aspiring young scientists, future doctors and teachers who would like to take their academic studies beyond the classroom. The program consists of formal course oďŹ&#x20AC;erings, independent research, internships, work study, and outreach and engagement. Students in the program have diverse backgrounds. The majors range from Evolution and Ecology, Zoology, Entomology, Biology, Molecular Genetics, Neuroscience, Psychology, and Sociology to Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering. Impact Outreach events in UResearch are part of the formal coursework. Since 2012, UResearch members have served more than 1,800 children and families exploring basic science, animal diversity, and conservation. UResearch students visit local schools and engage grade students in hands-on activities, and conduct experiments with live arthropods. UResearch has also partnered with Columbus Metroparks and OSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planetarium and Center of Cosmology and Astro Particle Physics. These partnerships aim to enrich our programs on the human impact on global warming, environmental pollution, and threats to biodiversity.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology Community Partners Involved Berwick Alternative Elementary Columbus Metroparks Cranbrook Elementary Liberty Middle School The Metro School Thomas Elementary Yorktown Middle School The Wellington School

Contact Zeynep Benderlioglu u-research@osu.edu https://eeob.osu.edu/u-research/ outreach

Career Eagles Aviation Initiative Purpose The Career Eagles Aviation Initiative is a joint initiative of The Ohio State University Center for Aviation Studies, The Knowlton Foundation and the Experimental Aircraft Association. The Career Eagles Program engages and encourages today’s middle and high school students to pursue careers in aviation through academic and extracurricular programs, scholarships and hands-on experiences. Career Eagles serves as a centralized pipeline for the nation’s talented youth to launch their careers in aviation. Impact One of the primary responsibilities of the Career Eagles Aviation Initiative, is as a resource and support system for our youth aviation partners. Collaboration with these organizations is the first tier of the Career Eagles Initiative.

pipeline currently exists for a student wishing to pursue a career in the aviation industry. The Career Eagles program seeks to fill that gap. Geared towards middle and high school students, the Career Eagles Program is for those students who wish to be a part of a mentorship program that will help them build Throughout 2014, Career Eagles their ‘aviation resume.’ The Career worked to develop and build a wide Eagles Program will leverage variety of partnerships with local the strength of the current youth educational entities. Career Eagles has aviation partnerships, additional collaborated with the premier science programming and scholarships, all in center in Columbus, the Center of an effort to help students who wish Science and Industry (COSI), as well as to pursue a career in aviation. partnered with six different schools, representing 3 different districts and two private institutions. Career Eagles Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved expects to expand its partnerships to College of Engineering schools and educational organizations Center for Aviation Studies The Ohio State University Airport throughout the state of Ohio and nationally. In 2015, Career Eagles will introduce its pipeline program. While each youth aviation organization brings a wealth of opportunity and expertise, no

Contact Shannon Morrison Career Eagles Program Coordinator Center for Aviation Studies morrison.413@osu.edu www.careereagles.org

Community Partners Involved The Knowlton Foundation COSI (Center of Science and Industry) Youth Aviation Adventure Experimental Aircraft Association Tuskegee Airmen Ohio Memorial Chapter Simon Kenton Council Columbus City Schools Upper Arlington City Schools Licking County School District Wellington School The Columbus Academy

Forensic Anthropology Case Team Purpose FACT serves the Ohio community by assisting government agencies search for, recover, and identify human remains. The team comprises faculty and graduate students possessing a high level of scientific competence and ethical standing while promoting the highest quality of professional and personal conduct. FACT facilitates training programs for medicolegal, law enforcement, and search and rescue professionals. The team engages in outreach to dispel myths about forensic science and mentors students interested in forensic science. Impact FACT offers scientific expertise in archeological field methods and osteological laboratory methods to the community to help resolve medicolegal death investigations, at no charge. Since 2010, FACT has been involved in over 25 prehistoric, historic, and modern investigations involving human and non-human remains. FACT provides team members with opportunities for professional development, improving leadership and transdisciplinary team-based skills, and applying advanced training in anthropology, anatomy, and statistics received from OSU.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Department of Anthropology Department of Public Safety Division of Anatomy Community Partners Involved Academy of Pharmacy of Central Ohio Belmont County Sherriff’s Office Clark County Coroner’s Office Clark County Sherriff’s Office Columbus Police Department Franklin County Coroner’s Office K9 Response Search and Rescue Lima Police Department Mansfield Police Department Mount Tabor Cemetery Association Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc. PAST Innovation Lab Perry County Sherriff’s Office Powell Police Department Search and Rescue Ohio Six River Valley Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio Upper Arlington Citizen Police Academy Village of Fort Jennings, OH Westerville Police Department

