2018-19 Annual Report Office of the President TABLE OF CONTENTS

From the President...... 3

Compelling Priority 1: Quality Academic and Collegiate Experiences...... 4

Compelling Priority 2: Targeted Enrollment...... 12

Compelling Priority 3: Reduced Time to Degree...... 14

Compelling Priority 4: Increase Retention Rates...... 15

Compelling Priority 5: ...... 18 Develop Graduates with Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions for Professional Careers or Advanced Studies

Compelling Priority 6: Efficient and Effective Institutional Operations...... 21

CSU At a Glance...... 26 Interview | INSPIRE

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Central State University has experienced an AMAZING year of innovations, facilities expansion, increased community partnerships,“ andEveryone phenomenal enrollment trends! Although it has been a fast-moving academic year, it has been a year of reflection and also one of ® “reimagining.”has a story.” In 2016, the University’s Strategic Plan was initiated as a vibrant and dynamic 1400 Brush Row Road | Wilberforce, 45384 guide that providedAS PRESIDENT Six OF CompellingCENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY, Priorities LIFE-LONG that would EDUCATOR steer the University DR CYNTHIA JACKSON-HAMMOND IS MAKING GREAT STRIDES through 2020.IN PROVIDINGEvery major HIGH-QUALITY initiative AND that AFFORDABLE the University EDUCATION FORhas undertaken since that establishment ofSTUDENTS the Strategic FROM ALL Plan ECONOMIC has beenBACKGROUNDS. focused on the implementation CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY-DAYTON WORDS HOLLY JOHNSON · IMAGES DANIELLE ERVIN 840 Germantown Street | Dayton, Ohio 45402 of those Priorities. This academic year, 2018-19, has witnessed an enormous entral State University (CSU) is built one. Each day, CSU students are adding new on three pillars: service, protocol and chapters to their life story and it’s our job as Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond amount of activities,civility.“These successes, tenets shape and the culture outcomes educators to facilitate that the creation strengthen of those chapters. our resolve to be of our proud institution and they That’s the most important part of my job.” CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY-XENIA the best that Centralapply State not only Universityto students, but to canIn Julybe! 2012, Cynthia became the eighth 336 South Progress Drive | Suite 100 | Xenia, Ohio 45385 faculty, alumni, administration and president of CSU. She is the first female to be Cstaff as well,” explains CSU President Dr Cynthia appointed to the role in the institution’s rich Jackson-Hammond.“Service means how we use 131-year history. Under her leadership, CSU WHAT DOES LEADERSHIP Of course, the major stars of Central State ourUniversity experiences and education are to betterthe our students!has developed They its Six Compelling are Prioritiesvibrant, that polite, courteous, MEAN TO YOU? communities; protocol means understanding and guide the university: provide a quality academic/ “To be a great leader, you must following the rules and regulations of life; and collegiate experience for all students; focus on inquisitive, challenging, motivated, eager, engaged,civility means thoughtful, showing respect, integrity scholarly,and a strong targeted and student simply enrollment; improve AMAZING! retention Every day, we do your homework,” Cynthia character in every interaction.” rates; reduce time to degree completion; develop explains. “You must engage are privileged to help them on their journey toBeginning a self-fulfilled her career in education aslife! a high Justgraduates recently, with the knowledge, at theskills and 2019 Academic Honors people who are smarter and school English and Communications teacher in her dispositions for advanced studies and professional Day, we celebrated the recognition of 483 Scholars.home state of Louisiana, This Cynthia saysnumber she never representscareers; and increase efficientmore and thaneffective 25% of our student more experienced than you; dreamed she would one day become president of institutional operations. » Centralstate.edu you must build consensus and population. This recognition is shared by thethe faculty 2,100-student universityand instaff Wilberforce, Ohio.who are so very committed to our students. understanding; and above all, “I always had a plan for my career and this role just happened to insert itself into that,” she “Quality leadership is the same you must lead with integrity.” recalls. “I love talking with the students and listening to their stories – because everyone has regardless of race and gender.” We have broadened students’ collegiate experiences by providing opportunities for global learning. As you will 32 | theceomagazine.com theceomagazine.com | 33 read in this report, the University has a large cohort of international students who have integrated into the CSU community. Their culture of scholarship and involvement have blended with other students, and both groups have become more appreciative of each other’s experiences. There has also been an increased number of students participating in study abroad opportunities...recently traveling to China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Guyana, and India.

Central State University’s footprint has expanded to Xenia, Ohio. The University and Xenia are inextricably linked by proximity, the historic 1974 tornado, Xenia citizens who study and work at Central State, and by the myriad of collaborations that have fostered strong relationships. In 2018, we opened a satellite Admissions office and Extension office at the Xenia YMCA. Our space is more than 6,000 square feet offering academic and community services to Greene and surrounding counties. We hope that when you are in the area you visit CSU-Xenia.

Looking forward is what we do at Central State University. For us, challenges are synonymous with opportunities. Opportunities are always ahead of us and Central State University will continue to thrive!

3 The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan identifies Six Compelling Priorities (CP) for the University:

CP1. Quality academic and collegiate experiences CP2. Targeted student enrollment CP3. Reduce time to degree completion CP4. Increase retention rates CP5. Develop graduates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for professional careers or advanced studies CP6. Efficient and effective institutional operations

Compelling Priority 1: Quality Academic and Collegiate Experiences

Central State is committed to providing a quality, affordable education to the residents of Ohio and beyond. Notwithstanding, this commitment extends to developing students academically, socially, and culturally. The University’s designation as a Land-Grant Institution is integrated in its mission.

Academic Affairs College of Business (COB) Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Executives, and Directors (L.E.E.D.) Conference The theme of the L.E.E.D. Conference held April 3-4, 2019, was “The Rebirth of Black Wall Street.” The two- day conference featured speakers from banking and corporate industries: Union Savings Bank (USB); Guardian Savings Bank (GSB); Global Automotive Alliance; New Impact Partners; and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Study Abroad Faculty members accompanied students to Beijing, China, where HBCU Digest 2018 Best they visited companies that have expertise in marketing and Business Program of the Year international exchange: Ipsos, Shunya International Martech Beijing, and Jones Lang LaSalle.

