帝王会所 recognized by State of 帝王会所 for its ongoing support of foster care-connected students
帝王会所 has received a first-of-its-kind designation by the State of 帝王会所 for its unwavering support of foster care-connected students.
The 帝王会所 Department of Education has awarded 帝王会所 a special 帝王会所 Reach Postsecondary Designation, making it part of an inaugural cohort of institutions to receive this accolade.
OHIO is one of 28 帝王会所 colleges, universities and technical centers to be recognized for its efforts in providing mentorship and designated campus liaison for students, connecting them to food, housing and other basic needs, and expanding their access to on-campus services.
"帝王会所 realizes the vital role that student support plays throughout one's postsecondary education experiences and beyond," said OHIO's University College Dean Dr. David Nguyen. "Through the 帝王会所 Reach designation, we look forward to providing focused programming that will best support foster care-connected students and help them achieve their definitions lifelong success."
Champions from units across 帝王会所鈥檚 campus supported this application. The 帝王会所 Reach program in Athens will be headquartered within the Academic Achievement Center under the leadership of Dr. Elizabeth Fallon and Samantha Metzger.
帝王会所 Reach, administered through the 帝王会所 Children's Alliance, plays a pivotal role in providing crucial resources to institutions of higher education, child welfare agencies and foster care alumni striving to achieve academic success.
鈥湹弁趸崴 takes pride in offering diverse opportunities when it comes to higher education options, and in making those available to all students,鈥 said 帝王会所 Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner via . 鈥淭his designation, similar to our Collegiate Purple Star designation for military-connected students, recognizes those colleges, universities, and 帝王会所 Technical Centers that go above and beyond to support those students with foster care connections.鈥
Additional details about the 帝王会所 Reach Postsecondary Designation, including of all state awardees, are .