Muskingum University Professor of German Dr. Franz-Joseph Wehage has just published Geschäftsdeutsch: An Introduction to German Business Culture.

The book, written with Dr. Gudrun Clay of Metropolitan State College of Denver,  introduces college students to the language of business German. Its goal is to increase students’ knowledge of and interest in Germany’s national and global economy.

The language, topics and skill-building exercises in the book offer preparation for students who, after two years of college-level German, plan to pursue careers in international business. At the same time, the materials are appropriate for students, such as German majors or minors, who have chosen business German as an elective course.

Dr. Wehage joined the Muskingum University faculty in 1991.  He earned his bachelor’s master’s and doctoral degrees from the State University of New York – Albany.  In 2002, he received the university’s William Rainey Harper Award for Outstanding Scholarship and the Outstanding Foreign Language Technology Award from the Ohio Foreign Language Association. 

The book is published by Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Company, and is available at www.focusbookstore.com. 

Women’s soccer team earns NSCAA Ethics/Sportsmanship Gold Award

The Muskingum University women's soccer team is one of only 13 teams in the nation to receive the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Ethics/Sportsmanship Gold Award for 2011. The Gold Award is regarded as one of the association’s most difficult awards to earn.

Muskingum’s is the only team from Ohio to earn the award.  Teams are eligible from all divisions of the  National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the National Junior College Athletic Association.

The team also has earned the NSCAA Team Academic Award for the 15^th  straight year.   To receive that award, a team must maintain a 3.0 grade-point average for the entire academic year

Under the guidance of Head Coach Mary Beth Caudill, the women’s soccer team has been honored with either the gold or silver ethics/sportsmanship award in 11 of the last 14 years.

Coach Caudill has led the women’s soccer team for 16 years, and currently serves as president of the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association.

Four new majors offered for individuals holding associate’s degree in Allied Health fields

Muskingum University is offering four new majors – community health, health science, health studies and healthcare management – for individuals holding associate’s degrees in allied health fields.   Completion of the program will lead to a bachelor of science degree.

The new program is designed for working and busy health professionals, with courses offered in flexible formats (including online, daytime and evening and in 1-week, 5-week and 10 –week sessions). Classes will be offered every term and students may begin the program and register for classes in any one of three terms – fall, spring or summer.

"We added these new majors to provide an opportunity for students to continue their education and to earn degrees that can help advance their careers in the healthcare industry, which continues to grow both regionally and nationally,” said Cindy Wilkins, Ph.D., R.N., assistant dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies at Muskingum University. 

"The coursework within each major will build on the student’s previous academic and professional experience by providing a broader and deeper understanding of the healthcare industry and by enhancing that individual’s scientific and clinical knowledge,”  Wilkins added.

In addition, the program prepares graduates for advanced professional training and graduate education in healthcare professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and healthcare management.

For further information, call the Muskingum University Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at 740-826-8038 or click here.

Nursing program receives accreditation

Muskingum University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

"In creating our nursing program, Muskingum recognized the need ofthe nation and the southeastern Ohio region for nurses who hold a baccalaureate degree," said Dr. Anne C. Steele, Muskingum University president. “This accreditation affirms the distinction of Muskingum’s nursing program, as well as the quality that can be found throughout the entire university.”

Muskingum’s BSN program admits both four-year pre-licensure students and registered nurses who have either graduated from a hospital diploma nursing program or an associate degree nursing program. The program provides a strong liberal arts and science foundation integrated throughout the program to create the basis for the study and practice of professional nursing. Successful completion of the program also provides a foundation for graduate study and continuing professional education.

"The accreditation status by CCNE is a significant achievement and is grounded in the Baccalaureate Essentials published by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing,” said Dr. Elaine Haynes, chair of the department of nursing and director of nursing programs at Muskingum.  “This means that all graduates of Muskingum with the BSN are graduates of a nationally accredited program. This is a vital component for most employers and for entry into graduate nursing education programs.”

Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency located at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.  It contributes to the improvement of the public's health and ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and residency programs in nursing.

Meghan Frey '15 earns UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship

Meghan Frey '15 is one of only 40 students in the United States to earn a 2011 UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship. The award recognizes individuals who are pursuing higher education as a part of their efforts to live beyond the limitations posed by epilepsy.