Ipsos is among the world’s largest global research companies focusing on five key areas: advertising, public affairs, media, loyalty, and marketing. Shunya Beijing is an integrated communications organization that offers various communication solutions to the consumer insight system. Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is a professional services and investment management company specializing in real estate.

Students interacted with executives at each company and learned about international business practices and cultural norms in China.

CP1 4 Faculty and students visiting Shunya in Beijing, China, one of several companies that hosted the group.

Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society Induction The Honor Society inducted 15 students into the International Business Honor Society. The honors criteria for selection require that students are in the top 20% of their respective class, and one-half of the required coursework is completed with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or higher. The academic criteria for CSU’s chapter of Delta Mu Delta exceeds the national minimum GPA criteria of 3.25.

Master of Business Administration Program A Master of Business Administration program has been approved by the Faculty Senate and will be submitted to the Ohio Department of Higher Education for approval. The program will focus on the working adult and will be 100% online. Implementation is scheduled for fall 2020.

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHAS) Accreditations Re-affirmation of accreditation was achieved in the following academic disciplines: Social Work – Council on Social Work Education; Music – National Association of Schools of Music; and Art – National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Study Abroad Study abroad opportunities were expanded to include faculty led programs to China and Costa Rica. In 2018, sixteen students participated in the Costa Rica program and ten in the China program. Each December two faculty-led programs travel regularly to Guyana and India. Eight students traveled to Guyana and eleven to India in 2018. Students can also participate in semester long study abroad programs through third party study abroad organizations. In 2017 one student studied in Cyprus and in 2019 three students are traveling to Germany, Mexico, and the UK.

College of Education (COE) Accreditation As a result of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) site visit, the COE received a positive team recommendation. Formal acknowledgment from CAEP will occur fall 2019.

5 CP1 Faculty and Staff Hiring Five new highly qualified faculty members with P-12 credentials and experience in public school districts joined the College of Education. The academic disciplines represented by the new faculty are: Dr. Sandra Sumerfield, Assistant Professor – Reading Education Dr. Lap Nguyen, Assistant Professor – Early Childhood Education Mr. Nathan Boles, Assistant Professor – Intervention Specialist Education Ms. Jennifer Turpin-Stanfield, Assistant Professor – Recreation Education Ms. Katrina Swinehart, Assistant Professor – Agricultural Education Dr. Joshua Singer, Assistant Professor – Language Arts and Intervention Specialist Education

College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (CESTA) Farm Bill Funding The College of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Agriculture worked with the Ohio Congressional Delegation to amend the 2018 Farm Bill which will provide increased base funding for land-grant Research and Extension. This funding will position CSU to provide more research experiences, capacity building, and outreach services.

Partnerships The College of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Agriculture established a partnership with the Montgomery County, Ohio, Board of Supervisors to engage in water systems and wastewater management projects. This partnership provided a one-to-one match between our land-grant programs and the County that yielded $400,000 for the first two years. Students are hired for summer internships to work with Montgomery County Environmental Services, and faculty from the Environmental Engineering program are working with the County’s Environmental Services unit to address water quality issues.

A partnership with the City of Trotwood, Ohio, has been developed with Central State University Extension to conduct activities for four signature programs: 4-H Youth Development; Agriculture and Natural Resources; Community and Economic Development; and Family and Consumer Sciences.

The College of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Agriculture is currently occupying 6,500 square-feet in an 80,000 square-feet facility recently constructed in Xenia, Ohio, for Extension and academic activities. This Recreation, Education, Activity, Community, and Health (REACH) Center is a collaborative effort between the YMCA of Greater Dayton, Kettering Health Network, the City of Xenia, Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center, Clark State Community College, and Central State University.

Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library Renovation Exterior and interior renovations occurring over the last four years to the Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library are completed. The interior renovations concluded during spring 2019 with upgrades to all three floors of the building. Some of the upgrades include the consolidation of the circulating stacks, modern furnishings integrated with technology and think spaces, a highly interactive video wall, the addition of study rooms, and administrative office spaces. These renovations and 21st-century upgrades increase the ease of locating information, and promote collaborative and singular study throughout the library. Also created was a presidential archive room that gives acknowledgments to previous administrations. The total cost of these renovations exceeded $8.5M.

CP1 6 CSU-Dayton Partnership The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) partnered with CSU-Dayton for the GED adult diploma and ASPIRE programs, bringing adult learners throughout the Dayton community to the location to continue their education. From August 2018 through March 2019, 129 candidates have been served, 48 candidates received the GED/Adult Diploma, and 26 have enrolled in post-secondary institutions. The program operates year-round Monday through Thursday. The program also hosts an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class Monday through Thursday evenings serving eight adults.

Sponsored Programs & Research

Sponsored Programs & Research submits, coordinates, and monitors all state and federal grants that are secured by the various colleges and units. The charts below represent sponsored funding awarded during fiscal year 2018.

Grants and Contracts Awarded Fiscal Year 2018

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGA- TOTAL TYPE OF SOURCE OF TITLE FUNDING AGENCY COLLEGE/DEPT. TOR/PROJECT DIRECTOR AMOUNT PROJECT FUNDING Improving Pathways for National National Science STEM Retention and Dr. Augustus Morris $267,890 Academic Science CESTA Fouundation Graduation (IPSRG) Foundation

Broadcast Educational WCSU Radio Subsidy Dr. Robert Franklin $30,508 Public Other state CHAS Media Communication