Contact Dr. Timothy P. Gocha Division of Anatomy Gocha.3@osu.edu Dr. Samuel D. Stout Department of Anthropology Stout.126@osu.edu Dr. Jules R. Angel Department of Anthropology Angel.29@osu.edu

K-12 Engineering Outreach Purpose Prof. Betty Lise Anderson leads an outreach program for engineering that is specifically designed to address the shrinking number of students going into the STEM fields and to increase the number of women and minorities in engineering. Along with more than 150 Ohio State student volunteers, Prof. Anderson visits schools, camps, and after-school organizations to engage kids by teaching them how to build real engineering projects, such as working speakers and motors that they can take home. Impact Prof. Anderson and her students have visited a total of 78 different schools, bringing handson engineering projects to more than 9,000 students, many of whom may never have thought they could be an engineer, or even had any idea what an engineer does. Recent projects have emphasized energy, with kids building a DC motor and a Faraday flashlight. Another has students build a fingertip heart rate monitor using a potato chip clip, infrared LED, and some simple circuitry.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering College of Engineering Minority Engineering Program College of Engineering Women in Engineering Program Community Partners Involved 78 different schools 4H Club Vineyard Community Center Engineering Explorer Post YMCA Y-Club Young Scholars Program Wright Scholars Ohio Science and Engineering Talent Expansion Program

Contact Betty Lise Anderson Professor College of Engineering anderson.67@osu.edu http://go.osu.edu/K12engineering

2015 Distinguished Community Engagement Award

Kids’ Tech University Purpose Kids’ Tech University is a semesterlong educational research program developed to create the future workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by sparking kids’ interest in these fields. KTU students attend 4 day-long learning sessions during the semester – one session per month. Sessions are held in college campus lecture halls and led by college professors & college volunteers. Each KTU session addresses a uniquely interesting “why” question relating to the STEM disciplines. Sessions begin with a discussion period followed by engaging active research activities allowing the students to further explore the day’s topic. Impact KTU accepts 100 children into the program representing Licking and Knox counties. The cost of the program is $100 per child, however, 48 scholarships were given this year to those that qualify. Scholarship families pay $25 per child. While children attend lecture and lab, parents attend Explore College, a series of workshops geared towards helping families begin the process of making college an option for their children. Explore College also covers college related local resources available for families in Licking and Knox counties. Data shows that children’s interest in STEM topics increased over the course of the program, specifically in females. Parents level of confidence in preparing their child for education after high school increased from a 2 pre-program to an 8.5 post-program.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Ohio State Newark Admissions Ohio State Newark/COTC Financial Aid Community Partners Involved Denison University The Works Virginia Tech University

Contact Jen Anthony Community Access Director Newark Campus anthony.212@osu.edu

Obama-Singh Knowledge Initiative Project: STEM Faculty Training in India Purpose The overwhelming need confronting highereducation institutions in emerging nations is world-class faculty in Science-TechnologyEngineering-Mathematics education and research (STEM-ER). A novel and unique dual-degree PhD+MEd(STEM) (Master of Education with STEM specialization) program at OSU has been established with potentially global reach. The bi-national pilot project was launched two years ago, supported by a highly competitive award under Obama-Singh USIndia 21st Century Knowledge Initiative in partnership with Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in India.

Impact The concurrent dual-degree program, jointly between OSU and AMU, entails (i) pedagogical methodologies for undergraduate teaching, and (ii) advanced research in a STEM discipline under an OSU faculty advisor. The first batch of Indian students has been enrolled in the two-year program, engaged in advanced disciplinary research and undergraduate faculty training. A proposal for continuation has been submitted to Indian Government.

Sultana Nahar leading the OSU delegation at the invitation of the Saudi Arabian Government and presented the STEM-ER dual degree program at several universities and the IECHE conference.

The model program has global appeal. In addition to a number of Indian universities, several countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the Republic of Georgia have expressed interest.

Felicitations from an academic community organization in India, the Duty Society, in Delhi, September 2013. Ohio State/AMU Colleges Involved Ohio State Colleges: Arts and Sciences Education and Human Ecology Engineering Medicine AMU Colleges: Faculty of Science, Engineering, Education

AMU Vice-Chancellor Lt. Gen. Zameer Uddin Shah, Vice-Provost William Brustein and other project officials in June 2013. AMU faculty trainees and OSU teaching and research advisors with William Brustein.

