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The College Tour Media Opportunity

Posted on July 31st, 2023

Owens Community College is Ohio’s first community college featured on “The College Tour” series that airs on 28 streaming services including Amazon Prime Video. Filming is happening on the Toledo-area Campus through Friday, August 4.

The College Tour is a series of 30-minute episodes featuring colleges and universities from across the United States. Each episode takes a deeper dive into what student life is like on the respective campus through the eyes of the students. The award-winning TV series, hosted by Alex Boylan, looks at academics, career-readiness, student life, sports, activities and more.

Join Alex and Owens representatives for an interview opportunity about how Owens was chosen and the impact it will have on the College and the community.

Time: 11 a.m.

Date: Thursday, August 3

Location: Owens Community College Outside College Hall and Administration Hall

RSVP: allison_hendricks2@owens.edu

About Alex: After winning CBS’s Amazing Race at 23 years old, Alex has gone on to have an amazing career both in front and behind the camera. 

Above all else, Alex is an adventurer, traveler, and storyteller. He has filmed in nearly every state in America and over 60 countries around the world.

He hosted the #1 food series on PBS At The Chef’s Table and the #1 animal series on PBS Animal Attractions, was CBS’s ‘National Ambassador’ for two summers on the ‘CBS Buzz Tour’, hosted over 100 segments for Travel Channel, was Rachael Ray’s sidekick hosting ‘Rach to the Rescue’ for her syndicated talk show and circumnavigated the world without a penny in his pocket as the star of ‘Around The World For Free’…amongst many more.

Owens Community College to Offer Media Influencer Certificate

Posted on June 29th, 2022

You might follow them on social media, you might even have bought products because of their videos. Media influencers. Now, you have the ability to become a media influencer right in northwest Ohio.

Owens Community College offers one of the first-of-its-kind Media Influencer Certificate beginning Fall 2022. The two-semester program can be completed on its own, or as an add-on to any program.

“This certificate will appeal to a broad range of students, such as students in Broadcast Media Technology, Commercial Art Technology, Music Business Technology and Entrepreneurship. It will be a benefit for them to learn to market themselves. Forbes recently published about this new and emerging career and predicts influencer marketing will swell to $15 billion this year. It’s an exciting opportunity for our students to get started now,” said Jen Hazel, Program Director, Humanities.

In this program, students will become proficient in visual storytelling, website building and advertising. Through different courses, students will learn skills such as web graphics creation, photography, writing, business and advertising.

As a media influencer, certificate holders will have the experience to influence others on social media to purchase items or services based on their reputation. According to Zip Recruiter, a media influencer could earn up to $74,500 if hired by a company. The salary could surpass $100,000 for freelancers.

Learn more about the Media Influencer Certificate here or contact the Owens Admissions Office at (567) 661-7777 or admissions@owens.edu.

Media Report for Monday, March 2

Posted on March 2nd, 2020

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Courier February 25
Findlay Woman Chairs Owens Board
“Owens Community College has named MaryBeth Hammond and Dr. Srini Hejeebu to serve as chair and vice chair for the college’s board of trustees.”

Chronicle of Higher Education February 24
Community College Presidents’ Posts Are ‘Exploding’ on Social Media. Here’s Why.
“On his morning commute one day last February, Steve Robinson mulled over a persistent frustration: the stigma often borne by community colleges.”

Toledo Blade February 22
Exploration Sessions Scheduled at Library Branches
“Representatives for Owens Community College are offering Career Exploration sessions at Toledo Lucas County Public Library branch locations. During the sessions that run through March 26, attendees can learn more about their options for pursuing a new career through the college’s program offerings.”

Sentinel-Tribune February 20
Hammond Will Lead Owens’ Board of Trustees
“Owens Community College has named Mary Beth Hammond and Dr. Srini Hejeebu to serve as the chair and vice chair for the college’s board of trustees.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC February 19
One Year In, #EndCCStigma Campaign Proving to Be Nationwide Success for Owens CC
“It all started with a Tweet. On February 8th, 2019, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson unknowingly began a campaign that would spread across the country.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Politico February 18
How Bloomberg Would Make Community College Free and Overhaul Student Loans
“Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg on Tuesday released a new $700 billion higher education plan that calls for free community college and doubling Pell Grants for low-income students.”

This report includes articles of interest regarding Owens Community College. Please feel free to print and distribute any articles that you wish to share with your staff as appropriate. This report will be distributed weekly by Jared Meade, manager of public and media relations. If you have any questions regarding report content or distribution, please contact Jared at 567-661-7421.

Media Report for Monday, February 17

Posted on February 18th, 2020

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Press February 10
Owens, Lake Grads Honored by Gavarone, Gardner
“State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and the Chancellor of Ohio Department of Higher Education, Randy Gardner honored Owens Community College girls volleyball team for winning back-to-back national titles.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

News-Herald February 13
Community College Signs Transfer Agreement with 25 Michigan Universities
“With the high cost of attending most four-year colleges or universities in the state, a growing number of students have opted to begin their academic pursuits at a community college.”

Inside Higher Ed February 12
Endowments at 2-Year Colleges
“Large endowments often make headlines in higher education, but it’s rare to see a community college in the mix.”

Media Report for Monday, February 10

Posted on February 10th, 2020

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune February 7
Owens Community College Tuition Increases
“At Tuesday’s meeting, the board of trustees approved a $5 per credit hour increase that will go into effect summer term.”

Sentinel-Tribune February 3
Back-to-Back National Champs From Owens Honored
“State Senator Theresa Gavarone, R-Bowling Green, and the Chancellor of Ohio Department of Higher Education Randy Gardner honored Owens Community College volleyball team for winning back-to-back national titles.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC February 7
Local Dentists ‘Give Kids a Smile’
“One of the locations to host the event was the Owens Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic. ”

WNWO-NBC February 7
Dental Hygiene Students Provide Free Care During ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ at Owens
“Second-year students in the Owens Community College Dental Hygiene Program helped kids ages six months to 18 years old with limited or no access to care.”

WTOL-CBS February 6
Free Dental Care Available to Hundreds of Kids in Northwest Ohio
“Hundreds of children in northwest Ohio will be able to receive free dental care Friday, as part of the ‘Give Kids a Smile,’ program.”

Media Report for February 3

Posted on January 27th, 2020

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS January 31
Owens Community College Students Will Do Your Taxes for Free
“Alyssa Wright is a single mom and her hands are pretty much full with her 14-month-old daughter, but when it comes to getting her taxes done, things are pretty simple. She goes to Owens community college to get them done for free.”

WTVG-ABC January 31
Cherry St. Mission Holding Work Force Development Program Classes
“The Mission hosts these programs in partnership with Northwest State Community College and Owens Community College.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 20

Posted on January 21st, 2020

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune January 12
Smile! Dental Society Again Offering Free Care for Kids
“On Feb. 7, members of the Toledo Dental Society will provide free dental care for hundreds of Northwest Ohio children at three locations as part of the annual Give Kids a Smile program.”

Toledo Blade January 11
Saturday Essay: Taking on Stigma of Community College
“Owens Community College has added to the significant things that have started here in Toledo and impacted our region: the national movement to create a more accurate perception of technical careers and end the unfair stigma against community colleges. An outgrowth of our recent strategic planning sessions held in libraries and town halls across the region, the campaign to elevate the public perception of community colleges was made right here in Toledo.”

Sentinel-Tribune January 6
Owens Police Dispatchers Get Raises
“Owens Community College has given its police department dispatchers a pay increase and also has built in a lump sum payment for three years.”

Fostoria Review Times January 3
Owens Community College, Honeybee Ally, Wins Grant
“Owens Community College, already the honeybee’s ally in its struggle against pesticides and killer mites, has won a library grant to spark a new generation of beekeepers. At stake is the survival of the honeybee, which is dwindling in numbers. Much also is at stake for the rest of us.”

The Courier January 3
Owens Community College, Honeybee Ally, Wins Grant
“Owens Community College, already the honeybee’s ally in its struggle against pesticides and killer mites, has won a library grant to spark a new generation of beekeepers. At stake is the survival of the honeybee, which is dwindling in numbers.”

The Courier December 30
Owens College President Working to ‘End The Stigma’
“It’s been almost a year since Steve Robinson launched his campaign on Twitter to end community college stigma. Since then, the Owens Community College president has carried this message to other parts of the country. But he’s not done yet.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WFIN-1330 December 23
Owens Working to Dispel Stigma About Community Colleges
“The president of Owens Community College has started a national campaign to dispel the stigma that many have about community colleges.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

HoopDirt.com December 30
JUCO Dirt: Coaching Change Made at Owens CC
“Bruce Johnson is no longer head men’s basketball coach at Owens Community College (OH). He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Donte Davis. Owens is now on to their fourth head coach in four seasons. ”

Advertiser-Tribune December 21
Settles Tabbed NJCAA Player of the Year
“Fostoria High School graduate Tyriana Settles, a freshman at Owens Community College, was recently honored as the 2019 National Junior College Athletic Association Division III volleyball player of the year by both Tachikara and VolleyballMag.com.”

WTVG-ABC December 19
Settles Named NJCAA Division III Volleyball Player of the Year
“Tyriana Settles ended her career at Fostoria High School only 62 kills shy of the career prep record in Ohio. In her freshman season at Owens Community College, the NJCAA Division III championship volleyball team, she is now the Division III Player of the Year.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Fox Business January 10
States Increase Spending on College as Tuition Rises, Enrollments Decline
“Fiscal support for higher education in fiscal 2020 rose 5 percent across the U.S. to about $96.6 billion, according to an annual report from Grapevine, a project by the Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State University and State Higher Education Executive Officers Association. Fiscal 2020 marks the highest increase in higher education funding since fiscal 2015, even though funding increased in every fiscal year in between.”

Inside Higher Ed January 8
Free College With Grants for Basic Needs
“Advocates for increasing college attainment and equity say that free college programs need to cover more than just the cost of tuition.”

Detroit News January 7
Walsh College Partners with Detroit Promise, Offers Free Tuition to Community College Grads
“Walsh College has become the first institution to enter a partnership with the Detroit Promise to offer scholarships to students who enroll after graduating from community college, officials plan to announce this week.”

Media Report for Monday, Dec. 16

Posted on December 16th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Independent December 11
Community Colleges are a Blessing to Many
“We don’t get it. Really. Apparently, according to The Associated Press, there is some sort of stigma attached to those who attend two-year colleges.”

Register-Herald December 10
Community and Technical Colleges Deserve Respect
“Imagine living in a world where you were unable to understand the value (both financial and academic) of two-year, community and technical colleges. It seems there are some who do, and attach an entirely unjustified stigma to the institutions. Of course, we here in the Mid-Ohio Valley see community or technical colleges as the wonderful opportunities they are.”

La Prensa December 9
Owen’s Class Rep. Ms. Lopez Davila and Mayor Kapszukiewicz Will Address Students at Commencement, Dec. 13
“Venezuelan native, María Guadalupe López Davila has been selected as the Owens Community College class representative and addresses the 398 graduates during the 39^th Fall Commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. She is graduating with an Associate of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Cum Laude honors.”

Sentinel-Tribune December 9
Class Representative Strives to be Her Best While Representing Latino Culture
“Venezuelan native Maria Guadalupe Lopez Davila has been selected as the Owens Community College class representative and will address the 398 graduates during the 39th fall commencement ceremony Friday.”

News and Sentinel December 9
End Stigma: Community and Technical Colleges Deserve Respect
“Imagine living in a world where you were unable to understand the value (both financial and academic) of two-year, community and technical colleges. It seems there are some who do, and attach an entirely unjustified stigma to the institutions. Of course, we here in the Mid-Ohio Valley see community or technical colleges as the wonderful opportunities they are.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG – ABC December 13
Two Years After Escaping Venezuela, Woman Graduates from OCC with Top Honors
“‘It was a way to be away from the situation that was going on in my country.’ In 2017, at the age of 17, Maria Lopez left her native country of Venezuela to further her education at Owens Community College.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Forbes December 13
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Choosing Community College?
“There are a few things to consider when considering whether to attend a community college over a traditional undergraduate college first, there are a few angles to consider in the long run, from the college’s perspective, to make sure you are making the right choice in the long run.”

Media Report for Monday, Dec. 9

Posted on December 9th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

News and Sentinel December 9
End Stigma: Community and Technical Colleges
“Imagine living in a world where you were unable to understand the value (both financial and academic) of two-year, community and technical colleges. It seems there are some who do, and attach an entirely unjustified stigma to the institutions. Of course, we here in the Mid-Ohio Valley see community or technical colleges as the wonderful opportunities they are.”

CC News Now December 6
Owens Community College President Creates Initiative to Combat Community College Stigma
“Throughout their existence, community colleges have been given ‘snarky’ nicknames or been referred to as someone’s ‘second’ or ‘last choice,’ according to Owens Community College President Dr. Steve Robinson.”

Sentinel-Tribune December 6
Oregon Road Changes Planned: Reconfiguration Will INclude Turn, Bike Lanes
“Steve Robinson, president of Owens Community College, said the college would continue to follow the developments. ‘We don’t have enough information as of yet to determine how it will impact our campus but we will keep our students and staff informed as we learn more,’ he said in a statement.”

The Vindicator December 6
Community Colleges Deserve More Respect
“We don’t get it. Really. Apparently, according to The Associated Press, there is some sort of stigma attached to those who attend two-year colleges.”

The Courier December 6
Student Nurses Collect Toys for Hospitalized Children
“The Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus Student Nursing Association is hosting its 15th annual toy drive to benefit children staying in local hospitals.”

Diverse December 5
Owens Community College President Creates Initiative to Combat Community College Stigma
“Throughout their existence, community colleges have been given “snarky” nicknames or been referred to as someone’s “second” or “last choice,” according to Dr. Steve Robinson, president of Owens Community College.”

Daily News-Record December 4
Nothing Wrong With Two-Year Colleges
“We don’t get it. Really. Apparently, according to The Associated Press, there is some sort of stigma attached to those who attend two-year colleges.”

The Sentinel December 4
Stigma Attached to Two-Year Colleges is Unwarranted
“We don’t get it. Really. Apparently, according to The Associated Press, there is some sort of stigma attached to those who attend two-year colleges.”

The Intelligencer December 4
Two-Year Colleges Offer Advantages
“This week, The Associated Press reported that an initiative called #EndCCStigma has been adopted nationally. It was the brainchild of Steve Robinson, president of Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio.”

Bellefontaine Examiner December 2
School President Wants to End Stigma Tied to 2-Year Colleges
“In the spring, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson introduced a way to address the stigma attached to two-year schools.”

Washington Times December 1
School President Wants to End Stigma Tied to 2-Year Colleges
“In the spring, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson introduced a way to address the stigma attached to two-year schools.”

Seattle PI December 1
School President Wants to End Stigma Tied to 2-Year Colleges
“In the spring, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson introduced a way to address the stigma attached to two-year schools.”

My San Antonio December 1
School President Wants to End Stigma Tied to 2-Year Colleges
“In the spring, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson introduced a way to address the stigma attached to two-year schools.”

Greenwich Time December 1
School President Wants to End Stigma Tied to 2-Year Colleges
“In the spring, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson introduced a way to address the stigma attached to two-year schools.”

Daily Herald December 1
School President Wants to End Stigma Tied to 2-Year Colleges
“In the spring, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson introduced a way to address the stigma attached to two-year schools.”

Northwest Indiana Times December 1
School President Wants to End Stigma Tied to 2-Year Colleges
“In the spring, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson introduced a way to address the stigma attached to two-year schools.”

Chicago Tribune December 1
School President Wants to End Stigma Tied to 2-Year Colleges
“In the spring, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson introduced a way to address the stigma attached to two-year schools.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS December 3
‘Help Portraits” Give Families in Need a Wonderful Memory for Free

WKTN Radio December 3
Education Leader to Address Regional Workforce Challenges During Public Forum
“The panel will be moderated by University of Findlay President Katherine Fell. Panelists will include Darin Fields, UF’s vice president of Academic Affairs; Ed Kurt, Findlay City Schools superintendent; Rosemary Rooker, executive director of Findlay Digital Academy; Larry Busdeker, Hancock County Educational Service Center superintendent; Julie Baker, Owens Community College Findlay Campus executive director; Steve Robinson, Ph.D., Owens Community College president; and Laurie Zydonik, Raise the Bar executive director; and Randy Gardner.”

WHIO-TV7 December 1
School President wants to End Stigma Tied to 2-Year Colleges
” In the spring, Owens Community College President Steve Robinson introduced a way to address the stigma attached to two-year schools.”

Media Report for Monday, October 7

Posted on October 7th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Atlantic October 2
Letter: College Presidents Should Focus on ‘Mission, Purpose, and Student Success’
“For readers who are interested in the great work of community colleges, I would humbly reference the dozens of voices on our End Community College Stigma podcast, as well as the social-media #EndCCStigma campaign. The impact of our colleges is widespread, and that impact directly addresses many of the problems and disruptions raised by the senator’s 17 questions. To paraphrase LL Cool J, ‘Don’t call it a comeback—we’ve been here for years.'”

Toledo Blade October 2
Barbara Hendel: Latinos Recognized with Awards, Heritage Month
“The event was held this year at Lourdes University’s Franciscan Center with education partners Bowling Green State University, Owens Community College, and the University of Toledo, who rotate as hosts each year.”

Mercy Health Blog October 2
Community Partnerships at Work: The Free Dental Program Helps Seniors
“Having the ability to receive dental cleanings and oral cancer screenings is something most people take for granted. However, lots of senior citizens do not receive dental care they need.”

HPAC Engineering October 2
Fitting Tribute: Innovative Center Soars
“With partial funding from global manufacturer Dana, Inc., Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH, broke ground on an advanced manufacturing training center.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WUPW-FOX October 4
Owens Hosts Public Safety Career Expo

WTOL-CBS October 4
Owens Hosts Public Safety Career Expo

WNWO-NBC October 2
Lt. Gov. Husted CisitsOwens to Promote TechCred

WTOL-CBS October 2
Lt. Gov. Husted Promotes ‘TechCred’ Initiative at Owens Community College
“Husted visited Owens Community College this morning to launch Tech Credit. TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy.” Video

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA October 1
Owens Still Second, Columbus State Still Third in NJCAA Division III Volleyball Poll
“The Owens Community College volleyball team held status quo again this week as they remained ranked number two in the NJCAA Division III Volleyball poll. The Express are 23-3 overall and 9-0 in the OCCAC after going 3-2 last week. The Express beat Edison State Community College, Lincoln Land Community College and McHenry County College before falling to both Division II number one Parkland College and Division II then number nine Illinois Central College. They to the hardwood tomorrow night when they host Lakeland Community College in an OCCAC match.”

Media Report for Monday, September 30

Posted on September 30th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Courier September 28
Local Companies Will Host 1,000 Students Next Week
“Local manufacturers will connect with nearly 1,000 eighth-grade students from Findlay and Hancock County schools during National Manufacturing Day events next week in Findlay.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS September 26
National School Backpack Awareness Day

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA September 25
Owens CC Remains Second in NJCAA DicisionIII Volleyball Poll
“The Owens Community College women’s volleyball team is ranked second for the second straight week in the NJCAA Division III women’s volleyball poll. The Express are 20-1 overall and 8-0 in the OCCAC. They were 4-0 last week defeating Clark State CC, Lorain County CC, Sinclair CC and Muskegon CC. They will travel tonight to face Edison State Community College in an OCCAC.”

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 23

Posted on September 23rd, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Forbes September 17
The Campaign To End Comunity College Stigma
“Those of us who work in America’s community colleges are having a moment. Perhaps it’s the fact that most of the approximately 1,100 community colleges in our country have now been around for more than half a century. It might be the high cost of higher education and the student debt crisis opening the minds of students and families for options other than “going away to school.”

Sentinel-Tribune September 15
Owens Hopes to Offer Workforce Training for Amazon
“They had a great conversation with Amazon people in Seattle during a conference call, Robinson said at a board of trustees’ meeting earlier this month. Amazon is coming to Rossford and will need 1,000 employees.”

La Prensa September 10
OACC Recognizes Former Owens Trustee, Edward Reiter
“The Ohio Association of Community Colleges’ (OACC) recently awarded the Terry M. Thomas Friend of Community Colleges Award to former Owens Community College trustee, Edward J. Reiter, as part of the OACC 2019 Excellence Awards program.”

Sentinel-Tribune September 10
Ed Reiter Honored as ‘Friend’ to Community Colleges
“Ed Reiter, who has a long history at Owens Community College, recently won a top honor from the state community college association.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS September 18
St. V’s Emergency Medicine Residents Receive EMT Training
“On Wednesday, St. Vincent Hospital emergency room residents received valuable training to better serve patients when disaster strikes during an EMT training at Owens Community College.”

WNWO-NBC September 18
Resident Physicians Emergency Response in Simulated Mass Casualty at Owens
“Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center’s EMS Training Day takes resident physicians out of the hospital and throws them into the fray of a mass casualty exercise at Owens Community College Center for Emergency Preparedness.”

WTOL-CBS September 12
Toledo Lucas County Public Library and Owens Community College Help High School Seniors Choose Future
“The Toledo Lucas County Public Library and Owens Community College want to help make the decision easier.”

WNWO-NBC September 12
Owens Community College Offers Career Exploration Sessions at TLCPL
“Owens Community College is partnering with Toledo Lucas County Libraries for the first time.”

WUPW-FOX September 10
Officials Demonstrate Remote Restraint Device at Owens Community College
[Start time: 10:06:58]

WTVG-ABC September 10
Area Police Check Out New Non-lethal Tool
“There’s a new product for police that could help to de-escalate dangerous situations. It’s supposed to subdue a suspect without causing them any serious injury. The idea is using a non-lethal way to bring a volatile situation to a peaceful end without causing any serious injuries or anyone losing their lives.”

WTOL-CBS September 10
Officials Demonstrate Remote Restraint Device at Owens Community College
[Start time: 5:08:56]

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA September 20
Owens CC Settles Named Division III Defensive Player of the Week
“Owens Community College outside hitter Tyriana Settles has been named NJCAA Division III Defensive Player of the Week. Settles had 50 digs, six blocks and three service aces. She also had 55 kills for the four matches as the Express went 4-0.”

NJCAA September 17
Owens Volleyball Ranked Second, Columbus State Ranked Third in Latest Division III Poll
“The Owens Community College volleyball team is ranked second again in this week’s NJCAA Division III volleyball poll. The Express are 16-1 overall and 5-0 in the OCCAC. They were 4-0 last week beating Cuyahoga CC, Hocking College, St. Clair County CC and number three Columbus State Community College. They will return to action tonight when they travel to face Clark State Community College.”

NJCAA September 09
Owens CC Drops One Spot to Number Two in the NJCAA Division III Rankings
“The Owens Community College women’s volleyball team went 1-0 last week but slipped to number two in the NJCAA Division III women’s volleyball poll. The Express, who are 12-1 overall and 2-0 in the OCCAC, were ranked number one last week. They defeated Lakeland Community College last week and are also 2-0 in the NJCAA Region XII Division III standings. They will face Cuyahoga Community College on Wednesday at the SHAC on the Owens Campus. ”

LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

Inside Higher Ed September 19
OER Embraced
“An ambitious, Legislature-funded effort by nearly two dozen California community colleges to create degree and certificate pathways with no textbook costs is scaling up this year, and early — if imperfect — data suggest that the program is saving students money and improving their educational outcomes.”

Economist September 16
Economists Find Free Community College Can Backfire
“College is expensive, so what’s the best way to help more Americans afford a degree? One team of researchers has a surprising answer. The most cost-effective way to increase the number of Americans who get a four-year degree, they found, is to increase tax-payer spending at all public colleges and eliminate tuition for students from families with incomes under $60,000 a year.”

National Review September 9
Transferring from Community College to a Four-Year College Isn’t Easy
“For many high school graduates, community college is a much better choice than enrolling in a four-year institution. But after completing their academic program at the community college, students who have decided to continue their education often find the process rather difficult.”

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 9

Posted on September 9th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Community College Daily September 6
Funding Roundup
“Owens Community College in Ohio received $1 million from Dana Inc. for a new advanced manufacturing training center that will carry the company’s name. The facility will help address the shortage of skilled workers in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA September 04
Owens CC Volleyball Team Ranked Number One in First Regular Season Poll
“The Owens Community College women’s volleyball team is ranked number on if the first NJCAA Division III regular season Division III volleyball poll. The Express are 11-1 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. The Express went 7-1 last week, including 6-1 in their own tournament last weekend. Their only loss was to Division II number 15 – Glen Oaks Community College. They return to action tonight when they host Lakeland Community College. ”

LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

CBS News September 6
Department of Education Rejected 99% of Student Loan Forgiveness Applicants
“The U.S. Education Department rejected 99 percent of applicants in the first 12 months of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.”

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 2

Posted on September 4th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Community College Daily August 29
End the Stigma
“Steve Robinson was in the middle of his 25-minute drive to work on a Thursday morning last February when three nagging thoughts gelled into a plan.”

Toledo Blade August 28
Dana Contributes to New Training Center at Owens Community College
“Owens Community College said Wednesday it received a $1 million investment from Dana Inc. for the new Dana Advanced Manufacturing Training Center facility designed to help address the shortage in skilled workers in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.”

Sentinel-Tribune August 28
Dana Gives $1 Million Towards Owens Training Center
“Owens Community College has received a $1 million investment from Dana Incorporated for its new Dana Advanced Manufacturing Training Center.”

Gavarone Roundtable Focuses on Workforce
“Owens Community College is breaking ground on a new 58,000-square-feet tech center building Wednesday.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS August 28
Owens Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Breaks Ground Today
(Start Time 6:38:59)

Owens Community College Helping to Close the Skills Trade Gap
“A severe shortage of skills trade workers in the region. Owens Community College is taking the steps to expand and advance opportunities in the industry.”

WNWO-NBC August 28
Owens Community College Receives $1 Million Investment from Dana
(Start time 6:06:51)

WUPW-FOX August 28
Owen Announces Dana Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
(Start time 10:34:46)

Media Report for Monday, August 27

Posted on August 27th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade August 26
Area Businesses Struggle to Find Qualified Workers
“By most economic measures, northwest Ohio is prospering, with the unemployment rate for Erie, Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa, and Wood Counties averaging 4.5 percent..”

The Press August 26
Owens Customize Training Helps First Solar Invest in Workforce
“For 19 First Solar employees, this statistic became more of a reality when they earned a state certificate at a special ceremony Aug. 2 at Owens Community College after completing customized training made possible through a partnership with Owens Community College and First Solar.”

Toledo Blade August 22
Owens to Break Ground on Manufacturing Training Center
“The 59,000-square-foot facility will ‘focus on increasing training and development of skilled workers in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan,’ the college said. The center is on the Perrysburg Township campus near D Street.”

Forbes August 20
Erasing The Community College Stigma
“Dr. Steve Robinson, president of Owens Community College, with campuses in northwest Ohio, believes many middle-class families continue to define post-high-school success as “going away” to college. Attending a local community college confers less prestige for these individuals, he explains. In fact, Dr. Robinson launched a podcast campaign (#EndCCStigma) to directly address these misperceptions and other outdated notions.”

Toledo Blade August 16
Building a Career
“Those in the industry have had programs for years that go into the high schools, middle schools, and even elementary schools to talk about construction occupations, trying to entice young students to plan to pursue that line of work. Toledo Public Schools, Penta Career Center, and Owens Community College, along with skilled trades unions, offer education and exposure into such employment fields.”

Sentinel-Tribune August 12
Owens Lays Off Five Instructors
“ummer enrollment at Owens Community College is up, but that didn’t stop five instructors from being laid off due to “substandard” enrollment in their area of teaching this fall.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA August 19
Defending National Champions Owens CC Ranked First in NJCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Pre-season Poll
“Defending National Champions Owens Community College is ranked first in the NJCAA Division III women’s volleyball pre-season poll. The Express finished last year with 40-6 overall record and won the OCCAC with a 16-0 mark. They will open the season on Friday when they face number eight Harper College at the McHenry County College Tournament in Rockford, IL. ”

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Shelby Star August 17
Cleveland Community College Unveils New Yeti Mascot Logo
“Friday morning, the players of Cleveland Community College’s brand new sports teams, parents, and staff gathered for the unveiling of the new mascot logo.”

Detroit News August 13
Finley: Pay for Free Tuition with Wasted Federal Job Funds
“The question that comes up whenever the Democratic presidential candidates promise free stuff on the campaign trail is: ‘How are you going to pay for it?'”

Media Report for Monday, August 12

Posted on August 12th, 2019

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Sentinel-Tribune August 9
Owens Lays Off Five Instructors
“Summer enrollment at Owens Community College is up, but that didn’t stop five instructors from being laid off due to “substandard” enrollment in their area of teaching this fall.”

Sentinel-Tribune August 8
Owens’ Customized Training Helps First Solar Invest in Training Workforce
“According to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workforce Learning Report, 93 percent of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their careers. For 19 First Solar employees, this statistic became more of a reality when they earned a state certificate at a ceremony last week at Owens Community College after completing customized training made possible through a partnership with Owens Community College and First Solar.”

Fulton County Expositor August 8
Local Law Enforcers Prepared for Shootings
“Archbold police officers have been trained through the Solo Encounter For Active Shooters program held by Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio. The officers learned to respond to an active shooter without assistance, and continue to train whenever possible. They have participated in mock shooting events in Wauseon.”

Toledo Blade August 7
Kickoff to Caring Packs New Start for Kids, School Year
“More than 1,000 volunteers crowded Owens Community College Wednesday to pack 5,000 book bags with school supplies for students in need during the United Way of Greater Toledo’s fourth annual Kickoff to Caring event.”

Sentinel-Tribune August 7
Owens Instructor Earns Teaching Excellence Award
“Ramadevi Kannan, assistant professor of accounting, has been named a regional recipient of the 2019 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Teaching Excellence Award. The ACBSP recognizes individuals each year who exemplify teaching excellence in the classroom.”

Healthy Living News August 7
The Elizabeth Scott Community to Hold Summer Fest
“Bucher says another new item this year will be an indoor art show sponsored by Owens Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department. The show will feature works created by Owens students under the guidance of instructor Nichole Newman.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC August 7
United Way of Greater Toledo Hosts 4th Annual Kickoff to Caring
“Over 1,000 volunteers gathered at Owens Community College to stuff 5,000 backpacks with school supplies for kids in need.”

WNWO-NBC August 7
Northwest Ohio Landscapers Learning to Better Themselves at Owens Community College
(Start Time: 11:10:13)

WUPW-FOX August 6
United Way Kickoff to Caring Event at Owens Community College
(Start Time: 10:39:10)

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Inside Higher Ed August 6
Guys in Basements
“This week a few colleagues and I met with our local county planning board to look at the changing demographics of the area. We meet with them once or twice a year, usually getting answers to questions from the previous visit and posing a bunch of new ones. As a recovering social scientist, I probably ask the most questions, but they’re good sports about humoring me.”

Media Report for Monday, August 5

Posted on July 29th, 2019

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The Press August 3
‘Knock Out Parkinson’s’ Program Grows Exponentially
“Partnering with the IBC is the University of Toledo occupational therapy program, and soon Owens Community College will be on board, Cummins said.”

Sentinel-Tribune July 31
United Way’s “Kickoff to Caring” Provides 5,000 Backpacks for Students
“This year’s backpack build will be occurring at Owens Community College in Perrysburg within their Student Health and Activities Center from 8-9:30 a.m.”

The Press July 29
BGSU, Owens Partnership to Benefit Nursing Students
“Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College have announced a new partnership designed to help nursing students who have completed Owens’ Associate of Applied Science in registered nursing go on to earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing at BGSU.”

Teaching Excellence Award
“Ramadevi Kannan, Owens Community College assistant professor of accounting, has been named a regional recipient of the 2019 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Teaching Excellence Award. The ACBSP recognizes individuals each year who exemplify teaching excellence in the classroom.”

Toledo Blade July 24
The Key to a Good Key Lime Pie
“At Whip It Up!, a fund-raiser held in April to support Mobile Meals’ Weekender program that provides non-perishable food bags to area students in food-insecure homes, culinary arts students from the Penta Career Center and Owens Community College prepared an array of foods for guests to enjoy.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Middletown Press August 5
Food Insecurity Drives Up Middlesex Community College’s Magic Food Bus Used by 60 Percent
” A mobile food pantry operating for the past four years on the Middlesex Community College campus may well be the only one for students in the state — and perhaps the nation.”