Trustees of the Affordable Learning State University through Other Dr. Jean Jacques Medastin $8,000 Academic Academic Affairs Solutions Initiative and private A&M College Youth Stewardship and U.S. Dept. of Interior – U.S. Dept. of Mr. Curtis Pettis $20,000 Public Administration & Finance Engagement Program Interior Student U.S. Dept. of Student Support Services U.S. Dept. of Education Mr. Mortenous Johnson $410,034 Academic Affairs Support Education Dr. Cynthia U.S. Dept. of HBCU – Institutional Aid U.S. Dept. of Education $2,146,873 Institutional Office of the President Jackson-Hammond Education HBCU – Institutional Aid Dr. Cynthia U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Education $764,551 Institutional Office of the President (SAFRA) Jackson-Hammond Education Central State Seed to Bloom 4-H STEAM Afterschool U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Prosper Doamekpor $80,000 Public CESTA Sustainable Community Agriculture Project Ohio Attorney Student NOVA Conference Ms. Ariella Brown $1,184 Other federal Enrollment Management General’s Office Support Choose Ohio First Scholar- Ohio Dept. ship Program: Broadening Ohio Dept. of Scholar- Sponsored Programs Dr. Morakinyo Kuti $333,632 of Higher Ohio Workforce through Higher Education ships & Research Education STEM-AG 2017-2021 Ohio Dept. DO-STEM Scholarship Scholar- Sponsored Programs Ohio Board of Regents Dr. Morakinyo Kuti $72,800 of Higher Program ships & Research Education

7 CP1 Grants and Contracts Awarded Fiscal Year 2018 – continued from previous page

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGA- TOTAL TYPE OF SOURCE OF TITLE FUNDING AGENCY COLLEGE/DEPT. TOR/PROJECT DIRECTOR AMOUNT PROJECT FUNDING Central State STEM Dr. Morakinyo Kuti and U.S. Dept. of Sponsored Programs U.S. Dept. of Education $249,738 Academic Success Center Dr. Ibrahim Katampe Education & Research Ohio Space Grant Scholar- Ohio Space Grant Dr. Augustus Morris $44,133 NASA CESTA Consortium/NASA ships CSU Upward Bound U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Education Mr. John Anene $11,778 Public Academic Affairs Program Education Regionally Aligned Ohio Dept. Ohio Dept. of Dr. Arunasalam Priorities in Developing $96,854 Public of Higher CESTA Higher Education Rahunanthan Skills (RAPIDS) Education National Science National The Ohio LSAMP Alliance Foundation through The Dr. Krishnakumar Nedunuri $40,000 Academic Science CESTA Foundation Corporation for Public Broadcasting Community Corporation for Public Other Service Grant & National Dr. Robert Franklin $129,267 Public CHAS Broadcasting private Programming & Acquisition Grant Project Success – Emergen- Great Lakes Higher Educa- Scholar- Other Dr. B. Sherrance Russell $8,000 Enrollment Management cy Aid Program 2017-2019 tion Guaranty Corporation ships private U.S. Dept. of Justice Student Yes Means Yes through the Ohio Ms. Ariella Brown $62,635 Other federal Enrollment Management Support Attorney Generals Office Ohio Dept. Campus – Level Action and Ohio Dept. of Dr. Fred Aikens $19,000 Academic of Higher Academic Affairs Success Supports (CLASS) Higher Education Education Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Saima Bashir $200,000 Public COB and Veteran Farmers and Agriculture Ranchers Program Project Success – Great Lakes Higher Scholar- Emergency Aid Program Education Guaranty Ms. Karla Harper $61,496 Other Private Enrollment Management ships 2017-2019 Internships Corporation PROSPER: Promoting School-Community-Uni- Ohio Dept. Ohio Dept. of versity Partnerships to Mr. Anthony Barwick $30,000 Public of Higher CESTA Higher Education Enhance Resilience in Education Franklin County Distinguished Visiting U.S. Air Force Academy Dr. Anthony Arment $106,336 Instruction Other Federal CESTA Professor Central State University U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Alton Johnson $149,094 Public CESTA EFNEP Project 2017-2022 Agriculture Ohio Dept. Central State University Ohio Dept. of Dr. Alton Johnson $1,151,046* Public of Higher CESTA Extension Program Higher Education Education

*Estimated Award

CP1 8 Research and Contracts Awarded Fiscal Year 2019

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/ TOTAL TYPE OF TITLE FUNDING AGENCY SOURCE OF FUNDING COLLEGE/DEPT. PROJECT DIRECTOR AMOUNT PROJECT U.S. Dept. of Just Because Agriculture through The Dr. Sakthi Subburayalu $10,533 Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA Farmers Can Ohio State University Using AVIRIS Imagery to Map Spatial Variability of National Aeronautics National Aeronautics and Soil Carbon Across Diverse and Space Dr. Sakthi Subburayalu $34,946 Research CESTA Space Administration Agricultural Administration Management Systems AFRL Collaboration U.S. Air Force through Program – Clarkson Aerospace Dr. Xiaofang Wei $5,000 Research U.S. Air Force CESTA Sensors Research Corp.

Soil Monolith U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Sakthi Subburayalu $3,500 Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA

Filling the Pipeline: Transforming Agricultural U.S. Dept. of Agriculture U.S. Department of Drainage Education to through Purdue Dr. Subramania Sritharan $21,000 Research CESTA Agriculture Meet 21st Century Water University Management Needs U.S. Dept. of Center for Connected Transportation through U.S. Dept. of Automated Transportation Dr. Krishnakumar Nedunuri $49,938 Research CESTA the University of Transportation Region 5 UTC Michigan Improving the Honeybee Queen Qualities and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Genetic Diversity by Trans- through University of Dr. Hongmei Li-Byarlay $40,000 Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA ferring Selected Queen Minnesota Cells All-In-One Organic Weed and Crop Disease Management Using Direct- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Deng Cao $299,941 Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA ed Energy & Convolutional Neural Networks Search for the Epigenomic Mechanisms of Paternal National Science National Science Dr. Hongmei Li-Byarlay $299,950 Research CESTA Inheritance of Aggression Foundation Foundation in Social Honeybees

Central State Evans- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Alton Johnson $1,117,200* Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA Allen Research Program

*Estimated Award

Research funding supports quality academic collegiate experiences.

