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Physical therapy is usually a component of treatment for patients of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative and motor system disorders. Now, a 51���� professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services has designed a piece of equipment that serves that purpose and sets the bar for exercise therapy higher.  Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients. The bike is based on a tandem bicycle model – a bike ridden by two people. She and Jay Alberts...

The free app is now available in iTunes; Android version to follow Educators, scientists, and technologists from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 51���� and Cleveland Metroparks have partnered to develop a new learning app that is now live and freely available on iTunes. The app, called ParkApps, features a number of different resources aimed at educating park visitors as they run, hike and bike through the parks.  The project was funded by the National Science Foundation’s Advancing Informal STEM Learning initiative. The goals of the project are to test the feasibility...

51����’s College of Education, Health and Human Services recently received accreditation from 2016-2023 under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.  NCATE’s performance-based accreditation system for teacher preparation ensures that teacher candidates are prepared to make a difference in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade (P-12) student learning. 51����’s College of Education, Health and Human Services offers P-12 education programs at the graduate and undergraduate level in Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Adolescent Educati...

Dr. David Dees, interim dean of 51���� at East Liverpool, announced those students named to the Fall 2016 President’s or Dean’s lists. To qualify for the President’s List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 or more credit hours during the semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.40 or greater grade point average and must have completed 12 or more credit hours for the semester, the majority at the East Liverpool Campus.    THE STUDENTS AND THEIR HOMETOWNS ARE:   PRESIDENT’S LIST Negley:&nbs...

Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of 51���� at Salem, announced those students named to the Spring 2016 President’s and Dean’s lists. To qualify for the President’s List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 hours during the semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.40 or greater grade point average and must have completed 12 or more credit hours for the semester, the majority at the Salem Campus. The students and their hometowns are: President’s List Canfield: Sarah Baker Columbus: Brandi Stepp East Palestine: Amber ...

May 27, 2016 51���� has named Nathan Ritchey, Ph.D., as its new vice president for 51���� System Integration. Ritchey was selected following a national search. He currently serves at Edinboro University as vice president for strategic initiatives and founding dean of the College of Science and Health Professions. He joins 51���� on July 1. As vice president for 51���� System Integration, which is a newly created position, Ritchey will be the senior officer responsible for the oversight of the university's seven Regional Campuses. He will rep...

51���� has named Nathan Ritchey, Ph.D., as its new vice president for 51���� System Integration. Ritchey was selected following a national search. He currently serves at Edinboro University as vice president for strategic initiatives and founding dean of the College of Science and Health Professions. He joins 51���� on July 1.  As vice president for 51���� System Integration, which is a newly created position, Ritchey will be the senior officer responsible for the oversight of the university’s seven Regional Campuses. He will report to the senior vice president...

With more than 5,000 grantmaking organizations in Ohio, nonprofits and agencies should discover ample opportunities to fund programs and services. However, according to David Holmes, Cleveland Lead of Foundation Center Midwest, “Smaller organizations may overlook grants and foundations as a source of funding because the process can seem overwhelming. Grantseeking is really about making connections.”  To help make those connections, the Grant Information Center at 51���� at Trumbull will offer “Introduction to Proposal Writing” with a “Meet the Grantmakers” panel discussi...

51���� at Stark presents Global Gateway Day, a family-friendly afternoon filled with cultural performances, international food sampling, global games and activities for all ages. The event will take place on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Campus Center at 51���� Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. “A key global initiative of 51���� Stark is to expand opportunities for students and the local community to engage in global citizenship and participate in cultural events through...

Work in progress: Temporary steam condensate line in tunnel is complete along with taps on main condensate and steam feeds for future connections. Chilled water line hangers are being installed above AHUs in Williams mechanical room. Steel erection in sequence 4 & 5. Steel detailing in sequence 2 & 3. Metal floor decking has begun in sequence 1. Form basement retaining wall between column line B & C. Removal of windows from Williams Hall west side - window protection has been installed. Abatement and demolition of instructional labs on the first floor south end ...