Telegram August 2
Community College Graduates are the Future of our Communities
“Community college graduates are the future of their communities. Whether they go directly into the workforce or continue on to a higher degree, these students remain in the region. They contribute to the economy and build the future of the cities and towns they live in. As some baccalaureate schools continue to struggle, with over 15 New England schools having closed or merged since 2016, community colleges remain places of affordable, world-class education that translates directly to jobs in our local communities.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer August 1
Cuyahoga Community College Partners with Miami University to Help Students Transfer
“Cuyahoga Community College is teaming up with Miami University to help students transfer from the two-year college to the four-year institution.”

Diverse Education July 23
It’s Time to Celebrate High-Quality Community Colleges
“For over a third of American undergraduate students, pursuit of a college education begins at community college.”

Media Report for Monday, July 22

Posted on July 22nd, 2019

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University of Maryland Baltimore News July 17
Meeting the Future of Higher Education
“On the other side of the room, Steve Robinson, PhD, president of Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio, was telling three CURE Scholars about the financial benefits of community college. The scholars were enlightened to hear that they could take their core credits at a community college to help them save money on tuition.”

Toledo Blade July 16
Owens, BGSU Nursing Programs Team Up
“Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College announced a new partnership will allow nursing students to transfer registered nursing credits from an associate program to a bachelor of science program.”

Sentinel-Tribune July 15
BGSI, Owens Announce Partnership
“Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College have announced a new partnership designed to help nursing students who have completed Owens’ associate of applied science in registered nursing go on to earn a bachelor of science in nursing at BGSU.”

BG Independent July 15
BGSU, Owens Enter into Nursing Partnership
“A new partnership between Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College promises to increase the number of nursing graduates for BGSU and provide more highly educated nurses for Northwest Ohio.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WUPW-FOX July 15
BGSU, Owens Community College Announce Partnership to Help RN Students
(start time 10:50:29)

WTOL-CBS July 15
BGSU, Owens Community College Announce Partnership to Help RN Students
“Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College are announcing their new partnership to help registered nursing students Monday.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Education Dive July 16
Should Community Colleges Offer Bachelor’s Degrees?
“Indian River State — a community college located halfway between Florida’s bustling port cities of Palm Beach and Cape Canaveral — has sought to meet the state’s workforce development goals for more than 50 years.”

Washington Post July 16
Community College Should be a First Choice, Not a Last Resort
“Repeat after me: My child is not a failure if he or she starts out at a community college.”

Register Citizen July 15
Northwestern Connecticut Community College Receives Grant to Help Students with Basic Needs
“Students at Northwestern Connecticut Community College in need of assistance with the basic needs of life soon will have a bit more help.”

Media Report for Monday, July 15

Posted on July 15th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune July 13
Organizations Honored for Support of WCESC
“Owens Community College for financial support of the work experience programs for transition age students with disabilities as well as providing work sites”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL – CBS July 10
Work Underway at Owens Community College for Future Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
“Work is now underway to renovate some older buildings on the campus of Owens Community College. The upgrades are making way for their new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center. The buildings on the south end of the campus were purchased in 2007.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Dayton Daily News July 12
Sinclair Comunity College’s Fiscal Year ‘Remarkable,” School President Says
“Sinclair Community College President Steve Johnson said the school completed a “remarkable” year in 2018-19.”

Media Report for Monday, July 8

Posted on July 8th, 2019

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Sentinel-Tribune June 26
Ohio Community Colleges Form Group to Accelerate Workforce Training Efforts
“Ohio’s community college system has created the Ohio Workforce League, a new statewide workforce team to help strengthen the state’s career-readiness training efforts and stay ahead of emerging job trends. The group was created in response to Gov. Mike DeWine administration’s increasing focus on workforce training.”

The Press June 23
GM, Owens Partner to Chart Debt-Free Path for Auto Tech Jobs
“General Motors Co. (GM) has chosen Owens Community College as one of seven community colleges in the tri-state region of Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania to launch its GM Dealer Technician Scholarship, a program that can help students graduate debt-free with a two-year associate degree in automotive technology, beginning fall 2019. The scholarship is offered through the Owens Community College Foundation to assist eligible students who are enrolled in the GM Automo”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS June 27
Owens Community College Partners with University of Findlay
“Another local four-year university is partnering with Owens Community College to make transferring easier for students.

WTOL-CBS June 18
Students at Owens Community College Team Up with First Solar
(Start time 12:02:32)

WTOL-CBS June 17
General Motors Partnering with Owens Community College
(Start time 6:08:47)

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Toledo Blade July 4
Monroe Community College Offering Free Automotive-Tech Workshop
“Monroe County Community College is offering a free one-day workshop for those interested in automotive technology.”

Inside Higher Ed July 1
We Need a ‘Communiversity’ Model of Public Education
“The 21st Century requires the creation of what I prefer to think of as a “Communiversity” — an organizing strategy that enables us to tap the existing public resources of our secondary schools, the community college and our regional public universities. That means today’s community college leaders must conceptually view and extend their definition of “community” beyond the community college campus to K-12, university and nonprofit community-based service partners.”

Crain’s Cleveland Business June 27
Lorain County Community College to Lead Statewide Efforts on Apprenticeships
“Lorain County Community College will be leading a statewide initiative to increase apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing with the help of a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.”

The Chronicle of Higher Education June 21
There’s a New Pipeline to White-Collar Jobs. It Starts With Apprenticeships
“Rebecca S. Lake has been getting lots of calls. The latest was a lengthy chat with a technical college in Kansas. Administrators there, like the others, wanted to know how they could join the two-year colleges that are exploring apprenticeships, including in white-collar fields.”

Media Report for Monday, June 17

Posted on June 17th, 2019

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Sentinel-Tribune June 17
GM, Owens Partner for Debt-Free Path to Auto Tech Jobs
“General Motors Co. has chosen Owens Community College as one of seven community colleges in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania to launch its GM Dealer Technician Scholarship, a program that can help students graduate debt-free with a two-year associate degree in automotive technology, beginning this fall.”

Toledo.com June 14
GM Partners with Owens to Chart Debt-Free Path for In-Demand Auto Tech Jobs
“General Motors Co. (GM) has chosen Owens Community College as one of seven community colleges in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania to launch its GM Dealer Technician Scholarship, a program that can help students graduate debt-free with a two-year associate degree in automotive technology, beginning fall 2019. This scholarship is offered through the Owens Community College Foundation to assist eligible students who are enrolled in the GM Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) with full tuition and fees.”

Norwalk Reflector June 11
Veteran Actor will Recreate RFK
“Tandem Media Network spoke with Jeremy Meier, chair of Fine & Performing Arts at Owens Community College. Meier will portray Robert F. Kennedy, a man who could’ve been president if not for an assassin.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO – NBC June 13
GM Starts New Scholarship at Owens Community College
(Start time: 6:10:42)

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Los Angeles Times June 12
Community Colleges Deserve More Credit For Transforming Lives
“What an inspiring piece by Salvador Rojas about his journey from foster care, to community college, to Cal State L.A. and finally to a doctoral program in engineering and robotics. His transformative experience in the community college system needs to be heard by legislators and parents.”

Media Report for Monday, June 10

Posted on May 20th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sandusky Register June 9
Veteran Actor will Recreate RFK for Ohio Chautauqua
“The Register spoke to Jeremy Meier, chair of Fine & Performing Arts at Owens Community College. Meier will portray Robert F. Kennedy, a man who could’ve been president if not for an assassin.”

Sentinel-Tribune June 8
Owens Raises Tuition for Fall Semester
“Owens Community College will be increasing tuition this fall, as long as the state’s budget bill is approved on time.”

Toledo Blade June 4
Interest High in Health-care Professions
“Mercy College’s main focus is health care and health science programs, and about half of its 1,500 students are enrolled in nursing courses. Neighboring University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and Owens Community College also see steady interest in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.”

The Crescent-News May 21
Ohio Chautauqua Brings History to Life at AuGlaize Village
“On Saturday, June 8, the event will conclude with Jeremy Meier performing as Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968), an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Senator from New York and U.S. Attorney General. He was a leading candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency before his assassination. Area jazz musicians will perform prior to the featured performance.”

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MLive June 7
Mott Community College Culinary Arts Institute Opens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
“Mott Community College’s Culinary Arts Institute kicked off its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a biscuit baking demonstration by Carla Hall on Friday, June 7 at 550 South Saginaw Street in downtown Flint. ”

Education Drive May 17
How Can Community Colleges Help Students Transfer into Selective Institutions?
“When community college students do transfer to four-year institutions, however, they tend to perform as well as or better than those who enrolled right after high school, according to recent research published by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. That holds true even at the most selective institutions, despite the fact that they enroll a relatively small share of community college transfers.”

13 CBS Sacramento May 16
Nearly 1 in 5 Community College Students Have Been Homeless In Past Year, may Get To Sleep In Cars On Campus
“Nearly one in five community college students in California has been homeless in the past year and the state wants to make sure they have a safe place to stay- their car in a protected parking lot.”

Media Report for Monday, May 13

Posted on May 13th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The People’s Defender May 10
Weighing in on College Affordability
“A good colleague of mine at Owens Community College in Toledo started a Twitter campaign with the hashtag #EndCCStigma. From this campaign, stories across the country have emerged that illustrate the smart choice students make attending a community college in route to employment or further education.”

The Courier May 9
Owens College Graduation Friday
“Owens Community College will award 622 degrees, including 67 for students attending the Findlay area campus, during spring commencement on Friday.”

Signing Day
“Findlay High school graduate Justin Bennett, center, shakes hands with Tom Miller, senior vice president and general manager of Simona PMC, during the Signing Day Ceremony held Wednesday at the Findlay campus of Owens Community College.”

Highland County Press April 30
Southern State President Weights in on College Affordability
“A good colleague of mine at Owens Community College in Toledo started a Twitter campaign with the hashtag #EndCCStigma. From this campaign, stories across the country have emerged that illustrate the smart choice students make attending a community college in route to employment or further education. ”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL – CBS May 10
Owens Community College Graduates Seek to End Stigma
(Start time 11:08:24)

WUPW – FOX May 10
Owens Community College Graduates Seek to End Stigma
(Start Time 10:09:23)

WTOL – CBS May 3
Landscape and Turfgrass Club Plant Sale
(Start time 9:35:44)

Spectrum News 1 May 3
Aligning Skills and Education with Workforce Demands

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Detroit News May 1
Opinion: College Funding Plans Should Encourage Competition
“Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently unveiled legislative support for her plans to pitch in more state funding for eligible students to attend community college, with the goal of preparing more skilled members for Michigan’s workforce.”

Media Report for Monday, April 29

Posted on April 26th, 2019

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL -CBS April 24
SFWC: Challengers take on the “Hero Challenge” and Train Like a Firefighter
“Their host, Kelly Heidbreder and the trainers at Super Fitness worked with Richard Ottensman, Fire Charter Manager at the Owens Community College Center for Emergency Preparedness.”Video (Start time: 5:49:50)

WTOL – CBS April 23
Chef Ed Gozdowski and Mobile Meals: Whip It Up International
(Start time: 9:14:30)

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Shelby Star April 28
Cleveland Community College Schools Educators, Employers
“More than 20 local educators, school counselors and business professionals got an up-close look at what it’s like to be a student in one of Cleveland Community College’s work learning programs.”

WHSV – ABC April 26
West Virginia Residents Can Apply for Free Community College Program
“Applications are being accepted for West Virginia’s free community and technical college program.”

Media Report for Monday, April 22

Posted on April 22nd, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune April 21
Owens’ Kannan Receives 2019 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award
“Ramadevi Kannan, professor of accounting at Owens Community College, has been named a regional recipient of the 2019 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recognizes individuals each year who exemplify teaching excellence in the classroom.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL – CBS April 21
Serving the Community: Local Student Creates Campaign to Help At-Risk Youth
“A Springfield Township veteran who served in active duty for six years returned home with the goal to keep serving. This time, rather than just serving the country, he is serving his local community too.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Inside Higher Ed April 15
Community Colleges to Add New Apprenticeships to Work Force
“The nation’s leading association for community colleges is helping its member institutions focus on building more apprenticeship programs and becoming experts for work-force development in their communities.”

Diverse April 14
AACC Annual Convention Shines a Spotlight on the Value of Community College
“Leaders from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) believe that it is a “moral imperative” for the institutions to further their support of the millions of students who show up at their campuses.”

Media Report for Monday, April 15

Posted on April 15th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade April 14
Are We Ready for the Robot Revolution?
“It’s unclear, however, whether Toledo is ready to cope with the issue. Owens Community College, which trains workers in many fields, has nearly all of its automation-impact courses in the manufacturing industry. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said he views the study as a snapshot, not a destiny.”

The Unforeseen Benefits of Community College for Healthcare Professionals April 13
The Community College Perception
“Community college is deeply stigmatized in American culture. This stigma assumes that community colleges do not offer rigorous course loads and that affordability does not equate to quality. According to Steve Robinson, the President of Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio, says in an Inside Higher Ed article, ‘Intellectually a lot of people understand our value proposition, and we’ve made a lot of traction, but we need to get out from a bunch of outdated assumptions about community colleges.’ The best way to get rid of these assumptions is having community college students exhibit the success that they have found, and advocating the benefits that they receive. ”

Toledo Blade April 13
Morsels: Whip It Up to Help Feed Toledo Children
“Help support a critical food supplement program for Toledo elementary school students by attending Mobile Meals of Toledo’s Whip It Up International from 6 to 9 p.m. April 26. It will be held in Heritage Hall at Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg.”

Sentinel-Tribune April 12
Owens Students Spin Vinyl: Record Store Day Brings DJs Out to Play
“Record Store Day is Saturday and Owens Community College Radio is jumping in to add to the celebration of the vinyl record format with a remote simulcast, followed by an all vinyl show that will play listener submitted records.”

Toledo City Paper April 9
A Classy Affair – Proper Tea, And Proper Fun at Clara J’s
“‘It’s funny when people argue about tea etiquette… going back and forth about whether or not you put the milk into the tea first,” laughs Clara J’s proprietor Gretchen Fayerweather. “It’s not my concern. The one thing I really strive for is to make tea time more casual. I just want people to come in to relax and unwind.'”

The Courier March 28
UF, Owens College to Sign Dual-Admission Agreement
“University of Findlay President Katherine Fell and Owens Community College President Steve Robinson will sign a dual-admission agreement for the Oiler Express program at 2 p.m. today in the Center for Student Life and College of Business on University of Findlay’s campus.”

NJCAA March 27
Community College Leaders Team Up to #EndCCStigma
“As the presidents of a comprehensive community college and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), we are recruiting a new team to end the stigma against community colleges and the athletes who compete there. At hundreds of community colleges across the United States, student-athletes are studying at table time, working out and practicing hard to achieve their dreams. We teamed up because the stigma against our institutions is real and it is not based in any objective assessment of the quality or value of our colleges. Student-athletes who attend community colleges are the star players in our arena. Their success makes us confident of victory as we fight the stigma against community colleges, provided people will listen as we tell their stories.”

Dr. Josie Ahlquist Podcast March 26
Corner Stones of Digital Engagement for Community Colleges
“Community Colleges have an undeniable impact on students, families and their communities that need to be amplified. I recently interviewed President of Owens College, Steve Robinson on Josie and The Podcast, who is shaking up misconceptions of community college, initiating the movement/hashtag #EndCCStigma. ”

Total Landscape Care March 25
Students Show Off Their Industry Skills During NCLC’s Competition Day
“The irrigation assembly event required teams to assemble, adjust and operate an irrigation system with the provided plan. For the students participating in the irrigation assembly event, lack of experience did not discourage students. Despite it being the first NCLC for both teammates on the Owens Community College team, both were interested and willing to get outside their comfort zone.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL – CBS April 9
Perrysburg Donates Ambulance to Owens Community College
“Owens Community College students will now have the opportunity to drive a real ambulance during classes.”

WTVG – ABC April 5
Fighting the Good Fight at Soul City Boxing, A Toledo Youth Empowerment and Anti-Violence Gym
“And that’s why Blake Bethel, a student at Owens Community College, decided to start a fundraising campaign. It’s part of a group project for class and the goal is to raise $5,000.”

WLIO – NBC March 28
Findlay and Owens College Agree to Dual-Admissions Program
“Several months of planning has created a partnership to benefit students at both the University of Findlay and Owens Community College.”

WFIN – 1330 March 26
University of Findlay and Owens Community College To Partner on New Program
“Owens Community College and the University of Findlay will officially announce a new partnership later this week. The schools are rolling out the “Oiler Express” during a Thursday afternoon ceremony. The program will allow students to dual enroll at both institutions. Students will earn their associate degree at Owens, and then transfer to UF to finish their bachelor’s degree.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

WTOL – CBS April 13
Firefighter Challenge at Owens Community College
(Start time: 6:16)

WTOL – CBS April 11
Owens Baseball Program Returns After 2 Years Away
(Start time: 1:11)

Sentinel Tribune April 9
Sports Briefs
“Three Owens Community College women’s basketball players were named to the Division III all-America list announced by the National Junior College Athletic Association on Monday.”

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New Haven Register April 14
Community Colleges Provide Real Value: Letter
“Several columns show how divided individuals are regarding the proposed consolidation plan to merge the state’s community colleges into one entity. This proposal appears to be the opening salvo in a war designed to dismantle the community college system as we know it.”

CNBC April 13
Tuition at Community Colleges is $3,660 a Year on Average – But Here’s How Much Students Actually Pay
“Community colleges have long been an important stepping stone for Americans interested in continuing education.”

Daily Hampshire Gazette April 7
Community Colleges, Workforce Centers Look to Prepare Adults for Jobs
“Eight students surround Chef Tracy Carter one day late last month in a classroom at Holyoke Community College’s MGM Culinary Arts Institute building in downtown Holyoke.”

WEYI – NBC April 6
Mott Community College Hosts Male Diversity Summit
“Diversity, equality and inclusion. Those were the key topics today at the 2nd annual Awaken My Youth: Stay Woke summit.”

Inside Higher Ed April 5
Community Colleges Team Up to Improve Graduation Rates for Single Moms
“Education Design Lab, a nonprofit that designs and tests unique college models that seek to help underserved students, announced Thursday that four community colleges would over the next six years test new strategies to help improve graduation rates for single mothers.”

NBC 4 L.A. March 24
Free Community College Bill Passes First Legislative Hurdle
“A bill that would make the first two years of school free for many of California’s 2 million community college students has passed its first legislative hurdle.”

Media Report for Monday, March 25

Posted on March 25th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

OACC March 17
Attending a Community College is Something to Cheer About
“Steve Robinson, President of Owens Community College, sees the problem and is leading a campaign to turn around this undeserved and damaging misperception. ‘Intellectually a lot of people understand our value proposition, and we’ve made a lot of progress, but we need to break away from a bunch of outdated assumptions about community colleges,’ Robinson says. To back up his commitment, Robinson has started a social campaign (#EndCCStigma) with the support of other community college presidents in the state.”

Toledo Blade March 11
Does College Give a Good Enough Payoff After Graduation?
“But the value of a community college can’t be measured solely on numbers, said Owens Community College President Steve Robinson.

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade March 17
Owens CC Women’s Basketball Team Falls in NJCAA D-III National Title Game
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team fell short in its bid to claim the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship Saturday, losing 73-63 to Hostos (N.Y.) Community College in the final at the Arthur L. Scott Center.”

Toledo Blade March 15
Owens Women Reach National Championship Game
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team used a 10-0 run in the first half, giving it the margin it needed Friday to beat North Country (N.Y.) Community College 54-47 in a National Junior College Athletic Association Division III national semifinal game at the Arthur L. Scott Center.”

Toledo Blade March 14
Owens Women’s Basketball Team Advance to National Semifinals
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team beat UConn Avery Point 93-79 in a National Junior College Athletic Association Division III quarterfinal game Thursday at the Arthur L. Scott Center.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Inside Higher Ed March 21
Breaking Out of the Shadow College
“One of the most important developments within the modern American community college is the formation of the “shadow college.” This term originated in the early 1990s at Macomb Community College in Michigan to describe the assortment of occupational courses sprouting up at the periphery of the institution.”

Crain’s Detroit Business March 19
Macomb Community College Awarded $1 Million to Support Workforce needs of Automotive Industry
“In an effort to keep up with the fast-changing world of automotive technology, the National Science Foundation has awarded $1 million to Macomb Community College’s Center for Advanced Automotive Technology to aid emerging educational needs.”

Media Report for Monday, March 11

Posted on March 11th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune March 6
‘The New Owens’ Begins: Trustees Approve Strategic Plan
“The goal to establish “the new Owens” is well under way at the county’s only community college.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS March 10
Leading Edge with Jerry Anderson
Owens president, Dr. Steve Robinson wants to End Community College Stigma

ABC Ch. 6 – Columbus March 6
Students Take to Social Media to End the Stigma of Community College
“Columbus State is one of 23 community colleges in Ohio. But some students there say community colleges get a bad rap.”

ABC Ch. 5 – Cleveland March 5
Social Media Campaign Stated in Ohio Seeks to End the Community College Stigma
“That is something Robinson is setting out to change by launching the social media push: #endCCstigma.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

The Orange County Register March 7
Study Finds 19 Percent of Community College Students in California are Homeless
“Nineteen percent of students attending California’s community college system have experienced homelessness in the last year, while 60 percent have experienced recent housing insecurity and 50 percent have struggled with food insecurity, according to a report released Thursday, March 7.”

Inside Higher Ed March 7
Michigan Governor Proposes Tuition-Free Community College
“In her first state budget, released Tuesday, Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed a tuition-free community college plan that would cost up to $100 million a year, according to the Detroit Free Press.”

Detroit Free Press March 5
Community College Could Become Fee in Michigan: How Whitmer’s Plan Works
“LaTisha Campbell wants her son to go to college. Wants him to get a job that pays well and not have to hustle two or three jobs like she does to pay the bills.”

Media Report for Monday, March 4

Posted on March 4th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune March 1
‘Zeitgeist’ Exhibit at Owens Open Through March 22
“Zeitgeist: the Art Scene of Teenage Basquiat is open through March 22 at the Walter E. Terhune Gallery at Owens Community College.”

Toledo Blade February 26
Spring Enrollment Remains Relatively Flat Across Region
“Northwest Ohio’s higher education institutions posted marginal spring semester enrollment gains or declines while Owens Community College gained students for the first time in a decade, according to recently released numbers.”

Sentinel-Tribune February 25
Sun Shines on First Solar
“First Solar has a few ways to approach hiring. One is to hire anyone with a good attitude and work ethic, then train. A nine-month training class on the Owens Community College campus was about to start in January.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC March 3
Conklin & Company: Owens Twitter Campaign to #EndCCStigma

WTOL-CBS February 28
Start time: 5:38:14
New Faces in Class at Owens Community College Prepare Students for Real-World Experience

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA February 27
Owens CC Women’s Basketball Team in Other Schools Receiving Votes Category Again this Week
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team is in the other schools receiving votes again this week in the NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Poll. The Express are 22-8 overall and have clinched a share of the OCCAC title with a 14-2 record. ”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Cleveland 19 News – CBS March 1
Lakeland Community College Back in Session after Hoax Threat Closes Campus
“School’s officially back in session at Lakeland Community College, less than 24 hours after a serious threat was made – causing students to evacuate.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer February 28
Cuyahoga Community College to Host Discussion on Women in Leadership
“Cuyahoga County Community College will host a discussion Tuesday about the changing face of women in leadership. The talk aims encourage women working to move up the corporate ladder.”

Daily Astorian February 27
Our View: Community Colleges Deserve Higher Priority
“With the possible exception of some high school graduates who can’t wait to put a few hundred miles between themselves and their hometowns, everyone loves community colleges. They are the Marine Corps of higher education — useful, efficient, no-nonsense, mission-oriented.”

25 News – NBC February 25
Mott Community College Receives Big Honor
“The college’s Department of Public Safety has received full accreditation from the Michigan Law Enforcement Commission.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 25

Posted on February 25th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Courier February 23
Progress: Owens College President Developing Strategic Plan
“Under the direction of now-permanent President Steve Robinson, Owens Community College is working on a three-year strategic plan that incorporates public input.”

Progress: New Workforce Program a First in Ohio
“The program that Raise the Bar, Owens and the companies have formed is called FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education). It is the first FAME program in Ohio.”

The Courier February 22
Northwest Ohio Leaders Tout Region’s Economic Strengths
““’’m done having people say nice things about community colleges and then turning around and not living that out,’ Robinson added.”

Inside Higher Ed February 18
#EndCCStigma
“Kudos to Steve Robinson, the President of Owens Community College in Toledo, for attacking the community college stigma directly. He has even started a hashtag on Twitter — #endccstigma — to organize the campaign.”

Fighting the Stigma About Community Colleges
“Steve Robinson, the president of Owens Community College, in Toledo, Ohio, has started a social media campaign — #EndCCStigma — to take on the issue directly.”

Sentinel-Tribune February 13
Erasing the Community College Stigma: Strategic Plan Introduced at Owens
“The plan, with goals for the period of 2019-21, is expected to be adopted at the board’s working retreat on Feb. 26. Actions items – mechanism to measure these goals — also will be shared that day.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WFIN – 1330 February 22
Testimony Heard about Northwest Ohio Economic Growth
“Steve Robinson of Owens Community College also spoke. He talked about the importance of reducing the stigma associated with jobs in the trades. He said great careers are available to people who go to community college or work in the trades, and that more families should take a serious look at them.”

Raise The Bar Announces New Program to Train People For Manufacturing Careers
“Raise The Bar has announced a new apprenticeship program called the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education program. Cooper Tire’s Cathy Huffman is serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the program. She explained that FAMEwill partner businesses with students and Owens Community College.”

KWCH – CBS February 21
Butler Community College Students React to ‘Community College Stigma’
“Steve Robinson, the president of Owens Community College, in Toledo, Ohio, is starting a social media campaign to end the stigma that surrounds going to a community college.”

WTOL – CBS February 11
Owens Community College President Wants to Eliminate the Community College Stigma
“The President of a local community college is trying to eliminate the stigma, associated with students who choose to attend a two-year school before transferring to a university.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

OCCAC February 18
OCCAC Basketball Players of the Week for Feb. 11-17: Taylor Works
“Works did it all in a 3-0 week for the Owens Express. She registered 23.3 points, 7.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game while converting on 25-of-47 (53%) field goal attempts. This is Works’ second honor, earning the distinction for the season’s opening week back on Nov. 5 as well. It also marks the fourth straight week in which Owens Women’s Basketball has been honored.”

NJCAA February 12
Owens CC Women’s Basketball Remains in Other Schools Receiving Votes Category
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team is in the other schools receiving votes in this week’s NJCAA Division III women’s basketball poll. The Lady Express were 16-8 overall and 10-2 in the OCCAC entering this week. They went 1-0 last week beating Lakeland Community College and the beat Cuyahoga Community College last night to move to 17-8 and 12-2 in the OCCAC. Their next game is tomorrow night when they host Bryant & Stratton College. ”

OCCAC February 11
Players of the Week Selected for Week 15: Whitney Thames
“Thames picks up her second weekly conference honor in the last three weeks after a 15-point, 15-rebound game to lead the Express past Lakeland, 65-44, in a crucial OCCAC match-up. She swiped eight steals in that win as well. Despite limited action at Sinclair due to injury, Thames hauled in 10 rebounds in 14 minutes played.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

EdSource February 14
California’s New ‘Free College’ Law For Community Colleges Covers More than Tuition
“After California lawmakers passed a law in 2017 that some of its backers touted as making community college tuition-free, David Loverin heard from a lot of families eager to take advantage of it.”

Inside Higher Education February 12
What Community College Students Say Impedes Their Progress
“Most community colleges are aware of the challenges students face if they are working, raising children or struggling to afford textbooks. But a newly released survey digs into the nuances of those challenges so colleges can pinpoint ways to lift barriers to college completion and prevent students from dropping out.”

Inside Higher Education February 11
Small Pond, Big Splash
“Community colleges generally have been late to the game on private philanthropy. Part of that is because community colleges generally are relatively young; about half of them around the country were established in the 1960’s, so many didn’t have significant numbers of alumni hitting the peak earning years until the 1990’s.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 11

Posted on February 11th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade February 8
Former Owens Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Welling to be Inducted into NJCAA Hall of Fame
“Jim Welling, the winningest coach in the history of the Owens Community College men’s basketball program, will be inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame in March.”

Sentinel-Tribune February 7
Owens Sees Increase in Enrollment for Spring Semester
“At the 14th day count, enrollment was 8,712 students, 109 percent more than the enrollment target and 3 percent more than enrollment at this time in 2018. The Owens Board of Trustees heard a report on enrollment at Tuesday’s meeting.”

The Press February 7
Welling Inducted into National Junior College Men’s Basketball Coach’s Association Hall of Fame
“The winningest coach in the history of the Owens Men’s Basketball program, Jim Welling, has been inducted into the National Junior College Men’s Basketball Coach’s Association Hall of Fame.”

The Pulse February 5
The “Starving College Student” May Be More Than An Old Cliche
“Owens Community Colleges offer a food pantry, including the location in Findlay, Ohio. The college says it provides non-perishable food to Owens students in need and all they have to do is show their student I.D.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Detroit News February 2
Jacques: Men Face Discrimination on Campus
“You heard that right. And he’s using Title IX, the 1972 law that bans sex discrimination at schools that accept federal funds. The law began as a way to ensure more equality for girls and women, and that continues to be the focus of discussions around Title IX. Yet the law applies to men just as much as it does to women.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 4

Posted on February 4th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo City Paper February 1
Bully for Basquiat
“On Monday, October 4, 1982, the father of pop artist Andy Warhol wrote the following excerpt in his diary: ‘(He) brought Jean-Michel Basquiat with him. He’s the kid who used the name ‘Samo’ when he used to sit on the sidewalk in Greenwich Village and paint T-shirts, and I’d give him $10 here and there and send him up to Serendipity to try and sell the T-shirts there. He was just one of those kids who drove me crazy.'”

Boom For Real
“At age 17, Jean-Michel Basquiat found himself at the epicenter of an art movement that would become one of the most important of the twentieth century. Director Sara Driver was also a part of that close-knit community of artists. While visiting her friend Alexis Adler (a close friend of Basquiat’s in the late 70’s) she discovered Alexis’ archive of Jean-Michel’s early work: poetry, sketches, and photographs that would inform all of the seminal artist’s later work, and her inspiration for BOOM FOR REAL, a documentary that focuses on painter Basquiat’s pre-fame years.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS February 3
Owens Showcases Famous NYC Subway Artist
“In the late 1970s Al Diaz became one of New York City’s most prominent graffiti artists. ‘The guys who were doing it I thought were really cool and I wanted to be cool like them. I was looking for an identity,” said Diaz.'”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Daily Herald January 28
Why College of DuPage is Truly “Our Community College”
“From the beginning, we learned about College of DuPage’s outstanding academic reputation and the broad range of experiences it offers the community. My wife, Karen, and I are proud of “our college” and grateful for what it has provided for our family. All three of our children — Brian Jr., Gregory and Katherine — attended COD. In fact, our oldest son still talks about how COD was the best college experience he had.”

Shelby Star January 27
Cleveland Community College Inaugurates Jason Hurst
“After 10 months in office, Jason Hurst’s role as president at Cleveland Community College feels a bit more official this week.”

The News-Herald January 27
Lakeland Community College Receives $80,000Grant for New Biotech Program Students
“Lakeland Community College’s biotechnology science program has been awarded $80,000 from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to support 16 biotechnology science students for the 2019-2020 academic year.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 28

Posted on January 28th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade January 24
Owens Showcases Works of Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
“A multi-media exhibition of artwork focusing on the art work of late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and those who were influenced by him during his teen years, opens Friday at the Owens Community Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Perrysburg.”

Work on Concert Series Gives Owens Students a Look at the Business of Music
“Owens Community College Department of Fine and Performing Arts prides itself on offering its Music Business students practical experiences of how the music industry works in the real world.”

Sentinel Tribune January 23
Make Appointments Now for Free Dental Care
“Owens Community College Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of free dental services for children ages 6 months to 18 years with limited or no access to care.”

Toledo Blade January 22
Free Dental Care for Needy Children
“The Toledo Dental Society will provide free dental care to area children on Feb. 1 as part of the annual Give Kids a Smile program.”

