College Impact Laboratory (CoIL) at The Ohio State University

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 Your Campus Representative will receive Scorecards this week! Based on responses to our inventory, each institution has received a one-to-five-star rating reflecting how welcoming your campus is for students of religious, secular, and spiritual worldviews. This FREE assessment tool evaluates your institution's efforts in creating a welcoming environment for all students. Interested in joining the next cohort? Learn more or contact us at: https://lnkd.in/giHNhu2b 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵: Our team also wants to extend a huge thank you to all 31 participants who joined yesterday's community of practice session (for partner campuses). Missed the virtual session? Join us at NASPA on Tuesday, March 18th at 3:15pm CST for "Cultivating Institutional Changes Using the INSPIRES Index." 𝘈𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴: This initiative is made possible through the generous support of The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and The Pew Charitable Trusts. Special thanks to the INSPIRES Index Team at The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology: Dr. Matt Mayhew, Dr. Renee L. Bowling, Ph.D., Anisha G., Hind Haddad, and Monica Quezada Barrera, M.S. Special Shout Out to our data guru: Dr. Laura Dahl, Ph.D.

New Insights on Religious Students in Higher Education: What Board Members Need to Know As campus tensions rise, how can university boards better support religious students while balancing First Amendment rights? This article by Dr. Renee L. Bowling, Ph.D. and Dr. Matt Mayhew offers key takeaways for board members and higher education leaders: https://lnkd.in/gWEpwvB2 Unsurprisingly, the research shows that institutions emphasizing dialogue and student engagement fare better than those focused solely on regulatory compliance. Below are other things to consider: ▪️ Proactively review campus climate data and policies affecting religious students ▪️ Establish clear communication channels with religious life and student affairs professionals, student leaders, and faculty experts ▪️ Involve students in policy-making that impacts their sense of belonging ▪️ Consider the INSPIRES Index - a free benchmarking tool helping 300+ institutions assess and improve their practices to foster a welcoming environment for all students What strategies have you seen work well for supporting pluralism while protecting free speech on campus? #HigherEducation #CampusLeadership #Pluralism #ReligiousFreedom #UniversityGovernance

Visit Susannah Townsend today at the annual College of Education and Human Ecology Research Forum in the Ohio Union! She'll be sharing findings from the College Impact Laboratory (CoIL) at The Ohio State University EDiCTS project (Enhancing Diversity in Career & Technical STEM). Spoiler alert: Quality faculty interactions with students outside the classroom are key for developing these students' self-efficacy and motivation to persist in their associate degree program. Find out more about the EDiCTS project and the College Impact Lab: https://lnkd.in/g-QEP-MB #ohiostate #highereducation #westudystudents

Happening today at 9:30am, Dr. Matt Mayhew and Dr. Emily Creamer, Ph.D. will present their latest EDiCTS 2.0 project. This work adds to the workforce education by integrating key student success strategies with wellness initiatives. 📍 Long Beach Convention Center, Room 201A Session Title: Drive to Thrive: Wellness for Enhancing Student Success Learn more about this project funded by ECMC Foundation: https://lnkd.in/gUwqkPq2 ACPA–College Student Educators International The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology #WeStudyStudents #WorkforceEducation #FinancialLiteracy #StudentWellness #ResearchImpact

Join Dr. Matt Mayhew, Dr. Emilly Creamer, and Jossie Muñoz at ACPA today (Tuesday) from 1:15-2:15 PST to learn more about the INSPIRES Index and how it can be used to make institutional changes for campus inclusion! CoIL February presentations: https://lnkd.in/gzmaq3cJ Find out more about INSPIRES Index: https://lnkd.in/gmHMaQBj #westudystudents #highereducation #acpa #ohiostate #longbeach Matt Mayhew Emily Creamer, Ph.D. Jossie Muñoz

Congratulations to Dr. Alexander Nichols on the successful defense of his dissertation, "The Effects of Faculty Race, Rank, and Gender Characteristics on Institutional Retention and Graduation Rates"! This achievement marks not just the culmination of years of hard work, but also the beginning of your continued impact in the field of education. Wishing you nothing but the best as you move forward in your academic career! Pictured are Committee Members: Stephen John Quaye, Minjung Kim, Matt Mayhew from The Ohio State University! The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology #HigherEducation #Retention #Graduation #StudentSuccess #PhDone

Read more about our Worldview Research Director's latest findings based on research that included liberal arts campuses across the world. #GlobalEducation #ReligiousLiteracy #Research #Leadership

Have you heard the latest Apprenticeship 2.0 episode that features Anna Fontus, Program Officer at ECMC Foundation? She and other leaders share insights on the evolving apprenticeship landscape, highlighting the deepening collaboration between community colleges and employers. Anna's expertise in this space offers valuable perspectives for educators, employers, and workforce development professionals alike. We are very fortunate to be working with Anna on the EDiCTS projects (EDiCTS 1.0 and now more recently EDiCTS 2.0) and looking forward to the incredible work she is a part of this new year! 🎧 Tune in to the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gBNjFXNQ   #Apprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityCollege #ECMC #Education #Innovation #FutureOfWork #WeStudyStudents

This February, our team will be presenting at #ACSLHE2025 and #ACPA2025! These presentations reflect our ongoing commitment to advancing student success, campus inclusion, and transforming institutional approaches in higher education. We cannot wait to learn from others in the field and share our latest research! Join us at the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE) Conference in Washington D.C., our Worldview Research Director Dr. Renee L. Bowling, Ph.D. and graduate research assistant Anisha G. will present "Transforming Campus Practice Using the INSPIRES Index" on Monday, February 3rd, 2:00 to 3:00pm, Location: Forthcoming. Following that, we're heading to the ACPA–College Student Educators International Conference in Long Beach for two dynamic sessions: ▶️ "Making Institutional Changes for Campus Inclusion: Using the INSPIRES Campus Climate Index" featuring Dr. Matt Mayhew, Dr. Emily Creamer, Ph.D. Creamer, and Jossie Muñoz on Tuesday, February 18, 1:15 PM-2:15 pm PST,  Long Beach Convention Center - 201B ▶️ "Drive to Thrive: Wellness for Enhancing Student Success" with Dr. Matt Mayhew and Dr. Emily Creamer, Ph.D. Creamer on Wednesday, February 19, 10:30 AM-11:30am, Long Beach Convention Center - 201A https://lnkd.in/gzmaq3cJ #CampusInclusion #StudentSuccess #ACSLHE2025 #ACPA2025  

The Ohio State University is launching BATTERI – a groundbreaking program bridging the gap between academia and clean-tech battery manufacturing! Read more about how Dr. Matt Mayhew and Graduate Research Assistant, Anisha G. will be supporting the evaluation of the program: https://lnkd.in/gwhThzGQ What makes BATTERI unique? ·         Hands-on experience in our new 22,000 sq ft Battery Center ·         Direct mentorship from industry leaders ·         Choice between entrepreneurship and technical tracks ·         Focus on creating an inclusive STEM workforce This has been made possible by the National Science Foundation (NSF) generosity and their emphasis on creating this innovative career pathway, bringing together The Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College, and Wilberforce University. #CleanTech #BatteryTechnology #STEM #WorkforceDevelopment #Innovation #Sustainability #NSF #NationalScienceFoundation #WeStudyStudents #HigherEducation