Funding Sources US-India Education Foundation OSU and AMU costshare Federation of India Associations (Ohio) Duty Society (Delhi, India)

Contact Anil Pradhan Professor Arts and Sciences pradhan.1@osu.edu http://go.osu.edu/obamasingh

OSU impact on STEM Education and Research in Bangladesh

Sultana giving a lecture at Dhaka University.

Purpose Sultana Nahar of the Department of Astronomy has been involved for the last 20 years in enhancement of educational excellence and research in STEM areas in Bangladesh. She gives lectures, collaborates, provides books and journal articles, and establishes recognition for excellence in teaching, research, and academic performances. Such work facilitates OSU to write proposals and in engaging in programs under its globalization objective. One example of it is the STEM faculty training program under Obama-Singh Knowledge Initiative award. Impact Sultanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work has created a highprofile, long-lasting impression about OSU in Bangladeshi academics and researchers. Her countrywide physics research recognition program has increased research activities, quality and publications.

Madrasa students (from poor families) take a computer class where all computer equipment was sponsored by Sultana Nahar.

Contact Sultana Nahar Research Scientist Arts and Sciences nahar.1@osu.edu http://www.astronomy.ohiostate.edu/~nahar

Research prize winners (program founded and sponsored by Sultana Nahar) from countrywide competition at award ceremony hosted by the Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University, December 2014. Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Arts and Sciences: Astronomy Community Partners Involved Universities in Bangladesh

Sultanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s separate program for five universities, two colleges, one girls school, one madrasa, and two elementary schools of poor students is doing very well overall with higher academic Sultana giving a check to Vice Chancellor of Jagannath University to increase support for the research excellence and increased enrollment. and education program.

Bangladeshi universities participated in one proposal with OSU in 2009. Sultana Nahar was recognized by Dhaka University for her work throughout Bangladesh.

OSU Network with Saudi Arabia in 2014

OSU delegates Laura, Sultana, Bob at IECHE

Sultan Nahar meets Higher Education Minister Dr. Khaled Al-Anqari

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Arts and Sciences: Astronomy Physics Water research

Sultana received Taibah University monogram from President Dr. Almazrooa

Community Partners Involved The Ohio State University with Dammam University Taibah University King Saud University Ministry of Higher Education of Saudi Arabia

Purpose At the invitation of the Ministry of Higher Education of Saudi Arabia to OSU, Sultana Nahar of Astronomy led the delegation of three - Robert Eckhart of ESL, Laura Fernandez of the Law School and herself - to participate and promote OSU programs at the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education (IECHE) held in Riyadh in 2014. Sultana met Minister Dr. Khaled Al-Anqari, went to four universities: Taibah, King Saud, Dammam, Princess Norah, and connected other universities at IECHE. Impact Sultana presented i) the new OSU MEd degree program for STEM faculty training under Obama-Singh Knowledge Initiative award, ii) International Society of Muslim Women in Science, iii) American Physical Society.

Contact Sultana Nahar Research Scientist Arts and Sciences nahar.1@osu.edu http://www.astronomy.ohiostate.edu/~nahar/international.html

Picture at US Embassy in Riyadh: King Abdul Aziz and President Franklin Roosevelt initiating lasting friendship between US-Saudi Arabia.

All items were appreciated. MOHE is considering a STEM degree program, research is initiated between OSU Astronomy and King Saud and Taibah Universities, and between OSU Physics and water research with Dammam University. Sultanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scientific presentations were well advertised and made very positive impacts for OSU in universities she visited and received recognition from Taibah and Dammam Universities.

smART::ART Integrated Formal and Informal STEAM Education

Contact Deborah Grzybowski Clinical Assistant Professor Engineering Education Innovation Center Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering grzybowski.3@osu.edu

Purpose Engineering is an inherently creative process. This project seeks to engage underrepresented populations in those creative processes and in so doing, generate a better understanding of the interrelated domains of engineering, science, technology, and visual art. Due to fear and/or lack of exposure to STEM concepts at a young age many creative people shy away from anything STEM-related and self-select the arts. The project will create a pool of students and teachers who think critically about multi-faceted issues, make informed decisions, and solve Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved problems creatively using engineering Mechanical and Aerospace skills and habits of mind. Engineering College of Engineering - Engineering Education Impact The project’s significance extends Innovation Center Minority Engineering Program beyond creating a replicable College of Education and engineering-art integrated set of Human Ecology activities or curriculum. This program

creates a research-based model for Community Partners Involved addressing three critical challenges in COSI Diversity, Inclusion & Partnerships today’s K-12 schools: Teen Programming Beta by Design 501(c)(3) education organization Hilltonia Middle School Columbus City Schools Metro Early College Middle School

(1) attending to the STEM learning needs of high-need populations and diversifying participation in the future engineering workforce. (2) Teaching design and engineering skills across the curriculum to meet the related demands of the Common Core State Standards in math, Ohio’s New Science Learning Standards, and college/career expectations. (3) Integrating the creative arts into science to expand students’ spatial thinking skills as well as their imagination and innovation capacities in authentic interdisciplinary ways.