Toledo City Paper January 18
Zeitgeist: The Art Scene of Teenage Basquaiat – Presented by Contemporary Art Toledo
“Before Jean-Michel Basquiat became a prolific neo-expressionist artist, a 16 year-old Basquiat and his friend Al Diaz made their mark on Lower Manhattan as graffiti artists, together under the pseudonym SAMO. ”

Ohio Humanities January 15
Ohio Chautauqua 2019: Modern Legends
“Jeremy Meier is a professor of theater at Owens Community College in northwest Ohio. He teaches acting and has directed nineteen student productions at the school including Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and Romeo and Juliet. He also has adapted and directed texts for the stage, including Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell. Meier has created several original solo performances for Ohio Chautauqua, including Robert F. Kennedy, John Dillinger and Oliver Hazard Perry. In 2016, Meier was awarded a grant by Ohio Humanities to pilot the state’s first Chautauqua Training Program for new scholars learning to develop original figures based on historical figures.”

La Prensa January 9
Owens, Others Host Art Exhibit Featuring Basquiat
“Contemporary Art Toledo and Owens Community College are presenting “Zeitgeist: The Art Scene of Teenage Basquiat,” Friday, Jan. 25 – Friday, March 22, 2019 in the Terhune Gallery at the Owens’ Center for Fine and Performing Arts”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOl-CBS (Your Day) January 24
Start Time: 09:26:46
Beth Tronolone: Owens Community College Dental Hygiene Program Offers Free Dental Services to Kids

WTOL-CBS January 23
Start time: 06:14:09
Owens Community College Offering Free Dental Care

WTOL-CBS January 21
T0ledo Dental Society to Provide Fee Dental Care for Children in Need
“Starting Friday, Feb. 1, members of the Toledo Dental Society will begin to offer free care to northwest Ohio children who otherwise couldn’t afford it.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade January 28
Owens WOmen’s Basketball Rolls Along…with Six Players
“The big train is barely a caboose these days, the Owens Express women’s basketball team down to a half dozen players.”

NJCAA January 23
Owens CC Women’s Basketball Moves Up to Number Eight in Latest NJCAA Division III Poll
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team moved up two spots to number eight in the NJCAA Region XII Division III women’s basketball poll. The Express are 11-7 overall and 5-1 in the OCCAC this season. They won their own game last week beating Bryant & Stratton Colege. They return to the court tonight in Springfield, OH against Edison State Community College. ”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

The Intelligencer January 28
Community College Bill Clears First Hurdle
“An effort led by the president of the West Virginia Senate to make community and technical colleges free for in-state students was unanimously passed out of the Senate Education Committee Tuesday.”

Crain’s Detroit Business January 19
Oakland Community College to Launch ‘Tweet-a-Day’ Billboard Campaign
“Oakland Community College is undertaking a social media-fueled billboard campaign that it calls a departure from what’s being done in digital outdoor advertising.”

PR Newswire January 14
Washtenaw Community College to Showcase Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity Programs at NAIAS
“The term ‘advanced transportation’ has been defined as the point where advanced manufacturing and information technology intersect. Washtenaw Community College is back at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to showcase how it is combining those two worlds to help create the talent pipeline for the mobility revolution.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 14

Posted on January 14th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

BG Independent News January 7
Owens Exhibit Casts Light on Teen Years of Celebrated NYC Artist Basquait
“Contemporary Art Toledo and Owens Community College will present Zeitgeist: The Art Scene of Teenage Basquiat. This extraordinary exhibition focuses on the creative community Jean-Michel Basquiat helped galvanize in gritty, pre-AIDS, downtown New York—A time when decay and dissolution fueled a boom in creativity and where the definition of fame, success, and power was not based on money, Facebook likes, or self-promotion.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Shelby Star January 13
Cleveland Community College, Nonprofit Partner to Give Free Class For Veterans
“A chance encounter on Facebook has turned into a free learning experience for local veterans this spring at Cleveland Community College.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 7

Posted on January 7th, 2019

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune January 4
Presidents of Owens Close to Presenting Strategy
“The three-year strategic plan for Owens Community College is less than two months from completion.”

Sentinel-Tribune December 31
People Paved the Way in 2018
“The Owens Community College trustees named Steve Robinson the institution’s seventh president in April. He joined Owens in January 2015, when he was named provost and vice president of academic affairs.”

PR Daily December 20
5 Video Lessons from Organizations’ Holiday Greetings
“Owens Community College showed off its program offerings and activities—such as science, sports, apprenticeships, nursing, culinary and art—with its holiday video.”

The Courier December 18
Owens Program Gets Accredited
“The Owens Community College welding program has received accreditation through 2021 from the American Welding Society by meeting the standards AWS has set in the industry. The Welding Design Center at Owens, which opened in 2011, is now one of eight AWS-accredited test facilities in Ohio.”

Sentinel-Tribune December 18
461 Graduate at Owens Community College
“More than 460 candidates for graduation, including 82 from the Findlay-area campus received their degrees during the 38th Owens Community College Fall Commencement on Friday. Of those graduates, 98 graduated with honors.”

Sylvania Advantage December 18
Sweet and Savory Dishes to Share During the Holidays
“Gretchen Fayerweather, owner of Clara J’s and culinary instructor at Owens Community College, shared three of her go-to holiday party recipes and provided directions on how to prepare the appetizer, side dish and dessert. ”

Media Report for Monday, Dec. 17

Posted on December 17th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune December 15
Board of Trustees Scholarships Awarded at Owens
“Owens Community College’s Board of Trustees recently honored high achieving students enrolled for the fall semester by awarding thousands of dollars through the Board of Trustees Scholarship.”

Sentinel Tribune December 13
Owens’ Welding Program Earns Accreditation
“The Owens Community College welding program has received accreditation through 2021 from the American Welding Society by meeting the rigorous standards AWS has set in the industry.”

Sentinel Tribune December 12
Love for Jazz Brings BGSU, BG and Owens Leaders Together
“A love for classic jazz brought together the heads of the City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College for a collaborative WBGU 88.1 FM radio show on Monday afternoon.”

La Prensa December 12
Owens to Graduate 461, Dec. 14
“461 candidates for graduation, including 82 from the Findlay-area Campus, will receive their degrees during the 38th Owens Community College Fall Commencement on Friday, Dec. 14. Of those graduates, 98 will graduate with honors. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Health and Activities Center on the College’s Toledo-area Campus.”

BG Independent December 10
Two Presidents & A Mayor Go On Record About Their Love of Music During Radio Summit
“Bowling Green State University President Rodney Rogers and Bowling Mayor Richard Edwards joined Owens Community College President Steve Robinson in the studio — the main topic of discussion wasn’t town-gown relationships, or economic development or state funding.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

Lansing State Journal December 12
$1.5M Gift to Lansing Community College Will Be Used for Scholarships
“Dr. Christian Herrmann Jr. was an ardent supporter of Lansing Community College despite living much of his life on the other side of the United States.”

Chronicle of Higher Education December 11
Now for the Downsides of Community-College Career
“A month ago on these pages, I offered a ringing endorsement of the faculty career path at community colleges, highlighting all the advantages while acknowledging only one relatively minor disadvantage: a perceived lack of prestige.”

Sentinel & Enterprise December 10
Hackers Steal $800G from Community College
” A Massachusetts community college is beefing up its cybersecurity after hackers stole $800,000 through an infected email. Cape Cod Community College President John Cox tells the Cape Cod Times the email appeared to come from another college and the person who clicked on it didn’t have any suspicions at first.”

Press Democrat December 9
California Bill Proposes Offering Two Years of Community College Free
“An assembly bill co-sponsored by three Bay Area Democrats and one from Los Angeles would waive the second year of tuition at community colleges around the state, including Santa Rosa Junior College. It would expand a “college promise” program that waives tuition for the first year, which lawmakers approved last year to make college more affordable and boost enrollment and completion.”

Media Report for Monday, Dec. 10

Posted on December 10th, 2018

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA December 7
Lewis Named Tachikara NJCAA DIII Coach of the Year
“Following his 18th season as the head coach at Owens Community College, Sonny Lewis has been named the 2018 Tachikara NJCAA Division III Coach of the Year.”

Tachikara DIII Player of the Year – Michaela Eisenhauer
“Owens Community College’s Michaela Eisenhauer has been named the 2018 Tachikara NJCAA Division III Volleyball Player of the Year.”

Media Report for Monday, Nov. 26

Posted on November 26th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune November 23
BGSU, Owens CC Receive a Share of $5.3 Million Approved for Collaborative Workforce Development
“Students at the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Rhodes State College, Owens Community College, and Northwest State Community College – in partnership with Ohio Northern University and Tiffin University – will be able to enhance their education and job preparedness in several fields thanks to funding approved by the state Controlling Board to purchase state-of-the-art equipment.”

Lima News November 23
Rhodes State Gets State Funding for New Tech
“Regional campuses that secured funding include the University of Toledo, which received $361,749, Bowling Green State University, which received $145,309, Rhodes State College, which received $115,518, Owens Community College, which received $88,500, and Northwest State Community College, which received $246,924.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer November 20
Ohio Gives $5.3 Million for Workforce Development: See What Colleges are Doing With the Money
“Colleges across Ohio applied for a share of $5.3 million to improve workforce development. What schools applied for depended heavily on the region. Lengthy proposals, often submitted with collaboration between universities, give insight into what officials see as some of the emerging industries in the state.”

Swanton Enterprise November 19
Swanton Native Sizzles as Iron Chef
“Despite reservations from watching her parents struggle with a catering business, she earned a degree in culinary arts and hospitality management from Owens Community College in Perrysburg in 2009. She chose Las Vegas as her destination after celebrating her 21st birthday there.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

OCCAC November 19
OCCAC Issues Player of the Week Accolades
“Sinclair Community College swept the OCCAC D-II Basketball Player of the Week awards for Nov. 12-18 with Amanda Schroeder and Sean McNeil earning the honors. Shyah Wheeler of Owens Community College picked up D-III Player of the Week distinction.”

Media Report for Monday, Nov. 19

Posted on November 19th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Lima News November 11
Apprentices Paid While They Learn
“The apprenticeship program through UA Local 776 Plumbers and Pipefitters also offers college credit for its apprentices. The union has a partnership with Owens Community College where the apprentices can earn up to 36 college credit hours through their course work and training at the training center.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Norwalk Reflector November 15
Area Grad Helps Owens to NJCAA National Championship
“Three area graduates played pivotal roles to help Owens Community College win the NJCAA Division III volleyball championship on Saturday in Rochester, Minn.”

The Daily Standard November 14
National Champs: Wendel, Evers Help Owens Win NJCAA Title
“Mercer County natives Kiah Wendel and Kara Evers had one goal in mind when they signed with the Owens Community College volleyball team in December 2017.”

Toledo Blade November 13
Loss in 2017 Fuels Owens Volleyball to Claim 2018 Title
“When Owens volleyball lost in the 2017 national championship game, the Express knew it would motivate the squad throughout the 2018 season.”

Sandusky Register November 13
Area Grads Help Owens CC Win National Volleyball Title
“Owens Community College’s volleyball team had only three returning players this season. They’re all from the Sandusky area and they all room together at school.”

Media Report for Monday, Nov. 5

Posted on November 5th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune November 3
Libbe Earns Owens’ Inaugural Philanthropy Award
“The Owens Community College Foundation presented Allan and Suzanne Libbe with its inaugural philanthropy award during its 16th annual dinner meeting and donor appreciation event on Oct. 18.”

Sentinel-Tribune October 23
Innovation Grant Study Helps College Preparedness
“Results from a $750,000 Innovation Grant to study student college preparedness brought Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor John Carey to Bowling Green State University Today.”

Gavarone Wants to Continue ‘Good Things Going On’
“She noted some of the various institutions that she has worked to find financial appropriations to fund, including Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College, and to the economy generally.”

Toledo Blade October 22
Mobile Meals Wine Gala: Sophistication for a Cause
“Guests can sample wines from 12 distributors while noshing on hors d’oeuvres and fruit trays provided by the Blarney Irish Pub, Chef Joe the Food Dude, the Culinary Arts Program at Owens Community College, Edible Arrangements, the Lakes of Sylvania, Sofo Foods, and Swan Creek Retirement Village. The culinary arts students at Penta Career Center, along with chef instructor Jim Rhegness, will contribute items in addition to organizing and serving the appetizers.”

Sentinel-Tribune October 22
Chancellor to Visit Owens Community College, BGSU
“The Ohio Department of Higher Education chancellor will visit Owens Community College and Bowling Green State University on Tuesday.”

Toledo Blade October 21
Gold Outings Par for the Course for Charities
“Owens Community College‘s Alumni Association’s second annual Golf Classic and Drone Golf Ball Drop presented by Hylant at Belmont Country Club raised $52,250 for scholarships and outreach endeavors. Kudos to other sponsors including Toledo Aerial Media, Rudolph Libbe Group, Control Systems for Building Automation, Metzgers, Perrysburg Auto Mall, and Bowers Asphalt and Paving.”

Toledo Blade October 12
Lourdes, Owens Offer Dual Admissions
“Lourdes University and Owens Community College will offer a dual admissions program that guarantees Owens’ graduates admission to Lourdes upon receiving their associate degree.”

Sentinel-Tribune October 13
Owens CC, Lourdes Announces New Partnership
“The presidents of Owens Community College and Lourdes University signed a dual admission partnership called Gray Wolf Express on Friday.”

The Courier October 2
Owens Leader Hosting Meetings on Strategic Plan
“Owens Community College will host meetings in Findlay and Fostoria as it seeks community input for a new strategic plan.”

Review Times October 1
Owens Seeking Input for New strategic Plan
“Owens Community College will host meetings in Fostoria and Findlay as it seeks community input for a new strategic plan.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC October 23
Owens Community College Has New Tool to Train Students

WNWO-NBC October 12
Owens Community College and Lourdes University Announce New Partnership

WSPD-AM October 12
Owens Community College and Lourdes University Announce New Partnership

WSPD-AM October 1
Owens Community College Announce New ‘Start Here’ Scholarship

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

OCCAC November 2
OCCAC Hands Out Volleyball Hardware for Award Winners
“Yearly student-athlete award winners are highlighted by Michael Eisenhauer (Owens) as the Player of the Year, accompanied by Libero of the Year, Whitney Pleiman (Edison State), Summer Sweeting (Owens) as the Setter of the Year and Elizabeth Sicking (Sinclair) taking home Freshman of the Year accolades.”

Toledo Blade October 24
Owens Volleyball moves Into No. 1 Spot in NJCAA Rankings
“Following a win over then-No. 2 Columbus State on Friday, the Owens volleyball team has moved up to No. 1 in the NJCAA Division III rankings.”

Media Report for Monday, Oct. 1

Posted on October 1st, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Cleveland Plain Dealer September 30
Short on Skilled Workers, Employers Offer Training Chance to Grow: Pathways to Prosperity
“Ohio CAT, Ohio’s main authorized Caterpillar dealer headquartered in Broadview Heights, created a program with Owens Community College in Toledo to train service technicians. And Talan Products, in Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood, started an on-the-job training program for metal stamping press operators.”

Courier September 26
Findlay Woman on Owens Board
“Mary E. “Beth” Hammond of Findlay has been reappointed to the Owens Community College Board of Trustees, Gov. John Kasich’s office announced Friday. The term began Saturday and ends Sept. 21, 2024.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL – CBS September 28
Owens Community College Introduces New Scholarship
“Megan Tammerine is the first one in her family to go to college, and now paying for it will be easier for her.”

Clip 1 (Starts at 5:32:31)

WUPW – FOX September 28
Owens Community College Introduces New Scholarship (Starts at 10:08:45)

WTVG – ABC September 25
Local Organizations Participate in National Voter Registration
“Over at Owens Community College, the Campus Election Engagement Project provided voter registration and election information to students.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Daily Republic September 30
Commentary: Maybe Tuition-Free Community College Comes at Too High a Price
“Few educational issues, at least the nerdy kind I write about, get people riled up. Angry demonstrators rarely carry banners demanding, ‘More Research Papers in High School!’ or ‘Down With Credit Recovery!'”

Inside Higher Ed September 27
2-Year Colleges Increasingly Enhancing First-Year Experience
“First-year mentoring and support programs are common at universities and four-year colleges, but more two-year institutions are offering a variety of these programs to help students adjust to the college experience.”

Above the Law September 26
The Department of Education Approved A Shockingly Low Number of Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Applications
“The Department of Education recently released a report which detailed the number of loan forgiveness applications and the number granted as of June 30, 2018. The report focused on two loan forgiveness programs: the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Borrower Defense to Repayment program. Unfortunately, the number of loans forgiven under both programs are disturbingly low.”

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 24

Posted on September 24th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune September 22
Education Briefs: 9-22-18
“Owens Community College President Steve Robinson will share the details of the new Start Here Scholarship for continuing College Credit Plus students.”

Toledo Blade September 21
Appointments Made to Police, Owens Boards
“Mary E. “Beth” Hammond, vice president and senior private banker at Fifth Third Bank in Findlay, was also reappointed to the Owens Community College Board of Trustees through Sept. 21, 2024.”

Tire Review September 19
Hercules Tires Supports Future Generations of Automotive Techs with Tire Donations
“Hercules Tires has given back to the local community and the automotive industry by donating tires to Millstream Career Center in Findlay, Ohio and Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio, which will allow students to practice installing tires safely – important hands-on experience they need as they train to become automotive technicians. ”

MarketWatch September 19
Hercules Tires Supports Future Generations of Automotive Technicians with Tire Donation
” Hercules Tires has given back to the local community and the automotive industry by donating tires to Millstream Career Center in Findlay, OH and Owens Community College in Toledo, OH, which will allow students to practice installing tires safely – important hands-on experience they need as they train to become automotive technicians. ”

Sentinel Tribune September 17
Owens Forum Gathers Goals, Visions
“Goals of stabilizing enrollment and leveraging areas of strength were among the ideas shared at a forum Monday to gain community input on Owens Community College’s strategic plan.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC September 18
Local First Responders Take Part in Eye-Opening Full-Scale Hazmat Exercise
“ It’s a call that could come at any moment and Tuesday first responders made sure they’re ready to react.”

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 17

Posted on September 17th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune September 16
Owens Wants Community Input
“As Owens Community College continues to plan for the future, President Steve Robinson want to hear from the public.”

Northwest Signal September 15
Military Nomination Informational Meeting Sept. 19
“Congressman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, will host an informational meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. for high school students who are interested in learning about the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process for the 2018-19 academic year.”

Toledo Blade September 14
Rep. Latta to Speak about Military Academy
“Ohio Rep. Bob Latta (R., Bowling Green) is inviting all high school students and their parents to learn about the U.S. Military Service Academy.”

Toledo Blade September 12
UT’s Enrollment Slightly Down; BGSU’s Up
“Owens Community College’s enrollment fell, from 8,826 students tallied in the fall of 2017 to 7,748 counted this year. That continues the school’s enrollment decline since the fall of 2009 when 23,606 students matriculated at Owens during the recession.”

Courier September 13
Owens Nursing Program Receives Accreditation
“The Owens Community College registered nursing program has received accreditation for the maximum possible eight years from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and will have a scheduled site visit in the spring of 2026.”

Toledo Blade September 12
Photo Gallery: Emergency Response Training for Medical Students and Residents

Mercy Health Expands Emergency Services
“Mercy Health unveiled an expanded emergency medical services division that will coordinate with others in the area to better ensure care.”

Sentinel Tribune September 1
New Year, New Location
“Though it is still very early in the school year, Rossford High School students are making the necessary adjustments to function well in their temporary home at Owens Community College.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

106.3 The Fox September 13
Owens Nursing Program Earns Eight-Year Accreditation
“The Owens Community College registered nursing program has received an important accreditation. The college says the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing has given Owens an eight-year accreditation. That’s the maximum length a school can get.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

WTVG-ABC August 27
Express Have Successful Opening Weekend, Finish 3-1 at Waubonsee Invitational
“With just three returning players from last year’s National Runner Up finish, the Owens Express Volleyball team headed to Waubonsee Community College for the opening tournament of the weekend.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Springfield News-Sun September 16
Handling a ‘Surge in Popularity’: How Area Community Colleges are Expanding to Meet Changing Student Demands
“Southwest Ohio’s four community colleges have seen explosive growth as the cost of a four-year degree and the demand for skilled workers continues to spike.”

Detroit News September 10
Editor’s Note: Another Win For Due Process on Campus
“The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals is making a name for itself as a defender of due process.”

Campus Technology September 10
Researchers building a Better Way of Placing Students in Community College
“A recently published report from the Community College Research Center and social policy researcher MDRC examined alternatives to traditional placement testing for math and English in deciding whether a new student should be placed in developmental courses rather than right into college courses.”

Washington Post September 7
Trump Slams Jealous’s Plan for Free Community College for ‘Dreamers’
“It was probably only a matter of time before President Trump attacked Maryland Democrat Ben Jealous’s progressive agenda.”

Media Report for Monday, August 27

Posted on August 20th, 2018

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Toledo Blade August 24
Application Accepted for Toledo Citizens Police Academy
“Toledo police are accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy through Sept. 14. ”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS August 23
Welding Lab Opens at Fostoria Learning Center

WNWO-NBC August 23
Rossford High School Students Begin Year at Temporary Space in Owens College

WTOL-CBS August 21
Rossford High School Prepares to Open Temporary School Facility at Owens Community College

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Los Angeles Times August 25
Why Graduation Rate is the Wrong Way to Judge a Community College?
“The op-ed article by David L. Kirp points to an abysmal failure of community colleges to succeed within the parameters of the prevailing definition of “success” — graduation rates or how many students continue on to a four-year university.”

WHEC-NBC August 24
MCC Program to Offer Students Free Bus Rides
“Monroe Community College and RTS are teaming up to allow students unlimited bus rides beginning this fall.”

Detroit News August 23
Editorial: EMU Promises Free Tuition; Can it Deliver?
“Free college for all has become the rallying cry of democratic socialists such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Michigan is looking to get on the bandwagon, and some programs hold more promise than others.”

The Times Leader August 23
Chair Named Ohio Association of Community College Executive Chairperson
“Belmont College announced that Board of Trustees Chairwoman Elizabeth Gates has been named chairwoman of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges Executive Committee. ”

Media Report for Monday, Aug. 13

Posted on August 13th, 2018

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Advertiser-Tribune August 13
Local Author Writes Book of Devotionals
“Darnell is a graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and graduated with her licensed practical nurse and from Owens Community College with an associate degree in registered nursing.”

Sentinel-Tribune August 10
Owens to Offer a ‘Last Dollar’ Scholarship
“‘It is not free college,” stressed Owens President Steve Robinson at Tuesday’s board of trustees meeting. “This is an earned thing that students, because of their grade point average and their intention to be full time, we’re making an investment in those students.’'”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS August 10
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Visits OCC to Discuss Campaign
“Sutton was at Owens Community College in Perrysburg speaking with faculty members and college leadership.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

T&D World August 13
North Carolina Community College Receives $200,000 Grant for Power Line Technician Program
“Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas have invested $200,000 in Cape Fear Community College’s Power Line Technician Program. The funds will connect students with hands-on training and career development opportunities. In addition, the investment will be help cover the cost of tuition and equipment such as trucks, trailers, poles and line worker toolkits.”

U.S. News and World Report August 8
New Scholarship Offered to Community College Students
“A new scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.”

Crain’s Detroit Business August 8
Macomb Community College Exceeds $10 Million Goal in 5-year fundraising Campaign
“Macomb Community College exceeded the $10 million goal for its largest-ever fundraising campaign thanks to a $1 million donation from JPMorgan Chase and other support from businesses and individuals.”

Media Report for Monday, Aug. 6

Posted on August 6th, 2018

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Review Times August 6
‘Summer’ Stands at Main and Center
“A Monclova resident, Reithmeier was born and raised in Toledo. She has a masters in special education from the University of Toledo and retired after teaching for 34 years. She began sculpting in 2002, when she also began an artistic welding curriculum at Owens Community College. She is an instructor at Owens Community College Studio Art Welding and has participated in art exhibits for more than 10 years.”

Toledo Blade July 31
‘Shoot or not?’ Police Put Media in Their Shoes
“Scott Sands is familiar with firearms, but he felt a rush of anxiety when he was running toward the sound of gunshots during a robbery simulation Tuesday at Owens Center for Emergency Preparedness.”

Photo Gallery: Toledo Police Put Local Media Through Non-Compliant Suspect Scenarios
“The Toledo Police Department provides role playing exercises at the Center for Emergency Preparedness at Owens Community College in Walbridge, Ohio for local media. The media was put through four scenarios so they would better understand how police respond to non-compliant suspects in certain situations.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC August 5
Owens Hires New Assistant, Shareese McBrayer
“New Owens Women’s head basketball coach, Stephen Perry, announced a new addition to his coaching staff on August 1. Perry has named Shareese McBrayer as his the lead assistant for the basketball program.”

WTOL-CBS August 1
Road Safety for the Back-to-School Season
“Wood County Safe Communities announced on Wednesday that there have been seven fatal crashes in Wood County compared to eight at this same time last year.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Wall Street Journal August 4
Study Shows Scores on Elite High School Test Predict Success
“A new puzzle piece emerged Friday in the fractious debate over how to fairly admit students to some of New York City’s most sought-after public high schools.”

WTVY.com August 4
Is Betsy DeVos America’s Last Secretary of Education?
“ If President Trump moves to merge the Departments of Labor and Education, as the Office of Management and Budget proposes, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos could be the nation’s last education secretary.”

WITN.com August 3
James Sprunt Community College Receives National Recognition as Best in Country and State
“The ranking was based on three metrics: graduation and transfer rate, cost, and student-to-faculty ratio. The Interim President of James Sprunt Community College, Dr. Kenneth Boham says they are honored and that James Sprunt is a college with a family atmosphere where student success is nurtured.”

Media Report for Monday, July 30

Posted on July 23rd, 2018

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Toledo Blade July 25
John C. Moore (Obituary)
“John C. Moore, who became a bank executive, a university administrator, and chairman of the Owens Community College trustees and who volunteered on the boards of charities and good causes while advising others on staying motivated, died Friday in his Springfield Township home. He was 82.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WUPW – FOX July 24
Owens Community College Hosts Car-Fit Check for Seniors

WTOL – CBS July 24
Owens Community College Hosts Car-Fit Check for Seniors

WTVG – ABC July 17
13 ABC Gets A Tour of Rossford’s New Learning Space at Owens Community College

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Washington Post July 29
What do top colleges have against transfer students?
“In May, Princeton University announced that it accepted 13 transfer students for this fall’s freshman class. And while that is a tiny fraction of the 1,300 students expected to arrive this fall on campus, the news was still significant: It marked the first time since 1990 that Princeton had accepted transfer students.”

Media Report for Monday, July 16

Posted on July 16th, 2018

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The Courier July 9
Open Arms Fosters Respect, Healthy Interactions in Youth
“Black visits the free summer lunch program at Glenwood Middle School twice a week, and presents programs at the YMCA’s child development center, the Owens Community College child care facility, One Amazing Place and more. Summer programs tend to utilize more interactive play and games, as opposed to the worksheets and desks children are restricted to in a school setting.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO – NBC July 11
The End of the George G. Wolfe Field House Era: Nearly 70 Years of Memories
“The construction of the school buildings began this week. As for the current students and teachers, they will be housed at Owens Community College until January 2020. Then, they will move in and create new memories.”

WUPW – FOX July 10
Rossford Students and Teachers Will be in Their Temporary Location at Owens Community College

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Detroit News July 4
Trump Supports Ending Affirmative Action
“The Trump administration said the government would no longer encourage schools to use race as a factor in the admissions process, rescinding Obama-era guidance meant to promote diversity among students.”

Media Report for Monday, July 2

Posted on July 2nd, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune June 29
Nexus Partners with Owens to Support Students in Manufacturing
“Nexus Gas Transmission, LLC (NEXUS) donated $50,000 to the Owens Community College Foundation as part of their ongoing effort to support students training for careeers in techinical trades.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

BCSN June 27
Owens Wins OCCAC All-Sports Award

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Evening Leader June 25
Angstmann Named OCCAC Co-Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
“St. Marys graduate and former Owens Community College volleyball player Erika Angstmann continues to rack up the accolades, even after her playing days in the high school and junior college levels.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Wall Street Journal June 29
Big Tech’s Hot New Talent Incubator: Community College
“Long stigmatized as “junior,” community colleges might seem like an unlikely source of talent for major tech companies. Yet, increasingly, some of the biggest tech giants are turning to these two-year schools to find the skilled workers they desperately need.”

Detroit News June 27
High Court Strikes Down Mandatory Union Fees
“The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said the mandatory fees that some government employees must pay to their unions for negotiating their contracts are an unconstitutional violation of free speech.”

Inside Higher Ed June 27
From Community College to Selective University
“Educators and researchers have known for some time that most students who enter community colleges with the intention to transfer to a four-year institution never do.”

Media Report for Monday, June 25

Posted on June 25th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Inside Higher Ed June 14
New Presidents or Provosts
“Steve Robinson, interim president of Owens Community College, in Ohio, has been named president and chief executive officer there.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG – ABC June 19
Four in A Row: Owens Athletics Named All-Sports Award Winner Again
“On June 19, the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) announced that the Owens Community College Athletics won the 2017-2018 OCCAC All-Sports Award. It is the fourth time in a row that Owens has won the award and it is also the sixth time i seven years that the college has claimed the award as well. ”

WTOL – CBS June 18
Jeremy Meiers is Bobby Kennedy at Ohio Chautauqua 2018 in Rossford

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

HoopDirt.com June 22
Owens CC Names Bruce Johnson as New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
“After a long search, the Owens Community College Men’s Basketball program has a new leader. Owens athletic director, JD Ettore, has announced the hiring of Bruce Johnson to be the ninth head men’s basketball coach in the history of the program.”

Toledo Blade June 22
Bruce Johnson New Head Coach for Owens Men’s Basketball
“The Owens Community College men’s basketball team has found a new head coach.”

Toledo Blade June 11
Stephen Perry Named New Women’s Basketball Coach at Owens
“Stephen Perry is the new women’s basketball coach at Owens Community College, the school announced Monday.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Inside Higher Ed June 21
No Bottom Yet in 2-Year College Enrollments
“Community colleges are used to declining enrollments when the economy is strong and unemployment is low. But some researchers are warning colleges that future declines are only expected to get worse amid cuts in state funding and more pressure on institutions to produce measurable outcomes.”

Inside Higher Ed June 11
Facebook Adds Community Colleges to Program
“Facebook announced Friday that it plans to train one million people and small-business owners across the United States by 2020 so they will have the digital skills needed to find new jobs, advance from their current positions or run their companies online.”

Media Report for Monday, June 11

Posted on June 11th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune June 7
Owens is Attractive to ‘Visiting’ Students
“Owens Community College is going to start to target ‘visiting’ or transient students.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Marion Star June 9
Dem Gov Candidate Talks College Affordability in Marion
“Richard Cordray, Ohio’s Democratic candidate for governor, visited the Palace Theatre on Friday to address a crowd representing community colleges across the state.”

Media Report for Monday, June 4

Posted on June 4th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade June 1
Owens Police Chief Resigns with Payout of More than $24K
“The police chief at Owens Community College has resigned, but will be paid almost $7,000 for the remaining 21 days on his contract while looking for another job. ”

The Courier May 29
Thousands of Honeybees Swarming to Owens Campus
“Thousands of honeybees have arrived at Owens Community College’s Findlay campus, which is now the first Bee Campus USA affiliate in Ohio.”

Toledo Blade May 14
Councilman Komives Lifted Parts of Owens Commencement Speech
“Toledo City Councilman Nick Komives has apologized for plagiarizing a portion of the Owens Community College commencement speech he recently delivered.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS May 30
Hundreds of Bees Now Calling Owens Community College Home

WFIN-AM May 29
Owens Community College Becomes “Pollinator-Friendly”
“The Owens Community College campus in Findlay is taking steps to increase the local honeybee population. The campus recently became Ohio’s first Bee Campus USA affiliate. Biology professor Robert Connour says the college is working to become more “pollinator-friendly.'”

WTOL-CBS May 29
Bee Hives Established on Owens Community College Findlay Campus
“The Owens Community College Findlay campus is buzzing, as their biology department is getting some help with their community garden.”

WSPD-AM May 15
Councilman Komives Apologizes for Lifting Parts of Commencement Speech

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Michigan Radio May 31
Report: Michigan’s Community Colleges and Universities Helping More Students Find “Success”
“A new report shows Michigan colleges and universities are graduating a greater percentage of their students.”

Fremont News Messenger May 25
Terra Seeks Stability after High Turnover, Deficit Budgets
“On Ron Schumacher’s long to-do list as Terra State Community College’s new interim president, the college’s lingering battles to curb constant staff turnover and end six years of deficit budget spending stand out.”

Diverse Issues in Higher Education May 22
Michigan Democrats Propose Free Community College Plan
“Michigan’s House Democrats want the state to provide full-tuition scholarships for community college students.”

