Sponsors

This event includes students from the following institutions:

ASHLAND UNIVERSITY : www.ashland.edu Ashland University is a mid-sized regional teaching university, historically related to the Brethren Church. Our mission is to serve the educational needs of all students -- undergraduate and graduate, traditional and non-traditional, full and part-time -- by providing educational programs of high quality in an environment that is both challenging and supportive. CONTACT: Diana Burns, Executive Director, Career Services Dburns1@ashland.edu or 419-289-5067
BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY: www.bluffton.edu Bluffton University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution of higher education offering more than 40 undergraduate programs, an adult degree completion program, and three master's degree programs. Founded in 1899 and affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, Bluffton is located in northwest Ohio. Bluffton has been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News and World Report's America's Best Colleges edition, Barron's Best Buys in College Education and the John Templeton Honor Roll for Character-building Colleges . CONTACT: Kathy Dickson, Director of Career Development dicksonk@bluffton.edu or 419-358-3247
DEFIANCE COLLEGE: www.defiance.edu Chartered in 1850, Defiance College is a four-year, liberal arts based college affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Building on a foundation of more than a century of educating citizens for lives of service and leadership, Defiance College has created a culture of engagement that will enable its students to make a meaningful difference in the world. Defiance College has been recognized by the John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll of the Nation's Highest Character-Building Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top schools in the nation for its service-learning program. Defiance College was one of the first colleges or universities in America to institute a comprehensive service-learning requirement, a hands-on experience that ties civic and social responsibility to the overall goals of education. Defiance's Bonner Service Leader Program offers students intensive service and leadership experiences in the community. Defiance College is the home of the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, a program that promotes scholarly research by faculty and students to critically investigate factors that contribute to human suffering and impede human progress. It serves as a focal point for teaching, service, scholarship and action aimed at improving the human condition worldwide. Defiance College serves a student population of approximately 1,000 with 40 major areas of study leading to a bachelor's degree as well as graduate programs in education and business. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration. CONTACT: Tracy Armey, Career Development Coordinator tarmey@defiance.edu or 419-783-2349 -or- Lisa Marsalek , Director of Career Development lmarsalek@defiance.edu or 419-783-2366
HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY: www.heidelberg.edu Heidelberg University, located in Tiffin, Ohio is a vibrant learning community of actively engaged students and faculty. Our approximately 1,200 traditional undergraduates from all over the country, as well as approximately 400 graduate degree candidates, go on to lead lives of purpose with distinction. It's no wonder Heidelberg has been noted by several important college guidebooks, including U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009." The College offers a strong liberal arts curriculum, solid career preparation, and many opportunities for getting involved in activities, campus organizations, and athletics. Heidelberg is well-known for its outstanding preparation of teachers who become leading educators throughout the Great Lakes region. CONTACT: Kristen Lindsay, Assistant Dean of Students / Director of Career Development klindsay@heidelberg.edu or 419-448-2058
MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY: www.mvnu.edu Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university serving over 2,500 traditional age students, graduate students and working adults. U.S. News & World Report ranks MVNU in the Top 50 Best in the Midwest (Bachelor’s) institution for the third year in a row. With a 400-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio,and eight satellite campuses throughout the state, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth and service to community and church. CONTACT: Elaine Blair, Director of Career Services elaine.blair@mvnu.edu or 740-392-6868, ext. 4612
OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY: www.onu.edu Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University, located in West Central Ohio, is a private university offering a diverse, dynamic and unique learning community, with rigorous professional programs in partnership with the arts and the sciences. Its 3,500 students study for graduate and undergraduate degrees in five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, Pharmacy, and Law. CONTACT: Jane Ward, Career Advisor j-ward.2@onu.edu or 419-772-3050
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY: www.findlay.edu Licensure programs are offered for AYA and Multi-Age (all subject areas), Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, and Intervention Specialist. Advanced programs offer Master’s level degrees in Human Resource Development, School Building Leader (Principal), School District Leader (Superintendent), and the Master of Arts in Education for licensed teachers. The Teacher Education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The University of Findlay ranks in Tier 1 of the US News & World Report listing for Midwestern Colleges offering Master’s degrees and is recognized as a ‘Best Midwestern College’ by The Princeton Review. The College of Education faculty at The University of Findlay believes in a constructivist philosophy that lifelong learners and reflective practitioners are developed in institutions wherein: Engagement in inquiry, reflection, research, and assessment support the development of caring, competent, and highly qualified candidates Professional programs are consistent with state and national standards There is synthesis among curriculum, instruction, and clinical practice Commitment to active professional collaboration among regional p – 12 communities is implemented at every program level Individual differences and diversity are valued in the development of all effective instruction Emphasis is placed on professional responsibility and accountability as a means of developing lifelong learners and reflective practitioners Technology is an integral part of all programs CONTACT: Jan Taylor, Director of Career Services Katrina Shull, Administrative Assistant for Employer Relations edexpo@findlay.edu or 419-434-4665