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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
University of Toledo suspending nine undergrad programs in compliance with Ohio higher ed law
College students graduating. Getty Images. The University of Toledo is suspending nine undergraduate programs in response to a controversial new higher education law that is set to take effect this summer. Admission to Africana studies, Asian studies, data analytics, disability studies, Middle East studies, philosophy, religious studies, Spanish and women's and gender studies programs has been suspended starting with the 2025-26 school year 'in compliance with SB1', according to a Monday news release from the university. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Students currently enrolled in one of the programs can still complete their degree and all nine of these programs will remain available as minors. 'I also want to be clear that these disciplines remain an important part of UToledo,' Dr. Scott Molitor, Toledo's interim provost and executive vice president of academic affairs, said in a written statement. 'Faculty will continue to teach courses that are part of minors, certificates or concentrations, as well as significant components of our core curriculum.' Senate Bill 1 bans diversity efforts, regulates classroom discussion, prohibits faculty strikes, creates post-tenure reviews, puts diversity scholarships at risk, and creates a retrenchment provision that blocks unions from negotiating on tenure, and eliminates undergraduate degree programs that produce on average less than five degrees annually over a three-year period, among other things. State Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, introduced the bill at the end of January, it quickly passed both chambers and Gov. Mike DeWine signed it into law March 28. It affects Ohio's public universities and community colleges, and is set to take effect at the end of June. Youngstown State University faculty are trying to get a referendum on the November ballot to block S.B. 1. UT was already undergoing an annual review of low-enrolled academic programs when DeWine signed S.B. 1 into law, according to the university. 'At the same time UToledo was undergoing its program review process, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 1, which includes language that requires universities to eliminate undergraduate programs that have conferred fewer than five degrees annually over any three-year period,' according to the university. 'Nothing speaks like money.' Republican Senator wants Ohio higher education funds tied to new law Those nine programs had 57 students majoring in them during the spring semester and 15 students graduated from those programs during the 2023-24 school year, according to the university. Toledo is suspending 12 additional degree programs unrelated to S.B. 1. They are: Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership and Management Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration Master of Arts in Philosophy Master of Arts in Sociology Master of Education in Educational Research and Measurement Master of Education in Educational Technology Master of Education in Educational Psychology Master of Music in Music Performance Master of Science in Geology Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Technology Ph.D. in Foundations of Education: Research and Measurement 'It is important to keep our academic portfolio current with the degree programs our students want and that industry needs from their higher education partner,' Molitor said. 'This is now our third year of an annual process to evaluate our programs and make sure we are allocating resources to areas in high demand, which requires us to both look for new programs we should start offering and existing programs that we should stop offering.' Follow Capital Journal Reporter Megan Henry on Bluesky. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Ohio State center announces transfer destination
Former Ohio State center announces transfer destination It's still transfer portal season, and means we're still hearing about Ohio State basketball players and where those who have entered the portal decide to further their college careers. We've already seen Meechie Johnson announce a return to South Carolina, Evan Mahaffey decided to transfer in-state to Akron, and now we have word on former center Austin Parks. According to an announcement Parks made via social media, the 6-foot, 10-incher from St. Mary's, Ohio, is taking his talents up Route 23 to the University of Toledo. If anything, Toledo is getting some raw size that could develop into an impact player. Parks appeared in 15 games this year and averaged 8.3 minutes, 1.3 points, and just less than one rebound per contest. He still has two seasons of eligibility left. The loss of key depth in the paint still leaves Ohio State with junior Sean Stewart and sophomore Ivan Njegovan down on the blocks. The Buckeyes also brought in 7-footer Christopher Tilly from Santa Clara through the transfer portal. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Students hear the dangers of drunk driving with proms around the corner
HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP — About 1,100 high school students from four counties gathered to hear about the importance of safe, sober driving Monday morning at SPIRE Academy. Students from more than a dozen schools from Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga and Trumbull counties attended the event. The concerted effort to discuss the importance of safe driving was put together by the school districts, law enforcement agencies and Ohio Safe Communities. Ohio Safe Communities Coordinator Sandy Pulsifer said she has been hoping to create a one-site event for many years, and believes it can provide a more powerful message with multiple speakers. Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Steven Murphy led off the event, saying it was easier to bring everybody to one place than to conduct mock crashes and host speakers at each high school. The Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners provided money for the event from the county's American Rescue Plan Act funds to make the event a reality for the next four years. 'I think it is good for the kids to have some real-world [stories],' Commissioner J.P. Ducro said. Ashtabula Area City Schools Resource Officer Katie Brockway said 75 students came from the district. She said it is important for the students to hear stories that involve great loss and tragedy because of seemingly one-time bad decisions. She said if even 10 of the students get the message, it might save a life. Representatives of the Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Geneva Police Department were a big part of the event, as well as Channel 19 television personality Caitlin McCarthy, who emceed the event. 'We challenge you to take what you learn today and become a safe driving advocate' McCarthy said. One of the speakers provided a heartfelt and painful discussion of how his decision to drink and drive completely changed not only his life, but many others. Brian Rosenburg, a 2010 graduate of Jefferson High School, painted a picture with words of his childhood and high school development with the help of his parents. He said he had all of the positive aspects of growing up with opportunities and took advantage of them, earning a 3.8 grade point average and taking honors classes. He earned a scholarship to the University of Toledo. Rosenburg said he made the promise not to drink and drive in high school, did not party very much in high school or college, and viewed mock crash events at his school. What he did not have was a story that detailed how easily things can go off the rails with one bad decision. 'Nobody told me what happens after the crash,' Rosenburg said. Rosenburg was in his final days as a student at the University of Toledo and had a dream job locked up in the city of Detroit. 'We started that day with one bad decision, and it escalated,' Rosenburg said of his decision to leave work and grab a drink, then get behind the wheel of a car. Rosenburg said he found out later he had driven 60 miles per hour into two vehicles, then all three struck another two in an intersection. When he woke up in a hospital room three days later, following a medically induced come, he found out he had caused the crash and could potentially be charged with vehicular assault and face a one to three year prison sentence. Within a month, that bad news escalated when one of the crash victims died leaving two children behind. The charges moved to vehicular homicide, with a potential five to 13 year prison sentence. Rosenburg said he was sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in the crash in August 2014, and later hit with a $1.3 million wrongful death lawsuit. He told students of the challenges he faced in prison, as he was housed with murderers and rapists. The students heard a variety of speakers and organizers said they thought the multiple speakers has a larger effect on the students.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
University police arrest man accused of threatening to show up to class with bomb strapped to chest
A man accused of making bomb threats at a university in Ohio was arrested, according to our CBS affiliate in Toledo, WTOL-11 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Jared Courtright, 20, reportedly threatened to show up to class at the University of Toledo with a bomb strapped to his chest. TRENDING STORIES: Man accused of shooting man, moving body behind Popeye's restaurant formally charged Toy guns confiscated at local school, student facing disciplinary action Multiple probationary staff fired from Dayton VA Medical Center WTOL-11 reported that the threat was posted in a group chat for students at a different university on Feb. 20. Police said several students saw the alleged post. University of Toledo Police arrested the 20-year-old on one count of making terroristic threats on Wednesday, according to WTOL-11. Courtright was booked into the Lucas County Jail. WTOL-11 reported that Courtright's bond was set at own recognizance, and he was placed on hour arrest. He was also ordered to not contact any educational institution and to stay off social media. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
