Ohio Department of Higher Education

The session focused on strategies for preparing graduates for workforce success, emphasizing the collaboration between higher education and the business sector. Discussions covered the impact of rapid technological advancements on workforce demands, the importance of lifelong learning, and the need for inquiry-based educational models. Industry leaders and economic development representatives highlighted the necessity of proactive partnerships, data-driven talent matching, and institutional agility to address economic disruption and changing workforce skills.

This document outlines the Open Educational Resources Project, a state-funded initiative in Ohio designed to increase access and affordability in higher education. Key focus areas include the development and implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) for 22 high-enrollment courses, aiming to reduce textbook costs by at least 70%. The project contributes to the state's strategic goal of achieving 65% higher education attainment by 2025, with intended outcomes such as enhanced student engagement, improved learning, and substantial financial savings for students.

This report, issued by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, outlines recommendations for transforming campus culture to prevent and respond to sexual violence across Ohio's public and private institutions. It details five key strategies: leveraging data through annual climate surveys, empowering stakeholders with evidence-based training, cultivating a shared respect culture via communication campaigns, establishing comprehensive response protocols, and implementing survivor-centered support, including confidential advisors and victim advocates. The overarching goal is to achieve full implementation of these recommendations by the 2016-2017 academic year, fostering a safer and more supportive learning environment for all students.

This OhioLINK report details a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy to enhance textbook affordability for higher education students across Ohio. The strategy integrates traditional library resource sharing and digital content provision with modern Open Educational Resources (OER) advocacy and technological support, alongside innovative statewide pricing agreements for commercial textbooks via the inclusive access model. The plan aims to deliver substantial cost savings, safeguard academic freedom, and position Ohio as a national and international leader in affordable learning through ongoing collaboration and strategic negotiations.

This document outlines the "Ohio Strong Start to Finish" initiative, focused on increasing the percentage of students successfully completing gateway mathematics and English courses in their first year from 33% to 50%, alongside closing attainment gaps for underserved populations. The initiative employs key strategies such as developing structured programs of study, aligning gateway courses, implementing co-requisite remediation, and enhancing advising structures. It fosters collaboration through learning networks, implementation forums covering data standards, equity, placement, advising, and co-requisite models, and utilizes climate scans for self-assessment and grant requests. The intended long-term benefits include increased social mobility, new networks, performance-based funding, and a more educated community.