9 CP1 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/ TOTAL TYPE OF TITLE FUNDING AGENCY SOURCE OF FUNDING COLLEGE/DEPT. PROJECT DIRECTOR AMOUNT PROJECT

Central State Evans- Ohio Dept. of Higher Ohio Dept. of Higher Dr. Alton Johnson $1,117,200* Research CESTA Allen Research Program Education Education

McIntire Stennis – Ecosystem Sustainment of the Appalachian Forest U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Alton Johnson $101,686* Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA Regions under Natural Gas Exploration in Ohio McIntire Stennis – Ecosystem Sustainment Ohio Dept. of Higher Ohio Dept. of Higher of the Appalachian Forest Dr. Alton Johnson $101,686* Research CESTA Education Education Regions under Natural Gas Exploration in Ohio GRAND TOTAL $3,202,580 RESEARCH GRAND TOTAL EXTERNAL (Grants & $10,861,976 Contracts) FUNDS

*Estimated Award

With a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, students receive more personalized instruction.

CP1 10 Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

Office of Violence Against Women Program – The Office for Violence Against Women Program is devoted to providing advocacy, support, and education to reduce the occurrence of interpersonal violence crimes, stalking, and sexual violence. Funded through federal and state grant programs, this office is committed to creating and maintaining a campus environment that is free from interpersonal violence through active, intentional, and engaging programming, and fruitful partnerships with local agencies.

Residential Life Program – has been restructured employing current best practice models to provide a higher quality on-campus experience focusing on greater student engagement. Changes include implementation of a new housing selection process, revisions to the resident assistant training program, and professional staff responsibilities/expectations. These changes are part of a larger effort to support student retention programming.

Title IX Coordinator – Annual training was conducted with staff, faculty, and students regarding procedures to follow before reporting all sex-based discrimination as required by federal law. Updated information on Title IX compliance including resources was added to the Central State University (CSU) website and Central State University’s athletics web page. Up-to-date information is also available on the official CSU Title IX Twitter account @CSUKnowYourIX.

By strengthening relationships with outside community resources and agencies, students, staff, and faculty have access to helpful Title IX resources. These resources have supported a healthy environment for reporting Title IX concerns. Increased training and access to resources have also enhanced the overall student experience, increasing student leadership initiatives and have resulted in a more informed campus. This training will occur annually to ensure updated information is available to current students, employees, and incoming students.

Information Technology (IT) Classrooms Without Walls was designed to create modern, collaborative, and technology-enhanced learning spaces to support retention and student success while expanding the reach of academic instruction beyond the limitations of the physical classroom. Other underserved populations, including non-traditional, graduate, College Credit Plus, and continuing education students will benefit from these enhancements. The “Classrooms Without Walls” project was included in the University’s capital fund request and was awarded $1.15M from the State of Ohio to upgrade one-third of our classrooms and computer labs.

The design process for the new academic spaces commenced immediately in collaboration with a committee comprised of faculty members from each college. The new learning spaces were designed with industry-grade video conferencing technology to create an immersive learning experience with the capability of delivering media-rich instruction directly to virtual students on their laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

The new learning environments also include new modular, reconfigurable furniture, and updated fixtures and finishes to promote interactivity and collaboration,. Approximately 15-20 new academic spaces have been allocated throughout buildings encompassing the four colleges and are scheduled to be completed by August 2019.

11 CP1 Compelling Priority 2: Targeted Enrollment Central State actively seeks students who are committed to the completion of the college degree; interested in growing professionally; and who engage in opportunities that will enhance their marketability for employment or graduate school.

Academic Affairs

College of Education All colleges have experienced increases in enrollment with the exception of the College of Education. The criteria for student teaching requires a successful licensure exam score to ensure that all candidates are fully prepared for field observation. The baseline criteria for admission into the Teacher Education program and the criteria for student teaching are established by CAEP accreditation standards.

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The Teacher Education Advisement and Partnership Center (TEAP-C) instituted a new initiative titled, Teacher Pipeline Alliance by collaborating with Pre-K-12 districts encouraging secondary students to think about becoming teachers in their home districts after earning their credentials at CSU. The school districts include: TEAP-C Partnership/Alliance School Districts 1. Beavercreek City Schools, Ohio 11. Montgomery County ESC, Ohio 2. Chicago Public Schools, Illinois 12. Northmont City Schools, Ohio 3. Cleveland Metropolitan Schools, Ohio 13. Piqua City Schools, Ohio 4. Fort Wayne Community Schools, Indiana 14. Reynoldsburg City Schools, Ohio 5. Grand Rapids Public Schools, Michigan 15. Shelby County Schools, Kentucky 6. Kings Local School District, Ohio 16. Springfield City Schools, Ohio 7. Lebanon City Schools, Ohio 17. Springfield Public Schools, Illinois 8. Lockland School District, Ohio 18. Trotwood-Madison City School District, Ohio 9. Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts, Michigan 19. Whitehall City Schools, Ohio 10. Metro Early College (OSU), Ohio 20. Worthington City Schools, Ohio

CP2 12 Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Admissions The third year of partnership with the Educational Activities Board (EAB) contributed to an increase of 17.7% from fall 2017 semester enrollment. The spring 2019 semester enrollment of 1,879 represents an increase of 9.2% over spring 2018

Term Enrollment % Change Fall 2017 1,784 Fall 2018 2,099 +17.7% Hurdler Juan Scott, HBCU Digest Spring 2018 1,721 Male Athlete of the Year Spring 2019 1,879 +9.2%

Incoming Class Average GPA Term GPA Fall 2017 2.69 Fall 2018 2.73

Agriculture Student Camp – The Ohio Farm Bureau has selected Central State as a site for a week-longExplore Ag Camp to be held in the summer of 2019. The event will bring 25 high school students who are seeking to enroll in college in the area of agriculture. The Achieve Strategic Group provides assistance in developing the program list of daily activities and sites for employer tours to ensure a quality program is offered for the future workforce of Ohio’s #1 industry.

Institutional Advancement The Bahama’s scholarship initiative resulted in an increase of 32 additional Bahamian students who had a mean grade point average of 3.5 in fall 2018, bringing the total Bahamian student population to 75.

Freshmen enrollment includes an increase in Bahamian students with a mean average of 3.5 GPA.

13 CP2 Compelling Priority 3: Reduced Time to Degree Central State University is committed to reviewing its curricula to maintain currency and provide support for degree completion in a timely manner. The University encourages students to attend summer school in order to accelerate degree completion.