Meghan is a special education major who lives with epilepsy and Type I diabetes.  She is a defensive specialist on the volleyball team and is also an advocate for Kids Speak Up, an organization that helps adolescents with epilepsy petition Congress for aid in epilepsy care, education and research.

This year’s recipients were chosen from 800 applicants nationwide, based on their personal excellence, community achievements and their determination to overcome the challenges associated with epilepsy.  Each recipient receives a scholarship for tuition at colleges, graduate schools and technical schools across the country. 

UCB Brussels is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of medicines and solutions for those with severe diseases of the immune system and the central nervous system.  In the last seven years, it has granted nearly 300 scholarships.

Science students make presentations at annual Fall Research and Internship Forum

Muskingum University Science Division students presented their research findings and internship experiences at the university’s annual Fall Research and Internship Forum. 

The following students made poster presentations to their peers and members of the faculty: 

Derek Anderson ’12 presented X-Ray Fluorescence: Determining Compositions of Unknown Materials.
John Bourne ’12 presented  Use of an Invasive Grass by Small Mammal Species on a Restored Prairie. 
Joe Castle ’12 presented Molecular Simulations of Cognitive Proteins Using Gromacs Molecular Dynamic Modeling Software.
Melanie Cox ’12 presented The Wilds: Protozoa, Snakes, and Fungus.
Ashley Fox ’12 presented Hydrogen Bonding Changes Molecular Structure: A Microwave Spectroscopy / AB Initio Investigation
Jesse Harval ’12 presented The Species Profile of Lotic Fish Communities Affected by Landscape Level Surface Mining Degradation.
Sarah Hare ’12 presented Creating an Android Application for a Clinic in Haiti. 
Rachel Hentz ’12 presented Time Resolved Ion Selectivity Studies on the Natrolite
Andrea Larkin ’13 presented Tooling Design Engineer. 
Brandon Leyda ’14 and Brian Sayre ’14 presented Electrical Resistivity Measurements in Undisturbed and Surface-Stripped Soils. 
Julie Long ’13, Alex Roth ’13 and Paige Williams ’12 presented The Reproductive Success of Various Grassland Bird Species at The Wilds, A Reclaimed Surface Mine. 
Jendy Weppler ’13 presented Construction of the 135 and 155 Penta Mutants of Bacillus Subtilis Adenylate Kinase. 
Sara Young ’12 presented Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management: Protecting the Environment, Regulating Coal Extraction and Powering the U.S.A.

To read the complete abstract of each presentation, click here.

MISST program now offered completely on line

Muskingum University’s MISST program, the master of information strategy, systems and technology, is now being offered entirely on line.

MISST is an innovative master’s degree program that combines business strategy and technology into one degree and enables its students to successfully navigate the complexity of today’s technology-driven  business environment   The learning experience is bolstered by project-based learning that provides students the experience and skills to immediately apply their learning to their jobs.

The next MISST session at Muskingum is set to begin on March 28.  For more information on admission requirements and how to enroll, log on to www.muskingum.edu or call the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at 740-826-6128.

“How much is an education really going to cost?”  Muskingum University offers online Net Price Calculator

“How much is an education really going to cost?”  This question is among the most important faced by college students and their parents. “Unfortunately, most students don’t receive final information about costs until the very end of the college search process,” explains Jeff Zellers, vice-president for enrollment at Muskingum University. “So it is difficult to know whether to explore a particular institution when the cost question is such an unknown.”

“Muskingum University can do better than that,” said Beth DaLonzo, senior director of admission and student financial services at Muskingum. “We have a way to help you out by providing tools to estimate the cost of a high-quality education, well in advance of the formal financial aid process.  Those tools allow prospective student to estimate their financial aid eligibility and potential costs at Muskingum University.

The Commitment and Family Cost Estimator, a look-up table, is a quick and easy way to get a general estimate of the cost to attend Muskingum.  The Net Price Calculator involves a more thorough look at a student’s individual circumstances with questions that mirror the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

“We want to emphasize that these tools are designed to provide an estimate of financial aid and costs. The results are as accurate as the information that is provided. The estimate applies only for the upcoming academic year, though financial aid awards usually remain consistent throughout a student’s career if family financial circumstances remain about the same,” said Zellers.

To see the Commitment and Family Cost Estimator and the Net Price Calculator, click here.

