Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education - SOCHE

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced last week that the application period to be a training provider for the Individual Micro-credential Assistance Program (IMAP) is now open. IMAP helps Ohioans participate in a training program to receive a credential at no cost. Training providers must apply to become an official IMAP provider, giving them the ability to offer the no-cost training. IMAP training providers will cover all tuition, fees, and additional costs to help individuals learn new skills and earn a credential that can lead to a good job.

Check for eligibility and to apply to be a training provider:
https://workforce.ohio.gov/initiatives/initiatives/imap

BBB of Dayton & Miami Valley: WiBN's Women to Watch
Has recognized Patty Buddelmeyer of SOCHE for her efforts to help women improve their quality of life professionally and personally.

Congratulations Patty and all the other Women to Watch in the Miami Valley! #

Congratulations to Rodney Johnson, Associate Vice President of Operations | Cedarville University, for receiving the 2024 SOCHE Excellence Award. You can read more about this winner’s accomplishments at https://ow.ly/b1nx50SU3MG

The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) has announced that it will host aseries of nine virtual “lunch-and-learns” throughout the 2024-25 school year. Offered during the noon hour on weekdays via the SOCHE Zoom platform, these events are open to everyone interested in education-focused professional development.


https://ow.ly/bP4Z50STZOO

Hundreds of Veteran advocates meet in Dayton to improve experience for transitioning military.

Nearly 300 Veteran advocates, leaders and community members representing more than a hundred Veteran organizations met in Dayton, Ohio, to improve the experience for transitioning service members. VetResources Community Network (VRCN) holds quarterly and national convenings aimed at improving outcomes for Veterans and their families.

https://ow.ly/qOQw50SU19F

Are you an employer looking towards the future when developing your team? Hire a SOCHE intern today!

SOCHEIntern leverages relationships with high schools, colleges, and universities across the United States to assist businesses in finding and employing interns at all levels (high school to post-doctoral). Each year, SOCHEIntern receives hundreds of applications from highly qualified and motivated students seeking the opportunity to contribute to business success. SOCHEIntern works with your business to customize an internship program that best fits your needs.

https://ow.ly/ez0J50STTCo

Save the date...
Youth Teen Summit on Friday, September 27, 2024. from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to be held at Sinclair Community College. The Summit focuses on introducing and refreshing the minds of our youth about the opportunities, resources, and services available to them. https://ow.ly/IhAS50SScHf

Congratulations to Dr. Austin Raines, Associate Director of Career Services | Shawnee State University, for receiving the 2024 SOCHE Excellence Award. You can read more about this winner’s accomplishments at https://ow.ly/MSrn50SQlHO

The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) will host an anti-hazing lunch-and-learn panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 12-1 p.m. Entitled “Recognizing and Preventing Hazing on Campus,” this discussion will feature experts in the field, who will talk about their initiatives and research to decrease hazing on campuses around the country. Faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to join us to learn more about their role in recognizing hazing and addressing hazing in their classrooms and settings around campus, as well as promoting anti-hazing initiatives in the campus community.

https://ow.ly/SXKA50SOcNy

Congratulations to Ryan Brainerd, I.T. Enterprise Architect at Franklin University, for receiving the 2024 SOCHE Excellence Award. You can read more about this winner’s accomplishments at https://www.soche.org/2023-2024-soche-excellence-awards/

Congratulations to Matt West, Director of Student Counseling, Tiger Counseling Center | Wittenberg University, for receiving the 2024 SOCHE Excellence Award. You can read more about this winner’s accomplishments at https://www.soche.org/2023-2024-soche-excellence-awards/

A huge congratulations to Monica Rothe, Academic Success Coach at Miami University Regionals, for being the first SOCHE member to complete all 11 micro-credentials available on our exclusive learning platform, Go2Knowledge! 📚✨

Each micro-credential required Monica to complete six online courses covering a wide range of topics essential for the development of higher education personnel. Monica shared, "Participating in the Go2Knowledge webinars and earning the micro-credentials has significantly enhanced my skills and knowledge as a higher education professional. These resources have provided me with valuable insights and practical strategies that I have been able to apply directly to my role, leading to improved outcomes for both me and the students I support."