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Our Story and Purpose Founded by a collection of young and energetic Ohio State faculty, postdocs and staff, the STEAM Factory is a diverse and inclusive grassroots network in the Ohio State community that facilitates creative and interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation and dissemination. Our Function The twin cores of STEAM Factory activity are Collaboration and Dissemination. Collaboration: The STEAM Factory provides a space where researchers from all disciplines can broaden their perspectives, share resources, spark creative research ideas and form collaborations across areas of common interest. Both formal and informal activities help members to:

• enhance professional development by sharing research skills, pedagogical resources, equipment, grant writing expertise and other items that may enhance faculty success throughout their careers. This can be especially useful for new members of the Ohio State community; • learn about current research questions and opportunities for collaboration across all disciplines through a variety of activities including monthly STEAM Exchanges; and • get support for establishing collaborations via seed funding, proposal-writing assistance, and links to other resources.

Dissemination: The STEAM Factory helps to bridge the gap between Ohio State and the Columbus community through research dissemination and outreach that is accessible, approachable and combines formal and informal learning. Finding creative ways to reach and engage the Columbus community – such as the farmers’ market at 400 West Rich – helps to: • increase the public impact of academic research, by reaching a demographic who might not be accessible via traditional methods based at Ohio State, and by establishing connections with artists and other creatives; • garner critical feedback on research in progress; and • provide a marketing channel for raising awareness of the work done by individual members, the STEAM Factory as an entity and the greater Ohio State community. Our Goals • To provide opportunities for collaboration that enhance and drive innovation within all research disciplines; • To provide linkages and interdisciplinary interactions between Ohio State departments and colleges; and • To increase the public awareness, understanding and impact of Ohio State research.

Contact http://steamfactory.osu.edu @thesteamfactory

Youth Development/ K-12

Assuring Quality Care for Animals Signature Program Purpose Assuring Quality Care for Animals merges Ohio’s mandated Youth Food Animal Quality Assurance program with animal handling, care and welfare, expanding the scope of current curriculum to address the critical issues of quality assurance, food safety, and animal welfare. Components of this program raise public awareness of the importance of animal handling, care, and welfare in farm animal production, as well as the companion and performance animal industry. Impact According to the 2014 Ohio 4-H Youth Development Statistical Report, 36.6% of Ohio’s 4-H projects taken by 4-H members are animal projects. Of the 98,896 animal projects, approximately 67,800 are food animal projects, 21,000 companion animal projects, and 10,000 performance animal projects. A Quality Assurance (QA) pre-post- survey was administered in 54 counties to more than 15,000 total youth during counties’ QA trainings. Of the 54 counties, 53 reported 4-H members increased their knowledge of care, management, and handling of animals as a result of the trainings. The 2014 Assuring Quality Care for Animals Signature Program In-service was held in November. The purpose of the in-service was to (1) provide updates on the Signature Program, (2) familiarize Extension professionals about issues facing Ohio’s animal industry, (3) provide updates on educational programs and animal industry issues, and (4) certify individuals to teach Youth Quality Assurance in 2015. • 155 participants attended from 4-H, ANR, FSC, Senior Fair Boards, Agriculture Education, and Agriculture Industry • 142 were trained to teach Youth Quality Assurance • 90% of the participants in the Ethical Decisions Related to the Welfare of 4-H Animals session plan to use the information presented, including ideas for best practices • 86% of the participants in the Using Antibiotics Responsibly session said they plan to follow best practices for antibiotic use in food animals

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved OSU Extension: 4-H Youth Development Agriculture and Natural Resources Family and Consumer Sciences Community Development Community Partners Involved Agricultural Commodity Groups Agriculture Education and Ohio FFA Ohio Department of Agriculture Ohio Fair Managers Association Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Assuring Quality Care for Animals programs are delivered through Quality Assurance training in all 88 Ohio counties.