Academic Affairs 15 x 8 Initiative Introduced in 2016, the 15 x 8 Initiative encourages students to complete a minimum of 15 credits per semester for four-years (eight-semesters) to reduce their time to degree completion.

® 15 x 8 = GRADUATE Complete a minimum of 15 credits in 8 semesters with less debt.

Meet with your advisor often for program requirements, courses needed and registration.

General Education course requirements were reduced to 39 credits in most programs and is in alignment with best practices. Average total requirement for most degree programs is 120 credits.

The chart below shows the number of students who enrolled in 15 or more credits during the fall and spring semesters.

Term Enrollment 15 or More Credits % Fall 2018 2,099 1,497 71.3% Spring 2019 1,879 1,197 63.7%

Marauder JUMPSTART This online summer program offers incoming freshmen an opportunity to complete up to six credit hours toward their degree before the start of the fall semester.

CP3 14 Compelling Priority 4: Increase Retention Rates To improve graduation rates, Central State University must retain students in higher numbers through strategic monitoring and implementation of best practices. The focus is on retaining freshmen from fall to fall; and support for sophomores, juniors, and seniors that promotes their persistence through graduation.

Academic Affairs Undergraduate Student Success Center New first-year students are required to meet with their academic advisors a minimum of three times per semester. Advising hours were extended on Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 6 p.m. Approximately 2,500 sign-ins were logged for advising. Based on the fall census of 821 new students, the number of signs-ins reflect more than three advising visits per student during the semester.

The Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS ) Tutoring Hub collaborates with three athletic teams to support academic performance. Student-athletes fulfill compulsory study hours in the OASIS Tutoring Hub. While in the Hub, student-athletes can take advantage of OASIS services such as peer tutoring, learning specialists tutoring, or workshops.

Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Ascendium Student Emergency Aid Grant (Formerly Great Lakes) – provides direct student and administrative support to implement the Student Emergency Aid Program. The program provides funding to develop, implement, and institutionalize an emergency aid program that helps students cover unforeseen emergency expenses. A total of $78,000 will be provided over three years. In the first year of the program, the number of student applications submitted: 101; number of students meeting the eligibility requirements and awarded financial assistance: 92. In the second year of the program, the number of student applications submitted: 124; number of students meeting the eligibility requirements and awarded financial assistance: 73. Other statistics of the applicant pool: seniors (48%); juniors (27%); sophomores (10%) and freshmen (15%); gender: females (58%); males (42%).

Establishment of Retention Intervention Team (RIT) and Student Care and Support Team (S-CaST) – The RIT and the S-CaST have been assembled to identify, address, and support the needs of individual students who are facing academic, adjustment, behavioral, financial, physical, and/or mental health challenges. The students are then assigned to a team member who will follow the recommendations of the committee and work with the student and various campus departments to aid in student retention and persistence.

Counseling Services is a Title III Grant funded service that offers personal one-on-one student counseling, workshops, support groups, community collaborative programs, and special outreach programming for students. In 2018, the Counseling Services Student Satisfaction Survey results revealed that 94% of students surveyed agreed or strongly agreed with the statement: “Seeing a counselor helped me improve my academic preparation.” Ninety-one percent indicated that they planned to return to the University.

15 CP4 The student-led chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on campus received funds to create a special project from NAMI Greene, Clark, and Montgomery counties. The special project was an art therapy painting event held on February 20, 2019. The event provided a relaxing activity for students to reduce stress and promote mental health awareness. A total of 29 students participated. Students enjoyed and gave positive feedback for this event.

The Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) developed a collaborative partnership with the Family Violence Prevention Center through a Memorandum of Understanding to provide support for survivors of sexual assault. They held support group sessions on February 20, March 20, and April 17, 2019. Counseling Services also collaborated with the CSU PEACE Program for a Sexual Assault Awareness kickoff. This event provided information for survivors of sexual assault.

Central State Emerging Scholars Program received extensive assistance through community support. Collaborative efforts with the Ohio Reach Office, Ohio Bridges Program, and Care Closet in conjunction with CSU Alumni, CSU Interfaith staff, and other local agencies supported homeless youth and students who have exited the foster care system to assist with retention. Fourteen scholars attended an Eta Phi Beta networking breakfast on February 23, 2019. The purpose of this event was to allow CSU students to meet and establish a rapport with leaders in the Dayton community who may serve as future mentors and assist with job seeking endeavors. More than 80 CSU students benefited from monetary and personal care donations by Alumni.

Counseling Services collaborated with Struggles Transform into Extraordinary Possibilities of Success (STEPS), which is a student organization whose mission is to create programming/activities that focus on mental and emotional wellness. The collaboration resulted in an innovative Stress Relief program for students. The relaxation elements included hand massages, yoga, painting, and aromatherapy. Events were scheduled during final exam week each semester and served over 500 students.

A number of students experience food insecurity. Hunger and financial stresses can result in students performing poorly academically and/or dropping out before completing their degree. As a result of these concerns, Counseling Services partnered with the land-grant Extension program to help distribute fresh food through a mobile food bank that visits the campus monthly.

The Student Health Services staff is part of a newly created Student Care and Support Team (S-Cast Team). This team consists of the Student Health Services staff including Counseling Services and Office of Academic Empowerment & Accessibility (OAEA), the dean of students, General Counsel, and Residence Life. The team meets periodically to identify and monitor CSU students who experience physical and mental health challenges in an effort to create support plans and improve retention.

The ADA compliance coordinator increased the visibility of OAEA services for students resulting in the registration of 93 new students with disabilities during the fall 2018 semester. The total number of students enrolled in OAEA (300) reflected a 20% increase compared with the same time in 2017, reflecting aggressive outreach at student orientation and other events. Additionally, three grants were received. The first grant, from the Center for Instructional Technology Innovation (CITI), funded an extensive OAEA renovation project which is located in the Harry M. Lackey/Benjamin F. Lee Health Center. The project began May 29, 2018 and included ADA compliant areas: front building entrance, OAEA suite entrance, accessible restroom, student proctor/training area, student lounge, and restroom.