Crain’s Detroit Business May 14
Oakland Community College Stresses Excellence in Brand Update
“For the first time in more than two decades, Oakland Community College has decided to freshen its brand and add a new motto: “Excellence Empowered.'”

Media Report for Monday, May 14

Posted on May 14th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Daily Mail May 11
Great-grandmother, 70, is Found Dead in Submerged Car in Pond After She Vanished more than a Month Ago
“Less than a week before Mother’s Day, Robinson’s body was found inside her car, which was submerged in a pond at the Owens Community College campus in the nearby town of Findlay.”

La Prensa May 9
Owens Community College’s Spring Commencement Includes 626 Graduates
“Ohio: 626 candidates for graduation, including 58 from the Findlay-area Campus, received their degrees during the 52^st annual Owens Community College Spring Commencement on Friday, May 4, 2018. ”

Sentinel-Tribune May 9
Owens Graduation
“Owens Community College graduates march into the Student Health and Activities Center for the 52nd Spring Commencement on the Perrysburg campus on Friday. The speaker was Kelsea Scott Briceno, who graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program and Summa Cum Laude honors. Scott Briceno, as a teen growing up in Toledo, overcame the near loss of a leg in a freak accident and received an athletic scholarship to play volleyball at Indiana Institute of Technology, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy.”

Youngstown Vindicator May 9
Body Found in Car in Pond at College
“A body found inside a car submerged in a pond at a community college in northwestern Ohio is believed to be a woman missing since last month.”

Urbana Daily Citizen May 8
Body Found in Car Submerged in Pond at Community College
“A body found inside a car submerged in a pond at a community college in northwestern Ohio is believed to be a woman missing since last month.”

Akron Beacon Journal May 8
Body Found in Car Submerged in Pond at Ohio Community College
“A body found inside a car submerged in a pond at a community college in northwestern Ohio is believed to be a woman missing since last month.”

Dayton Daily News May 8
Body Found in Pond at Ohio Community College
“At one of Ohio’s college campuses Monday, a dead woman was discovered in a car that had been submerged in a pond.”

Fremont News Messenger May 7
Body of Missing Clyde Woman Found in Car in Findlay Pond
“The body of a missing Clyde woman was found inside her car in a pond on the campus of Owens Community College on Monday afternoon, according to the woman’s family.”

The Courier May 7
Body Found in Car Pulled from Owens Pond
“Findlay police discovered a dead woman in a car that was pulled from a pond Monday at Owens Community College, on the north side of Findlay.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS May 11
Leading Edge: President Steve Robinson, Ph.D.

WUPW-FOX May 11
Leading Edge: President Steve Robinson, Ph.D.

WTOL-CBS May 8
Body of Missing Clyde Woman Found

Fox 8 Cleveland May 8
Body Found in Car Submerged in Pond at Community College
“A body found inside a car submerged in a pond at a community college in northwestern Ohio is believed to be a woman missing since last month.”

WTVG-ABC May 7
Family: Missing Clyde Woman Found Dead in Findlay
“Family members confirm in a Facebook post that a missing Clyde woman has been found dead inside her car in Findlay. ”

Media Report for Monday, May 7

Posted on May 7th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Courier May 3
626 Candidates for Owens Graduation
“A total of 626 candidates for graduation, including 58 from the Findlay campus, will receive degrees during the Owens Community College spring commencement on Friday.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WIOT-iHeart May 4
UT, BGSU, Others Hold Graduation This Weekend
“Owens Community College educators will hand diplomas tonight to more than 600 graduates. Toledo City councilman and Owens alumnus Nick Komives will be the keynote speaker. The graduation ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Student Health and Activities Center.”

Media Report for Monday, April 30

Posted on April 30th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune April 27
Penta Seniors Honored with Achievement Awards
“Guest speaker at the ceremony was Steve Robinson, president of Owens Community College. Award recipients received a pin and a certificate for their accomplishment.”

Toledo Blade April 26
Guns, Mental Health, Bullying Dominate Town Hall on School Violence
“Everyone at Owens Community College Thursday night agreed gun violence in schools needs to stop, but they couldn’t arrive on a consensus for solutions.”

Locals Discuss School Safety at Community Forum
“‘School Violence: A Search for Solutions’ took place at Owens Community College’s Veterans Hall, more than two months after 17 people were fatally shot inside a Parkland, Fla., high school, sparking demonstrations across the country calling for tighter gun control laws.”

Advertiser-Tribune April 24
Owens Board Chooses President
“Following a five-month search, the Owens Community College Board of Trustees announced Steve Robinson as the institution’s new president.”

Toledo Blade April 24
The Blade to Host Town Hall Meetings on School Safety, Infant Mortality Rates
“The Blade will participate in two community forums Thursday, one focusing on school safety and another aimed at racial disparities in infant mortality rates.”

La Prensa April 23
Owens Alumni Association Honors Area Citizens for Service to Community
“Owens Community College’s Alumni Association has chosen seventeen area residents to receive the 15th annual Outstanding Service Awards for their tremendous contributions to Northwest Ohio’s communities.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS April 27
TPS Students Nearing Graduation a Step Closer to Joining TPD and TFD

TPS Students Nearing Graduation a Step Closer to Joining TPD and TFD (Second Video)

Media Report for Monday, April 23

Posted on April 23rd, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade April 20
School Officials, Police Working to Get Rossford Students Ready for Move
“Rossford High School students soon will be displaced because of facility renovations, and school and police officials are working together to formulate a plan for safety.”

La Prensa April 18
Owens Community College Board of Trustees Selects Dr. Robinson as 7th President
“Following a five-month nationally-advertised search, the board of trustees for Owen Community College has named Steve Robinson, Ph.D. as the institution’s new president. The appointment was announced following the board’s meeting held on campus today.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC April 20
Students Stage Protest Against School Violence
“Hundreds of students voluntarily marched outside of Notre Dame Academy Friday. Many held signs promoting “Student Advocates for Safe Schools” which was formed after the February 14 shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.”

Media Report for Monday, April 16

Posted on April 16th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune April 12
Owens Community College Names Robinson Its 7th President
“The Owens Community College Board of Trustees has named Steve Robinson its seventh president.”

Toledo Blade April 12
Owens Community College’s New President is Familiar Name
“Owens Community College has named its interim leader as its seventh president. Former provost Steve Robinson became interim president July 1, 2017, after then-president Mike Bower announced the previous April he would not renew his contract. Mr. Robinson’s new title as president became effective immediately after a board of trustees meeting Wednesday.”

The Courier April 11
Owens Community College Makes Interim President Permanent
“The Owens Community College board of trustees has selected Steve Robinson as the college’s new president.”

Toledo Blade April 5
WTVG, Blade to Host Town Hall on School Safety
“WTVG, Channel 13, and The Blade are teaming up to host a town hall meeting on school safety April 26 at Owens Community College’s Veterans Hall. It’s been nearly two months since 17 people were gunned down inside a Parkland, Fla., high school, and discussions centered on improving the safety of students have taken place across the country. Channel 13 Executive News Director Brian Trauring wanted to bring such a conversation to the Toledo region.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC April 11
Steve Robinson Chosen as Owens Community College President
“The board of trustees for Owen Community College has named Steve Robinson, Ph.D. as the institution’s seventh president. ”

WTOL-CBS April 11
Owens Community College Selects 7th President
“Following a five-month nationally-advertised search, the board of trustees for Owens Community College has named Steve Robinson, Ph.D. as the institution’s new president.”

WTVG-ABC April 5
13 ABC and the Blade to Produce Live Forum on School Violence
“During the first month after the shooting tragedy in Parkland, Florida, America’s schools have experienced a dramatic increase in threats of violence. The Educator’s School Safety Network, based in Ohio, tracks threats and violent incidents in America’s schools and reports a 300% increase during a 30 day period following the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Research from the network suggests there have been nearly 60 threats per day.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Inside Higher Ed April 15
The Intro Course
“A new study finds that community college students who take an introductory course with an adjunct professor are less likely to take subsequent courses in the same discipline than students who took the intro course with a full-time professor. ”

Media Report for Monday, April 2

Posted on April 2nd, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Courier March 31
Bills Appointed to Owens College Board
“Gov. John Kasich has appointed Charles L. Bills of Findlay to the Owens Community College board of trustees. Bills’ term will begin April 12 and end Sept. 21, 2020. Bills is president and CEO of Findlay’s Tall Timbers Distribution Center/Ohio Logistics. ”

Toledo Blade March 30
Governor Makes Appointments
“Among other recent moves, the governor named: Charles L. Bills, of Findlay, to Owens Community College Board of Trustees through Sept. 21, 2020.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Detroit News March 30
Man Pleads Guilty in Lansing Community College Threat
“A 19-year-old Michigan man who was charged following a threat that prompted Lansing Community College to evacuate in November has pleaded guilty to making a false report or threat of terrorism.”

The Atlantic March 30
Donald Trump Doesn’t Understand Community Colleges
“During a speech on Thursday, President Trump revealed a striking ignorance of one of the pillars of his country’s educational system. In the course of promoting his infrastructure plan, he, a bit perplexingly, dismissed the country’s community colleges, suggesting he doesn’t know what purpose they serve. “We do not know what a ‘community college’ means,” he told the crowd in an Ohio training facility for construction apprentices, moments after expressing nostalgia for the vocational schools that flourished when he was growing up—schools that offered hands-on training in fields such as welding and cosmetology.”

Media Report for Monday, March 26

Posted on March 26th, 2018

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Bryan Times March 25
Area Colleges Continue Collaboration
“Six public colleges and universities in northwest Ohio have entered into a compact affirming their commitment to working collaboratively.”

Toledo Blade March 25
Owens Student Chefs Go Head-to-Head, ‘Chopped’ Style
“The prestigious Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rotisseurs, a group of devoted gourmets, offered a $3,200 scholarship to a culinary arts student at Owens Community College. Six young women — Brittney Hagan, Makalah Parker, Reza Parkman, Sarah Sexton, Victoria Sievert, and Ta’Zhane Wright — competed for it in a Chopped-style cook-off held March 9 at the school.”

Sentinel-Tribune March 20
Rossford School Board OKs Space Agreement with Owens
“At Monday’s meeting, the Rossford Board of Education approved two agreements with Owens Community College for space for high school classes and activities during construction on Rossford High School.”

BGSU Among 6 Northwest Ohio Colleges, Universities to Sign Regional Partnership
“Six public colleges and universities in Northwest Ohio will enter into a compact reaffirming their commitment to working collectively and collaboratively to educate residents in the region.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WSPD-AM March 22
Rossford School Board Stuck a Deal to Share Space with Owens

WTOL-CBS March 21
A Plan in Rossford to Hold Classes at Owens is Moving Forward

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade March 23
Owens’ Postseason Run Ends with 2 Losses
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team endured a season-ending loss Friday.”

Harrison Daily Times March 23
Owens hits the Expressway to Quarterfinals
“In the opening contest of the second day of basketball action in the National Junior College Athletic Association National Basketball Tournament, one team hit the express lane during the second period.”

Toledo Blade March 22
Owens CC Women Win Tourney Opener
“Essence Cowan and Brenda Pennington each had 18 points as the Owens Community College women’s basketball team began tournament play on a winning note.”

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Inside Higher Ed March 23
Trump Takes Another Swipe at Community Colleges
“Trump on Thursday appeared at the “Generation Next” White House forum alongside Charlie Kirk, a conservative campus activist who heads Turning Point USA. In between talking up tax cuts and his administration’s work rolling back federal regulations, the president weighed in on the value of vocational training. And repeating a sentiment he expressed to a conference of conservative lawmakers last month, he again appeared to dismiss community colleges. As they did after his earlier remarks on those institutions, community college leaders said they showed the president was misinformed.”

Inside Higher Ed March 20
‘I Am First Gen’
“Many first-generation students don’t see themselves as belonging in college.”

The Times March 18
Community College Embracing Mission of Economic Transformation
“In June 2017, Aco Sikoski was named chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso campus. Having been at the college since 1994, he went from adjunct professor to full-time professor to division chair and dean, then campus president. Born and educated in Macedonia, he came to this country in 1991, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Purdue University. The Valparaiso resident worked in private industry before coming to Ivy Tech.”

Media Report for Monday, March 19

Posted on March 19th, 2018

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Advertiser-Tribune March 18
Rescuers Receiving Award
“Also, Blausey is to receive an outstanding service award through Owens Community College in April. It is a general public service type of award, Herbert said”

Courier March 16
Owens Candidates Address Findlay
“Both of the final candidates for Owens Community College president recognize the need to maintain the college’s improved fiscal status, after the college emerged from fiscal watch last April.”

Sentinel-Tribune March 16
Owens Narrows Presidential Candidates Down to 2; Decision to Come April 11
“Two candidates spent 45 minutes each speaking and answering questions, both hoping to become Owens Community College’s seventh president.”

Courier March 15
2015 Church Shooting Turns Pastor into ‘Accidental Activist’
“The Rev. Sharon Washington Risher has always been a woman of faith, but she became an “accidental activist” after her mother, two cousins and a childhood friend were killed in the 2015 shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.”

Toledo Blade March 14
Photo Gallery: Transportation Technologies Exp
“Owens Community College gave attendees a closer look at careers in the automotive field during the Transportation Technologies Expo Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Click on the left and right arrows to scroll through the photo gallery above.”

Courier March 13
Owens’ President Search Narrowed
“The Owens Community College president search is down to two candidates, one of whom is the interim president.”

Courier March 12
Owens CC Narrows President Search to Two Candidates
“The Owens Community College president search is down to two candidates, one of whom is the interim president.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL March 14
SC Minister, Whose Family was Killed in Charleston Shooting, Shares Story at Owens Community College
“A family member of victims of the 2015 Charleston South Carolina church shooting shared her story the Toledo.”

Owens Community College Spreading the Word about One of Its Programs

Owens Community College Hosts Transportation Technology Expo
“Owens Community College is spreading the word about one of their programs that they say can guarantee a job after graduation.”

WFIN 1330 March 12
Owens Community College President Candidates Giving Presentations in Findlay
“Two Owens Community College presidential candidates will be presenting in Findlay this Thursday. Interim president and CEO Steve Robinson and former Louisiana Delta Community College chancellor Barbara Hanson will take part in forums. Each forum will include a presentation, audience questions, and a 30-minute meet and greet period.”

Media Report for Monday, March 12

Posted on March 12th, 2018

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Toledo Blade March 7
Families to Close Police Officer Scholarship Fund
“After several years of raising scholarship money to educate future police officers, an organization has announced fund-raising efforts are completed. ”

Sentinel-Tribune February 26
Windfall for Wood County: Seniors, Domestic Violence Shelter and Forensics Stand to Receive Financial Boost from State Bill
“The funding package also includes a $375,000 grant to The Cocoon shelter and $200,000 to enhance the forensic academic programs at Bowling Green State University. Three other projects in the county also will benefit. The Perrysburg Heights Community Center is to receive $450,000 for an addition, Owens Community College is to receive $200,000 for its Emergency Preparedness Center, and Northwood is to receive $75,000 for Miracle Field, an athletics facility for youths with disabilities.”

The Courier February 23
Owens Community College’s Grill Gains Local Food Vendor
“Owens Community College’s Findlay campus grill has a new, local food vendor, Tara Hogrefe’s Eleat Culinary Services.”

President’s Search
“Campus-wide, Owens Community College is searching for a new president, with the goal of having that leader start their job on July 1.”

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Toledo Blade March 10
Owens CC Women’s Basketball Team Advances to National Tourney
“Da’Vina Shelton had 21 points as Owens Community College’s women’s basketball team beat Sinclair Community College 73-64 on Saturday to win the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Region XII, District I title at Ohio Christian University’s Maxwell Center.”

Owens CC Women Roll into District Finals
“Brenda Pennington had 27 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists as the Owens Community College women’s team beat Lakeland Community College 84-59 in a National Junior College Athletic Association Region XII, District I semifinal at Ohio Christian University.”

NJCAA Region 12 February 27
Owens Women’s Basketball Ranked Fifth in Final Division II Poll
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team is ranked fifth in the final NJCAA Division II women’s basketball poll, The Express, who are 23-4 overall and 13-1 in the OCCAC, are in fifth for the fourth straight week. They went 2-0 last week beating Lakeland Community College and Columbus State Community College to close out the regular season. They will next play in the NJCAA District I women’s basketball tournament next week. ”

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Meridian Star March 4
Community College Training, Workforce Development Transforms Lives
“Centers of job training and better livelihoods embrace East Mississippi to help employ a better future through the region’s community colleges.”

Chicago Tribune February 26
Suspect Held for Alleged Social Media Threat to Moraine Valley Community College
“Campus police at Moraine Valley Community College had a suspect in custody Monday afternoon after an apparent online threat was made to students the night before on Twitter, officials said.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 26

Posted on February 26th, 2018

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Toledo Blade February 23
Gubernatorial Candidate Cordray Visits Owens Community College
“Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray visited the Perrysburg Township campus of Owens Community College on Friday to learn from educators and staff about career programs in police and fire training and veteran services.”

Fostoria Review Times February 21
Department Rebuilding Police Force
“Several of Fostoria’s finest received an award from the Owens Community College Alumni Association last year for their work on a fraud investigation in 2016.”

BuzzFeed February 21
AVID Field Trip
“Monday on January 29, 2018. Mrs. Koch’s AVID class, at Woodward High School, decided to take a field trip to Owens Community College. Other TPS schools also joined the field trip through the BGSU talent search program to Owen’s main campus. Over 23 students from Woodward High school went on the trip to Owens.”

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WTOL-CBS February 23
Gubernatorial Candidate Cordray Visits Owens

WUPW-FOX February 23
Gubernatorial Candidate Cordray

Voices of Storytelling Podcast February 22
Owens Community College Athletic Director

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NWI.com February 25
Region Collegians: Riley Popplewell Succeeds On and Off the Court
“Owens Community College’s Brenda Pennington (Bishop Noll) had 17 points, six rebounds, a team-high five assists and one steal in her final regular-season home game. The Express (22-4) beat Lakeland 71-51.”

NJCAA Region 12 February 22
Owens Women’s Basketball Ranked Fifth for Third Week in a Row
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team is ranked fifth in the NJCAA Division II women’s basketball poll for the third straight week. The Express are 22-4 overall and 12-1 in the OCCAC after beating Lakeland Community College last night to run their winning streak to nine games. They won their only game last week by beating Edison Community College. They will face Columbus State Community College on Saturday in Columbus for their next game. ”

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Detroit News February 22
Union Fees at Risk as Justices Review Detroit Precedent
“Arguments will be heard at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday in another challenge to the mandatory fees that some government employees must pay to their unions for negotiating and administering their contracts.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 19

Posted on February 19th, 2018

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Bob Latta Office February 9
Latta Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition
“Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced submissions for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition are being accepted until March 1, 2018. All artwork will be displayed at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township. High school age students that live or attend school in Ohio’s 5th Congressional District are encouraged to submit their best effort.”

Sentinel Tribune February 7
Public Forums Set for Owens President Candidates
“No timeline has been set for the hiring of a new president at Owens Community College, but public forums have been scheduled to meet the candidates.”

Public Now February 7
Department of Higher Education Receives $2.1M Strong Start To Finish Grant
“Universities participating in the grant are Bowling Green State University, Central State University, Cleveland State University, Kent State University, Miami University, Ohio State University, Ohio University, Shawnee State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wright State University, and Youngstown State University. Participating community colleges are Belmont College, Central Ohio Technical College, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Clark State Community College, Columbus State Community College, Edison Community College, Lorain County Community College, Hocking College, Marion Technical College, North Central State College, Owens Community College, Rhodes State College, Rio Grande Community College, Sinclair Community College, Southern State Community College, Stark State College, Terra State Community College, and Washington State Community College.”

Sentinel Tribune February 6
Rossford Moving Junior High Students During Construction
“On Friday morning, the Rossford Board of Education held a special meeting related to upcoming facilities changes as construction and remodeling plans are made for the junior high and senior high school grounds.”

Bryan Times February 6
Positive News on the Economy
“I also recently discussed cybersecurity issues with local businesses at an event at Owens Community College. As more commerce is being conducted in the digital space, preventing and mitigating cyber attacks is becoming increasingly important. As Chairman of the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, I’m focused on giving individuals and businesses the tools they need to protect their sensitive information.”

Toledo Blade February 5
UT Sees Growth; Lourdes, BGSU, Owens, Mercy Enrollment Remains Flat
“Enrollment remained flat or decreased this spring semester at most Toledo-area higher education institutions, with the University of Toledo benefiting from the largest growth in student numbers compared to its counterparts.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS February 13
Rossford School Renovations Getting Closer to Completion

WUPW-FOX February 13
Rossford School Renovations Getting Closer to Completion

WTOL-CBS February 12
Rossford City Schools Construction is Making Progress
“During that construction, high school students will be relocated to Owens Community College and Junior High Students will now use Indian Hills as a temporary learning space opposed to the junior high during construction.”

WTOL-CBS February 11
Waiting to Hear if Rossford will Move to Owens Community College

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Piqua Daily Call February 15
Edison State Hoop Teams Drop Games with Owens Community College
“Edison dropped two games with Owens Community College Wednesday in OCCAC action.”

NJCAA Region 12 February 13
Owens Women’s Basketball Fifth for Second Straight Division II Poll
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team held steady this week at number five in the NJCAA Division II women’s basketball poll. The Express are 20-4 overall and 10-1 in the OCCAC after defeating then number nine Sinclair Community College and Hocking College last week. They will put their seven game winning streak on the line on Wednesday night when they host Edison Community College. ”

NWI.com February 11
Region Collegians: Griffith Twins Leading to Wins in Florida
“Owens Community College’s Brenda Pennington (Bishop Noll) continues to climb up the NJCAA Division II assists leaders board after her 12-assist, 11-point game in a 117-39 victory over Lorain County.”

NJCC Region 12 February 6
Owens Women’s Basketball Cracks Top Five in Division II Poll
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team moved up one spot to number five in this week’s NJCAA Division II women’s basketball poll. The Express are 18-4 overall and 8-1 in the OCCAC this season. They won both their games last week beating Cuyahoga Community College and Lorain County Community College. Owens will look to avenge their only conference loss when ninth ranked Sinclair Community College comes to the SHAC in Perrysburg, OH on Wednesday night.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 5

Posted on February 5th, 2018

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Toledo Blade February 3
Temporary Homes for Rossford Classes Set
“District officials have long been in talks with Owens Community College to relocate high school students there, and the school board reaffirmed its support for the plan at a meeting Friday. Students would go to Owens starting with the 2018-19 school year and remain there until January, 2020.”

BG Independent News January 29
Free Dental Care For Kids Offered, Feb. 2
“On Friday, February 2, 2018, members of the Toledo Dental Society will provide free dental care to hundreds of Northwest Ohio children at three locations as part of the annual “Give Kids a Smile” program.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

iHeart Radio February 2
“Give Kids A Smile” Gives Free Dental Services
“The Toledo Dental Society and dental hygiene students from Owens Community College are joining forces to offer free dental exams to kids today by appointment.”

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Christian Science Monitor January 29
In L.A., Resources Grow for Homeless Community College Students
“After living in her truck for three months with her teenage daughter and dog Snoopy, Alix Silverman decided it was time to go to college.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 29

Posted on January 29th, 2018

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Sentinel-Tribune January 25
Make Appointments Now for Free Dental Care
“Owens Community College Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of free dental services for children ages 6 months to 18 years with limited or no access to care.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC January 25
Owens to Host Give Kids A Smile Day

WTOL-CBS January 24
Rep. Latta at Owens to talk Cyber Security

WTOL-CBS January 22
Owens to Host Give Kids A Smile Day

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA Region12 January 23
Owens Women’s Basketball Back in Top 10 in Division II Poll
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team moved up three spots this week to number nine in the NJCAA Division II women’s basketball poll. The Express are 15-4 overall and 5-1 in the OCCAC after going 2-0 last week. Owens defeated both then number 16 Edison Community College and Columbus State Community College. They will hit the court again on Wednesday night when they face Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, OH.”

OCCAC January 23
Fall OCCAC Academic All-Conference Honorees Announced
“All final grades are in from the Fall semester and a ton of STUDENT-athletes from across the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference have earned Academic All-Conference honors. To qualify, a student-athlete must achieve a 3.30 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 23

Posted on January 23rd, 2018

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Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce January 18
Children Receive Free Dental Services During Annual Give Kids A Smile Day at Owens
“Owens’ Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of free dental services for children ages six months to 18 years with limited or no access to care. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 2, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. at the College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic located on the second floor of the Health Technologies Hall on the Toledo-area Campus.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO – NBC (start time 6:07:59) January 16
Owens to Host Give Kids A Smile Day

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA January 19
Owens Women’s Basketball Falls Four Spots in this Week’s Division II Poll
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team dropped four spots to number 12 in this week’s rankings. They are 14-4 overall and 4-1 in the OCCAC after giving Edison Community College their first loss of the season on Wednesday. The win broke a two game losing streak where they had lost to Vincennes University and Sinclair Community College. They will host Columbus State Community College on Saturday for their next conference game.”

Piqua Daily Call January 18
Edison State Women Suffer First Loss to Owens Community College
“Edison State women’s coach Tim McMahon knew his team was facing its biggest challenge so far when fellow OCCAC member Owens visited Wednesday.”

Edison State Men Lose to Owens Community College
“The Owens Community College basketball team is always a tough challenge in Ohio Community College Athletic Confeence action.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 15

Posted on January 16th, 2018

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Toledo Blade January 13
Toledo Police Continue to Investigate Double Homicide
“Not long after Miss Stamper, a nursing student at Owens Community College, left the Chase Street home Thursday, Ms. Smith began receiving messages that something had happened — possibly involving her daughter.”

Toledo Blade January 11
Toledo Police Cadets Finish Last Leg of Training
“Toledo police Officer Kevin Dumas’ eyes jumped back and forth across the room as he watched two police cadets talk to a couple involved in a domestic dispute.”

24×7 Magazine January 3
Growing a Career: Prioritizing Student Internships
“In the fall of 1974, Toledo, Ohio-based Owens State Community College (OCC)—where I currently serve as an adjunct professor—began a two-year associate degree program in biomedical equipment technology (BMET). This program launch was a direct response to the need for trained technicians in the field of biomedical and related technical (electro-medical) equipment.”

La Prensa December 13
19 Graduate at UT’s and Owens’ Police Academy
“Nineteen students (14 University of Toledo students and 5 Owens students) were honored for their exemplary academic achievements during graduation from the Owens Community College and University of Toledo joint Police Academy, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

iHeart Radio January 15
MLK Observances Held Across NW Ohio
“Owens Community College will celebrate the MLK holiday with a day of service. Students, faculty, and staff will volunteer at the Cherry Street Mission and Bethany House shelters, providing cleaning services at both locations. Many schools, businesses, and nonprofit groups have turned toward a day of community service to celebrate the civil rights leader’s legacy.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA Region 12 January 12
Owens Moves Up Two Spots in First Division II Women’s Basketball Poll of 2018
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team moved up two spot to number eight in this week’s NJCAA Division II women’s basketball poll. The Express are 13-4 overall and 3-1 in the OCCAC after losing to Sinclair Community College on Wednesday night. They are off until next Wednesday when the will travel to Piqua, OH to face number 20 Edison Community College”

Macomb Daily December 22
Macomb CC Falls to Owens in Women’s Basketball
“Macomb Community College’s women’s basketball team came close to pulling off an upset Thursday night over 10th-ranked Owens Community College in a non-conference game.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

PR Newswire January 12
Washtenaw Community College to Showcase Mobility/Intelligent Transportation Systems Training at 2018 North American International Auto Show
“Washtenaw Community College is playing a key role to create the talent pipeline necessary for southeast Michigan to be the epicenter of the autonomous and connected vehicle world and mobility revolution. For the second consecutive year, the college will exhibit its expertise, capabilities, classroom programs and the workforce training it has developed to pursue that goal at the North American International Auto Show [NAIAS].”

WLRN January 3
What’s In A Name? Not ‘Community’ College
“Florida “community colleges” would continue to be a vanishing breed under a proposal that will be considered during the legislative session that starts next week.”

Media Report for Monday, Dec. 11

Posted on December 12th, 2017

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Sentinel-Tribune December 9
Fall Graduation at Owens
“Graduates begin their march as they enter the Student Health and Activities Center Friday for the 37th Fall Commencement at Owens Community College.”

Sentinel-Tribune December 7
Owens Prepares to Post for President’s Position
“The president’s position at Owens Community College will be posted in mid-December.”

The Courier December 6
Owens Students Make Surprise Food Delivery to First Responders
“The Owens Community College Student Nursing Association made a surprise food delivery to Findlay’s police and fire stations and to Hanco Emergency Medical Service on Tuesday afternoon.”

Owens Collecting Toys for 13th Annual Hospital Drive
“The Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus Student Nursing Association is working to spread holiday cheer through its 13th annual toy drive benefiting children staying in area hospitals.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

103.7 iHeart Radio December 8
Owens CC to Graduate Nearly 500 Students
“Owens Community College will convey 464 associate’s degrees at its fall graduation ceremony this evening. ”

104.7 iHeart Radio December 8
Owens CC to Graduate Nearly 500 Students
“Owens Community College will convey 464 associate’s degrees at its fall graduation ceremony this evening. ”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade December 9
Owens Volleyball Has 2 All-Americans
“Two members of the Owens College women’s volleyball team have been named NJCAA Division II All-Americans.”

Media Report for Monday, Dec. 4

Posted on December 4th, 2017

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WUPW-FOX December 3
Owens Community College Concert Band Presented Free Concert for the Holidays

WTOL-CBS December 2
Owens Community College Hosts Help Portrait Event

WTOL-CBS December 1
Owens Community College Holding Free Holiday Photo Session for Those in Need
“You’re probably already getting lots of holiday cards in the mail, and for many this includes professionally-taken family pictures.”

WUPW-FOX December 1
Owens Community College Hosts Help Portrait Event

WSPD-AM December 1
Owens Community College to Host Help Portrait Event

WTOL-CBS November 28
Wood Co. Sheriff Speaks on How the Opioid Epidemic Affects Police Officers
“Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn gave the public a different view of the opioid epidemic on Tuesday.”

WTOL Video Clip: Wood Co. Sheriff Speaks on Opioid Epidemic

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade November 27
Owens Volleyball Honored for Finishing Second in Nation
“10 days ago, it would’ve been difficult for the Owens Community College volleyball team to reflect on its run to the national title match.”

Media Report for Monday, Nov. 27

Posted on November 27th, 2017

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Sentinel-Tribune November 25
Community Briefs: Owens Leader Talks to Club
“Dr. Steve Robinson, interim president and chief executive officer of Owens Community College, is the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club guest speaker at Thursday’s noon luncheon at Stone Ridge Golf Club.”

Toledo Blade November 22
Federalism and Free Tuition
“Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley has called for free community college education in Ohio — funded by taxpayer borrowing. It’s a nice sounding idea, but a bad one.”

Advertiser-Tribune November 19
Sunday Announcements
“Owens to host informational event on opioid epidemic”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC November 21
How to Use the Turkey Fryer Safely this Thanksgiving
“You have heard and seen the horror stories of Thanksgiving gone wrong, all thanks to problems with the turkey fryer. It can be a delicious and easy way to prepare the main dish Thursday but can also be very dangerous if you’re not taking the proper safety steps.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune November 20
Owens Volleyball Falls in National Title Match
“Owens Community College’s question for a volleyball national championship was ended Saturday night as the top-ranked Express fell to Coffeyville, 25-23, 25-20, 14-25, 25-19 in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II championship match.”

Media Report for Monday, November 20

Posted on November 20th, 2017

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13 ABC WTVG November 19
#17 Owens Rally Not Enough, Fall to #5 Monroe 81-70
“In a battle of NJCAA Top 25 teams, the visiting Tribunes from Monroe Community College, out of Rochester, New York, were able to hold off the Owens Express 81-70. The Tribunes came in as the #5 ranked team in the country, after having defeating Vincennes University 83-80 on Saturday afternoon as a part of the Express Classic. ”

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Toledo Blade November 19
Owens Falls Short of Volleyball National Title
“The Owens volleyball team saw its dreams of winning its first title in a women’s sport dashed Saturday as they fell 25-23, 25-20, 14-25, 25-19 to Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national championship at the Charleston Civic Center.”

Toledo Blade November 18
Owens Advances to NJCAA D-II Championship Match
“The Owens Community College volleyball team is one match away from winning the national championship after disposing of fourth-seeded Lincoln Land (Ill.) Community College 25-19, 25-19, 25-23 in a National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national semifinal Friday at the Charleston Civic Center.”