Contact Lucinda Miller, Ph.D. Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Companion & Small Animal Programs Ohio State University Extension miller.78@osu.edu Nancy Snook Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Noble County Ohio State University Extension snook.9@osu.edu Assuring Quality Care for Animals Signature Program Co-Leaders http://go.osu.edu/AQCA

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Purpose Columbus Metropolitan Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 23 locations lead the way in providing information resources to central Ohio. In 2014 we loaned over 17.1 million items to 5.7 million visitors, with another 9.2 million visits to our website, making the library available to all 24/7. Impact

We serve the Ohio State community: Our mini-branch in the Thompson Library provides students with access to our collection. Online services provide students with access to magazines, movies, music, eBooks and audiobooks that can be downloaded to electronic devices from anywhere. Our branches provide opportunities for students studying math, science, social work, or education and learning to volunteer and to get to know the central Ohio community and the populations we serve. Volunteer Opportunities Homework Help Centers Ready for Kindergarten Reading Buddies Life Skills Genealogy, History and Travel Archival Projects General Library Services

We offer opportunities to fill service learning needs, and provide opportunities to access professional experience before graduation by partnering with library staff.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Arts and Sciences, Career Services Eastside Buckeye Initiative Financial Aid, Work Study School of Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood Development, Service-Learning and Internships Service-Learning Committee STEP Program Service Partner Community Partners Involved Arts and College Preparatory Academy Ashland University Columbus Alternative High School Columbus City Schools Columbus State Community College Fortis College Franklin University The Graham School Ohio Business College Ohio Dominican College Otterbein University Other high schools throughout central Ohio

Contact

Sue Wolford Volunteer Services Manager Columbus Metropolitan Library swolford@columbuslibrary.org columbuslibrary.org

First Education Experience Program Purpose The First Education Experience Program (FEEP) provides undergraduate students opportunities to explore education as a possible career path via a combination of field and seminar requirements. Currently, students are placed in local, public PreK-12 schools and have opportunities to interact with various professionals (e.g., teachers, school psychologists, school counselors, librarians) and students as well as to provide service to the education community. Seminar sessions involve discussing connections between fieldbased experiences and academic concepts and issues. Impact FEEP students spend 78-130 hours per term in the field making a positive difference in educational settings. They gain valuable experience working with practicing education professionals and students.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Education and Human Ecology Educational Studies Department Teaching and Learning Department Community Partners Involved Columbus City Schools Hilliard City Schools Southwestern City School District Upper Arlington Schools Whitehall City Schools Worthington Schools

FEEP is a valued program in the local education community because FEEP students provide unobtrusive service and are inquisitive learners. FEEP offers opportunities for students to examine their beliefs and to experience difference. It provides students with a practical, thoughtprovoking introduction to the world of education.

Contact Yvonne Goddard Director First Education Experience Program College of Education and Human Ecology goddard.21@osu.edu http://ehe.osu.edu/ educational-studies/feep/

The Girls Circle Project Purpose The Girls Circle Project is designed to train college women to facilitate Girls Circles in Columbus-area schools and agencies. A Girls Circle, made up of two college women cofacilitators and 5 to 10 young girls, is meant to both empower young girls and also to foster healthy relationships among them. Impact Since 2008, the Girls Circle Project has trained over 140 OSU college women to run approximately 135 Girls Circles and thereby impact approximately 900 girls’ lives in the Columbus area. In 2014 - 2015, The Girls Circle Project partnered with 19 different greater Columbus public, private, and charter schools, as well as agencies, to positively reach numerous girls between the 4th and 12th grades. The young girls report positive experiences in understanding their own identities, other cultures, and more healthy and open peer relations. The facilitators report increased confidence in public speaking and leadership skills; a greater understanding of diversity, social constructs, power, and privilege and how they affect our views and interactions in society; and the realization of how much of a difference they can make in a young girl’s life.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Education & Human Ecology Department of Women’s, Sexuality, and Gender Studies Office of Service-Learning Office of Student Life Second Year Transformational Experience Community Partners Involved Columbus Alternative High School KIPP Journey Academy Hilliard City Schools Hilliard Darby Elementary New Albany Middle School St. Brendan School Summit Transition Academy Middle School and High School The Wellington School Washington Elementary YWCA

Contact Vicki Pitstick Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) Office of Academic Affairs Pitstick.10@osu.edu girlscircleproject.org.ohio-state.edu