CP4 16 The Assistive Technology grant funded the Accessible Information Management (AIM) software to automate the OAEA. The AIM software is a comprehensive accommodation, appointment, and case management software designed to empower departments to achieve the following: 100% paperless; allows students and staff to access from one physical location; AIM is Section 508 compliant; and has built-in security protocols to keep student information secure and accessible only to those who have an educational need to know in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The software will improve OAEA customer services in all areas of the office, with an expected outcome of an increase in the retention rate for this growing population of students.

Office of Academic Empowerment & Accessibility secured funding from a Central State CITI Assistive Technology grant for the Equitio’s Read and Write software for all CSU students, faculty, and staff. The software offers support in the areas of reading, writing, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments, and proofing written work. The software includes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) technology that supports a wide range of educational strategies and personalized learning plans. This user- friendly literacy feature assists people with learning difficulties or those requiring dyslexia tools.

There are 40 student organizations that students can engage in. The most recent organization formed is Fitness Fanatics which encourages students to have a stronger focus on their physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Government Relations Student-Focused Legislative Visits Each semester, one of the academic colleges selects student representatives for a visit with state policymakers in Columbus, Ohio. To date, students from CESTA, CHAS, and most recently, COB, have participated. Meetings are scheduled with local elected officials, the governor’s office, and the Ohio Department of Higher Education in an effort to familiarize decision-makers with our students and the University’s academic offerings.

Central State University Police Department The CSU Police Department and the Division of Finance & Administration completed the installation of 400 hi-definition security cameras. Cameras allow the CSU Police Department to monitor activities all across campus – in residence halls, academic buildings, and the University Student Center – and respond quickly to disturbances. The cameras serve as a deterrent to crime and are used to corroborate or refute breaches of security and/or the Campus Code of Conduct.

ALERTUS – Emergency Alert/Notification System The University completed the implementation of a campus-wide emergency alert and notification system called ALERTUS. At the push of a button, the system allows the CSU Police Department, and the Greene County Dispatch to alert the campus community to potential dangerous threats of violence or other crimes. When activated, alert beacons installed in key areas on campus emit audible alarms and display messages pertaining to the threat. The system is also connected to the National Weather Service and can be activated to alert the campus to severe weather threats.

17 CP4 Compelling Priority 5: Develop Graduates with Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions for Professional Careers or Advanced Studies Central State University connects curricula and professional development activities to the broader community and continues to develop and strengthen partnerships with Ohio businesses and industries to promote learning opportunities for graduate education and/or the workplace. The University aims to bridge theory with practice by students demonstrating the performance of skills related to a chosen field of study.

Academic Affairs College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Co-curricular Activities Criminal Justice faculty invited law enforcement agencies to campus for information and recruitment presentations. Criminal Justice students increased participation in internships with law enforcement agencies which include the Greene County Adult Probation Department, Dayton Correctional Institution, Montgomery County Juvenile Court, Domestic Relations Court, and the Greene County Juvenile Detention Center.

Central State University’s annual Communications Week has grown from a one-day event to a full-week event that brings media professionals to the CSU campus. The overarching goal of Communications Week is to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world of journalism and mass communications. This year marked the 24th anniversary of the event, and we have hosted more than 500 speakers since its inception.

Communications Week provides much-needed experiential learning for communications majors and other students. As a result, the week is heavily student-centered. Students chair the Communications Week Committee, set up for events, serve as the sole moderators for all the sessions, present original research, produce news briefs of the previous day’s activities, and videotape all the sessions. As participants in these activities, students have an outlet that allows potential employers to observe them. During the week, faculty, students, and industry professionals have the opportunity to engage in valuable discourse and gain a better understanding of the needs and expectations of one another.

Each year, our students secure internships or employment with employers whom they meet during Communications Week. The Communications program at CSU has received positive responses about this event from students. Likewise, industry participants comment on how useful it is for them to have intimate access to a diverse pool of future professionals.

In summary Communications Week is designed to 1) help students improve their writing, speaking, interviewing, leadership, and team building skills 2) give students a forum to keep abreast of techniques and trends within the industry 3) provide students with networking opportunities 4) provide students an opportunity to present original research 5) give students access to information about graduate and/or professional schools 6) expose students to diverse points of view 7) provide a forum for faculty and students to exchange ideas with peers 8) maintain contact with alumni

CP5 18 2019 Communications Week Corporate Sponsors • BET International • Columbus African American News Journal • COX Media Group • National Association of Black Journalists, Dayton Chapter • Fahlgren Mortine Advertising/Public Relations • FOX 55, Fort Wayne, Indiana • HBCU GO • Hot 102.9 • Kiswe Mobile • Office Depot Business Solutions • Ohio Association of Broadcasters • RTV6, The Indy Channel • WHIO-TV

Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Career Services The 2019 graduating class included those pursuing medical degrees at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Palmer College of Chiropractic. Additionally, some of the other graduate programs that will welcome CSU graduates include Cleveland State University, Bowling Green State University (Master of Social Work); Barry University (Master of Science/Biomedical Sciences); (Master in Business Administration), (accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and Maurer School of Law at Indiana University Bloomington (Juris Doctor degree).

2019 Graduates Job Placement and Graduate School Data*

Academic Total # % Attending % Still % No info. % Employed College Graduated Grad School Exploring Reported COB 67 37.31% 2.99% 46.27% 13.43% CHAS 93 24.73% 13.98% 49.46% 11.83% COE 16 25.00% 6.25% 43.75% 18.75% CESTA 35 11.43% 11.43% 71.43% 5.71%

Source: Handshake Analytics/First Destination Survey *Data shown is based on self-reported information from graduating seniors on March 1, 2019 and does not represent updates to the current status of all 2019 graduates.