Sentinel-Tribune November 15
Owens Volleyball Returns to National Tournament
“Owens Community College’s volleyball program is no stranger to success. But the success it has seen this year is unprecedented.”

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Detroit News November 16
Jacques: Political Correctness Gone Wild on Campus
“When you think of challenges facing free speech at universities, high-profile events likely come to mind: right-wing personalities Milo Yiannopoulos and Ben Shapiro at Berkeley, scholar Charles Murray at Middlebury College or Education Secretary Betsy DeVos wherever she goes.”

Chicago Tribune November 16
Student Kicked off Kansas Community College Basketball Team in Anthem Flap
“A Muslim student athlete who refused to observe the national anthem for religious reasons at a basketball game in Kansas has been kicked off the team following altercations with a team supporter, who accused him of disrespecting the American flag, and a coach.”

Media Report for Monday, Nov. 13

Posted on November 13th, 2017

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Advertiser-Tribune November 11
Sunday Announcements
“Students from the nursing program at Owens Community College Findlay-area campus are to visit classes at Millstream Career Center to encourage them to consider a career in nursing and share with them the educational process for becoming a nurse”

Sentinel-Tribune November 9
New Fees to Take Effect for Owens Students in Spring
“Owens Community College students will again be paying higher fees next term.”

The Courier November 9
Owens Students Power Lunch Fund
“Students enrolled in an online business communications class at Owens Community College were tasked with creating a GoFundMe effort for a charity of their choice.”

Toledo Blade November 6
Polish Dinner Will Benefit Transplant Patient
“Chef Ed Gozdowski of the culinary arts department at Owens Community College regularly helps out with good causes in the area by preparing special meals for fund-raisers. On Saturday, one of those causes will be very personal: He’ll make a traditional Polish dinner to help a friend who’s dealing with significant medical bills.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Review Times November 9
College Sports: Rutter Named Setter of the Year
“Liberty-Benton graduate Carrigan Gray, the freshman setter for 37-0 Owens Community College, earned OCCAC honorable mention. She takes a team-high 769 assists into the national tournament.
Owens had the conference’s Coach of the Year and Player of the Year in Sonny Gray and Niki Polce, respectively. Polce was also named Libero of the Year.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Detroit Free Press November 8
Macomb Community College Settles Free Speech Case Involving Student in T-Rex Outfit
“Macomb Community College reached a settlement with a student group that filed a First Amendment complaint against the college in August after students — one of whom dressed as a T-Rex — were told by campus police that they were violating policy by publicly advocating for fossil fuels.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer November 7
Cuyahoga Community College Bond Issue for Improvements Supported by Voters
” Cuyahoga Community College will be able to repair, upgrade or expand 50 buildings at 11 locations following Tuesday’s approval of a bond issue.”

Media Report for Monday, Nov. 6

Posted on November 6th, 2017

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The Press Nov. 3
Ribbon-Cutting Held for Owens New Veterans Hall
” Area residents got a firsthand look at Owens Community College’s new Veterans Hall as the academic institution officially opened the doors during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 2.”

Toledo Parent Nov. 1
Toledo Crash Focuses on Awareness and Community
“Toledo Crash’s opponents include a variety of organizations in the area including Toledo Reign— a female football team, Toledo Thunder— a minor league team, and college teams from Owens Community College and The University of Toledo. While the opposing teams are often made up of players without disabilities, Toledo Crash is integrated, which means anyone is welcome to play on the team.”

Toledo Blade Oct. 31
Residents Invited to Tour Renovated Veterans Hall at Owens Community College
“Owens Community College is inviting area residents to tour the Toledo-area campus’ new Veterans Hall at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.”

Cabinet Report Oct. 25
New EMT Pathway Tackles Student and Community Needs
“Through a recently announced partnership between Toledo Public Schools, Owens Community College and the city’s police and fire divisions, students will be able to enter an in-demand field immediately upon graduating while also filling a community need for medical professionals.”

Toledo Blade Oct. 25
TPS Announces New Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo
“Officials from TPS announced the new academy on Wednesday, flanked by planes at the Toledo Express Airport. Representatives from Owens Community College, Bowling Green State University, and the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority — all partners in the new initiative — also spoke.”

Toledo Blade Oct. 24
Wine Gala Benefits Mobile Meals
“If you attend, you’ll enjoy an extraordinary meal prepared by chef Diane Stahley and her staff. Hors d’oeuvres will include brie, apple, and honey crostini as well as selections from culinary arts students at Penta Career Center and Owens Community College, Chef Joe the Food Dude, Edible Arrangements, Grumpy’s, Lakes of Sylvania, Sofo Foods, and Swan Creek Retirement Village.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL – CBS Nov. 2
New Hall at Owens Community College Serves Local Veterans

WIOT 104.7 Nov. 2
Owens CC to Unveil New Veterans Center
“Owens Community College is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house today for its new veterans hall. Following the ribbon-cutting, the public can tour the newly-renovated facility and find out more about services being offered to military veterans on campus.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NJCAA Oct. 25
Undefeated Owens Remains the Top Team in Division II Volleyball Poll
“For the fifth straight week, the Owens Community College volleyball team is ranked number one in the NJCAA Division II volleyball poll. The Express are 32-0 overall and have locked up the OCCAC title with a 14-0 record. They are also the number one seed in the NJCAA District F Volleyball Tournament in Port Huron, MI, November 2-4. They will travel to Springfield, OH tonight to face Clark State Community College in their next match. ”

OACCAC Oct. 24
Owens Voted as Conference Favorites in Preseason Women’s Basketball Poll
“By receiving eight of nine first-place votes in the OCCAC Preseason Women’s Basketball Coaches Poll, Owens Community College has been tabbed as the conference favorites heading into the 2017-18 season.

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Inside Higher Ed Nov. 1
Free Community College Picks Up Steam
“It began gradually with communities and states changing expectations about high school until, eventually, every state offered it for free. Advocates of tuition-free college like to make this point– that a single state or city won’t be able to change the way people think about how we pay for college and who should attend it.”

Media Report for Monday, Oct. 23

Posted on October 23rd, 2017

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Toledo Blade October 10
High School Seniors Can Gain EMT Certification Through New TPS Partnership
“About 40 high school seniors will become the first Toledo Public Schools students to attend Owens Community College as full-time emergency medical technician students while finishing required courses at TPS”

Northwest Signal October 9
Owens Alumni Association Event Raises $50K
“One hundred and twenty area residents recently enjoyed a day of golf and the new Drone Golf Ball Drop in support of alumni scholarship programs as the Owens Community College’s Alumni Association held its 15th annual Golf Classic. The 30-team event raised $50,600, proceeds will benefit scholarships and outreach endeavors.”

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WNWO-NBC October 10
Owens EMT Program Now Available for Free to Qualifying TPS Students

WTOL-CBS October 10
TPS Students Work Towards EMT Certification

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BCSN October 10
Owens Volleyball Scraps to Maintain NO. 1 Status
“Tucked away at a small recreation center in Perrysburg, the Owens Community College volleyball team recently has shown more grit in practices than in some of its matches.”

NJCAA October 10
Owens Volleyball Ranked Number One for Third Straight Week
“The Owens Community College women’s volleyball team is the top Division II team in the country for the third straight week. The Express, who are 27-0 overall and 8-0 in the OCCAC, are number in the NJCAA Division I women’s volleyball poll. They went 5-0 last week defeating Lorain County Community College, Wallace (AL) State Community College-Hanceville, Cape Fear (NC) Community College, #17 – Catawba Valley (NC) Community College and #12 – Pasco-Hernando (FL) Community College last week. Their next match is tomorrow night when they host Lakeland Community College in an OCCAC match up.”

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Inside Higher Ed October 17
More Scrutiny for Community Colleges
“Community college systems are finding they’re under more scrutiny than ever before, especially when it comes to whether their students complete programs and graduate.”

Media Report for Monday, Oct. 9

Posted on October 9th, 2017

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Sentinel-Tribune October 7
Owens Looks to the Future, Sets Goals
“Owens Community College has set goals it will follow for the rest of the fiscal year, and the main focus is on enrollment and completion.”

Toledo Blade October 4
20 Young Leaders Recognized for Success
“TWENTY outstanding individuals among 120 young leaders from Ohio and Michigan were nominated for the 2017 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition Award.”

Toledo Blade October 3
Owens Interim President Focused on Financial Stability, Improving Student Retention
“Owens Community College’s interim president has a plan for a successful school year: retain more students, respond to the labor market’s demands, stay financially sound, and better promote the college’s offerings.”

Toledo Blade September 29
Registration Open for Toledo Citizens Police Academy
“Toledo residents interested in learning more about the police department may now apply for the Citizen Police Academy.”

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Fox 17 West Michigan October 4
Police Say Report of Active Shooter on Campus was just a Rumor
“After investigating reports of an active shooter on campus of Muskegon Community College police have concluded it was a rumor.”

Democrat & Chronicle. October 3
MCC Responds to Tweet’s Racial Slur
“Monroe Community College responded to an outcry from students after a tweet using a racial slur identifying MCC was shared throughout the community.”

Daily Breeze September 27
With Tuition-Free Community College, State can Promise a Better Tomorrow Today
“Two years ago, I traveled to Macomb Community College in Michigan, where then-President Barack Obama launched the College Promise National Advisory Board to advocate for free community college. As a proud member of that panel, I advise the College Promise Campaign on how to build broad support for programs that deliver free community college to hardworking students.”

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 25

Posted on September 25th, 2017

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Toledo Blade September 24
Cecelia Adams Focuses on Education WHile Seeking Re-Election to Council
“She said she was particularly proud of a project she helped established allowing Toledo students to take classes in emergency medical training at Owens Community College and qualify for the EMT certification exam when they graduate.”

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WTVG-ABC September 20
Road Closed Near Owens Community College

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Mlive September 20
Washtenaw Community College Approves Armed Campus Police Force
“After nearly two years of debate regarding the role of public safety at Washtenaw Community College, and one final contentious debate on Tuesday, Sept. 19, its Board of Trustees voted to establish a law enforcement agency for the college”

Mercury News September 19
First Year of Community College Could Soon Be Free In Califonia
“Last week, the state assembly sent a bipartisan bill to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk for a final signature that would waive the first year of tuition, anywhere from $1,100 to $1,400 depending on how many classes a student takes, for residents who enroll full time.”

New York Times September 19
When Community College is Free
“Two years ago, under a program called the Star Scholarship, Chicago began to offer free community college to all public high school graduates who earned a B average or higher and demonstrated near college-level proficiency in their work. To keep costs for students low, they also get their textbooks free.”

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 18

Posted on September 18th, 2017

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Northwest Signal September 18
Latta to Host Military Service Academy Night
“Congressman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, invites all interested high school students and their parents to attend an informational meeting at Owens Community College, Findlay campus, Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., to learn about the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process for the 2018 academic year.”

Sentinel-Tribune September 14
Owens CC Updates will be Topic of Rotary Program Today
“Owens Community College Interim President Steve Robinson will be the speaker at today’s Bowling Green Rotary meeting.”

Courier September 13
Firsthand Views of Addiction Offered at Owens Presentation
“In 2013, Anna VanWormer spent 18 hours at her mother’s hospital bedside as the older woman died from a heroin overdose.”

Toledo Blade September 12
Enrollment Down at Most Local Universities and Colleges
“Despite the drop, Owens officials said this year’s count exceeds the 8,581-student fall enrollment target developed more than a year ago. Officials came up with that goal by looking at high school completion rate data, unemployment figures, and enrollment trends.”

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Press Democrat September 16
California Bill Would Offer Free Community College for First-year Students
“California could offer a free year of community college for all first-time students, regardless of income, potentially benefiting hundreds of students at Santa Rosa Junior College.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer September 11
World Trade Center Beam Used in Cuyahoga Community College First Responder Sculpture
“A memorial sculpture that includes a beam from World Trade Center destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks was dedicated Monday at Cuyahoga Community College’s Western Campus.”

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 11

Posted on September 11th, 2017

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Toledo Blade September 8
Toledo, Area Officials Complete Fire Training
“About 200 participants and firefighters attended FireOps 101 at Owens Community College’s Center for Emergency Preparedness in Lake Township.”

Sentinel-Tribune September 6
Owens Enrollment Tops Fall Goal, Remains Below Last Year’s Figure
“Enrollment at Owens Community College for fall term is above the targeted goal, but is still below what it was last year.”

Toledo Blade September 5
Local Band Selected as Vans Warped Tour Contest Winners
“I answered the phone and I was like, ‘Hey,’ and he basically asked, ‘How would you guys like to be the grand prize winners?’ I took a second; I wasn’t expecting that at all. I was like, ‘Yeah.’ What else would I say, ‘No’?” the 19-year-old Owens Community College student said with a laugh. “It was incredible.”

Sentinel-Tribune August 31
Owens Community College Seeking Suspect in Alleged Assault
“Authorities at Owens Community College are on the lookout for a male suspect accused of assaulting a woman on campus Wednesday. ”

Toledo Blade August 31
BGSU, Owens Investigating Sexual Assault Reports
“Bowling Green State University announced Thursday police are investigating two suspected sexual assaults on campus that were reportedly committed by the same person, while Owens Community College separately said it had received a report of a sexual assault on its campus.”

The Press August 30
Owens Adds Community and Family Service Degree
“Blending the strengths of an early childhood educator and social worker, Owens Community College is adding a new program that will focus on making a difference in the lives of children and families living in Northwest Ohio. ”

Toledo City Paper August 30
The State of Urban Agriculture
“The OSU Extension, Owens Community College, and the Toledo Lucas County Sustainability Commission also offer structural, educational, and technical support to urban farming initiatives.”

Toledo Blade August 28
Toledo Area Programs Seek to Fill Demand for Health Care Workers
“That’s what draws a lot of students to the health-care certificate programs at Owens Community College, said Catherine Ford, dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions at Owens.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC September 1
Owens Community College Police Searching for Man Accused of Sexual Assault

WUPW-FOX August 31
Two Sexual Assault Cases at BGSU

WTOL-CBS August 31
Sex Crimes Being Investigated at Two Area Colleges

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NBXpress September 1
Hall of Fame Induction to be Held at Owens Community College
“The Owens Community College athletic department will induct its second ever Owens Express Athletic Hall of Fame class on Sept. 30 in the Audio Visual Classroom Center (AVCC) on the Toledo campus, which is adjacent to the college’s library.”

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Forbes September 8
Use Community Colleges As Affordable Stepping Stones to Four-Year College Degree
“With discussions about college affordability, student loan debt and cultural diversity remaining hot topics, public colleges and universities continue chasing out of state students for their higher tuition revenue. It seems students and four-year colleges looking for the right match are often on separate paths in higher education today.”

Detroit News September 7
DeVos Signals New Era for Campus Assault Investigation
“Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today sent a strong signal that she will revise Obama-era guidelines related to campus sexual assault.”

Michigan Radio September 2
Community College Sues State Auditor’s Office
“A small community college is suing the state of Michigan, in a fight over whether some student workers should have to enroll in the public school teacher’s retirement fund.”

Media Report for Monday, Aug. 28

Posted on August 28th, 2017

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Sentinel-Tribune August 23
Rossford School Board Gets Glimpse of New Building Plans
“There were also updates provided for the transition time, when high school students will be using facilities at Owens Community College.”

Springfield News-Sun August 21
Area Community Colleges Receive Low Marks in Rankings
“None of Ohio’s 23 community colleges made Wallethub’s top 200 and all of the schools of southwest Ohio fell in the lower half of the rankings, according to the report. Wallethub ranked 728 community colleges.”

Dayton Daily News August 21
Area Community Colleges Receive Low Marks in Rankings
“None of Ohio’s 23 community colleges made Wallethub’s top 200 and all of the schools of southwest Ohio fell in the lower half of the rankings, according to the report. Wallethub ranked 728 community colleges.”

Journal-News August 21
Area Community Colleges Receive Low Marks in Rankings
“None of Ohio’s 23 community colleges made Wallethub’s top 200 and all of the schools of southwest Ohio fell in the lower half of the rankings, according to the report. Wallethub ranked 728 community colleges.”

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WTVG-ABC August 23
Rossford High School Plans to Move to Owens Community College Temporarily

WTVG-ABC August 21
Wallethub Ranks Ohio Community Colleges

Media Report for Monday, Aug. 21

Posted on August 21st, 2017

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Sentinel Tribune August 19
Owens Adds Community and Family Service Degree
“Blending the strengths of an early childhood educator and social worker, Owens Community College is adding a new program that will focus on making a difference in the lives of children and families living in Northwest Ohio.”

Toledo Blade August 18
Officers Graduate from Lucas Co. Crisis Intervention Program
“Twenty-eight officers — including a park ranger, police officers, sheriff’s deputies, corrections officers, and probation officers — were recognized at the Toledo Police Academy at Owens Community College for completing the 40-hour crisis intervention training program.”

Advertiser-Tribune August 15
Sunday Announcements, Aug. 13
“Owens Community College is adding a Community and Family Service program.”

Northwest Signal August 14
Owens Adds Community, Family Service Degree
“Blending the strengths of an early childhood educator and social worker, Owens Community College is adding a new program that will focus on making a difference in the lives of children and families living in northwest Ohio.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer August 14
Diverse Crowd Drawn to Peace Rally on Cleveland’s Public Square in Aftermath of Charlottesville Attack
“Little else about Fields’ life has become public. He placed an application earlier this summer at Owens Community College, near his home, but he never enrolled in classes, college spokesman Jared Meades told cleveland.com.”

Media Report for Monday, Aug. 14

Posted on August 14th, 2017

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Cleveland Plain Dealer August 13
Maumee Man Accused in Charlottesville Attack Applied to Owens Community College, Never Enrolled
“James Alex Fields Jr. put in an application at Owens Community College, about 15 miles away from his listed Maumee address, college spokesman Jared Meade said. However, Fields never enrolled in any classes, so he was never classified as a student.”

Toledo Blade August 11
Plan for Rossford Schools’ Overhaul is on Schedule
“High school students will be moved to Owens Community College once renovations start on the downtown middle and high school campus. Glenwood Elementary will receive an addition and other upgrades.”

EdScoop August 11
The Best Way to Engage College Students? Text Them.
“Recruiters at Owens — and at colleges and universities nationwide — are pivoting to meet students where they are: on their cell phones. “It’s in their hand. It’s timely. It’s what they’re used to,” Schmidbauer told EdScoop.”

Toledo Blade August 9
BGSU Plugs in New Technology at Historic Halls
“College and Veterans halls at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township are getting a facelift, and Lourdes University in Sylvania is remodeling a portion of its Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center into a gaming arena to be ready this fall for the inaugural e-sports season.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC August 9
Owens Community College Offers new Community and Family Services Program

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Crain’s Cleveland Business August 13
Community Colleges Embrace State Plan for Four-Year Degrees
“A small entry in Ohio’s fiscal year 2018-2019 operating budget will mean a big change for the state’s community colleges, as they soon will be able to offer certain four-year degrees.”

USA Today August 10
Campus Carry Comes, Quietly, to Texas Community Colleges
“A year after it was implemented at four-year universities, campus carry was quietly put into effect at community colleges in Texas on Aug. 1.”

Media Report for Monday, Aug. 7

Posted on August 7th, 2017

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Courier Aug. 4
Some Schools Face Funding Cuts
“A school district negotiates with universities on the credit cost, and Findlay gets some breaks on textbooks, such as a 25 percent discount at the Owens Community College bookstore.”

Sentinel-Tribune Aug. 2
Process Underway to Find Next Owens President
“The search for a new president at Owens Community College continues with requests for proposals from executive search firms.”

Toledo Blade Aug. 2
3rd Trustee in Owens Search
“Owens Community College’s board chairman named a third trustee to a presidential search committee and described her desire to include many stakeholders in the hunt for the school’s next chief.”

Toledo Blade July 31
College Faculty Set Sail for STEM Research
“An intrepid group of Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College faculty and administrators recently set sail to learn more about hands-on STEM education and undergraduate research.”

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WTVG-ABC Aug. 1
Owens Police Academy Teaches Cadets to be Prepared for Anything

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Buffalo News Aug. 5
Community College Students Borrow Less but Struggle to Repay Loans
“Borrowers who attended community colleges in New York graduated with much less debt than their counterparts at four-year colleges. Nonetheless, at all but one community college, at least half of borrowers were not making progress on paying down their loans within three years of beginning their repayment.”

The Morning Journal Aug. 4
Lorain County Community College has Openings in Nursing Degree Program
“Lorain County Community College announced it has openings in the associate in its nursing degree program.”

The Hill Aug. 4
Rhode Island to Offer Free Community College
“Rhode Island passed legislation on Thursday to make community college tuition-free starting this upcoming fall semester, CNN reports.”

MLive. Aug. 1
Betsy DeVos Sees Grand Rapids Community College’s Impact
“Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said Tuesday, Aug. 1, how “exciting and encouraging” it was to see how Grand Rapids Community College’s programs are continuing to develop to support students.”

Media Report for Monday, July 31

Posted on July 31st, 2017

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Toledo Blade July 30
On the Town: Rolling on the River
“Mr. Burson, a co-founder of the Toledo Bailliage that was started in 1984, is one of four U.S. chapters of the 50-member international Conseil Magistrature, and he is the chairman of the Chaine Foundation, which supports culinary and wine competitions and provides scholarships to up-and-coming chefs. The local chapter will present a scholarship to an Owens Community College culinary arts student next spring.”

Toledo Blade July 24
FBI to Host Citizens Academy at Owens Community College
“This program reviews the FBI’s structure, operations, and investigative techniques. Authorities say they are looking for executive-level officials who are outside of law enforcement and active in the community to join.”

Toledo Blade July 21
Owens Community College Seeks Consultant to Find Its Next President
“Consultants interested in the job have until Aug. 7 to submit proposals that outline the services they would provide and their qualifications to do the work.”

Courier July 20
Owens Offering Extended Hours
“The Owens Community College offices of admissions, advising and “Oserve” will stay open until 7 p.m. each Monday, starting Aug. 14 and lasting through December.”

Sentinel-Tribune July 19
Owens Theater Professor Leads Chautauqua Training at College
“Not only has Rossford hosted the Ohio Humanities Chautauqua ensemble twice, the site will have an active role in the future of the performances. Jeremy Meier, a professor in the theater department at Owens Community College, has been tapped as the instructor for the new Chautauqua training program at the college, which also received an Ohio Humanities grant for the program.”

Sentinel-Tribune July 18
Local Chautauqua Performances to Highlight Rossford Riverfest
“All eight of the scholars are being trained by Jeremy Meier at Owens Community College through grant funding.”

Northwest Signal July 17
Toledo Edison Hires 19 Graduates from Utility Worker Training Program
“Toledo Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has hired 19 graduates of the companies’ utility worker training programs as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability for customers in northwest Ohio. The new line workers represent the first graduating class since the Power Systems Institute (PSI) training program was reinstituted by FirstEnergy at Owens Community College in Perrysburg.”

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WTOL-CBS July 18
Owens Downtown Learning Center Closed Due to Power Outage

Media Report for Monday, July 17

Posted on July 17th, 2017

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News-Messenger July 16
John Dillinger Presenter to Perform at Hayes Center
“Living history presenter Jeremy Meier will portray Depression-era gangster John Dillinger in a presentation at 2 p.m. July 30, at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. ”

Toledo Blade July 13
Floodwaters Plague Findlay Again
“Hancock County commissioners declared a state of emergency Thursday to urge people to avoid travel if possible and to not drive through flooded roads. The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library and Owens Community College’s Findlay campus closed in the afternoon.”

Toledo Blade July 10
Tuition Freeze Benefits Students and Universities
“Tuition freezes create a real challenge for Ohio’s state universities, but the state-mandated cap has helped both students and universities and should continue for at least two more years.”

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WTOL-CBS July 14
Chautauqua Rossford 2017

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Washington Times July 15
Calhoun Community College Shutting Down Athletics
“Calhoun Community College is shutting down its athletics program at the end of next spring because of budget cuts.”

Media Report for Monday, July 10

Posted on July 10th, 2017

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Toledo Blade July 7
Toledo PD Begins Training Newest Cadets
“During an opening ceremony at the Toledo Police Academy at Owens Community College, Chief Kral told the cadets they will soon chase an armed suspect through a dark alley, or console a family member after a fatal crash. But spending time with youth in the community can be the most rewarding work, the chief said.”

Toledo Blade July 4
UT to Freeze Undergrad Tuition Again
“An Owens spokesman said that the college is “in a holding pattern” to get clarification from the state before Board of Trustee members decide how to react.”

Northwest Signal July 3
Robinson to Serve as Interim President
“Owens Community College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Steve Robinson to serve as interim president.”

Sentinel-Tribune June 26
Street Once Voted to Close Now May Remain Open
“Renewed a fire department membership agreement with Owens Community College for $1,000. The services include live fire training, search and rescue and firefighter safety and survival.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS July 8
Keith Dressel Memorial Motorcycle Ride to End

WTVG-ABC July 7
Police Academy Recruits Begin Training at Owens Community College

Keith Dressel Memorial Motorcycle Ride to End

WNWO-NBC July 5
Keith Dressel Memorial Motorcycle Ride to End

WLIO-FOX June 29
Owens Community College Hosted Open House

WTOL-CBS June 29
Owens Community College Hosted Open House

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Dayton Daily News July 2
Community Colleges Can Now Offer Bachelor’s Degrees
“Ohio’s community colleges will be able to offer four-year degrees thanks to a provision in the state budget bill that Gov. John Kasich signed Friday into law.”

Media Report for Monday, June 26

Posted on June 26th, 2017

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Toledo Blade June 23
John Dunbar Officially Named Findlay Police Chief
“Chief Dunbar holds a bachelor of arts degree from The Ohio State University and has been a Police Academy Commander and Instructor for Owens Community College for more than seven years. He was a lieutenant in Findlay when he briefly left that department, then rose back through the ranks to become a lieutenant again in 2010, according to the city’s statement.”

The Courier June 23
John Dunbar Named Findlay Police Chief
“The mayor’s office has named Findlay Police Department Lt. John Dunbar as the next chief of polic”

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Detroit News June 21
MSU Freezes Tuition for Freshman in Credit Initiative
“Michigan State University on Wednesday announced a new initiative that will freeze tuition for incoming freshmen in 2018-19 at 2017-18 rates to encourage students to take loads of 15 credit hours per semester.”

Driverless Shuttles to Debut on Um Campus in Fall
“Driverless electric shuttles will begin ferrying University of Michigan students and faculty across the North Campus this fall, in a service that may be the first of its kind on a U.S”

Media Report for Monday, June 19

Posted on June 19th, 2017

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Toledo Blade June 13
Broken Connection at Owens
“Mosser Construction employees work Monday to remove the Owens Community College south pedestrian bridge that spans Oregon Road. The bridge, which connected the east and west campuses for 34 years, had been deteriorating and was removed at the recommendation of engineers.”

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WTOL-CBS June 12
Owens Removes South Bridge Over Oregon Rd

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The Detroit News June 15
UM Offers Free Tuition for Families who Make up to $65K
“In a move aimed at increasing low-income students’ ability to attend the University of Michigan, President Mark Schlissel announced a financial aid program Thursday that will make tuition free for resident undergraduate students whose families earn $65,000 a year or less.”

The Clarion-Ledger June 14
Community Colleges to Cut Nearly 250 Jobs
“Community colleges across Mississippi are eliminating nearly 250 jobs for the upcoming year to close budget gaps, and five are dropping at least one intercollegiate sport.”

Media Report for Monday, June 12

Posted on June 13th, 2017

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Toledo Blade June 12
Pedestrian Bridge at Owens to be Razed
“An arched pedestrian bridge that stood for 34 years as an Owens Community College landmark and linked the school’s east and west campuses is slated to be torn down today.”

Culinarycareers.com June 8
7 Best Culinary Programs in the State of Ohio
“While locations like LA and New York get most of the hype, other top-class destinations for culinary study are sometimes overlooked. Ohio is a prime example of that, as it is as rich in food culture as it is in talented chefs. With 17 fully accredited institutions, it’s a hotspot for exceptional cooking schools, many of which are based in or around the city of Cleveland. The National Restaurant Association estimates over $20.5 billion in yearly revenue in Ohio comes from the culinary industry, and it currently employs more than 570,000 people.”

The Courier June 8
Owens Appoints Interim President
“The Owens Community College Board of Trustees has selected Steve Robinson to serve as interim president starting July 1.”

Sentinel-Tribune June 7
Owens Names Interim President While Search Goes On
“Steve Robinson will lead Owens Community College as interim president as the board of trustees begins its search to replace Mike Bower, who is retiring at the end of the month.”

Toledo Blade June 6
Owens Community College Picks Interim President
“Owens Community College provost and chief academic officer Steve Robinson will be its interim president.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC June 11
Owens Community College Removes Landmark Bridge

WTVG-ABC June 6
Owens Community College Appoints Interim President

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Inside Higher Ed June 12
Free Community College Passes in Nevada
“Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed into law the Nevada Promise Scholarship last week, which would effectively provide tuition-free community college to eligible students.”

NPR June 11
The First State to Offer Free Community College to Nearly Every Adult
“The opportunity to go to college for free is more available than ever before. States and cities, in the last year especially, have funded programs for students to go to two-year, and in some cases, four-year, schools.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer June 6
Lakeland Community College Offers Retire/Rehire Option to Employees
“More than 30 Lakeland Community College administrators and staff are expected to retire and be rehired this fall under a program that officials say will save the college more than $400,000 a year.”

Media Report for Monday, June 5

Posted on June 5th, 2017

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Courier May 27
Owens Announces New Scholarship
“Owens Community College announced a new Board of Trustees Scholarship to replace the Academic Excellence Scholarship and the Academic Achievement Scholarship.”

Sentinel-Tribune May 25
Owens Welcomes 2 New Board Members
“Owens Community College recently welcomed Jason Johnson, plant manager at Dana Corporations new Toledo driveline plant, and Deborah Knight, vice president of Thunderbird Enterprises, as the newest members of the board of trustees.”

Northwest Signal May 22
Two Welcomed as Trustees for Owens
“Owens Community College recently welcomed Jason Johnson, plant manager at Dana Corporation’s new Toledo driveline plant, and Deborah Knight, vice president of Thunderbird Enterprises, as the newest members of the Board of Trustees.”

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Time June 1
The Case for Community College
“Riley Anderson was a C student in high school, bored by the work and driven partly by a desire to stay on the football team. In 2015, he graduated 25th in his class–of 31 students.”

Detroit Free Press May 30
Community Colleges Facing Challenges as Students Decrease
“Two more years of high school, for those who couldn’t hack it at a regular university, or a cheap way to pick up some basic college classes.”

Time May 22
What Community Colleges Do that Universities Don’t
“In tiny Watertown, South Dakota — in the middle of America — one community college is doing the unthinkable. Six months after graduation, 99% of students from Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI) are employed or continuing their education. After five years, graduates earn wages higher than average for all other workers in the region. Seventy-four percent of students at Lake Area graduate or transfer to a four-year college within three years — compared to fewer than 40% for community college students nationally.”

Media Report for Monday, May 22

Posted on May 22nd, 2017

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Toledo Blade May 21
Obituary: Mike P. McAlear
“Michael P. McAlear, an Owens Community College trustee who embraced growth and change as third-generation leader of a company his grandfather started, died Monday in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Township. He was 56.”

Sentinel-Tribune May 18
Plans Shape Up for Rossford Students to go to Owens
“At Rossford’s Board of Education meeting Monday, Superintendent Dan Creps confirmed plans are being finalized for the temporary placement of high school students at Owens Community College next year when construction goes on at the downtown school campus.”

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WTOL-CBS May 16
Rossford High School Tentative Plan to Temporarily Relocate to Owens Community College

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CNBC May 18
Starting Out at Community College Seems Like a Really Good Idea Until…It’s Not
“It’s no secret that attending a community college can be a stepping stone toward obtaining a bachelor’s degree. However, few of these students actually get there within four years.”

Media Report for Monday, May 15

Posted on May 15th, 2017

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Toledo Blade May 11
Exercise Shows Ways to Stop Active Shooters
“An “active shooter” stormed into the large classroom at Owens Community College and began firing, trying to take out as many innocent civilians as possible. It was just a training exercise, but the message at the 27th annual Northwest Ohio Safety and Health Day was clear: It can happen anywhere.”

Northwest Signal May 9
Owens’ Alumni Association Awards Memorial Scholarships
“Owens’ Alumni Association has chosen Austin Robinson to receive the 10th Annual Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship and Josh Ellis to receive the 3rd Annual Private Stephen Machcinski and Private James Dickman Memorial Scholarship.”