The Humanities and Cognitive Sciences High School Summer Institute Purpose The Summer Institute provides a critical thinking forum for rising high school students to explore the big questions at the intersection of the humanities and cognitive sciences. Through daily lectures, interactive discussions, research exploration, and collaborative activities with OSU students and faculty across campus, students will learn central aspects of how this interdisciplinary study can work together to help us understand how we imagine, artistically create, and materially transform the world in which we live. Impact The program allows participants the unique opportunity to establish professional relationships with worldrenowned professors at The Ohio State University, creating greater opportunities in institutions of higher education. The program provides participants with a first-hand impression of the OSU college experience, and allows them to learn what it is like to study at a dynamic college campus. Jointly sponsored by CCBS, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, and University Libraries, the Institute ensures the inclusion of traditionally underrepresented communities by awarding scholarships to 45% of students enrolled.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences Department of English Department of Germanic Languages and Literature Department of Linguistics Department of Philosophy Department of Psychology Department of Spanish and Portuguese Department of Theatre Latino and Latin American Space for Enrichment and Research School of Communication The Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging College of Arts and Sciences The Humanities Institute Office of Diversity and Inclusion Ohio State Libraries University Orientation First Year Experience Community Partners Involved Upper Arlington Education Foundation Cardinal Health

Contact Zhong-Lin Lu Distinguished Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences Director Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences Director Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging College of Education and Human Ecology Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Department of Psychology Lu.535@osu.edu Go.osu.edu/summerinstitute

JW Reason Family Science Extravaganza Purpose Unlike other large cities, Columbus lacks a community science festival. Consequently, we have organized the JW Family Science Extravaganza as a proof-in-principal of such an event. Now in its fourth year, the JW Family Science Extravaganza is a satellite event of the USA Science and Engineering Festival. The event is held in an elementary school within the Hilliard City Schools district and features over twenty inquiry based activities for students and their families to explore. Impact Support K-5 STEM education in the Hilliard school district. Foster exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathmatics as a shared experience between students and their family members. Serve as a model for the diversity of genders, ethnicities, and races in STEM fields. Promote the fun of STEM exploration and investigation.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved NEURO (Neuroscience Education for Urban and Rural Outreach) OSU Kappa Phi Kappa Alpha Eta chapter OSU Food Science Club OSU Society of Women in Physics OSU Women in Engineering OSU Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling Community Partners Involved Hilliard School System JW Reason Elementary PTO Columbus State Community College WBNS-TV Nationwide Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital NASA COSI Columbus Parks and Recreation Department EvalSolutions Inc.

Contact Robert Pyatt Assistant Professor-Clinical College of Medicine Department of Pathology Rob.Pyatt@osumc.edu

Latino & Latin American Space for Enrichment and Research (LASER) Mentoring Program Purpose The Ohio State LASER High School Mentoring Program prepares Latino students in Columbus-area high schools for successful admission to Ohio State and elsewhere. Undergraduate student mentors meet weekly with high school mentees for academic coaching and college planning. Workshops and events integrate Latino students and their families into a network of professionals and information resources to help students successfully navigate college admission and financial aid. Impact Beginning with two mentors and three mentees in Spring 2012, LASER currently supports 80 mentoring pairs, including students from 24 area high schools. LASER is expanding the number of Ohio Latino applicants to Ohio State and other area colleges and universities, and raising awareness of Latino talent pools among Ohio State personnel. “[My mentor] reviewed numerous essays I wrote for college applications … suggested scholarships, helped in raising my ACT score from a 26 to a 30, aided in my successful admission.” --MSP Distinction Scholar

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Office of Diversity and Inclusion Department of Spanish and Portuguese Community Partners Involved Centennial High School Central Crossing High School Columbus Downtown High School Columbus International High School Columbus State Community College Dublin Jerome High School Dublin Coffman High School Dublin Scioto High School Hamilton Township High School Hayes High School Hilliard Davidson High School Orange High School Pickerington High School North South-Western Career Academy The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University Thomas Worthington High School Walnut Ridge High School Westerville South High School Westland High School Whitehall-Yearling High School

Contact Frederick Aldama Arts and Humanities Distinguished Professor of English Office of Diversity and Inclusion aldama.1@osu.edu laser.osu.edu

2014 Emerging Community Engagement Award

Latina/o Studies Program Sponsors Girls Heart Reading Club Contact

Purpose Spring 2015 is our third season of working with 4L For Latinas/Femergy to host the Girls Heart Reading Club (previous seasons were Summer 2013, Spring 2014). The program is aimed at middle school age girls of color in Columbus, but welcomes all interested girls in this age group. Twenty girls are participating in Spring 2015 term. The group meets on campus for seven Saturdays in the semester for two hour sessions: one hour of discussion and writing on that semester’s chosen book, and one hour of enrichment activities. OSU clubs, student groups, and Departments have contributed to providing excellent enrichment activities in multiple fields. In Spring 2015, Visiting Assistant Professor Ashley Hope Pérez and Political Science graduate student Yalidy Matos are co-leading the Latina/o Studies Program’s collaboration with our community partners in 4L For Latinas/Femergy, Maylin Sambois and Christina Vera. OSU faculty, students, and staff who have participated in this collaboration in previous years include Pat Enciso, Maria Barbero, Yolanda Zepeda, Elena Foulis, and Theresa Delgadillo.