Summer Internships Internships are an integral part of the collegiate experience and an essential tool for professional career and graduate school preparation. As students matriculate through each academic year these field experiences help shape career paths and enhance professional development. A total of 146 students were selected for internships and will be gaining valuable work and research experiences at state and federal agencies, educational institutions (PreK-16) and in various corporate industries, nationally and internationally. Listed below are the hiring employers:

◆ Amazon ◆ Brewer-Garrett ◆ BridgeBuilders ◆ Central State University 19 CP5 ◆ City of Xenia – Explore Xenia ◆ Cleveland Browns ◆ Cox Media Group ◆ DATV ◆ Dayton Correctional Institution ◆ Dayton Marriott ◆ Drury Inn & Suites ◆ Freedom Schools ◆ Greene County Adult Probation Department ◆ Greene County Juvenile Detention Center ◆ McIntire-Stennis Summer Engineering Diversity Program ◆ Mine 4 God Productions/Columbus Black Theatre Festival ◆ Montgomery County Environmental Services ◆ Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court ◆ Montgomery County Juvenile Court ◆ Nadia Malarkey Garden Designs ◆ National Park Service – Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument ◆ Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District ◆ Ohio Department of Agriculture ◆ The Ohio State University ◆ Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ◆ Primerica ◆ Sinclair Communications/WSYX/WTTE ◆ Smithsonian Institution ◆ SodexoMAGIC ◆ South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools ◆ St. Paul Department of Safety & Inspections, Property Code Enforcement ◆ TLC4URadio ◆ Uncommon Schools (Boston) ◆ Union Savings Bank ◆ University of ◆ USDA Natural Resources Conservation District ◆ Warrensville Heights Service Department ◆ WCSU Radio ◆ Wintrust Financial Corporation ◆ Wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center ◆ Xenia Community Center

Ascendium Education Group Partnership (AEGP) The AEGP Internship Program provided funding to support paid internships for students with financial need. A total of $300,000 was provided to implement this program over a three year period. During summer and fall semester 2018, 31 students received internships (21 on-campus; 10 off-campus). In the spring of 2019 there were seven on-campus internships, and three internships off-campus, two in Xenia, Ohio, and one in Columbus, Ohio.

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Academic Affairs

Office of the Registrar – Computer Hub The Registrar’s office designed a self-help, digital-assisted area where students can add/drop and register for courses, eliminating paper registration. This digital program also assists faculty in submitting attendance, grades, etc., aligning time-sensitive operations for academic early alerts, and timely financial aid disbursements.

Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Student Health Services The Student Health Services implemented an electronic health records data collection process. Automation increases the accuracy of medical documentation and speeds the retrieval of medical data. When required, prescriptions can also now be entered electronically to local pharmacies, saving time for students.

In collaboration with other University offices, Student Health Services worked with other University areas to restructure the mandatory First-Year Experience (FYE) course. Specific health and wellness goals, objectives, outcomes, and activities are incorporated into the FYE class.

An emergency transport/notification form and feedback loop from Kettering Health Network (KHN) Emergency rooms were designed. When a CSU clinic provider sends a student by ambulance to the emergency room (during normal duty hours when the clinic is open), this new form facilitates the transfer and follow-up of students. The receiving hospital will now receive the student’s medical history, pertinent exam findings, and major concerns of CSU-examining providers prior to the arrival of the student. Local KHN hospitals are now sending more discharge summaries directly to the clinic after a student is discharged.

Administration and Finance

Capital Improvement Projects We have managed more than $50M in projects that improved the campus environment and reduced deferred maintenance issues. Major projects include new housing, Residential/Academic/Wellness complex, library renovation, aquaponics project, CSU-Xenia, Botanical Garden, and the campus beautification initiative.

A new $25M three story, 250-bed residence hall is being constructed on campus to provide a new option for upper-class student housing. The new apartment-style residence hall is located behind the McPherson Memorial Stadium.

We have expanded additional dining options in the new residence hall and Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library along with major upgrades to the athletic complex. This project was an investment of over $2M in campus upgrades.

21 CP6 Phase Two of the Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library Renewal Project ($8M) included completion of HVAC system upgrades, building repairs, and internal modernization, creation of a Presidential Archive Room, and updated visual technology.

Improvements to the athletic facilities at McPherson Stadium ($2M) will include new synthetic turf (to allow year-round use of the field) and an updated running surface so CSU can once again host home track and field events after a 17-year hiatus.

Campus Infrastructure Improvements – The Ohio Department of Transportation completed pavement of interior streets, and repair of curbs and sidewalks in 2018. Achieve Strategy Group (ASG) assisted the University administration in the coordination of these activities, and future capital planning and funding for additional improvements. The 2019 construction includes a new sidewalk between Central State and along U.S. Route 42.

Reduced Spending and Increased Revenue The University ranked in the top five in the DP&L retro-commissioning project portfolio. This project generated 91% in savings on electric and 208% savings on natural gas spending. Buildings included in this project include the Joshua I. Smith Center for Education & Natural Sciences, Cultural & Performing Arts Center, and Beacom/Lewis Gymnasium.

Rebates and commissions totaling over more than $200,000 were negotiated with SodexoMAGIC, Barnes & Noble, Enterprise, and other campus partners, including JP Morgan Chase, E & I Cooperative, GBEX, and Pepsi.

The financial team identified several opportunities to improve the University financial health and efficiencies. These actions saved more than 200 man-hours through securing ADP to handle key payroll activities and establishing new reconciliation processes. Additionally, the University increased investment income by $50,000 by moving excess cash to a savings account with STAR Ohio.

Benefits to Students Campus partners Barnes & Nobles and SodexoMAGIC as campus partners provided employment opportunities for 137 students, totaling more than $50,000 in student wages in the 2018-19 academic year.

The CSU Marauder Tuition Guarantee Program holds the cost of tuition and fees for four years for all new, full-time students starting in fall 2019. This program is one of several strategic initiatives that demonstrates the University’s commitment to college affordability as we are the lowest cost four-year public institution in Ohio.

CP6 22 Information Technology (IT) A new partnership between Central State University, Barnes & Noble, and Pearson implemented a “First Day” initiative which began in the fall of 2018 and will continue in the 2019-2020 academic year. In this initiative, students in designated courses receive low-to-no-cost digital versions of required course materials. In consultation with Barnes & Noble, IT is implementing an automated integration that determines the necessary course materials based on the student’s schedule and automatically bills the student’s account. This provides them with immediate access to their materials and creating a flexible payment option to help alleviate the back-to-school financial burden for students and their families.

