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As the spring semester moves rapidly to its end and we launch the summer term, I can proudly say that the academic year has been one of great ac-complishments. I wish to acknowledge the many ways in which the faculty and staff have worked to carry out the mission of our institution throughout the academic year. Having worked with and dis-cussed the experiences of our students this year, it is evident that your work is and has certainly been both inspiring and transformative. This semester, we presented the annual Symposi-um on Undergraduate Scholarship featuring over 250 presentations of student work, a figure surpas-sing the amount of from last academic year. As an additional outcome of excellence in scholarship, 28 students, representing 24 individual and collabora-tive research projects, traveled to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to present their undergraduate scholarship at the annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Capital has sent a team of students to this event for the past 18 years and, this year, we had the greatest number of students and projects accepted for presentation in our history. With the two departments completing the pilot for review of all academic programs, we’ve estab-lished a timeline and rotation for review of all aca-demic programs for the next four academic years. The process is intended to improve the quality of our academic programs and provide faculty with an opportunity to reflect on their educational practic-es, and to review the role of the program within the context of the university and the greater communi-ty. The Conservatory of Music and Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences piloted the re-view process this academic year and others will fol-low beginning during the fall semester. In the face of a number of challenges by internal and external forces, Capital has also achieved much through the dedicated efforts, and the sustained support of our community partners.

The quality of the academic programs we provide, coupled with an intentional commitment to sup-porting students in the context of a community dedi-cated to experiential learning, continues to attract and retain significant numbers of excellent students. As an outgrowth of the Near East Side Task Force and through the generous support of the Stellhorn Foun-dation, we extended our outreach into the city of Columbus by establishing the Near East Side Commu-nity Music Academy during the 2013 spring semester. Dedicated to the support and advancement of civic engagement through music education and perfor-mance, the Academy opened its doors in January as a multi-dimensional unit providing musical instruction to students in grades 1-3 through the study of piano as well as instrumental and choral performances. With the assistance of First English Lutheran Church and student volunteers, this project will continue through the summer with much-needed educational and artistic opportunities for children throughout the Near East Side community of Columbus, Ohio while positioning Capital University as an even greater part-ner for advancing civic engagement opportunities for faculty, students, community leaders, and local busi-nesses. On May 4, over five hundred students, cheered on by their family and friends, received degrees from Capital University. These diplomas certainly represent a significant achievement by our students, but they also represent years of dedicated service and effort by the faculty who have taught, advised, mentored, and guided them, as well as the staff who have assisted, counseled, and supported them. It is with sincere gratitude that the University has conferred degrees upon these students as we send forth yet another group of new alumni to blaze new trails and have an impact on the world. As we look ahead to the fall semester, the 78th an-nual Association of Lutheran College Faculties will be hosted by Capital on October 4-5, 2013. With the theme “Building Bridges: Expanding the Boundaries

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of Lutheran Higher Education,” the conference will provide opportunities to explore the many ways in which we build bridges in theory and practice to promote and enhance learning in the curriculum and co-curriculum. Participants will engage with faculty and students from Lutheran colleges and uni-versities throughout the nation in various academic disciplines to explore questions related to the con-ference theme. At this point in the academic year, an expected level of peace has come over the campus and, after many weeks of extended effort, we all welcome the changes that summer brings to our professional and personal lives.

With the spring semester complete, the faculty governance body of the Unified College is looking ahead to next year. According to the 2012-2013 Executive Committee Chair, Dr. Stephen Koch, com-munication, next year will see more discussion of coordinating general education courses and sched-uling due to new course requirements of the first year seminar. The first year seminar program is ex-pected to be in place by fall of 2014. Further goals involving general education cours-es include the hope that three and four hour cours-es can be scheduled together more effectively. This is still in the preliminary stage of testing but is one of the main issues faculty governance will be look-ing to solve. Significant difficulties surrounding this ultimate goal of easier scheduling include the possi-bility of moving Chapel time, creativity in accom-modating the Conservatory of Music and athletic program time commitments, and creating a more consistent general course schedule. “Mostly it’s been an ‘in-process’ kind of session this year, but major decisions have been voted on, such as going forward on the second natural