We're incredibly proud of Monica's dedication to professional growth and her commitment to supporting student success. Keep shining, Monica! 🌟👩‍🎓 Miami University Regionals Innovative Educators

SOCHE invites you to attend “Deepen Your Resilience with the Social Resilience Model,” an in-person training being held on Friday, Sept. 27, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. ET, at Sinclair College Centerville (5800 Clyo Rd.). Becky Ketron, from Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services, will lead this important training.

https://ow.ly/sObh50SKpIs

July TechCred applications are open and close on July 31st.

What Is TechCred?
TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy.

https://ow.ly/Amqv50StOGV

Congratulations to Dr. Joshua Ricker, Instructor of Psychology, Lake Campus Science and Mathematics | Wright State University, for receiving the 2024 SOCHE Excellence Award. You can read more about this winner’s accomplishments at https://www.soche.org/2023-2024-soche-excellence-awards/

Air Camp will be having their 5th Annual Girls in STEM Event, September 14th, 2024.

Activities include:
- Piloting an actual aircraft under the directions of FAA certified instructor.
-Training on FAA Simulators
- Career Panel Discussion
-Aviation STEM Challenge.

Sign up by August 14th!

https://app.campdoc.com/!/dn/login?r=aircamp%20girlsonlyfall

Wittenberg University and SOCHE (Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education) are excited to host Building Your Workforce Pipeline with Wittenberg School of Business Virtual Lunch-and-Learn.

The event is on Friday, August 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.

Learn the benefits of hiring student interns. This event is developed for companies of all sizes wanting to connect and leverage relationships with local educational providers while deepening their talent pipeline.



https://ow.ly/wRxG50SBKX6

Join the VHA and myVeteran Community for this virtual event focused on taking care of Veterans in our communities!

Moral Injury, Military Sexual Trauma & Women Vets
Presented by Dr. Susannah Kondrath and Dr Irene Harris from VHA
July 26th, 2024 – 12-1PM EST



https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdO2pqTwrE93ELPik7cxDr5OYAKupKC_f #/registration

Join the VHA and myVeteran Community for this virtual event focused on taking care of Veterans in our communities!

Introduction to Building Spiritual Strength
Presented by Dr. Susannah Kondrath and Dr Irene Harris from VHA
June 21st, 2024 – 12-1PM EST



https://ow.ly/gg4z50SBKEV

You are invited to join SOCHE for a virtual lunch and learn entitled “Brain-Based Career Development,” on Thursday, Sept. 26, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. The session will be presented by Aaron Sturgill, Executive Director, Career Readiness for the Center for Advising, Career and Experiential Learning at Ohio University.
https://ow.ly/ftvV50SBJLk

The SOCHE team had a fantastic day out celebrating our interns at the Dayton Dragons game. We hope everyone enjoyed the game, food and meeting other SOCHE interns.

Congratulations to Mia Pomales, Instructional Technologist, KC Information Technology | Kettering College, for receiving the 2024 SOCHE Excellence Award. You can read more about this winner’s accomplishments at https://ow.ly/fxp650SAyNs

Join Technology First as they host employers on-campus in this Career-Fair type of event. The Digital Mixer is an annual event that brings together students, faculty, and IT/technology professionals to connect with regional employers. This event is free to students.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 4 pm to 6 pm

Register Now! https://ow.ly/qhtt50SzAyE

The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) will host an anti-hazing lunch-and-learn panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 12-1 p.m. Entitled “Recognizing and Preventing Hazing on Campus,” this discussion will feature experts in the field, who will talk about their initiatives and research to decrease hazing on campuses around the country. Faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to join us to learn more about their role in recognizing hazing and addressing hazing in their classrooms and settings around campus, as well as promoting anti-hazing initiatives in the campus community.

https://ow.ly/7XGm50Sl7Gn

Congratulations to Jennifer Turpin-Stanfield, Assistant Professor Recreation/Exercise Science; Department of Health and Human Performance | Central State University, for receiving the 2024 SOCHE Excellence Award. You can read more about this winner’s accomplishments at https://ow.ly/JM1k50StPfJ

SOCHE would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

July TechCred applications are open and closes on July 31st.

What Is TechCred?
TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy.

https://ow.ly/Amqv50StOGV

Congratulations to Patty Buddelmeyer on her 9th SOCHEversary! Patty is our Senior Vice President of Business Development and leads our new business portfolio. Patty worked her way up through the organization and has touched every aspect of the SOCHE mission on her way. She regularly consults and assists in every part of the SOCHE business and is the glue that brings our organization together to enhance performance. Thanks Patty for all you do for our team and Happy SOCHEversary!