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There’s nothing like a poverty simulation exercise to get students in 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Long-Term Care Administration program to challenge assumptions, deepen empathy and better prepare themselves for leadership roles in long-term care settings.The simulation immersed students in the day-to-day realities faced by individuals and families living at or near the poverty level by mirroring the lived experiences of the future workforce they will one day manage.Associate Lecturer Donna Alexander, coordinator of 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Long-Term Care Administration program in the School of Lifespan Development ...

Kenisha Chisholm, ’20, came to 17cÍøÒ³°æ with a clear sense of purpose influenced by her life experience, persistence and desire to help others heal. Today, she works as a registered dietitian nutritionist for Nourish while also running her own practice, A New Kapeesh Nutrition, LLC.Her path to nutrition was a personal one. Initially interested in becoming a naturopathic doctor, she began shadowing in the field while seeking care for her daughter, who was experiencing rosacea and skin issues. As she explored the educational requirements, she realized nutrition was both accessible and impactfu...

Democracy needs volunteers — and right now, Portage County needs yours.With Ohio's May 5 election approaching, the Portage County Board of Elections is facing a significant shortfall of poll workers, and a 17cÍøÒ³°æ emerita professor is calling on the university community to step up and fill the gap.Barb Hipsman Springer, emerita professor of journalism and co-convenor of the 17cÍøÒ³°æ Votes coalition, has spent years working the polls herself — and she's sounding the alarm that this year is different.“The Portage County Board of Elections can already tell that they are significantly underst...

Students and faculty in 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Hospitality and Event Management program earned national recognition at the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) World Conference & Club Business Expo, held recently in Anaheim, Calif., bringing home two prestigious honors that underscore the strength of the university’s student chapter and faculty leadership.The 17cÍøÒ³°æ chapter of CMAA took second place in CMAA’s Student New Member Recruitment Contest among small chapter schools, an achievement that reflects sustained student engagement and growth within the organization. The con...