science requirement and a new faculty handbook,” Dr. Koch said. Along with a new faculty handbook, the governance body will see transition into new leadership in its Exec-utive Committee members for the upcoming academic year. Conservatory of Music professor Thomas Zugger has recently been elected the new Executive Com-mittee Chair for the coming year. Zugger says that what he sees coming up next for the governance body is defining the roles and duties of the six faculty committees. “We’ve been through two years of using them, so now we will look at what we’ve been doing and what works so the committees can be more efficient and effective,” Zugger said. Both Koch and Zugger recognize a need for pursuing effectiveness and efficiency as primary goals for the faculty governance body in the coming academic year. Koch said, “We still have some major discussions to have such as campus climate, how we’re dealing with issues like diversity on campus, and assessment. We’ve come up with some good initiatives in these areas so now we will be seeing the follow through.” The next major faculty governance gathering will be the Fall Community Forum, held on Monday during freshman orientation week in August.

Dean Cedric Adderley

The summer break is traditionally the time when ed-ucators reflect and renew themselves while preparing for the next year of working alongside their colleagues and the next group of students. Over the course of the next several weeks, I know that we will reflect on the many positive experiences of the academic year and how we will devote that same energy to achieving the goals of the 2013-2014 academic year. With this in mind, I wish to thank the faculty and staff for making the year one of great accomplishment for the College and for all that you will do in the future for our stu-dents. Have a safe and restful summer vacation!

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The 2012-2013 academic year has been busy for the students and faculty in the School of Social Sci-ences and Education. “This has been a successful year,” said Assistant Dean Jody Fournier. “Our stu-dent research levels are higher than ever. Students are engaged in the community, which is important because Social Sciences and Education are built on field experience.”

In the psychology department, Dr. Kathryn Bell is working to improve the student internship program by making it easier for students to find placements and adding a new classroom reflective experience.

“We have formalized partnerships with several agencies, including the Franklin County Board of De-velopmental Disabilities, The Childhood League Cen-ter, and Suicide Prevention Services, to help students obtain internships,” Dr. Bell said.

Sherry Mong, a new full-time professor, has been a great addition to the Department of Sociology and Criminology this year. “She has been great with stu-dents and has taken on a lot of advisees,” Dr. Four-nier said. The department will begin looking for an additional criminology professor in the fall.

The Social Work department is developing a Mas-ter of Social Work program. The department is cur-rently requesting a position to assist with program development.

The Education department is set to begin a Mas-ter of Arts in Education program this summer. The department is waiting on approval from the state to offer master’s degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, and higher education with hopes to begin these programs in Fall 2014.

Over the last two years, the Education depart-ment has had great success with the Intercultural Student Teaching (IST) program. The program allows education students to complete the first 10 weeks of their student teaching in a classroom in Ohio and the remaining 6-8 weeks abroad in one of 17 countries. “Seven students participated in the first Annual IST Workshop last year,” said Dr. Olga Shonia. “This year 20 students are a part of the program.”

Many professors in the School of Social Science and Education are conducting innovative research. Dr. Hoyun Cho, a recent addition to the Education department, is developing lessons and formative as-sessments with cartoons for elementary and second-ary school mathematics. Dr. Bell is conducting quan-titative research at three time points to determine if outcomes of aggression predict future incidences of aggression with intimate partners.

This semester has seen many notable accom-plishments from the School of Social Sciences and Education and will be sure to see more in the next academic year.

Kelsey Hutchinson

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The School of Natural Sciences, Nursing & Health is acknowledging a semester full of notable accomplishments and simultaneously looking for-ward to an equally exciting summer semester. New faculty members, study opportunities, and the recognition of award winners of both students and staff are among the significant successes this school has brought to the university this spring. The school has recently developed a new Natural Science General Education requirement, par-ticipated in a campus-wide Foundations of Excellence (FOE) self-study on first year student experience, and completed the Ohio Board of Nursing Program Review. These involvements give the school a greater collaborative voice on campus, valuing academic classroom opportunities and involvement of all students on campus. Latest news throughout the school stems from events which occurred at the Honors Convoca-tion and 17th annual Symposium on Undergraduate Scholarship. From The Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics Department Sarah Bogen and Isaac Ressler were both named the 2013 Bruning Award winners for attainments in undergraduate research. Bogen will participate in a highly selective Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Hong Kong this summer as she paves her way in the field of computational biology. Also at the Honors Convocation ceremony, nursing professor David Shields was named the 2013 Praestantia Award winner for excellence in teaching.