Theresa Delgadillo Faculty Coordinator Latina/o Studies Program delgadillo.3@osu.edu latina-ostudies@osu.edu http://www.femergy.org/ girls-heart-reading-ohio.html http://go.osu.edu/girlsheart

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Latina/o Studies Program DISCO - Diversity and Identity Studies Collective Comparative Studies Department GALA - Graduate Association of Latina/o and Latin American Students Community Partners Involved 4L For Latinas/Femergy Maylin Sambois and Christine Vera

Impact Twenty Latina, African American, and Anglo American middle-school girls in the Columbus area deepen their reading comprehension; enhance analytical and creative writing skills; and build good discussion practices. Latina, African American, and Anglo American middle-school girls and their parents visit campus regularly, meet with student clubs and groups, learn about majors and careers that higher education might make possible, encouraging them to set college as a goal. Latina, African American, and Anglo American girls work to support each other and develop bonds and networks with all girls in the Girls Heart Reading Club.

Learning in Fitness and Education through Sports (LiFE Sports) Purpose The LiFE Sports Initiative aims: â&#x20AC;&#x153;to enhance the quality of youth development, sport, and recreational programs through service and outreach, teaching and learning, and research, thereby increasing positive developmental outcomes for youth.â&#x20AC;? Impact 569 youth engaged in four weeks of social skill and sport education and 249 youth attended at least one of six sports clinics. Youth reported improved social skills and sport competence. 183 OSU students from 14 different academic departments participated in some Teaching and Learning element of LiFE Sports. 21 student-athletes also participated in LiFE Sports programming. The LiFE Sports program model was presented at international, national, and regional conferences, such as the National School Mental Health Conference, the Society on Social Work Research, and the Ohio SHAPE Conference. Additionally, research on LiFE Sports was published in books and journals such as the Journal of Sports Management.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Social Work Department of Athletics Department of Recreational Sports Office of Outreach and Engagement College of Education and Human Ecology, Department of Human Services College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences College of Nursing College of Dentistry College of Arts and Sciences College of Optometry Undergraduate Admission and First Year Experience Office of Student Life P-12 Project Facilities Operations and Development Dining Services Community Partners Involved Illinois State University Michigan State University After School All-Stars Ohio All THAT Boys and Girls Club of Columbus Columbus City Schools I Know I Can Local Matters Mid-Ohio Food Bank Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRA) Youth to Youth International Cardinal Health Columbus Crew Greater Columbus Arts Council Huntington National Bank Ortho Neuro Pitney Bowes Presort Services Willis of Ohio Ohio Department of Education

Contact Rebecca Wade-Mdivanian Director of Operations College of Social Work wade-mdivanian.1@osu.edu lifesports.osu.edu

Military Teen Adventure Camps Purpose OSU Extension partners with the Ohio National Guard and Ohio University to conduct adventure camps for a specialized audience – military teens. They have unique challenges setting them apart from their peers. Bringing together those who share the experience of being in a military family allows teens to develop connections with others who can relate to their situation, building a common bond and social support. The combination of challenge, mastery, and success leads to participant growth. Impact Because campers tackle challenging activities, a residential camp experience combined with adventure programming provides a multitude of emotional, cognitive, and physical benefits. The adventure camp experience fosters adaptation to change – something needed by all of today’s young people, but especially military youth, who must adapt to separations during moves or deployments. A partnership with OSU Extension, the Ohio National Guard, and Ohio University has made possible five years of successful camps, reaching 523 military teens from Ohio and 28 other states.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved 4-H Youth Development Community Partners Involved Ohio National Guard (Family Readiness and Warrior Support) Ohio University (Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy)

Contact Theresa M. Ferrari, Ph.D. Associate Professor Extension Specialist 4-H Youth Development ferrari.8@osu.edu Ohio State University Extension Ohio 4-H Youth Development go.osu.edu/OMK go.osu.edu/ ohiomilitaryteenadventurecamp