Sentinel-Tribune May 8
Area Colleges Confer Diplomas
“Angela Rector, at left, smiles as she receives her diploma Friday during the 51st annual Spring Commencement Ceremony at Owens Community College. Owens graduated 696 during its ceremony at the Student Health and Activities Center. ”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

U.S. News and World Report. May 12
Tennessee Set to Be First to Make Community College Free for Adults
“Tennessee will become the first state in the country to offer free community college to all adults without a degree under a measure Republican Governor Bill Haslam is likely to quickly sign into law, a spokesman said Friday.”

Media Report for Monday, May 8

Posted on May 8th, 2017

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Toledo Blade May 6
Owens Graduates Ready for Adventure
“Erinn Weenink, center, waits with other grads before proceeding in for the 51st annual spring commencement at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township. Thou- sands of friends and family turned out Friday to cheer on the 696 candidates for graduation. Dan Rogers, president and chief executive officer of Cherry Street Mission, was keynote speaker.”

Toledo Blade May 4
Owens OKs Contracts for Building, Equipment
“The Owens Community College Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved about $2.36 million in contracts for building projects and equipment.”

Northwest Signal May 1
Graduates Prepare for Spring Commencement at Owens
“The 696 candidates for graduation, including 82 from the Findlay-area campus, will receive their degrees during the 51st annual Owens Community College Spring Commencement Friday.”

The Blade April 30
Foods from Around the World Benefit Mobile Meals
“Whip It Up International food event presented by Penta Career Center’s Culinary Arts Department and Owens Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs was at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at Owens to benefit Mobile Meals of Toledo.”

Sentinel-Tribune April 28
Owens to Bring Back Baseball, Softball
“Owens Community College announced on Thursday that it will be bringing back its baseball and softball programs starting with the 2018-19 seasons. The college also announced it will be transitioning to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III level in the same season.”

U.S. News and World Report April 27
Availability of Child Care Challenges Student – Parents
“At Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio, child care also was taken over by the YMCA after a campus child care center closed. Krista Kiessling, who directs service learning and civic engagement at the college, says student-parents rarely understand how tough it will be to juggle children, school and work. ”

Xenia Daily Gazette April 27
CSU Finances Back in Order
“Owens State Community College was also on fiscal watch but has been removed as well.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS May 3
Owens Community College Spring Plant Sale Kicks Off

WTOL-CBS May 3
Owens Community College Hosts Spring Plant Sale

WUPW-FOX April 27
Owens Community College Announces Return of Baseball and Softball

WNWO-NBC April 27
Owens Community College Announces Return of Baseball and Softball

WTVG-ABC April 26
Owens Community College Findlay Campus Hosts Recycling Drive

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Detroit News May 1
Black-White Grad Gap Vexes Mich. Universities
“Gabrielle Psalms Settles knows she is beating the odds by graduating from college, so she’s planning to go to two Wayne State University commencement ceremonies this month to celebrate.”

Media Report for Monday, April 24

Posted on April 24th, 2017

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Sentinel Tribune April 21
Owens Honors Outstanding Emergency Personnel
“Members of the Perrysburg Township police and fire departments, as well other people who assisted, were recognized Friday for their lifesaving efforts in a 2016 shooting.”

Sentinel Tribune April 20
Local Briefs: 4-20-17
Kasich Appoints 2 to Owens Trustees Board
“On Wednesday, Gov. John Kasich announced several appointments to state boards.”

Northwest Signal April 19
Owens Appoints Nagel, Orzechowski to Permanent Positions
“Owens Community College has appointed Lisa L. Nagel, J.D., to the position of general counsel and vice president of administration and Laurie Orzechowski to the position of chief information officer.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC. April 23
Owens Community College to Host Free Spring Concert

WTVG-ABC April 20
Owens Findlay-Area Campus Hosting Electronics Recycling Drive

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Inside Higher Ed April 21
Enrollment Declines, Transfer Barriers: Community College Presidents’ Survey
“Six in 10 leaders of community colleges say their enrollments have declined in the past three years, including 21 percent who say enrollment is down by 10 percent or more, according to Inside Higher Ed’s 2017 Survey of Community College Presidents.”

Media Report for Monday, April 17

Posted on April 17th, 2017

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Toledo Blade April 16
Culinary Students to Whip Up a world of Flavors at Owens Community College
“Dine on delicacies from around the world at Mobile Meals of Toledo’s newest fund-raiser, Whip It Up International.”

Toledo Blade April 14
240 Military Recruits From Area Honored
“Mike Bower, president of Owens Community College and an Army veteran, welcomed the enlistees and told them how three years of military experience helped him.”

Northwest Signal April 10
Owens Board Members Named to Leadership Roles
“Owens Community College recently named Diana H. (Dee) Talmage and Mary Beth Hammond to serve as the chair and vice chair for the college’s board of trustees.”

Media Report for Monday, April 10

Posted on April 10th, 2017

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The Courier April 5
Owens Removed from Fiscal Watch
“Owens Community College announced Tuesday that it has been released by the state from fiscal watch, nearly two years after being placed on it.”

Sentinel Tribune April 5
Bower to Exit as Owens President; College Removed from Fiscal Watch
“Mike Bower is leaving his role as president at Owens Community College at the end of June.”

Northwest Signal April 5
Owens CC Released from Fiscal Watch
“Leaders of Owens Community College informed the campus community Tuesday it officially has been released from fiscal watch by the Chancellor John Carey after achieving a Senate Bill 6 (SB6) composite score of 3.0 for fiscal year 2016.”

Toledo Blade April 5
Owens Community College off Fiscal Watch; Leader to Depart
“Having accomplished his goal Tuesday of seeing Owens Community College taken off the state-designated fiscal watch, President Mike Bower announced he intends to step down as the school’s sixth president.”

Sentinel Tribune April 4
Owens Community College President Stepping Down June 30
“At Tuesday’s trustees meeting, Owens Community College President Mike Bower announced he will be stepping down from the post.”

Toledo Blade April 4
Owens Community College Removed from Fiscal Watch
“Owens Community College is officially off state-designated fiscal watch.”

Owens Community College President Announces Resignation
“Owens Community College President Mike Bower announced today he will step down on June 30, the date his current contract concludes.”

BG Falcon Media March 30
University Continues Partnership with Owens Community
“The University has had a strong partnership with Owens Community College for many years, and one product of this shared commitment to academic success is the Falcon Express Dual Admission Program, which allows incoming students to attend the University after two years at the community college.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS April 9
Leading Edge: Dr. Bower Speaks about Education and Finances

WTVG-ABC April 9
Owens Community College Presents Its Spring Production

WTOL-CBS April 6
Local Credit Unions Partner with Owens to Host Financial Seminar for High School Students

WTOL-CBS April 4
Owens Community College Released from Fiscal Watch a Year Early

WTVG-ABC April 4
Owens Community College Released from Fiscal Watch

WUPW-FOX April 4
Owens Community College Released from Fiscal Watch

WTOL-CBS March 31
Owens Community College Hosts Culinary Arts Job Fair

WTVG-ABC March 28
Owens Community College Receives a Chautauqau Grant

Media Report for Monday, March 27

Posted on March 23rd, 2017

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Cleveland Plain Dealer March 24
Report Highlights Ohio Grandparents, College Students Living in Poverty
“Cole said one school — Owens Community College in Northwest Ohio — has opened its pantry to employees.”

Toledo Blade March 23
180th Fighter Wing, Local Colleges Partner
“The Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing signed a community partnership Wednesday.”

Sentinel Tribune March 23
Local Universities, 180th Sign Partnership Agreement
“The 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard signed a partnership agreement with Bowling Green State University, Owens Community College and three other Northwest Ohio institutes of higher learning on Wednesday. ”

Dvidshub.net March 22
180th Fighter Wing Hosts Partnership Agreement Signing
“The 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, signed two community partnership agreements on March 22 as part of the Air Force Community Partnership program, creating mutually beneficial relationships between the 180FW and our local communities.”

Toledo Blade March 22
Area Universities Veto Allowing Concealed Weapons on Campus
“A state law now allows college officials to permit concealed carry on campus, but area universities are declining to do so.”

Sentinel Tribune March 21
Owens Student’s Food Philosophy: Eating is the Epicenter of Everything
“Heather Heldt is learning as much as she can while at Owens Community College.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC March 22
Local Universities Keep Current Policy on Concealed Carry

WTOL-CBS March 22
Owens Signs Partnership with the 180th Fighter Wing

WTOL-CBS March 17
Owens Hosts Job Fair

WTVG-ABC March 16
Owens Hosts Drunk Driving Simulator

WTOL-CBS March 16
Owens Partners with University of Toledo for a Dual Admission Program

WTVG-ABC March 15
Owens Partners with University of Toledo to Create Rocket Express

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune March 13
Sports Briefs: 3-13-17
“Owens Community College’s women’s basketball team ended its season with a 92-85 loss to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in the Region XII District I championship game on Saturday.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Cleveland Plain Dealer March 17
Colleges Propose Allowing Tuition Increases to Community College/University Partnerships
“Ohio State University is pitching a way around the state college tuition freeze, allowing Ohio universities and community colleges that form partnerships to increase charges up to 3 percent annually.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer March 14
University Hospitals, Cleveland State and Cuyahoga Community College Collaborate to Train More Nurses
“University Hospitals, Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College have joined forces to increase the number of nurses and encourage nurses to earn a bachelor’s degree.”

Media Report for Monday, March 13

Posted on March 13th, 2017

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The Courier March 8
Impaired Driving Simulator Planned
“Owens Community College, in conjunction with Safe Ride Home, will host an impaired driving simulator from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 16.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC March 10
Owens Community College Designated Space for Veterans

WNWO-NBC March 8
Owens Community College College and Career Preview Night

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade March 12
Owens Women See Basketball Season End
“The No. 2 Owens Community College women’s basketball team saw its season end Saturday with a 92-85 loss to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in the Region XII District I championship game at Ohio Christian University.”

Sentinel Tribune March 8
Owens Dominates en Route to 30-0 Record
“Michael Llanas has run a strong program leading Owens Community College’s women’s basketball program over the last decade-plus.”

The Times March 5
Region Collegians: Lowell’s Blaylock Nation’s NAIA Runner-Up in 1,000 Meters
“Owens Community College’s Brenda Pennington (Bishop Noll) scored a game-high 15 points and added four rebounds Saturday in a 79-68 victory over Cincinnati State Technical, the team’s 30th straight win.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

News Talk WSJM March 11
Governors Panel: Make Community College Free
“Michigan should make community college free for all and give merit-based scholarships to high school graduates who attend the state’s public universities, says a commission formed by Governor Rick Snyder.”

Detroit Free Press March 11
How Can Community Colleges Get More Students to Graduate?
“When Jerry O’Neal went to school a couple of decades ago, career services was something you went to as you were getting ready to graduate and didn’t have a job lined up.”

Media Report for Monday, March 6

Posted on March 6th, 2017

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Toledo Blade February 28
Building Futures at Cherry St.
“Owens Community College will supply the faculty, Dan Rogers, Cherry Street’s CEO, says, and the program will offer both certificates for job-seeking and credit toward an associate’s degree. Students will begin with basic carpentry; some will move on to electrical and plumbing. Financial aid will be available.”

Northwest Signal February 27
State Funds Released for Project at Owens
“State Rep. Michael Ashford, D-Toledo, has announced the release of $217,040 in state funds to Collaborative Inc. of Toledo to complete the facility and design master plans for the College Hall Renovation project at Owens State Community College (OSCC).”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC March 6
Owens Findlay-Area Campus Hosts Impaired Driving Simulator

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade March 3
Owens Women Complete Perfect Run
“Brenda Pennington led six players in double figures in leading the Owens Community College women’s basketball team to a 79-68 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference victory Saturday against Cincinnati State Technical and Community College at the Student Health Activities Center, finishing off a perfect 30-0 regular-season run.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 27

Posted on February 27th, 2017

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Sentinel-Tribune February 24
Ted Yoder to Perform on Hammered Dulcimer at Owens
“Owens’ Accent on the Arts! Concert Series welcomes Ted Yoder with a performance on his hammered dulcimer tonight at 7:30.”

Toledo Blade February 22
Owens’ Interim CFO Given Job Permanently
“Owens Community College has chosen its interim chief financial officer to fill the finance job permanently.”

Northwest Signal February 21
Owens Awarded Internship Grant
“Owens Community College has been awarded a two-year, $49,500 Career Ready Internship Grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates.”

Owens CC Exceeds Target for Spring Semester Enrollment
“Owens Community College has announced the combined enrollment for the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Downtown Learning Center, was 9,196 students. This number reflects a 101 percent attainment of the college’s strategic enrollment target goal for spring semester.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC February 22
Owens Names New Board of Trustees Leadership

WUPW-FOX February 22
Owens Partners with Cherry Street Mission

WTVG-ABC February 21
Owens One Option for Rossford High Students During Construction

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade February 24
All That’s Left for Owens Women is Title
“After the Express labored through a home matinee against Columbus State last Saturday, coach Mike Llanas booted his players from the gym. The time they usually spent reclined in the bleachers watching the men’s game — the second act of a doubleheader — would be used instead for cold, hard reflection.”

Toledo Blade February 20
UM Women Lose Before Record Home Crowd
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team improved to 27-0 Sunday with a 101-36 victory over Hocking College in the Student Health and Activities Center.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Detroit Free Press February 25
Why Aren’t There More Michigan Community College Graduates?
“Chelsea Wilson thought she knew what going to college would be like. But she realized it didn’t match her picture of what it would be — a picture she had in her mind’s eye from the movies.”

Richmond Times-Dispatch February 23
Professor Attacked at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College by Woman, 24, with Box Cutter
“A Henrico County woman is facing charges after she attacked a professor with a box cutter Thursday in his office at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College’s Parham Road campus, according to state police.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 20

Posted on February 20th, 2017

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The Courier February 17
Surprise Gifts Lift Nursing Students’ Spirits
“A group of residents and staff from Primrose Retirement Communities handed out gifts to Owens Community College nursing students Friday to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day.”

Toledo Blade February 16
Owens Corning Foundation Donates $500,000 for Building-Trades School
“Owens Community College will operate a satellite location there and teach construction, plumbing, electrical, and rough carpentry skills.”

Northwest Signal February 14
Gas Leak Closes An Owens Campus
“Owens Community College’s Perrysburg Township campus was closed early Tuesday due to a gas leak nearby.”

Toledo Blade February 14
Owens Community College Evacuated after Gas-Line Rupture
“Owens Community College evacuated its Perrysburg Township campus and canceled classes today after a gas line leak occurred while a crew worked on a nearby project.”

Sentinel Tribune February 14
Owens CC Closed Due to Off-Campus Gas Leak
“Owens Community College has decided to shut down its Perrysburg Township campus for the day after a nearby gas leak sent fumes into campus buildings.”

Northwest Signal February 13
Nagle, Rowe Reappointed to Owens Board
“ Gov. John R. Kasich recently announced the reappointment of Edwin J. Nagle of Perrysburg (Wood Co.) and H. Richard Rowe Jr. of Findlay (Hancock Co.) to the Owens State Community College Board of Trustees.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WUPW – FOX February 17
TPS and Owens Partner to Give Students a Look at First Responder Careers

WTVG – ABC February 16
Owens Vocational Partnership with Cherry Street Mission

WNWO – NBC February 16
Vocational Programs at Cherry Street Mission

WTOL – CBS February 14
Damaged Gas Line Causes Owens to Cancel Classes

WTVG – ABC February 14
Gas Leak Causes Owens to Cancel Classes

WGTE – TV Deadline Now
Dr. Steve Robinson Speaks on Affordability of Higher Education

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Detroit News February 16
DeVos: Community Colleges Key for Growth
“Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday highlighted the importance of community colleges in promoting vocational and technical training as a way to lower unemployment and fuel economic growth.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 13

Posted on February 13th, 2017

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Sentinel-Tribune February 9
Storm-damaged Pedestrian Bridge Set to Come Down at Owens
“Owens Community College is losing a pedestrian bridge that has served students since 1983.”

Giving Kids a Smile
“Owens Community College dental hygiene student Rebecca Miller talks to Giovanni Meyers, 5, of Perrysburg (top), before cleaning his teeth during an annual free clinic offered by the Owens Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic.”

Toledo Blade February 8
Owens Community College to Remove Bridge
“The Owens Community College Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to remove one of two pedestrian bridges that span Oregon Road because of its deteriorating condition.”

The Courier February 7
Rowe Reappointed as Owens Trustee
“H. Richard Rowe Jr. of Findlay has been reappointed to the Owens Community College board of trustees by Gov. John Kasich.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NBXpress February 12
Owens Teams Win Again
“The Owens Community College basketball teams swept Sinclair Community College in the SHAC today.”

NBXpress February 11
Frost, Owens Volleyball Team Headline OCCAC All-Academic Selections
“The Owens Community College athletic department placed 11 student-athletes on the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference’s (OCCAC) Fall All-Academic team.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Statesman Journal February 11
Free Community College Spreads from Tennessee to Oregon
“Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and his advisers like to say that the state’s free community college program changed the conversation that parents and children have about higher education.”

CNN Money February 10
San Francisco is Taxing the Rich to Pay for Free Community College
“The tax starts at 2.25% and goes up to 3% for properties worth at least $25 million. It’s expected to bring in an average of $45 million a year, according to the city controller. But the money goes into the city’s general fund and is also expected to be used for affordable housing and senior support services.”

Reuters February 8
San Francisco to Offer Free Community College to Residents: Mayor
“San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee said on Tuesday the city would become the first in the United States to offer tuition-free community college to its residents, framing the move as a way of helping to narrow wealth inequality in the city.”

Fox 5 San Diego February 7
Republican Introduces One-sentence Bill to end Department of Education
“Representative Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) introduced a bill on Tuesday that would abolish the federal Department of Education. The bill, just one sentence long, reads ‘The Department of Education shall terminate on December 31, 2018.’”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 6

Posted on February 6th, 2017

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune February 1
Kids Can Get Free Dental Care at Owens CC
“Owens Community College Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of free dental services for children ages 6 months to 18 years with limited or no access to care.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS February 2
Owens Offers Class in Paranormal Investigation

Owens Hosts Give Kids a Smile Day

WTOL-CBS January 31
Owens Community College Helps Students Learn about PTSD

WTVG-ABC January 31
Owens Hosts Give Kids a Smile Day

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Business Insider February 2
Tennessee Could be the First State to Offer Free Community College to All
“On January 30, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced his plan to make community college free for all adults. Following in the footsteps of 2015 legislation that made it free for high-school graduates, the legislation would make Tennessee the first US state to offer tuition-free higher education to everyone, regardless of income or academic background.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 30

Posted on January 30th, 2017

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Sentinel-Tribune January 27
Owens Meets Its Owen Goals with Spring Enrollment Figures
“”Owens Community College announced Tuesday that the combined enrollment for the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as the Downtown Learning Center, was 9,196 students.”

Toledo Blade January 25
Enrollment Rates on Rise at BGSU, UT
“Owens Community College’s spring count decreased roughly 12 percent to 9,196 students compared with 10,532 tallied in spring 2016 — which continues the school’s enrollment decline from 23,606 in the fall of 2009 when the recession pushed students into the classroom for training and education.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC January 25
Owens Community College Exceeds Enrollment Goal for Spring

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

MacLver Institute January 30
Study: Obama Department of Education Effort Spent $7 Billion, Had No Effect
“A new report from the federal Institute of Education Sciences has revealed that the Obama administration’s School Improvement Grant (SIG) program failed to create any academic gains for students. The controversial grant program spent $7 billion over eight years, and was the largest-ever federal investment in failing schools. ”

The Buffalo News
Community Colleges Wary of Cuomo’s Free Tuition Proposal
“New York State’s community colleges could barely keep pace with the influx of students less than a decade ago, when a recession sent displaced workers scrambling for updated skills.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 23

Posted on January 23rd, 2017

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The Courier January 16
Local Woman’s Book Tackles Online Sexism
“The Owens event will focus more on cyberbullying of students in kindergarten through 12th grade, which can be similar to harassment adults face.”

Fostoria Review Times January 14
School Board Names Metcalfe President
“Separately, the board agreed to continue arrangements for College Credit Plus programs with Owens Community College and the University of Findlay for 2017-18.”

Sentinel-Tribune January 14
More than 1,000 from BGSU to Help at 9th Annual Day of Service
“Joining BGSU in the consortium are the University of Toledo, Owens Community College, Lourdes University, Mercy College and the United Way of Greater Toledo. ”

The Courier January 13
Metcalfe Named Board President
“Separately, the board agreed to continue arrangements for College Credit Plus programs with Owens Community College and the University of Findlay for 2017-2018.”

Lima News January 11
University of Findlay Graduate Talks Cyberbullying
“University of Findlay graduate student Bailey Poland will discuss cyberbullying at 8 p.m. Jan. 25, in the University’s Ritz Auditorium, and at 11 a.m. Jan. 30, at Owens Community College’s Findlay campus, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay. This is the subject of her book, “Haters: Harassment, Abuse and Violence Online.” This presentation will focus on cyberbullying in grades K-12.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NBXpress January 22
No. 3 Owens Womens Basketball Routs Clark State 98-28
“The No. 3 Owens WBB team (19-0, 6-0 OCCAC) routed Clark State 98-28 in the SHAC today. They held them without a point in the third quarter and went on a 41-2 run from late in the second quarter to early in the fourth quarter. ”

The Times of Northwest Indiana January 15
Region Collegians: Munster’s Cole a Spark Off the Bench at UIndy
“Owens Community College’s Brenda Pennington (Bishop Noll) had 15 points and a game-high nine assists as the team broke the program’s regular season winning streak in a 108-23 thumping of Lorain County Community College.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WUPW-FOX January 12
Owens Community College Partners with TPD and TFD

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 10

Posted on January 10th, 2017

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Beacon January 6
B-C-S Board Approves Resolution on Davis-Besse
“The Board also approved a College Credit Plus agreement with Owens State Community College and accepted several generous donations.”

Fostoria Review Times January 6
Development Director: Shortage of Workers, Builders are Biggest Threats to Growth
“Mayle said he is talking with McLane Co. and Owens Community College about setting up a truck driving school in Findlay.”

Sentinel Tribune January 5
Owens Foundation Elects Officers
“The Owens Community College Foundation recently announced the election of four new board officers at its annual meeting. Each officer was elected to a one-year term.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

The Times January 9
Region Collegians: Nolls Brenda Pennington has Owens College on a Roll
“Brenda Pennington and her Owens Community College teammates are on a roll.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC January 8
Community Comes together for MLK Day of Service

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 2

Posted on January 3rd, 2017

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade December 27
Findlay Author to Discus New Book
“The 312-page volume was published last month by Potomac Books, an imprint of the University of Nebraska Press. Ms. Poland will speak about the book during two January events at the University of Findlay and the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus.”

Crain’s Detroit December 22
Macomb Community College Names a New President
“James Sawyer IV has been named the new president of Macomb Community College.”

Toledo Blade December 21
UT, BGSU Will Keep Prohibition on Guns
“The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University will remain gun-free, even though the governor signed legislation this week allowing universities and colleges to permit concealed carry on campuses.”

Toledo Blade December 20
UT, BGSU Say They Will Remain Gun-Free Campuses
“The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University will remain gun-free, even though the governor signed legislation this week allowing universities and colleges to permit concealed carry on campuses.”

Toledo Blade December 13
UT Shortens Semesters, Ups Price of Housing
“Owens Community College spokesman Jared Meade said the school has spoken to both UT and BGSU officials about their scheduling ideas, but he said Owens’ current schedule would mostly line up with any changes made by the nearby four-year universities.”

La Prensa December 14
Owens to Provide Workforce Development for Dana
“Owens Community College today announced a new partnership with Dana Incorporated to provide workforce development and training for Dana’s new driveline manufacturing facility in Toledo, Ohio. The training program is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2017, coinciding with the hiring process for the facility. ”

Northwest Signal December 12
Owens Partners with Dana Inc., for Training
“Owens Community College recently announced a new partnership with Dana, Inc., to provide workforce development and training for Dana’s new driveline manufacturing facility in Toledo.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC December 27
Findlay Author Speaks about Harassment Online at Owens Community College

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA

Market Watch December 15
Why Even Community College is Now Out of Reach for Many Students
“In more than two-thirds of states, the share of the median family income required to attend a community college full-time grew by as much as 5% between 2008 and 2013, according to a report from the Institute for Research on Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. As a result, it’s harder for students to finance a community college degree — in 37 states, students have to work 20 hours a week or more at a minimum-wage job in order to afford to attend community college full time, the report found. ”

U.S. Department of Education December 15
U.S. Department of Education Announces Loan Counseling Experiment and New College Completion Toolkit
“Earning a college degree or credential is one of the best investments students can make for themselves and their families. Each year, millions of students enter college, and many of those students receive Federal Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and other federal financial aid that helps make their educational aspirations a reality.”

Media Report for Monday, Dec. 12

Posted on December 13th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune December 10
Four Seats Empty at Owens: For How Long?
“Four seats are empty on the Owens Community College Board of Trustees.”

Smile! You’ve Just Graduated
“Family and friends greet the 2016 fall graduating class members as they walk into the gymnasium for fall commencement at Owens Community College on Friday. There were 528 candidates who received degrees. Of those graduates, 118 graduated with honors. Sharon L. Gaber, Ph.D., 17th president of the University of Toledo, was the keynote speaker.”

The Courier December 8
Owens Toy Drive Underway
“The Student Nurses’ Association at Owens Community College is holding its 12th annual toy drive for children in local hospitals.”

Toledo Blade December 7
Owens Trustees Appoint Treasurer
“Owens Community College trustees appointed Jeffrey Ganues to serve as treasurer to the board Tuesday.”

UT President to Speak at Owens Graduation
“University of Toledo President Sharon Gaber will give the keynote speech at Owens Community College’s fall commencement.”

Toledo Blade December 6
Owens Will Train New Dana Inc. Plant Workers
“Owens Community College will train more than 220 new Dana Inc. plant workers hired to work at the company’s North Toledo manufacturing facility now under construction in the Overland Industrial Park.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC December 7
Owens Partners with Dana for Workforce Training

WTVG-ABC December 6
Owens Partners with Dana for Workforce Training

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Delphos Herald
Lindeman Signs with 4-Year School
“Ottoville graduate (Class of 2015) Annie Lindeman was one of three Owens Community College volleyball players that recently signed with 4-year colleges as the former Lady Big Green star signed to play at Shawnee State University with Express teammate Tyanna Smith.”

NBXpress.com December 6
Owens Community College Wins on Saturday
“The No. 3 Owens WBB team routed Muskegon 86-55 in the SHAC on Saturday. They are now 8-0 and have outscored opponents by 367 points.”

Media Report for Monday, Dec. 5

Posted on December 5th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade December 5
Rossford Schools to Move Forward on Facilities
“Mr. Creps said no final decision has been made where to place them, but Owens Community College is the most obvious choice.”

Sentinel Tribune December 1
Owens Addresses Questions of Campus Safety
“The two unions at Owens Community College have implied that new procedures implemented by the college compromise the safety of students and employees.”

Toledo Blade November 29
OSU Attack Reinforces Need for Training
“BGSU, Owens, and UT all offer training sessions to prepare for a violent encounter on campus. Though attendance is not mandatory, UT scheduled 17 such training sessions this school year on its main campus and the Health Science Campus.”

Northwest Signal November 28
Owens CC Foundation Elects New Officers
“The Owens Community College Foundation recently announced the election of four new board officers at its annual meeting. Each officer was elected to a one-year term.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC December 4
Final Day to See Artist Exhibit on Owens Findlay Campus

4th Annual Owens Band Concert to Help the Homeless

13abc.com December 4
Sunday Afternoon Concert Benefits Homeless
” Fifty members of the Owens Community College Concert Band are ready to once again make a positive impact on hundreds of lives by combining talent with generosity.”

WTVG-ABC December 1
Owens Community College to Help Students Dress for Success

WTVG-ABC November 29
Owens Faculty Complaining about Campus Safety

1230 FOX SPORTS November 29
College Employees Unhappy with Safety Changes
“Some employees of Owens Community College are upset with new safety procedures. The issue is a new “emergency” button on campus phones that immediately calls police. Unions representing Owens’ faculty and support staff say the alarm is no longer silent, placing employees in danger.”

104.7 WIOT November 29
College Employees Unhappy with Safety Changes
“Some employees of Owens Community College are upset with new safety procedures. The issue is a new “emergency” button on campus phones that immediately calls police. Unions representing Owens’ faculty and support staff say the alarm is no longer silent, placing employees in danger.”

101.5 The River November 29
College Employees Unhappy with Safety Changes
“Some employees of Owens Community College are upset with new safety procedures. The issue is a new “emergency” button on campus phones that immediately calls police. Unions representing Owens’ faculty and support staff say the alarm is no longer silent, placing employees in danger.”

WNWO-NBC November 28
Chief Steinke Speaks about Owens Campus Safety Protocals

WTOL-CBS November 28
Owens Faculty Union Upset about Safety Protocols

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

WTOL-CBS December 1
Athlete of the Week: Owens Women’s Basketball

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Inside Higher Ed November 29
College Courses in High School
“While many community colleges are dealing with decreasing enrollments, some in Texas have boosted their numbers with students who are still attending local high schools.”

Media Report for Monday, Nov. 28

Posted on November 28th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade November 25
Overtime Ruling Puts Firms, Workers in Limbo
“Some Toledo-area, white-collar workers who expected a pay jump just before the holiday may be less merry after a court blocked a federal rule change that would have kicked in Dec. 1.”

The Courier November 22
Chefs Get Creative with Cranberries
“‘I’m very much a traditionalist when it comes to cranberries,’ said Bill Powell, assistant professor of food, nutrition and hospitality at Owens Community College.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

NBXpress.com November 26
Owens Coach Picks Up Win #300 as Ladies Win 107-55
“Jeryn Reese (Mansfield/Mansfield, Ohio) led seven players in double figures as the No. 3 Owens Community College women’s basketball team routed Lansing Community College 107-55 in the Student Health and Activities Center (SHAC) on Tuesday to earn head coach Michael Llanas his 300th career victory.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Media Report for Monday, Nov. 21

Posted on November 21st, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade November 20
Books are History as Campus Bookstore Goes Online
“Owens outsourced its bookstore operations because college officials thought Follett, which operates about 1,200 stores, could better serve students, including offering more readily available rentals and faster delivery, said Michael McDonald, the school’s executive director of operations.”

Sentinel Tribune November 19
Owens Deemed 2017 Military Friendly School
“Owens Community College is among a select 24 percent of degree-granting institutions nationally earning the 2017 Military Friendly School designation by Victory Media, receiving the designation for the sixth consecutive year.”

The Owens Outlook November 17
OCC Foundation Elects New Officers
“The Owens Community College Foundation recently announced the election of four new board officers at its annual meeting. Each officer was elected to a one-year term.”

Foundation Scholarships for 2017-18, Deadline is February 20, 2017
“The Owens Community College Foundation has several scholarships available for 2017-18 and many of those are awarded to more than one student. For the current academic year, over $143,000 was awarded to over 170 students.”

The Owens Outlook November 15
Owens Community College Named 2017 Military Friendly School
“Owens Community College is among a select 24 percent of degree-granting institutions nationally earning the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, receiving the designation for the sixth consecutive year.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC November 17
Toledo Fire and Rescue Class of 2017 Taking on Fire Scenarios at Owens

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade November 20
Owens Rallies to Place Third in NJCAA National Tourney
“The second-ranked Owens Community College women’s volleyball team rallied Saturday to earn a 25-22, 23-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-11 win against No. 4 Catawba Valley Community College in the NJCAA Division II national tournament to take third place.”

NBXpress.com November 19
Frost Leads Owens Basketball with 13 Pts.
“Olivia Frost (North Baltimore/North Baltimore, Ohio) produced a season-high 13 points as the No. 3 Owens Community College women’s basketball team trounced No. 12 Kalamazoo Valley Community College 78-55 on the road this evening in the opener of the KVCC Classic.”

Toledo Blade November 19
Owens Fall in NJCAA D-II National Semifinals
“The No. 2 Owens Community College women’s volleyball team saw its dream of a national title come to an end with a 25-22, 25-17, 25-20 loss to No. 3 Lincoln Land Community College in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament semifinals.”

Evening Leader November 18
Heitkamp Angstmann Lead Owens To National Semifinal
“The No. 2 Owens Community College women’s volleyball team earned a berth in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Tournament semifinals with straight set wins over Potomac State College and Sauk Valley Community College on Thursday.”