As more students participated in research either through the symposium or the National Con-ference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Dr. Jens Hemmingsen, Assistant Dean, recognizes the importance for even greater student achievement. Hemmingsen stated that he would like the school to set overall goals for achieve-ment in the future, especially participation in university level projects. This summer, the school will continue on the path of development as it hosts a Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) Regional Conference at Capital from July 13th-15th. The summer semester will also await the completion of new Athletic Train-ing and Exercise Physiology labs in the Health and Sports Sciences Department in addition to upgraded lab furniture and technology in Battelle Hall. While wrapping up such a thriving academic year both for the school and the university, the School of Natural Sciences, Nursing & Health will wait in anticipation for a summer of new and continued growth in its many programs.

The School of Natural Sciences, Nursing & Health welcomes several new faculty appointments:

Renee DunningtonRenee DunningtonRenee Dunnington, Associate Professor of Nursing Jill KilanowskiJill KilanowskiJill Kilanowski, Associate Professor of Nursing Joseph KendallJoseph KendallJoseph Kendall---Morwick, Morwick, Morwick, Assistant Professor of

Computer Science

The school also congratulates the following professors on their retirements:

Barbara Duane Barbara Duane Barbara Duane Assistant Professor of Nursing Keith Wilkinson Keith Wilkinson Keith Wilkinson Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Computer Science/Physics

Ashley Fahner

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The School of Humanities has had an eventful semester. By looking back and remembering this past semester, the school is also looking toward the future.

One of the biggest ob-stacles and tragedies the school has experienced was the loss of beloved philosophy professor, Tom Christenson, in early Feb-ruary. A dedicated Capital faculty member since 1989, Professor Christen-son certainly left his mark not only on the School of Humanities, but the university as a whole. “We all miss Tom – he was an important part of our lives since the 1980s. He had a breadth of knowledge and was so complementary to the philosophy de-partment,” said Religion and Philosophy Depart-ment professor, Peter Horn.

Though Dr. Christenson’s passing came as a shock and a heartbreaking loss for the School of Humanities, those in the school’s departments are moving forward in a way that would surely make Dr. Christenson proud.

One of the highlights the school can look for-ward to is upcoming research. One project in par-ticular will be seen from Professor Horn, who is preparing to take a year-long sabbatical to pursue a research project on informed consent, particular-ly in health care.

Dr. Horn plans to build upon his previous

research and presentations in this area, conduct con-versations with colleagues locally, and engage in cli-nicians. Horn will be examining how information is disclosed to patients and what improvements should be made in order for consent forms to be more ethi-cal and understandable for those patients. Horn is looking forward to his sabbatical, saying the

significance in the research is the hope that “consent that occurs is meaningful so it actually is informed consent. A lot of ‘informed consent’ in health care and oth-er areas is not as clear as it should be. I want to make a difference and help facili-tate better communication between those obtaining consent and those giving it.” Horn has also enjoyed teaching his courses of UC 410 Ethics, Philosophy and

Law, and Contemporary Problems in Philosophy this semester. He says his favorite part of the semester has been the day-to-day experience of not just teaching, but learning from his students. Said Horn, “It really delights me when I challenge my students and they can challenge me in return and make me

Other faculty members from the School of Humanities on sabbatical for the 2013-2014 academic year include:

Dr. Craig Burgdoff Dr. Craig Burgdoff Dr. Craig Burgdoff – Religion and Philosophy. Proposal: Lama Kathy: How a Midwestern Catholic Girl Became a Tibetan Buddhist Teacher Dr. Maria Jose Delgado Dr. Maria Jose Delgado Dr. Maria Jose Delgado – World Language and Cultures. Proposal: Certification Creative Writing: The Novel Dr. Thomas Maroukis Dr. Thomas Maroukis Dr. Thomas Maroukis – History. Proposal: History of the Society of American Indians: 1911-1923

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Shannon Ball

The program is also aimed to help inner-city students have the opportunity to participate in de-bate. The tournament is a great example of civic engagement and community outreach.