Muskingum’s history of demystifying the financial aid process includes its innovative $4,000 price reduction in 1996.

For more information, contact the Muskingum University Office of Student Financial Services at 800-752-6082.

Muskingum University expands programs in educational leadership

Muskingum University has expanded its roster of programs in educational leadership by offering qualified candidates the option of earning the Ohio Superintendent’s license or the Administrative Specialist’s license in curriculum and instruction, staff/personnel administration, school/community relations and/or educational research. Built on a long-standing reputation for offering a full range of quality educator-preparation programs, these new options join programs in teacher-leadership and principal’s licensure already offered at Muskingum.

According to Dr. Barbara Hansen, Dave Longaberger Distinguished Professor of Teaching and Learning, “The development of the new leadership programs has been a collaborative effort incorporating input from the broad educational community, regionally and throughout the state of Ohio. “ She added, “These efforts have resulted in programs that are action-focused, current and cohesive and which will prepare candidates to lead strategically the development and implementation of quality instruction in today’s modern school district.”

To promote easy access for participants, classes in these programs are scheduled in a variety of delivery formats throughout the year and will feature online, blended and classroom-based courses. In addition, the integrated design of these programs makes it possible for candidates to earn multiple credentials by taking a few courses in a relatively short period of time.

For additional information call Nancy Bradley at 740-826-8038, or click here.

Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Studies offered

Muskingum University is offering a bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Studies through MAP, the adult degree completion program. The new program is designed for allied health professionals who have already earned an associate’s degree in an allied health field area such as physical therapist assistant, occupational therapy assistant, respiratory therapy, radiology technology, laboratory technology and health information management.

Students pursuing the allied health major are able to choose from three areas of specialization. The Community Health specialty emphasizes social behavioral processes, wellness and health promotion across a continuum of service delivery systems and special populations. The Healthcare Management concentration focuses on business, informatics, leadership and management skills, while the Health Science emphasis centers on psychobiology and physiological function.

In addition, the program prepares graduates for advanced professional training and graduate education in healthcare professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and healthcare management.

"This bachelor’s degree program at Muskingum provides students with a broader and deeper understanding of the health field and prepare them for career advancements including opportunities in leadership and/or management,” said Cindy Wilkins, assistant dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies. “It also prepares them to work with a broader population of people across a variety of healthcare settings,” she said. Courses for the program are offered in a variety of formats including online, daytime and evening and in 1-week, 5-week and 10-week sessions.

For further information, call the Muskingum University Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at 740-826-8038 or click here.

Stories from the 2010 - 2011 academic year . . .

Professor’s lecture featured at conference in Spain

Muskingum University Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Beth Butler presented a lecture at a conference held recently in Salamanca, Spain, and her insights were featured in the Spanish newspaper Todo Castilla y Leon. To see the article (in Spanish), click here.

The Conference on Detective Novel and Film, was themed “Crime without Borders.  Borders of Crime.”  Dr. Butler learned of the conference during a previous trip to Spain, and submitted an abstract to present her research there.  Read the whole story.

Allison Maykuth ’11 earns Phi Sigma Iota scholarship

Allison Maykuth '11 has been awarded the Dr. Henry Ward Church Founder's Scholarship from Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honorary. She is one of only five recipients in the United States. Read the whole story.

Seniors present research findings at the James Bradford Colloquium, three winners named

Seniors from Muskingum University’s Science Division presented their research findings to their peers and faculty at the annual James Bradford Colloquium, held April 11 on the campus in New Concord.  Three winners were named for their presentations, as voted by the Science Division faculty.  Read the whole story.

Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Week features student research presentations and The Homer A. Anderson Lecture with Erin Klenk ’05

The Science Division held its annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Weekduring spring semester, which featured the annual Homer A. Anderson Lecture, delivered by alumna Erin Klenk ’05. Read the whole story.

Forensics team earns multiple honors at national tournament

The Muskingum University forensics team made a strong showing at the 47th annual National Pi Kappa Delta Tournament, held in Gresham, Oregon. Read the whole story.

Women’s soccer coach elected association president, team earns NSCAA awards

Mary Beth Caudill, Muskingum University’s head women's soccer coach, was named president of the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association (OCSA) at the annual meeting of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).  At the same meeting, the women’s soccer team received awards for both ethics and sportsmanship and academic excellence.  Read the whole story.

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