Sentinel Tribune November 16
BGHS Grad Helps Owens Volleyball Return to Nationals
“For Owens Community College’s volleyball team, 2016 has been fairly standard as it secured a trip to the Division II national tournament for the fourth time in the last seven years. But for sophomore Tyanna Smith, 2016 has been anything but ordinary.”

Media Report for Monday, Nov. 14

Posted on November 14th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Owens Outlook November 10
‘Stache Bash’
“Owens Community College’s Student Activities held a ‘Stache bash’ in the Heritage Hall Lobby this past Wednesday. Students and staff walking by were encouraged to take a picture wearing a fake mustache provided by Student Activities.”

Sentinel Tribune November 10
Nagel Takes Roles of General Counsel, Director of Labor Relations At Owens
“Owens Community College has appointed Lisa L. Nagel, J.D., to the position of general counsel and executive director of Labor Relations. In that role, she will oversee all legal matters related to the college, including litigation, employee and labor relations, and coordination and administration of contracts.”

Northwest Signal November 9
Nagel Joins Owens CC
“Owens Community College has appointed Lisa L. Nagel, J.D., to the position of general counsel and executive director of Labor Relations. In that role, she will oversee all legal matters related to the college, including litigation, employee and labor relations and coordination and administration of contracts. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has also designated Nagel as an assistant attorney general.”

Owens Outlook November 6
Owens Appoints Lisa L. Nagel
“Owens appoints Lisa L. Nagel General Counsel and Executive Director of Labor Relations and Interim V.P. of Human Resources.”

Toledo Blade November 4
New Recruits Begin First Day of Toledo Police Academy
“Chief George Kral addressed the 63rd class during a morning ceremony at the Toledo Police Academy on the Owens Community College campus. This course is designed to push them academically, physically, and emotionally, he said.”

Sentinel Tribune November 3
Owens Faculty President Again Slams College Leaders
“Dropping in-demand courses and putting the responsibility of recruitment on faculty’s shoulders were two of the issues raised by Paul Adams, president of the Owens Faculty Association.”

Toledo Blade November 2
Owens Trustees OK Hikes in Students Fees, Tax Projects
“Owens Community College’s board of trustees Tuesday unanimously approved another round of hikes to some student fees and to proceed with nearly $8 million of building and maintenance projects to be paid for with state tax dollars.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC November 11
Owens Recognized as 2017 Military Friendly School

WUPW-FOX November 10
Owens Volleyball Player Athlete of the Week

WTOL-CBS November 10
TPS Continues Working with Owens to Build a Program for High School Students Interested in Law Enforcement

WNWO-NBC November 4
Owens Dental Hygienist Students Provides Seniors Free Dental Care

WTVG-ABC November 2
Owens’ Department of Fine and Performing Arts Hosts Dia De Los Muertos Concert

WTVG-ABC November 1
Owen’s Board Approvals Increase in Fees

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Fostoria Review Times November 10
Signing Day: New Riegel Pitchers Sign with Louisville and Ohio State
“Leipsic’s Brooke Gerdeman signed earlier this week to take her volleyball talents to Owens Community College.”

NBXpress November 10
Owens Women’s Basketballers Win Big, 122-46
“Every player scored at least four points as the No. 3 Owens Community College women’s basketball team routed Wayne County Community College 122-46 in the Student Health and Activities Center last night.”

The Courier November 10
Signing Day: A Dozen Area Athletes Pick Colleges
“Leipsic’s Brooke Gerdeman signed earlier this week to take her volleyball talents to Owens Community College.”

The Evening Leader November 7
Angstmann Joins Sister at Owens
“Like her sister did nearly a year ago, senior Ally Angstmann signed her national letter of intent to play volleyball at Owens Community College next season on Monday at St. Marys Memorial High School.”

NBXpress November 2
Owens Women Pick Up Win
“The Owens Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams ran past Mercyhurst North East Community College on the road last night to pick up a doubleheader sweep.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

oanow.com November 9
Alabama Community Colleges Sign ‘Reverse Transfer’ Agreement with Public Universities
“Alabama students who attend two-year colleges to eventually transfer to a four-year school will now be able to “reverse transfer” their four-year college credits toward an associate’s degree from the two year school.“

Media Report for Monday, Oct. 31

Posted on October 31st, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade October 27
Classic at Owens
“Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet will be presented by Owens Community College’s department of fine and performing arts today through Sunday.”

Toledo Blade October 22
Owens to Consider Student Fee Increases
“The board’s finance committee this week unanimously recommended the full board approve increases to a handful of non-general student fees. The full board will consider the proposal at its Nov. 1 meeting.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS October 29
Owens Takes Part in Trunk or Treat Event

WNWO-NBC October 28
Owens Police Academy Number Increase

WTVG-ABC October 22
Owens Host E-Cycling Event

WTVG-ABC October 19
TPD Working with Owens to Form Public Safety Cadet Academy Program

WTOL-CBS October 18
Owens Food Pantry Assist Students in Need

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

The nbxpress.com October 29
History Made! Owens WBB Opens Season at No. 3 in NJCAA D-II Poll
“The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) released its Division II preseason poll yesterday, and the Owens Community College women’s basketball team was slotted into the No. 3 spot.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

The Atlantic October 27
Jill Biden’s Push to Make Community College Free
“As the Obama administration approaches its conclusion, everyone from the president to his policy analysts are searching for ways to preserve and shore up the work they’ve done in the past eight years. For Jill Biden, perhaps nothing has been more important, save her work with military service members, during her tenure as second lady than highlighting the role community colleges play in helping men and women, young and old, achieve whatever their version of the American Dream looks like.”

Media Report for Monday, Oct. 17

Posted on October 18th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Courier October 17
Owens College Food Pantry Catching On
“The response to Owens’ Community College Findlay campus’ food pantry has exceeded expectations.”

Northwest Signal October 11
Owens Recognized for Community Service
“wens Community College has earned the distinction of being named to the 2015 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. Owens has earned this distinction for the past three years and is the only community college in Ohio to receive the national recognition this year.”

Media Report for Monday, Oct. 10

Posted on October 10th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Monroe News October 9
Bedford Grad Stephanie Champine Obvious Choice for Owens Hall
“There was at least one no- brainer for Owens Community College’s inaugural hall of fame class. When the six-athlete class is inducted on Oct. 15, Bedford graduate Stephanie Champine will proudly take her place in Express history.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC October 3
Owens Here to Help Students Looking for Educational Success

Media Report for Monday, Oct. 3

Posted on October 3rd, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune October 1
Owens Earns Community Service Honor
“Owens Community College has earned the distinction of being named to the 2015 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.”

Toledo Blade September 29
Diamante Awards Recognize Strength
“Guisselle Mendoza McDonald, Latino Alliance president, welcomed everyone. Speakers included representatives from the hosting educational institutions, including Sharon Gaber, president of the University of Toledo; Terry Farris, dean of academic affairs at Herzing University in Toledo; Mary Ann Gawelek, president of Lourdes University; Rodney Rogers, provost at Bowling Green State University; and Jennifer Fehnrich, executive director of the Owens Foundation at Owens Community College. Carlos Ruiz, 2009 Diamante Award winner, thanked everyone.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS September 28
Owens Community College Responds to Call for Tuition Free Education

WTVG-ABC September 28
Owens Community College Named to the 2015 Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 26

Posted on September 26th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade September 25
Owens Athletes Find Success Elsewhere
“Late last winter, Josh Williams looked his 10 Owens Community College golfers in the eyes and told them the college cut their program. Finally this fall he feels settled with finding a new path for himself, and his players.”

Business Insider September 24
A 32-Year-Old Disabled Vet Thougtht ITT Tech was his Ticket Out of Poverty – His Story Shows Everything Wrong with For-Profit Colleges
“Consider Owens Community College, Straub’s local public college. In addition to typical program offerings — such as computer science, nursing, and general arts — Owens offers vocational programs, too, like welding, plumbing, pastry making, and John Deere tech.”

Toledo Blade September 24
Owens Hits Targets, Stays Focused on Future
“Over the past year, the mantra at Owens Community College has been: ‘righting the ship.’”

Toledo Blade September 20
Students Excited by New Backpacks
“Kindergartners at Toledo’s Old West End Academy react as they see the backpacks and school supplies they are about to receive from the Owens Community College Alumni Association. The alumni group, in collaboration with others, donates school supplies to area kindergarten students through the ‘Backpack to the Future’ program, which is distributing 572 backpacks and 10,092 school supply items in Lucas, Wood, and Hancock County schools, where OCC has sites, during the month of September.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC September 19
Backpack to the Future Supplies Giveaway

WTOL-CBS September 19
Backpack to the Future Drop Off

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 19

Posted on September 19th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade September 17
Region Must Do Better with Internships
“Last fall, Sharon Gaber, president of the University of Toledo, Mike Bower, president of Owens Community College, and I had the pleasure of being presenters at the chamber’s EPIC Toledo annual conference. EPIC is an excellent example of what the chamber and others are doing to ensure that millennials are connected and find the region a place to live, thrive, and have a successful career. ”

Sentinel Tribune September 15
Baker Takes Over as Executive Director of Owens’ Findlay Campus
“Owens Community College has named Julie Baker as the new executive director of the Findlay-area campus beginning Sept. 26.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WUPW-FOX September 15
Ohio Means Jobs Hosts Job Fair at Owens Community College

WTVG-ABC September 15
Ohio Means Jobs Hosts Job Fair at Owens Community College
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WNWO-NBC September 15
Ohio Means Jobs Hosts Job Fair at Owens Community College

WNWO-NBC September 14
Local Emergency Personnel Take Training at Owens Community College

WTOL-CBS September 14
Owens Hosts ITT Tech Enrollment Event

WUPW-FOX September 14
Owens Hosts ITT Tech Enrollment Event

WTVG-ABC September 14
Owens Community College Hosts Enrollment Event for ITT Tech Students

WTOL-CBS September 14
Owens Community College Hosts Open Enrollment for Displaced ITT Tech Students
“Owens Community College is one of several schools stepping up to help those students.”

WTOL-CBS September 13
Perrysburg Township Fire Department Hosts EMS Day at Owens

WTVG-ABC September 13
Perrysburg Township Fire Department Hosts EMS Day at Owens

WTOL-CBS September 12
Owens Community College Reaches Out to ITT Tech Students

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 12

Posted on September 12th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade September 8
Displaced ITT Students Have Options State Says
“‘We have been having conversations since the news broke, and we are looking at how we can most seamlessly allow these students to get in,’ said Amy Giordano, vice president of student services.”

Toledo Blade September 7
BGSU, UT Get more Enrollment
“Both UT and Bowling Green State University announced enrollment gains Tuesday, the day the two public universities must report fall headcount numbers to the state. Owens Community College anticipates another year of decline.”

La Prensa September 6
Owens Community College Receives $1.18 Million Grant to Improve Adult College Readiness
“Adults interested in continuing their education but unsure where to begin now have additional resources available at Owens thanks to a $1.18 million Educational Opportunities Center (EOC) program grant from the U.S. Department of Education. ”

Toledo Blade September 6
UT Posts Enrollment Increase After Five Years of Decline
“The University of Toledo posted an enrollment gain this fall — the first after five straight years of decline.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC September 9
Owens Offering an Admissions Night to ITT Tech Students

WTVG-ABC September 7
Owens Prepared to Assist ITT Tech Students

WNWO-NBC September 7
Owens Enrollment Increases by 1.8 Percent

WTVG-ABC September 7
Owens Enrollment Increases by 1.8 Percent

WNWO-NBC September 6
Owens Prepared to Assist ITT Tech Students

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

The Hill September 8
Biden: Community College Should Be Free
“Vice President Biden on Thursday doubled down on a proposal to make attending community college free for students.”

Media Report for Monday, Sept. 5

Posted on September 6th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel-Tribune September 3
Walk Proceeds Help Owens Students with Emergencies
“Area residents are invited to walk and run for a good cause as the Owens Community College Findlay-area campus serves as host to the Ready. Set. Go! 5K Run and Walk on Sept. 10.”

Northwest Signal August 29
Owens Names Findlay-area Campus Director
“Owens Community College has named Julie Baker, M.B.A, M.A. as the new executive director of the Findlay-area campus, effective Sept. 26.”

BG Views August 28
Mazey Speaks on Freshman Class at State of the University Address
“Mazey said there are several key ways the University caters to specific needs of students through online courses, programs that serve veterans and the Falcon Express Dual Admissions program with Owens Community College. The University also recently signed on with Lorain County Community College to create another dual admissions program.”

The Toledo Blade August 26
Owens May Claim Inactive Card Funds
“Owens Community College students might want to stock up on snacks with their school-issued purchasing cards or start asking for refunds.”

The Courier August 26
Ready. Set. Go! 5K Slated
“Area residents are invited to walk and run for a good cause as the Owens Community College Findlay-area campus serves as host to the Ready. Set. Go! 5K Run and Walk on Sept.”

The Courier August 24
Flag City Classics will Donate $19K
“In addition, $500 was given to the Owens Community College scholarship fund.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC August 26
Owens Receives Grant to Improve Adult College Readiness
“Owens Community College will be able to reach more adults looking to pursue their post-secondary education. ”

WTVG-ABC August 25
Owens Receives More than $1 Million Grant for College Readiness

WTOL-CBS August 23
Owens Findlay-area Campus offers Emergency Help For Students

WUPW-FOX August 23
Owens Findlay-area Campus Offers Emergency Help for Students

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

NPR August 25
Parsing the ‘Free’ In Free Community College
“If you want a free lunch, someone has to pick up the check. In order to make community college free to students, someone, whether the state or the federal government, needs to cover tuition.”

U.S. Department of Education August 22
Department of Education Releases New Public Service Loan Forgiveness Application Data
“The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) today posted a series of updates to its Data Center, a collection of key performance data on the student loan portfolio.”

Atlanta Journal Constitution August 22
Georgia Among the Best States for Community Colleges
“Georgia ranked No. 11 among 2016’s States with the Best and Worst Community College Systems, a ranking by personal finance website WalletHub.”

Media Report for Monday, August 22

Posted on August 22nd, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Courier August 22
Owens Lending a Helping Hand
“Owens Community College knows its students’ lives may not be “traditional,” which is why faculty and staff are working to help students who may need some assistance outside of class.
Many students who attend the commuter campus in Findlay, at 3200 Bright Road, work full- or part-time jobs, have others who depend on them, or do not have a secure food supply.”

The Courier August 16
Baker to Lead Owens’ Findlay Campus
“Julie Baker will be the new executive director at the accredited, two-year institution starting next month. She replaces Melissa Green, who resigned this summer to take a position elsewhere, according to a campus spokesperson. Green started as director in 2010.”

Findlay Review Times August 15
Owens Names New Findlay Campus Director
“Julie Baker will be the new executive director, starting Sept. 26. Baker replaces former executive director Melissa Green, who had been director since August 2010.”

ed.gov August 15
Education Department Awards $48 Million in TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers Grants to Improve Adult College Readiness
“The U.S. Department of Education today announced the award of $48 million in grants to 143 colleges and organizations in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico under the Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) program – all aimed at promoting college readiness for more than 196,000 adults.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC August 17
Owens President Address Faculty/Staff on College Financial Outlook
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13abc.com August 17
Owens Community College President Addresses Financial Future
“ Owens Community College has been operating under a fiscal watch since 2015 due to low enrollment. Less than a week before classes the president there addressed faculty and staff about the future of the college. 13abc’s Michael Bratton on campus with more on Wednesday’s state of the college.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade August 16
Owens to Host Hall Ceremony Oct. 15
“When J.D. Ettore became Owens Community College athletic director in the summer of 2015, he thought a Hall of Fame was missing from the athletic department.”

Media Report for Monday, August 15

Posted on August 15th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune August 13
Fehnrich to Lead Owens Foundation
“Owens Community College has named Jennifer Fehnrich as executive director of the Owens Community College Foundation. This position is responsible for raising private and annual revenue for the foundation to provide for the current and future needs of the college and its students.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS August 12
Local Law Enforcement Receive Active Shooter Training

WTVG-ABC August 12
Owens Community College Receives State Funding for Student Success

wtol.com August 12
Back to School: Active shooter Response Training Being Taught to Faculty
“ALICE training was founded in the year 2000, and like Lt. Cook that’s where some members of the Toledo Police Department received active shooter response training. Other members of TPD got their training at Owens Community College, at their Emergency Preparedness Center. ”

STATE, REGIONAL OR NATIONAL MEDIA

USA Today August 8
Chicago-area Community College to Reserve Course Exclusively for Black Students
“For the first time in its history, Moraine Valley Community College is earmarking two sections of its College 101 course exclusively for black students, spokeswoman Jessica Crotty told the Chicago Tribune.”

Media Report for Monday, Aug. 8

Posted on August 1st, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Courier August 5
Panel to Discuss Employee Engagement
“‘Your Not-So-Secret Weapon for Employee Engagement’ will be discussed by a panel including a representative from workforce and community services at Owens Community College, and representatives from area companies including Bollin Label Systems, Bolt Express and City Apparel.”

Sentinel Tribune August 4
Owens Union Voices Displeasure with Leadership
“The Owens Community College faculty union remains unhappy with senior leadership and states that the college will be left in the same spot or worse a few years from now.”

La Prensa August 3
Latino Heritage Night Means Fun, Scholarships
“SAO Lourdes University scholarship recipients were: Rubén López and Ivonne Mendoza, who each received $1,000 to continue their studies. Owens Community College and SAO awarded $800 scholarships to Daniel Alemán and Marta DeLeón-García. Marisol Ibarra received the La Prensa $500 scholarship to finish a nursing degree at Lourdes. Students received ceremonial checks at home plate during the pre-game festivities. Daniel Alemán was unable to be present for the check presentation.”

Toledo Blade August 3
Owens Community College Tension Rise
“Tensions resurfaced Tuesday between leaders at Owens Community College and the school’s faculty union when the union’s president said administrators have been ‘promoted beyond their ability.'”

Toledo Blade August 1
Owens Alumni Collects School Supplies for Kids
“”The Owens Community College Alumni Association is hosting a school-supplies collection drive this month.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

Cleveland Plain Dealer August 5
Cuyahoga Community College Receives $100,000 from AT&T for Scholarships
“Cuyahoga Community College received $100,000 from AT&T on Friday to support the college’s Hispanic Scholarship Fund and create future educational opportunities for Hispanic students.”

Media Report for Monday, July 25

Posted on July 25th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune July 23
Owens Names New VP of Student Services, Police Chief
“Owens Community College recently named Amy Giordano as the new vice president of student services and Scott Steinke as the new police chief/executive director.”

The Courier July 23
Owens Announces Two Appointments
“Owens Community College has named a new vice president of student services and a new police chief.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC July 18
Law Enforcement Recruitment Becoming More Difficult

Media Report for Monday, July 18

Posted on July 18th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Crescent News July 14
Defiance School Board Approves Consulting Contract
“The board also entered into a College Credit Plus partnership agreement with Owens State Community College for the 2016-17 school year.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Fox News July 11
2 Community College Police Officers Also Injured in Dallas Attack
“Two police officers for a Texas community college were injured in the deadly attack on police on Thursday, college officials said.“

Media Report for Monday, July 11

Posted on July 11th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade July 8
10th Dressel Memorial Motorcycle Ride Set
“Proceeds go to the William Miscannon Scholarship Fund at Owens Community College in memory of Detective Dressel, who was killed in the line of duty Feb. 21, 2007. Mr. Miscannon was a Toledo patrolman shot to death while on duty Sept. 18, 1970.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC July 10
Conklin & Company: Mark King Speaks on Challenges of Being A Police Officer

WTOL-CBS July 9
Keith Dressel Memorial Ride

WTVG-ABC July 9
Keith Dressel Memorial Ride

nbc24.com July 9
Toledo Police Honor Fallen, Get Involved in Community
“Hundreds of bikers revved up their engines to honor Keith Dressel and all those who have fallen in the line of duty. The annual memorial ride helps raise money for a scholarship fund through Owens Community College that helps train the next generation of police officers.”

WNWO-ABC July 8
Owens Police Officers Wear Mourning Bands for Fallen Officers

WTVG-ABC June 27
Owens Kicks off Jumpstart Program

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

News Messenger June 28
Genoa Grad Wojciechowski Endured Shoulder Injury
“Genoa graduate Jake Wojciechowski once played in a football game the morning after dislocating his thumb. In fact, Wojciechowski earned respect for his toughness and strength from teammates and coaches throughout high school.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Cleveland Plain Dealer July 8
Cuyahoga Community CollegeStudents Build Bomb Squad Robot for Cleveland Police
“Students from Cuyahoga Community College’s Youth Technology Academy have designed and built a specialized robot for use by the Cleveland police department’s bomb squad.”

Media Report for Monday, June 27

Posted on May 5th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Record Courier June 22
Jack Witt Named Kent State’s New Vice President for Human Resources
“Following a national search, Kent State University has selected F. Jack Witt III as its new vice president for human resources. A Kent State alumnus, Witt currently serves as vice president of human resources and administration at Owens Community College in Toledo. He joins Kent State on Sept. 6.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC June 24
Owens Community College Hosts Open House

WTVG-ABC June 21
Owens Community College Hosts Six-Week Jumpstart Program

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Detroit Free Press June 21
Lansing Community College Hikes Tuition 12.5%
“Lansing Community College students will see their tuition bills increase by 12.5% this fall, nearly quadruple the increases seen in recent years.”

Media Report for Monday, June 20

Posted on May 5th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

The Courier June 14
Local Interest Prompts Police Academy Class
“A renewed interest from potential students in the area prompted Owens Community College to once again offer its Peace Officer Training Academy at its Findlay campus this fall.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC June 17
Toledo Fire and Rescue Train at Owens Community College

WTVG-ABC June 17
Firefighters Field Day at Owens Community College

WTOL-CBS June 16
Toledo Fire Department Training at Owens

WTOL-CBS June 13
Owens Offers Training for Active Shooter Situations

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Fremont News Messenger June 14
Gose Leads Owens in Average, Runs and Steals
“Genoa graduate Casey Gose led Owens Community College in average (.380), runs (55) and stolen bases (23) as a sophomore.”

Media Report for Monday, June 13

Posted on May 5th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade June 12
Honors, Awards, and Events Cap School Year
“Students in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program at Owens Community College experienced the planning, cooking and serving of a catered event. It was in the Terrace View Cafe in the Heritage Hall Culinary Arts Center. Shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold set the scene for the Irish themed event headed by Jennifer Erard, student chef, who was guided by Chef Ed Gozdowski.”

Sentinel Tribune June 10
Owens Seeks to Sell Unused Property
“Owens Community College will try to sell property it is no longer using in Northwood.”

The Courier June 9
Police Academy Returns to Owens Findlay Campus
“Owens Community College hasn’t offered the academy at its Findlay campus in years, but due to renewed interest, it will offer it again this fall, said Mark King, chair of Owens’ Criminal Justice and Emergency Services department.”

Fostoria Review Times June 9
Police Academy Returns to Owens Findlay Campus
“Owens Community College hasn’t offered the academy at its Findlay campus in years, but due to renewed interest, it will offer it again this fall, said Mark King, chair of Owens’ Criminal Justice and Emergency Services department.”

The Courier June 8
Owens Finances Improving
“After being placed on “fiscal watch” by the state in 2015, Owens Community College is on track to lose that designation at the end of 2017.”

Fostoria Review Times June 7
Owens on Track to Be Taken Off Fiscal Watch
“After being placed on fiscal watch by the state in 2015, Owens Community College is on track to be taken off the watch at the end of 2017.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC June 8
Good News for Owens, Fiscal Watch to End in 2017

WTOL-CBS June 8
Owens Community College Fiscal Watch Designation to End in 2017

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Daily Journal June 11
The Ohio Department of Education is Pushing Legislation that Would Make Changes to a Statewide Program Offering Free College Credit to Middle and High Schoolers
“Changes to the College Credit Plus program that are backed by the department include eliminating a waiver that allows school groups to negotiate with colleges to set lower credit-hour fees, The Columbus Dispatch reported .”

Media Report for Monday, June 6

Posted on May 5th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Northwest Signal June 1
Owens Board Awards Scholarships
“Owens Community College’s Board of Trustees recently honored area high school seniors for their outstanding achievements, offering thousands of dollars in new scholarships through the Trustees’ Academic Excellence Scholarship Program.”

Toledo Blade May 30
University Changing to Hybrid Police Force
“The region’s larger public higher education institutions — the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and Owens Community College — all have police forces with sworn officers, while some smaller, private schools such as Ohio Northern University, Lourdes University, and Defiance College rely on security personnel.

Owens began its transition away from security personnel about six years ago, when four police officers joined its security team. Now, the school is protected by a full-time police force of 13 sworn officers.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Cleveland Plain Dealer June 3
Why the Ohio Department of Education May be the Worst State Agency in Ohio: Dave Yost
“You can do too much in an attempt to succeed. It’s the main problem with the Ohio Department of Education — and why I think it may be the worst agency in all of state government (a competitive field, that).”

U.S. News and World Report June 2
5 Ways to Pay for Community College
“But those are just three ways to pay for community college. Here are some ways to pay for community college other than working part or full time.”

Media Report for Monday, May 30

Posted on May 5th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune May 28
Culinary Arts Is Stepping Stone To Food Inspection
“Davis Andrews will attend the culinary department at Owens Community College “to see where that takes me” and “to find out what I need” to succeed in his chosen field.”

Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune May 24
Expense Cuts Lead To Better Financial Forecast For Owens
“Continued cuts in expenditures are helping Owens Community College forecast a positive budget.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL TV May 25
Owens Receives Donated C-Arm From St. Luke’s Hospital

WTOL TV May 24
Owens Enrollment Drops For 2016 – Completion Rates Steady

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade May 28
Owens Golfers Finish 5th At Nationals
“Bandit Chaisuk shot a final round 2-under 70 as the Owens Community College men’s golf team finished fifth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II National Tournament.”

Toledo Blade May 26
Owens Golfers 6th At Nationals
“Dylan Holsclaw fired an even par 72 to lead the Owens Community College men’s golf team to a 298 team score in Wednesday’s second round of the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II National Tournament at Swan Creek Resort.”

Media Report Monday, May 23

Posted on May 5th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade May 20
College Aims To Be Out Of Fiscal Watch In 2017
“Owens Community College projects a nearly $2.4 million net gain at the end of the next fiscal year”

Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune May 20
Scholarships Awarded
“Several North Baltimore students are headed to Owens Community College.”

Toledo Blade May 17
Kasich Signs Into Law $2.6 Billion List Of Projects
“It will provide millions in improvements at the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and Owens Community College, among other higher education institutions.”

Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune May 17
Future Owens Student Studying Exercise Science
“Alexa Schmeltz is studying exercise science/sports health care at Penta Career Center with the intent of getting her physical therapy assistant degree at Owens Community College.”

The Monroe News May 16
Owens Alum Running For Monroe County Sheriff
“A 1997 graduate of the police academy at Owens Community College, Mr. Reaster moved to Bedford Township three years ago.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG (13abc) May 20
Owens Aims To Be Out Of Fiscal Watch in 2017

WTVG (13abc) May 19
Keith Dressel Fundraiser

WICU (Erie, PA) May 19
Former Owens Golfer Excels at Mercyhurst

WLIO Lima May 19
Two Lima Basketball Players Sign With Owens

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade May 21
4 Owens Baseball Players Named All-Conference
“Owens Community College placed four players on the All-Ohio Community College Athletic Conference baseball team, led by Grant Peters, the league’s pitcher of the year.”

Toledo Blade May 17
Owens in First at NJCAA Region Tourney
“The Owens Community College men’s golf team is in first place with a 602 through two rounds Monday of the NJCAA Division II Region XII tournament at Bedford Valley Golf Course.”

Media Report for Monday, May 16

Posted on May 5th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade May 15
There is No Reform
“Governor John Kasich has a big education reform bill before the legislature — House Bill 474 — that is said to have a good chance of passage.”

Sentinel Tribune May 14
Owens Honors Local Seniors With Trustees’ Academic Scholarships
“Owens Community College’s Board of Trustees recently honored area high school seniors for their outstanding achievements, offering thousands of dollars in new scholarships through the Trustees’ Academic Excellence Scholarship Program.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade May 13
Owens Softball Eliminated with Loss
“The Owens Community College softball team saw its season end with a 16-12 loss to Kellogg CC in the NJCAA Region XII District I loser’s bracket semifinal Thursday.”

Toledo Blade May 10
Owens’ Minarchick OCCAC Top Pitcher
“Owens Community College’s Kailey Minarchick was named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference softball pitcher of the year.”

Media Report for Monday, May 9

Posted on May 5th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade May 6
Owens Commencement Ceremony Photos
“Owens Community College held its annual spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2016, on its Perrysburg Township campus.”

Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune May 6
Owens Community College Dispenses 743 Degrees
“Seven hundred forty-three candidates for graduation, including 81 from the Findlay campus, received their degrees during the 50th annual Owens Community College Spring Commencement on Friday.”

Toledo Blade May 4
Owens Fiscal Health Shows Better Scores
“Owens Community College’s financial condition is improving, and the school is on track to exit fiscal watch next year, according to a financial recovery plan presented Tuesday to Owens’ board of trustees.”

Toledo Blade May 2
Owens Trustees to Look at Fiscal Watch Report
“Owens Community College’s board of trustees on Tuesday will consider approval of an annual report detailing the school’s work to emerge from its financial troubles amid drastically declining enrollment.”

Owens Outlook May 2
Next to Normal
“Owens Community College theater department ran the production of Next To Normal over the past few weekends.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC May 6
Penta and Owens Team Up for Firefighter Training

WTVG-ABC May 6
Owens Celebrates 50th Spring Commencement

WTVG-ABC May 5
Owens Strengthens Fiscal Health

WNWO-NBC May 5
Owens Fiscal Health on the Mend

WTVG-ABC May 4
Owens on Track to Exit Fiscal Watch

WTVG-ABC May 3
Owens Financial Situation Improves

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade May 8
Owens Wins Finale To Reach 30 Wins
“Owens Community College’s baseball team played its final home game Saturday and picked up its first 30-win season since 2010.”

Toledo Blade May 6
Leroy ‘Cot’ Marquette Obit
“From 1966-80, he was an administrator with what is now Owens Community College.”

Toledo Blade May 3
Owens’ Mullins OCCAC Player of the Year
“Will Mullins, a sophomore on the Owens Community College golf team, was named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference player of the year.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Inside Higher Ed May 3
Good Outcomes for Transfers
“Students who enrolled in community colleges were significantly less likely to earn bachelor’s degrees and had lower early-career earnings than peers who went directly to four-year institutions, but those who ultimately transferred to four-year colleges performed equally to those who went directly into four-year institutions, a new study has found.”

Media Report for Monday, May 2

Posted on May 2nd, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade May 1
Letter to the Editor: Downtown Campus is Not the Answer
“The Blade’s April 22 editorial “Owens needs a new map” makes some points that have a relative degree of merit. Others, however, do not. The one point I wish to address is your insistence that the Perrysburg Township campus is an albatross and that Owens Community College needs to have a downtown presence.”

Toledo Blade April 29
Military Enlistees Receive Salute from Community
“But on Thursday night, respect and recognition — and applause from family and friends — were directed their way during the fifth annual Our Community Salutes ceremony, presented by The Blade, Buckeye CableSystem, Heroes in Action, and WPFX-FM, 107.7, the Wolf, with presenting sponsor, Owens Community College.”

Toledo Blade April 25
Owens Should Look at Ways to Save Sports
“Owens Community College has financial problems. Apparently, big ones. The state has placed it on fiscal watch. Even with the possibility of voluntary staff buyouts and projected pay cuts the school is facing a deficit of between $600,000 and $800,000 during the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WUPW-FOX April 29
Owens Partners with City of Toledo to Host Youth Job Fair

WTOL-CBS April 28
Owens Hosts Spring Plant Sale

WTVG-ABC April 28
It’s Not How You Start but How you Finish

WTVG-ABC April 28
Owens Cuts 7 Faculty Members

WTVG-ABC April 28
Owens Community College Eliminating Some Faculty
“Owens Community College is preparing to lose 7 full time faculty members. This comes as the school tries to reverse shrinking enrollment. It’s a particularly tough hit for the instructors that were just about to reach tenure.”