MyPAD (My Personal Academic Device) iPad Pilot Program is a new project initiated in the fall of 2018-2019 and is being considered for continuation in the 2019-2020 academic year. As digital pedagogy becomes more important in the higher education landscape, technology access is an additional barrier that affects our students’ success and retention. Central State University collaborated with Apple to equip participants with iPads, which will provide them with the personal device needed to interact with their electronic course materials and other tools to standardize the educational and technological experience.

The initial fall semester cohort included 139 participants including freshmen within nine paired interdisciplinary courses in the Learning Communities pilot and corresponding faculty. Each student is enrolled in either an ENG 1100/1101 (Introduction to Writing [/Reading] in College) or MTH 1750 (College Algebra) course.

Campus Network Infrastructure Expansion project was initiated to expand the University’s newly upgraded network infrastructure, encompassing the CSU-Xenia Extension location and the new residence hall and wellness center scheduled for occupancy fall 2019. This expanded environment provides standardization of network equipment and architecture across campus locations to maximize the initial investment in the network upgrade, and recognize efficiencies in deployment and management. It is a realization of the previous year’s goal to create a campus network infrastructure that would provide a robust foundation for future-proofing and scalability.

Information Technology Platform Integration is a continuing goal from the 2017-2018 academic year. It is expected to be completed during the 2019-2020 academic year. The goal of this project is to create a single sign-on platform for basic IT services such as email and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) access. Currently, users encounter many login interfaces, each requiring a separate username and password. Active Directory (AD) is being implemented as the interface to serve as the gateway for access to the University’s basic IT services.

Based on the implementation of AD, the platform integration goal also includes the implementation of Office 365 software tools allowing for cloud-based access to productivity software and files for all users, allowing flexibility, mobility, and ease of access to critical information as needed. In addition, faculty, staff, and student emails will be merged on the same platform using the AD standard to provide a unified electronic identity across all users.

23 CP6 Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon 2018 (L- R) First Gentleman Dr. James Hammond, President Cynthia Jackson-Hammond, Mr. Earvin Johnson, Mrs. Cookie Johnson, Mr. Tom Joyner and Vice President Jahan Culbreath, CSU Institutional Advancement.

Institutional Advancement The United Housing Solutions construction of a new wellness center ($2M) will be integrated into the new 250-bed residence hall. The center will house the new Exercise Science academic program and also enhance student wellness/recreation.

SodexoMAGIC’s contribution of $1.3M will support upgrades to the McPherson Memorial Stadium.

Donation/Pledge from Earvin “Magic” Johnson for $1M was presented to President Jackson-Hammond at the University’s annual Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon in 2018. Mr. Johnson’s relationship with CSU began in 2015 with the CSU Believers Campaign of which he serves as the honorary chair. His gift will be used to further support campus initiatives.

The Alumni Campaign “Give Your Year” contributions are continuing to increase as more first time contributors are accepting the challenge to financially support their Alma Mater. The projected three-year total ending this fiscal year is $250,000.

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CP6 24 Governor DeWine starts his visits to the IUC at CSU, speaking with students scholars and the University administration.

Government Relations Through bipartisan efforts, the University was successful in securing language in the 2018 Farm Bill to increase funding in Research and Extension by $3M each. Congressman Mike Turner and Congresswoman were successful in getting language into the House version of the Farm Bill to establish a more equitable base amount of funding for CSU. United States Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman were successful in crafting language in the Senate version disbursement to Central State.

Chief Stephanie Hill, has been named as a finalist for Campus Safety Officer of the Year by Campus Safety Magazine. Chief Hill was nominated based on her work to research and manage the implementation of ALERTUS, and her development of a department-wide “green” sustainability initiative.

Private Sector Investment in Campus Area – Following the Federal law creating opportunity zones, University administration actively sought designation of the campus area in Wilberforce, Ohio to be included in the governor’s designation as an opportunity zone. This year the Achieve Strategy Group will assist the administration leaders in educating private sector developers in the zone, and solicit input and proposals on future developments in the area to benefit students, staff, and community.

25 CP6 At a Glance

University Mission Central State University, an 1890 Land-Grant Institution, prepares students with diverse backgrounds and experiences for leadership, research, and service. The University fosters academic excellence within a nurturing environment, and provides a strong liberal arts foundation and STEM-Ag programs leading to professional careers and advanced studies.

Students About 2000+ total enrollment

Student, Faculty and Staff Ratio

Nearly 400 faculty and staff

13:1 student-faculty ratio

International Students

12 countries represented by our international students Bahamas Jamaica Belize Kenya China Morocco Ethiopia Senegal France Trinidad and Tobago Ghana Zimbabwe

26 Enhancing the Community through Education

The new Xenia YMCA at the REACH Center opened its doors earlier this year, providing 73,000 square feet of space for classes and recreation.

The YMCA of Greater Dayton, who managed the project, wanted to create a facility that would give people more than what they are used to seeing at the Y. There’s still the pool and the basketball courts that YMCA members love, but the new Y also features classes and education programs aimed at enhancing knowledge and improving quality of life.

That’s why Xenia invited CSU to occupy 6,000 square feet in the left wing of the Y at the REACH Center. Here, the Central State University Land-Grant Extension provides valuable teaching services to community members. In addition to traditional YMCA offerings like 4-H Club and gardening classes, vital education such as personal finance and food prep programs will allow CSU to employ its holistic extension approach to improve lives in Xenia.

Central State University-Xenia (CSU-Xenia) also has an Admissions office inside the Xenia YMCA where students and parents can ask questions and get information about tuition, scholarships, and academics. Advisers here demystify the admission process for families of students who want to go to college.

As an 1890 Land-Grant Institution, CSU is committed to the neighboring communities. This new partnership which includes the YMCA of Greater Dayton, Kettering Health Network, the City of Xenia, Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center, Clark State Community College, and CSU, will provide needed services and education to the people of Xenia.

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