The communication department is excited to announce the addition of a new minor, Entertain-ment Technology. The minor is designed to give students the trade skills they need with a strong connection to critical thinking and communication skills. Students will also be able to take the new Entertainment Technology minor beginning fall se-mester.

Jeff Gress, a professor in the communication’s department, said, “I noticed in recent years that entertainment technology is the vocabulary in what we see all over the world. The goal is to have stu-dents leave here with a better understanding and confidence in how technology influences events.”

As for the Conservatory, in June it will host the Complete Band Director’s Workshop as well as the Wind and Percussion Camp. “We have a lot of up-coming things to look forward to. The Conservatory and School of Communications have been very suc-cessful throughout the year and I would love to see projects grow to further integrate our programs,” Dr. Lynn Roseberry, assistant dean for the Conserv-atory of Music and School of Communication, ex-claimed.

After reflecting on the past year, it is apparent that the Conservatory of Music and School of Communica-tion have been excelling in more ways than one. The growth in collaborations and scholastic achievement are a few ways that the Conservatory and School of Communication have demonstrated their develop-ment and success. For the Conservatory of Music, student recitals have been taking place throughout the semester that showcases their musical abilities. The month of April celebrated the Jazz and World Music Festival that was hosted on Capital’s campus. Faculty and students from the Conservatory of Music displayed their love for jazz through their moving performances. April also held Capital’s annual alumni weekend where many Conservatory students had the opportunity to per-form for visiting alumni. The Conservatory of Music and School of Communi-cation would like to recognize Capital’s Debate Team, coached by Dr. Koch. Competing in two different leagues over the years, this year the Debate Team has joined a new league, the Lincoln Douglas Debates. After competing in the Lincoln Douglas Debates for the first time, Capital’s Debate Team is happy to rec-ognize two students, Chris Morris and Jordan Council, who qualified for the national championships in Hun-tington, West Virginia. The Conservatory and School of Communication would also like to recognize The Middle School Debate League Tournament, a program directed by Dr. Koch. This program has been running for six years and is designed to train teachers to become debate coaches.

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Kyrsten Stenerson

With the spring semester complete, the School of Management & Leadership would like to reflect on the outstanding projects and awards won by stu-dents, including receiving 3rd place in a regional business competition, as well as the crucial points from the semester.

During the semester, there was an emphasis on student internships within the business school. Ac-counting majors are already required to have an in-ternship before graduation, but from witnessing the experience and knowledge students have gained, the school wants to extend that requirement to all busi-ness majors.

For marketing intern-ships, students partnered with local businesses and worked with them in multi-ple areas. Internships, for both undergraduate and MBA levels, are a phenome-nal relationship for both the business and the intern. The students learn skills from their experience, and the business benefits from the students’ marketing plan.

The largest project the school focused on this se-mester was that involving the Hilltop project. Work-ing with a nonprofit organization, students from the school set up and ran a clothing store for underprivi-leged teenagers to advise them on what is accepta-ble to wear when in various situations such as school and job interviews.

The project was exceptionally successful and to the students working, very emotional and touching. The students involved would like to thank those who donated to the cause and who also came out to vol-unteer.

In addition to Hilltop, the school held its first annual leader-ship forum. Four local leaders including the CEO of Habitat for Hu-manity and the mayor of Bexley were in attendance in the pan-el. There were close to 100 people in attend-ance, with the idea that students will be able to run this forum in the future, and make this an annual event.

From internships to leadership experience, the school of management and leadership looks back fondly on this semester and is excited to see more growth of their projects in the future.

Anne Zagar

1st Annual Leadership Forum

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Capital’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is happy to present the second issue of Disciples de Invicem,

continuing its mission to consolidate and highlight

faculty news and achievement.

Shannon Ball

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Olivia McSpadden

Ashley Fahner Kelsey Hutchinson Kyrsten Stenerson Anne Zagar