WTVG-ABC April 26
Owens Athletes Move from the Place they have Called Home

WTVG-ABC April 26
Apartments Renting to Families as Owens Athletes Move Out
“March 23, 2016 the president of Owens Community College announced financial reasons forced the suspension of soccer and golf. Then three weeks later the college suspended baseball and softball. The college has volleyball and basketball left.”

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade April 30
Owens Going Out on Top
“For the Owens Community College softball team, it was a bittersweet day. With the rumble of passing trains and music from the baseball diamond in the background, the Express won the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference outright championship.”

Toledo Blade April 29
Owens Softball Goes Out with a Crown
“In its final home doubleheader before the program is suspended, the Owens Community College softball team clinched the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference championship today in Perrysburg with a pair of wins over Lakeland Community College.”

In Pictures: Owens Softball Sweeps
“The Owens Community College softball team hosted its final home doubleheader of the 2016 regular season on Friday, April 29, 2016, in Perrysburg Township. Owens is cutting its softball program after this season because of a drop in funding.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION MEDIA

Times Higher Education April 27
Barack Obama Free Community College Plan Backed by $100m Funding
“Barack Obama’s $100 million (£68.6 million) in grants to help make community college free sends a “key economic message” to young Americans that they will need some form of tertiary education to secure jobs, according to an expert.”

Red Alert Politics April 26
Obama’s $100 Million Scheme for Free Community College: Not Rooted in Results
“A $100 million competitive grants program from the Obama administration wants to spur free community college, but it doesn’t address low graduation rates for those students.
The grants will allow community colleges to expand tuition-free programs and job-training schemes with businesses, according to Inside Higher Ed.

Read more at http://redalertpolitics.com/2016/04/26/obamas-100-million-scheme-free-community-college-not-rooted-results/#x3oE0yqP6QW0OkYv.99”

Washington Post April 25
White House Launches $100M Competition to Expand Tuition-Free Community College
“The White House is pledging $100 million to expand workforce training programs at community colleges, building on President Obama’s goal of making tuition at community colleges free.”

Media Report for Monday, April 25

Posted on April 26th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade April 22
Owens Needs a New Map
“Owens Community College is in trouble. It has been in trouble for a while. The state of Ohio has Owens on a fiscal watch. It has been on fiscal watch for a year. The college has lost half of its student population in the last seven years and has an operating deficit in the range of $600,000 to $800,000.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC April 22
Owens Partners with the City of Toledo to Help Young People Get a Job

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune April 23
Sports Briefs: Peters honored by NJCAA
“Grant Peters, a pitcher on Owens Community College’s baseball team, was named the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II pitcher of the week.”

Media Report for Monday, April 18

Posted on April 18th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade April 14
Owens CC Eliminates Baseball, Softball
“Owens Community College began the school year with the largest athletic department in its nine-team conference.”

Sentinel Tribune April 14
Owens Cuts Baseball, Softball Programs
“Owens Community College has decided to suspend its baseball and softball programs, the college announced Wednesday.”

Toledo Blade April 13
Owens To Cut Baseball, Softball Teams
“Owens Community College today announced it would suspend two more athletic teams — the baseball and softball teams — amid financial woes.”

Toledo Blade April 11
Owens Studies Area’s Fiscal Effect
“An $18,000 economic impact study commissioned by Owens Community College that could be used to try to sell taxpayers on a potential levy won’t collect dust, officials said, even though trustees shelved plans to bring a tax request to voters.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC April 17
Toledo Police Chief Speaks on Partnership with Owens

WTVG-ABC April 15
Owens Hosts Overnight Career and Recreational Night

WTVG-ABC April 13
Owens Suspends Baseball and Softball

WTOL-CBS April 13
Owens Suspends Additional Athletic Programs

WUPW-FOX April 13
Owens Suspends Additional Athletic Programs

WNWO-NBC April 13
Owens Suspends Baseball and Softball

WTVG-ABC April 11
Owens Shares Results of Economic Study

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Canton Rep April 16
McKinley’s Tazhia Petitt Signs with Owens C.C. Women’s Basketball
“Former McKinley High School forward Tazhia Petitt has signed with Owens Community College in Toledo as part of its 2016-17 women’s basketball recruiting class.”

Media Report for Monday, April 11

Posted on April 11th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune April 8
Owens Show is Not Your ‘Normal’ Musical
“Musical theater might be known for its “razzle-dazzle,” but ensembles often give just as memorable performances while portraying everyday trials and tribulations.”

Sentinel Tribune April 7
Owens Opts to Not Change Charter
“Owens Community College is backing away from its intent to change its charter, and is raising fees to cover expenses.”

Sentinel Tribune April 6
Owens Faculty Votes No Confidence
“Owens Community College faculty has issued a vote of no confidence in leadership, while agreeing to a contract that calls for wage cuts.”

Toledo Blade April 6
Owens Board Backs Off Plan to Amend It’s Charter
“Owens Community College has backed off a plan to amend its charter, a change it must make before a tax request can be put before voters.”

Toledo Blade April 5
Owens Faculty has ‘No Confidence’ in Leadership
“Owens Community College’s faculty union today delivered a message of ‘no-confidence’ in the school’s president, board of trustees, and senior administrators. Owens Faculty Association President Paul Adams chastised leaders for a lack of leadership, a “paternalistic and dismissive” attitude toward faculty, and financial and enrollment planning failures.”

Toledo Blade April 3
Cooking Team Wins with Creativity at Owens
“Students in the Food, Nutrition, and Hospitality department at Owens competed in cold food buffets that were tasted and judged by the public. The assignment for the teams to prepare included cold forcemeat, sauces, and a soup. The buffets were displayed in the Terrace Café, the attractive restaurant that is open to the public on the Owens campus, with menus prepared and served by culinary students.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTOL-CBS April 6
Owens Board of Trustees Vote to Hold off on Charter Change

WUPW-FOX April 6
Owens Faculty Union Votes No Confidence

WUPW-FOX April 5
Owens Board of Trustees Votes to Not Change Charter

WTVG-ABC April 5
Owens Faculty Union Votes No Confidence

WUPW-FOX April 3
Leading Edge: Owens Update

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade April 7
Owens’ Reese Honored by NJCAA
“Jeryn Reese, a freshman forward for the Owens Community College women’s basketball team, has been named to the NJCAA Division II All-America second team.”

Media Report for Monday, March 28

Posted on March 28th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade March 27
Culinary Battle Brewing in Monroe
“After a second-place finish last year in its first appearance at the Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl, Owens Community College’s culinary arts department once again sent a team to compete. Team members were chef/coach Edward Gozdowski, team captain Kathryn McCain, Rachael Duda, Louisa Kerrigan, and Margaret Kerrigan, alternates Audra Woodland and Race Lutz, and associate adviser Jeff Davidson. The event was held March 13 to 15 during the American Culinary Federation’s Regional Conference in Atlanta.”

Sentinel Tribune March 25
Owens to Cut 3 Sports
” After budget issues have created instability in recent years, Owens Community College will suspend three of its eight sports for the 2016-17 season.”

The Courier March 24
Owens Suspending Soccer, Golf Programs
“Owens Community College will be suspending its men’s and women’s soccer programs and men’s golf team next year due to budget issues.”

Toledo Blade March 23
Owens to Suspend 3 of its 8 Sports Programs
“Owens Community College’s financial shortfalls have now crept to the Express department of athletics, where the school plans to suspend three of its eight sports.”

Owens Outlook March 23
Owens to Cut Golf and Soccer Programs
“An announcement came in Monday from Owens Community College president Dr. Mike Bower, that the men’s golf and both men’s and women’s soccer teams will be suspended from play beginning the 2016-2017 school year.”

Toledo Blade March 23
Owens Trustees to Mull Contract Offer for Faculty
“The roughly 230-member Owens Faculty Association approved an agreement last week. The board of trustees is to consider the new contract at an April 5 meeting, at which time the union plans to present a “no-confidence” vote in college leadership.”

Northwest Signal March 21
Owens to Host Fairs
“Owens Community College will be hosting two upcoming career fairs.”

Owens Outlook March 21
OCC Launches New Online Radio Station
“Volunteer Yasmine Shasteen serves popcorn during the launch of Owens Community College online radio station OCCR on Wednesday, March 16. The radio station is available online through the Owens website or for download for Android and iPhone for free.”

The Courier March 21
Owens Hosting Artists’ Reception
“Owens Community College is hosting a reception and gallery talk on Wednesday.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC March 25
Owens Cuts Golf and Soccer

WTOL-CBS March 23
Owens Community College Cuts Golf, Soccer

WTVG-ABC March 23
Owens Community College Suspends Golf and Soccer

Owens Trustees to Vote on Faculty Salary Cuts

NBC24.com March 23
Owens Community College Cuts Golf, Soccer on Road to Financial Recovery
“Nearly one year after being placed on Fiscal Watch, Owens Community College has made the decision to cut some of its athletic programs.”
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WTVG-ABC March 22
Owens Community College Trustees to Vote on Faculty Contract

WUPW-FOX March 21
Owens Community College Softball Coach Surrenders Duties Amid Allegations

WTOL.com March 21
Owens Community College Softball Coach Surrenders Duties Amid Allegations
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WAFB.com March 21
Owens Community College Softball Coach Surrenders Duties Amid Allegations

FOX10.com March 21
Owens Community College Softball Coach Surrenders Duties Amid Allegations

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune March 22
Sports Briefs: Owens Sweeps Heidelberg
“Owens Community College’s softball team was a 10-2 and 11-1 winner over Heidelberg’s junior varsity team Monday afternoon.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

The Washington Post March 25
I Lead a Community College with Free Tuition. The Impact on Students has been Incredible
“Is free college tuition too far-fetched? As president of a community college, I certainly had my doubts up until a few years ago. Grant programs in Minnesota, Tennessee, South Dakota and my own state, North Dakota, have turned doubts into belief.”

Media Report for Monday, March 21

Posted on March 21st, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

News Herald March 18
Students Engaged During Career Day at Genoa High School
“Whether it was checking out ultrasounds and X-rays or practicing airway management on a test dummy, students were engaged with real-world professionals from throughout the area who gathered to share their work during “Career Day” at Genoa High School.”

Toledo Blade March 15
Competition Will Be Intense at Mobile Meals’ Great Chili Cook Off
“Contenders in the restaurant category are the Toledo Zoo’s catering staff, The Lakes of Monclova, chef Drew Ruiz with Toledo Flavors Food Tours, The Food Dude, Owens Community College’s culinary arts department, and Zoup!. And the amateurs ready to take on the pros include Barb Farkas and The Potlickers, Dexter Barringer, staff from the Stranahan Theater and Great Hall, Greg Orban and Team Orbios, culinary arts students from the Penta Career Center, and Era Blakney. A brother and sister — Justen Held and Christy Held — are engaging “in a sibling rivalry kind of thing,” said Mrs. Fox; rather than teaming up, each will be vying for bragging rights over the other.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC March 19
Owens Students Help to Feed the Homeless

WUPW-FOX March 15
Owens Hosts Transportation Technology Career Fair

WTVG-ABC March 14
Owens Community College on Track to Come Out of Fiscal Watch

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade March 20
Owens Women 5th in Tourney
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team took fifth place in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national tournament with a 90-85 win against Cape Fear (N.C.) on Saturday.”

Toledo Blade March 19
Owens Women Find Balance, Beat North Arkansas
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team used a balanced scoring attack to top North Arkansas 79-65 in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national tournament on Friday.”

Toledo Blade March 17
Owens Women Advance at NJCAA D-II Tournament
“Owens Community College defeated Dean (Mass.) College 64-57 on Wednesday in the first round of the NJCAA Division II national women’s basketball tournament.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

Inside Higher Ed March 17
New Ground for Pearson
“Enrollment is on the decline and tuition is frozen at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. But enter education behemoth Pearson Education. The company has signed onto a partnership with the college to essentially take over marketing, recruiting and student services. Cincinnati State enrolls fewer than 10,000 students.”

Media Report for Monday, March 14

Posted on March 14th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Sentinel Tribune March 12
Owens Speaker Talks About ‘Killology’
“Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, M.Ed., U.S. Army (Ret.) a law enforcement trainer and Pulitzer nominated author will speak at Owens Community College on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Audio Visual Classroom Center, rooms 125-128.”

Toledo Blade March 7
Winter Pops at Owens
“Fred Dais conducts the band in its Winter Pops Concert during a free event in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Theater at Owens Community College on Sunday.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WNWO-NBC March 9
Owens to Host College Night and Career Preview Fair

WTVG-ABC March 9
Owens to Host College Night and Career Preview Fair

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade March 9
Owens Women Seeded 5th in Tourney
“The Owens Community College women’s basketball team has seeded fifth and will play next Wednesday in the NJCAA Division II national tournament.”

Toledo Blade March 8
Owens’ Reese Named League’s Player of the Year
“Jeryn Reese of Owens Community College was named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference women’s basketball player of the year.”

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

The Highland County Press March 9
Community College Leaders Support House Bill 384
“The Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) voted unanimously this week to pass a resolution in support of House Bill 384.”

Media Report for Monday, March 7

Posted on March 7th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade March 4
Controlling College Costs
“Gov. John Kasich and the presidents of Ohio’s 14 public universities and 23 community colleges have worked together productively to make a college degree more attainable and affordable. Their efforts at efficiency don’t make up for the state’s disinvestment in aid to higher education in recent years, but the exercise is still useful.”

Sentinel-Tribune March 3
Owens Nursing Earns Five-Year Approval
“Owens Community College recently received official notice from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing that the nursing programs have been granted full approval for a period of five years.”

Advertiser-Tribune March 2
Owens Nursing Program Receives Approval
“Owens Community College recently received notice from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing that the nursing programs have been granted full approval for five years.”

Northwest Signal March 1
Owens’ Program Approved by Ohio Board of Nursing
“Owens Community College recently received official notification from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) that the nursing programs have been granted full approval for a period of five years.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC March 7
Hancock County College Night at Owens

WTVG-ABC March 6
Owens Community College Band Performs Free Concert

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

Register-Herald March 2
Community Colleges Fight Enrollment Declines
“Despite a decline in enrollment, West Virginia’s community and technical colleges are awarding more degrees than ever, reaching nontraditional students by retraining displaced coal miners.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 29

Posted on February 29th, 2016

OWENS PRINT MEDIA

Toledo Blade February 27
62 Ex-Owens Nursing Students Get Hearing
“Sixty-two former nursing students at Owens Community College are entitled to a hearing to prove they lost future potential earnings when the school’s nursing program lost national accreditation in 2009, an appeals court has ruled.”

Toledo.com February 22
Owens Community College to Host Green Industry Career and Job Fair
“Area residents and students with career aspirations in a green industry-related field are invited to learn about and explore various seasonal employment opportunities available throughout the region as Owens Community College hosts a Green Industry Career and Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 24.”

Toledo.com February 18
Owens’ Nursing Program Receives Five-Year Approval From Ohio Board of Nursing
“Owens Community College recently received official notice from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) that the nursing programs have been granted full approval for a period of five years.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WOUC-PBS February 26
Owens Community College Offers Food Pantry for Students

WUPW-FOX February 24
Owens Community College Hosts Green Industry Job Fair

STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS

The Atlantic February 26
Trapped in the Community College Remedial Maze
“A majority of students with A and B grade point averages in high school still require developmental education at the community-college level, raising new questions about the skill level of incoming college students and the ways institutions measure their abilities. This is especially worrisome for students of color given that half of Hispanic college students and nearly a third of black college students start their higher-education paths at community colleges.”

NBC News February 25
When is Community College A Good Option for Latino Students
“For many college-bound students, decision time is right around the corner. The month of March is when many institutions of higher learning start sending out their regular admission notices on who they have accepted for the new fall semester. It can be a stressful time for some who are trying to decide among the many choices of where to spend the next several years after high school.”

Cincinnati.com February 22
Kasich: Community Colleges Key to Reducing Degree Cost
“Ohio Gov. John Kasich Monday proposed four initiatives in his 2016 Mid-Biennium Review budget aimed at making college more affordable. Using community colleges as a pathway to an affordable college degree is a key component of the plan.”

Media Report for Monday Feb. 22

Posted on February 22nd, 2016

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Courier February 20
Imam Dispels Misconceptions of Islam
“There are many misunderstandings about Islam, and the way to combat them is through education, said Imam Talal Eid.”

Sentinel Tribune February 20
Owens Ups Tech, Activities Fees
“Owens Community College students may again be paying more for fees this summer.”

Toledo Blade February 19
Owens to Raise Some Student Fees Again
“Owens Community College is poised to again boost fees paid by some students, beginning with the summer semester, in a move that follows a December hike.”

Courier February 19
Owens’ Nursing Program Receives State Approval
“The Owens Community College nursing program has once again received full approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing, another positive sign for a program that lost its national accreditation in 2009.”

Toledo.com February 17
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman to Provid Training Session, ‘Bullet Proof the Mind’
“Owens Community College is pleased to welcome Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, M.Ed., Us. Army (Ret.) a leading law enforcement trainer and Pulitzer nominated author, Tuesday, March 15, 9 a.m. – 3p.m. in the Audio Visual Classroom Center, rooms 125-128 on the Toledo-area Campus.”

Courier February 17
Owens to Host College Night
“Owens Community College in Findlay will welcome high school students on campus in March to learn more about area colleges and options after high school.”

Independent Collegian February 17
An Increase in Enrollment will Benefit Students
“Even though enrollment decreased at Owens Community College, their administration actually says the incoming number was more than what was projected for the school year. ”

Toledo Blade February 16
Owens to Hold Healthy Living Workshop
“Owens Community College will hold a healthy living workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at its Perrysburg Township campus.”

Toledo Blade February 15
UT Pantry Reopens for Students
“Owens opened its food pantry in 2012, and this school year moved it to a larger, more central location in College Hall. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays when class is in session and by appointment. The pantry has been serving about 250 to 300 visitors in recent months, said Krista Kiessling, director of service learning, civic engagement, and leadership.”

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WTVG-ABC February 18
Owens’ Nursing Program Receives 5-Year Approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing

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Toledo Blade February 21
Owens Hits 22 3-Pointers to Gain Win
“Dilyn Good made seven of his team’s 22 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 25 points in a home win for the Owens Community College men’s basketball team Saturday.”

Sentinel Tribune February 16
George, Schmeltz Sign with Owens Softball
“Elmwood’s Lindsay George and Eastwood’s Alexa Schmeltz each signed to play softball at Owens Community College starting with the 2016-17 season.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 15

Posted on February 15th, 2016

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Toledo Blade February 15
UT Pantry Reopens for Students
“Neatly stacked cans of tuna fish, jars of peanut butter, and boxes of cereal line the shelves of a new prime site for the University of Toledo’s student food pantry.”

Sentinel Tribune February 12
Owens Welcomes Two New Board Members
“Owens Community College recently welcomed Tonya Rider, a detective with the Toledo Police Department and Michael McAlear, president and CEO of Service Spring Corporation as the newest members of the board of trustees.”

Sentinel Tribune February 11
Nothing But the ‘Tooth’
“Owens Community College dental hygiene student Courtney Bishop (left) looks over a chart while fellow student Molly Desmond cleans the teeth of Libby Snodgrass, 7. The Owens program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, offered a day of free dental services for children ages 6 months to 18 years with limited or no access to dental care last week. The Owens program also offers dental services to area residents through its Dental Hygiene Clinic. The 20-chair clinic is staffed by dental hygiene students and supervised by licensed dental professionals at Owens. Appointments are available during the fall and spring semesters for a $30 fee. For more information call the clinic at 567-661-7294.”

Toledo Blade February 8
Owens Community College Adds 2 Trustees
“Tonya Rider of the Toledo Police Department, and Michael McAlear, president and CEO of Service Spring Corporation, have been added to the Owens Community College Board of Trustees.”

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Toledo Blade February 13
Jackson Tallies 31 as Owens Men Win in OT
“Dae’Shawn Jackson made five 3-pointers on his way to 31 points Saturday for Owens Community College in an overtime victory.”

Toledo Blade February 11
Owens Earns Home Sweep Over Edison
“Derrik Jamerson, Jr., hit seven 3-pointers on his way to 28 points as Owens Community College won at home Wednesday night.”

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Daily Item February 12
Community Colleges Prepare Workers for New Jobs
“Northumberland County could be the place for new jobs and initiatives of the upcoming spike in rural job growth expected in the United States — but only if they’re ready.”

USA Today February 9
Obama Proposes Tax Credit for Businesses Community College Grads
“President Obama wants to give a $5,000 tax credit to businesses that follow through on collaborative training agreements with community colleges to hire their graduates.”

The Gazette February 8
Obama Proposes Incentive for Better Employer-Community College Relations
“In an attempt to make the bonds between business and community college even closer, President Barack Obama is set to propose Tuesday a plan to reward companies for donating equipment, helping establish curriculum and ultimately hiring graduates of the programs.”

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 8

Posted on February 8th, 2016

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Sentinel Tribune February 4
Free Dental Care at Owens for Kids
“Give Kids a Smile, a free dental care program for children, will be held Friday at three locations, including Owens Community College.”

Toledo Blade February 2
Owens Leave Maumee 6 Years after Expansion
“Owens Community College has left Maumee six years after it expanded into western Lucas County riding a wave of record-high enrollment.”

Toledo.com February 1
Children Receive Free Dental Services During Annual Give Kids a Smile Day at Owens
“Owens’ Dental Hygiene program, in collaboration with the Toledo Dental Society, will be offering a day of free dental services for children ages six months to 18 years with limited or no access to care. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 5, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. at the College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic located on the second floor of the Health Technologies Hall on the Toledo-area Campus.”

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WUPW-FOX February 5
Owens Hosts Give Kids A Smile Day

WTVG-ABC February 4
Owens Welcomes Two New Board of Trustee Members

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The Anniston Star February 3
National Signing Day: Wellborn’s Ludwig, Nunez put Pen to Paper to Play College Softball
“Wellborn has two players who will continue their softball careers in college, and both signed scholarship papers Wednesday at a ceremony at the school.”

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The Hill February 6
Obama to Propose $2.5 Billion Community College Tax Credit
“President Obama on Tuesday will propose a $2.5 billion tax credit over five years for businesses that invest in local community colleges and hire their graduates, administration officials told Reuters.”

US Department of Education February 5
Strengthening Partnerships Between Businesses and Community Colleges to Grow the Middle Class
“Most first-time college students enroll in certificate or associate degree programs, indicating that the role of America’s more than 1,000 community colleges is more critical than ever. By offering students an affordable education and training close to home, community colleges may be the only option for some students who are raising children, working, in need of remedial classes, or can only take classes part-time. They are also uniquely positioned to partner with employers to create tailored training programs to meet economic needs within their communities.“

Media Report for Monday, Feb. 1

Posted on February 1st, 2016

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Toledo Blade January 26
UT, BG Enrollments Grow Slightly
“Owens Community College, meanwhile, continued a decline with a spring enrollment headcount of 10,532 students, down 10 percent from last spring’s 11,719 students. Owens enrollment reached a high of 23,606 in the fall of 2009, when the recession propelled students into classrooms for more training and education.”

The Courier January 25
Financial Struggles Make Navigation College Tougher
“Jamey Katzner, manager of career services and student activities at Owens’ Findlay campus, said staff in his department regularly hear from students who disclose that they are having financial problems.”

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mlive.com January 27
5 Michigan Community Colleges Up for Prestigious $1 Million Aspen Prize
“Five of Michigan’s 28 community colleges are eligible for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, a highly coveted award that recognizes two-year institutions that have ‘demonstrated exceptional levels of student success.'”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 25

Posted on January 25th, 2016

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Toledo Blade January 18
Owens Community to Pack Food Boxes
“Owens Community College students, faculty, staff will join community members to pack food boxes from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at the Toledo Seagate Food Bank, 526 High St. in Toledo.”

Toledo Blade January 15
EPA Chief Visits Toledo Area, Promotes Alternative Energy
“Her day began with three students at Owens Community College — Paul Mason and Justin Loomis, both environmental science majors, and Danielle Lambert, an alternative energy major — along with about a dozen faculty, staff members, and administrators.”

Toledo Blade January 14
EPA Visits Toledo-area Solar Sites
“Her day began with students and administrators at Owens Community College, which she lauded for its role in training.”

Owens Outlook January 13
Celebration! 649 Students Graduate at Fall Commencement
“With tassels moved over, family pictures complete and graduation parties had students of Owens Community College can now say,’I’m a college graduate!'”

NBXpress January 12
Senator Brown Outlines Legislation to Help Keep Americans Safe
“At the Center for Emergency Preparedness at Owens Community College, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) – the top Democrat on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs – outlined legislation he introduced that would help keep Americans safe from ISIS and other terrorist threats. Brown also renewed his call for closing the terrorist gun loophole to stop individuals who are known terrorists from purchasing a firearm.”

Owens Outlook January 11
New Shuttle Service
“The Owens Community College ON-CAMPUS SHUTTLE, which travels between buildings on the Toledo campus, will now be provided by TARTA on an hourly basis, effective January 11, 2016.”

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WTVG-ABC January 19
Owens Sponsors Walleye Veteran’s Appreciation Night

WTVG-ABC January 16
Owens Receives a $5,000 from Delta Dental

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Mansfield News Journal January 20
Reese Earns National Honor in Woman’s Hoops
“Jeryn Reese, a freshman women’s basketball player at Owens Community College in Toledo, was recently named National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Player of the Week.”

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Chronicle of Higher Education January 22
Is Community College Already Free? It’s More Complicated Than That, Researchers Say
“One critique of the free-college movement, or even debt-free college, is that students have plenty of low-cost options within higher education. For instance, community colleges. “Public two-year colleges … are free or nearly free for low-income students,” wrote Sen. Lamar Alexander, chairman of the U.S. Senate’s education committee, in a July 2015 op-ed in The Wall Street Journal.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer January 12
Cuyahoga Community College Names President of Western Campus
“Donna Imhoff has been named president of Cuyahoga Community College’s Western Campus in Parma.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 11

Posted on January 11th, 2016

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Sentinel Tribune January 9
Senator Promotes ‘Defeat ISIS’ Act
“Brown, D-Ohio, stopped at the Center for Emergency Preparedness at Owens Community College Friday to outline his plan that also would provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies for antiterrorism programs and training for active shooter incident response.”

Owens, Herzing Partner for Degree Option
“Students with an associate of applied science degree from Owens Community College will have a new, more flexible option to achieve a bachelor’s degree due to a partnership announced with Herzing University.”

Toledo Blade January 8
Funds Sought for Anti-Terrorism Training Program
“Mr. Brown was joined by Toledo police Chief George Kral and Mark King, chair of Criminal Justice and Emergency Services at Owens Community College, who discussed how northwest Ohio first responders could use resources for anti-terrorism training programs.”

La Prensa January 4
Opportunities and Challenges: Owens Community College President Calls for Need for Regional Levy Among Challenges and Opportunities
“The president of Toledo-area Owens Community College told the Toledo Rotary Club that there is much room for optimism, despite the school’s enrollment drop and related budget shifts.”

OWENS BROADCAST MEDIA

WTVG-ABC January 8
Bittersweet Farms Partners with Owens for Programs to Assist Teens with Autism

WTOL-CBS January 8
U.S. Senator Sponsors Bill to Stop Terrorism

WUPW-FOX January 8
New Legislation from Ohio Senator Looks at Stopping Terrorism

WTVG-ABC January 7
Senator Brown Introduces Legislation To Stop Terrorism

WUPW-FOX January 5
President Bower Introduced Plans for Growth of Owens

WTOL-CBS January 4
President Bower Spoke About Owens Future and a Tax Levy

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade January 10
Owens Sweeps Columbus St.
“Charles Penn scored 21 points off the bench Saturday to help lead host Owens to a Ohio Community College Athletic Conference win.”

Toledo Blade January 7
Owens basketball Teams Sweep Lorain CC“Owens Community College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams swept Lorain County Community College on the road.”

Media Report for Monday, Jan. 4

Posted on January 4th, 2016

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Sentinel Tribune December 24
Grant Helps Teachers Qualify to Teach College Credit Plus
“Bowling Green State University, in partnership with Owens Community College, has been awarded a $1 million grant that will enable over 80 high school teachers to work toward their master’s degrees and also become credentialed to teach College Credit Plus courses at their high schools. The training courses will be offered starting in January.”

Toledo Blade December 24
Owens Corning Donates $1000,000 to Cherry Street Mission
“Additional partners in the project include Feed Lucas County Children, Toledo Public Schools, Owens Community College, Penta Career Center, and Northwest State Community College.”

Toledo Blade December 19
Owens Grads Have Plenty to Smile About
“Hailey Moulopoulos, a graduate of Owens Community College’s school of liberal arts, smiles and waves to her mother and twin sister as she heads to her seat during the 35th fall commencement ceremonies. A total of 649 candidates, including 117 from Owens’ Findlay-area campus, received degrees Friday at the Student Health and Activities Center in Perrysburg Township.”

Toledo Blade December 18
BGSU, UT Get Grants to Train Teachers
“BGSU joined Owens Community College on the grant. BGSU will offer tuition-free, graduate-level courses to more than 80 high school teachers in fields including writing composition and English, biology, history, Spanish, and French.”

La Prensa December 16
BGSU, Owens Receive $1 Million Grant for Teacher Training, College Credit Plus Instruction
“Bowling Green State University, in partnership with Owens Community College, has been awarded a $1 million grant that will enable over 80 high school teachers to work toward their master’s degrees and also become credentialed to teach College Credit Plus courses at their high schools. The training courses will be offered starting in January 2016.”

Sentinel Tribune December 16
Owens to Present 649 Degrees at Commencement
“Six hundred forty-nine candidates for graduation, including 117 from the Findlay campus, will receive their degrees during the 35th Owens Community College Fall Commencement on Friday. Of those graduates, 129 will graduate with honors. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Health and Activities Center on the Perrysburg Township campus.”

Northwest Signal December 14
DC, Owens CC Named to Military Friendly Schools List
“Defiance College and Owens Community College have been designated 2016 Military Friendly Schools.”

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WTOL-CBS January 4
Police Officers from UT and Owens Participate in Active Shooter Exercise

WNWO- NBC January 4
Police Officers from UT and Owens Participate in Active Shooter Exercise

WTVG-ABC December 31
Police Officers from UT and Owens will Participate in Active Shooter Exercise

WTVG-ABC December 23
Major Donation to Cheery Street Mission

WUPW-FOX December 18
More than 600 Owens Students Prepare for Commencement

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Detroit Free Press January 1
Macomb Community College To Help Transfer Students
“Macomb Community College will use a $300,000 grant to help figure out how their students that transfer to four-year colleges can have better success.”

wlwt.com January 1
Sinclair Community College Offers UAS Training, Certification
“Unmanned Aerial Systems, like drones, are becoming more common in the skies. Sinclair Community College in Dayton sees them as a big part of their future.”

Yahoo News December 28
More Chinese Students Seeking US Community College Degrees
“Wealthy Chinese undergraduates aren’t the only ones looking to get a college degree in the U.S. So are a growing number of Chinese students from lower middle-class families who are enrolling in community colleges.”

Media Report for Monday, Dec. 14

Posted on December 14th, 2015

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Sentinel Tribune December 10
Owens Foundation Adds to Board
“Owens Community College Foundation, whose sole mission is to develop and provide resources to advance the college’s mission of serving students and the community, recently announced the election of two new board members and the reelection of four board officers and seven board members.”

Toledo Blade December 8
BGSU, Owens to Launch Dual Admission Program
“Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College have agreed to a new dual admission program called Falcon Express.”

Sentinel Tribune December 7
Falcon Fast Track: BGSU and Owens Create Dual Admission Program
“Incoming college students will soon have an express track to a four-year degree from Bowling Green State University, starting from Owens Community College.”

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13abc.com December 13
Concert at Owens to Benefit Cherry St. Mission
“When the Center for Fine and Performing Arts is filled with the sounds of the season, those in the Owens Community Band hope it fills you with the spirit of giving.”

Owens Concerts Benefits Cherry St. Mission

OWENS EXPRESS MEDIA

Toledo Blade December 13
Owens Rolls; Lourdes Swept on Road
“Four Owens Community College men’s basketball players scored in double figures as the Express rolled in the Jim Riggs Post Journal Classic on Saturday.”

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Cleveland Plain Dealer December 11
Lakeland and Lorain Community Colleges Receive Grants to Provide Financial Help to Students
“Lakeland Community College and Lorain County Community College are among several schools in the state that have received grants to help students with financial emergencies.”

Inside Higher Ed December 9
Ohio Community College Settles Disability Suit
“Terra State Community College in Ohio settled out of court Tuesday a suit alleging the college violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by dismissing a nursing student with a hearing disability.”