Ohio Military Kids Purpose As part of the Ohio 4-H program, Ohio Military Kids supports youth of military families. Using a variety of strategies, OMK programs aim to develop youth who are resilient when confronted with the challenges of military life and grow from their experiences. OMK works with many community partners around the state to enhance efforts to support military youth. Impact Military youth live in every county in Ohio. Since 9/11, thousands of military youth have experienced a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deployment; many have experienced it multiple times. In 2014, Ohio Military Kids reached over 2,000 youth and adult program participants. OMK organized or supported 20 camp opportunities for military youth and families. Parents and children alike state that the opportunity to meet others who share the experience of being in a military family is what they like best about participating in OMK programs.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences OSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Community Partners Involved Ohio National Guard USO of Central and Southern Ohio Additional organizations throughout Ohio

Contact Theresa M. Ferrari, Ph.D. Associate Professor Extension Specialist 4-H Youth Development ferrari.8@osu.edu Candie Glover Program Manager glover.94@osu.edu Ohio State University Extension Ohio 4-H Youth Development go.osu.edu/OMK

Scientific Thinkers at Innis Elementary Purpose Ohio State University and Innis Elementary, presently under Academic Emergency, partner in a program called Scientific Thinkers to motivate the next generation of scientific thinkers from parts of our society that are marginalized. We accomplish a three-pronged benefit: confidence building in the elementary students, improvement of communication skills for graduate and undergraduate volunteer scientists, and inspiration and growth through new hands-on lesson plans for elementary school teachers. Impact During biweekly visits, volunteers lead hands-on activities with direct engagement of elementary students and teachers. Students enjoy meeting a scientist and learning to think like a scientist. Science Day, a school-wide teacherinspired event, engaging students in various hands-on laboratories including: basic chemical reactions, cleaning an oil spill, liquid nitrogen demonstrations, Van der Graff generator, and sound activities. The program provides professional growth for classroom teachers with development of hands-on strategies for teaching through direct collaboration with real scientists. There is continued pursuit of further teacher development through partnerships with established grants including the Ohio Department of Education sponsored Math Science Partnership program.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved Department of Physics Center for Emergent Materials College of Arts and Sciences Community Partners Involved Innis Elementary School

Contact Nandini Trivedi Professor Department of Physics ScientificThinkers@gmail.com https://osuscientificthinkers. wordpress.com

Urban 4-H in Youngstown, Ohio

Purpose A century ago, 50% of the American population lived in rural areas and 30% of the population made a living from farming. Today, less than 10% of the population live in rural areas, and fewer than 2% farm for a living (CSREES). Once a traditionally rural youth program, 4-H has evolved into a youth development program for all young people, regardless of where they live. Contact Community leaders in Youngstown, Ohio, expressed a desire to implement traditional 4-H Janice Hanna community clubs in their neighborhoods.

Extension Educator OSU Extension hanna.133@osu.edu

Impact The first 4-H club in Youngstown was established in 2007. Today there are six clubs in the city. Activities are adapted to the urban setting. Club meetings are held in schools and churches, and members take gardening, creative arts, and leadership projects. Urban youth attend 4-H camp. The urban program has added much-needed diversity to the county 4-H program. In 2006, there were no 4-H members from urban areas. In 2014, there were 129. The number of adult volunteers in urban areas increased from 1 to 32. In 2006, there was one African-American in Mahoning County 4-H. In 2014, that number had increased to 147, with 18 members of Hispanic ethnicity.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved OSU Extension College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Community Partners Involved Youngstown Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Youngstown City Council Raymond John Wean Foundation Idora Neighborhood Association Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation

Youth Beat Radio: The Voice to Empower Purpose Youth Beat Radio is a weekly radio program aired on Columbus Community Radio Station WCRS 102.1/98.3 FM. It is produced by Central Ohio youth and features stories of youth leadership, community involvement, and action. It is designed to be of interest to youth and adult audiences and covers a broad range of topics including community issues, environment, health, relationships, sports, current trends, and the arts. Impact The program has aired since 2009 and over 120 shows have been produced. A diverse group of students have participated as producers and as interviewees. Students learn technical skills using recording equipment and editing software. Some of the students have been involved in training other students on radio production. Students report on issues affecting youth, community organizations, and community needs. The program provides a unique experience that allows youth voices to be heard by a public audience.

Ohio State Colleges/Units Involved College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences School of Environment and Natural Resources OSU Extension Community Partners Involved Upper Arlington High School Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center Eastmoor Academy Linden McKinley STEM Academy Columbus Alternative High School Columbus International High School City Year Columbus Barack Community Recreation Center Funding Partners Puffin Foundation West

Contact Kristi Lekies Assistant Professor College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences School of Environment and Natural Resources lekies.1@osu.edu http://youthbeat.osu.edu