1. Partnering with
Ohio Dominican University
A Guide for Corporations, Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations
and Government: Local | State | Federal
Columbus | Dublin
2. Ohio Dominican University is
Central Ohio’s Catholic university.
At ODU, students connect their
passion with a purpose.
3. A Message from the President
Corporations, local businesses and agencies like yours play a vital role in Central
Ohio by offering products and services that improve our lives, and employing
hard-working men and women who are committed to providing better lives for their families. You are
the engine that powers our local, regional and national economy.
Successful businesses are always searching for effective ways to foster innovation and identify talent,
which is why I invite you to consider how a partnership with Ohio Dominican University can help
your organization reach its goals.
Ohio Dominican can develop your current staff or provide avenues to connect you with rising stars
who are looking for opportunities in your industry sector. We can provide you with enthusiastic, qual-ified
student interns who can extend your company’s workforce and gain practical experience along
the way. ODU can host your next meeting, conference or retreat in one of our technology-equipped
meeting spaces. We offer professional speakers with expertise in a range of disciplines and topics. We
also can offer certificate or degree courses tailored for your employees, even on-site at your location.
Partnerships with businesses enrich the ODU experience for our students and strengthen our impact
on economic development in the region. The information in this brochure will provide more details
about Ohio Dominican University, and how we can benefit your company and employees.
Please contact us to explore how a corporate partnership with ODU can enhance your business.
Sincerely,
Peter Cimbolic, Ph.D.
President, Ohio Dominican University
Ohio Dominican University | Adult & Continuing Education
4. Higher Education Aligns With Your Business Goals
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The way forward for workers and companies to stay
competitive is through forming strategic partnerships
with higher education systems in their communities,
tackling targeted business problems together,
co-creating specialized courses and sharing subject
matter experts with each other that leverage solution
from the combined intellectual capital of both partners.
[Huffington Post, 9/2/14. Jayson Boyers, Senior Executive in Adult & Continuing Education]
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We’re proud to partner with ODU to help expand
the Central Ohio business community’s access
to the University’s vast resources, including
its exceptional talent. Collaborations like ours
demonstrate an indelible commitment to strengthening our local ecosystem,
which has a direct impact on the future of our region’s vibrancy and success.
”
Ohio Dominican offers us a convenient,
comfortable place to host workshops and
presentations, and their student-interns
have been a tremendous asset for our
organization.
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5. access to opportunities and programs that enrich the individual
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Innovative and lasting partnerships require
many practical elements, but above all, there
must be a shared mission. Ohio Dominican
University and ECDI are focused on serving
historically underserved populations in order to improve lives by pro-viding
Ohio Dominican University | Adult & Continuing Education
and build a strong community.
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6. Continuing Education Programs That Meet Market Demand
in Accounting, Business, Insurance and Sport Management
Continuing Education
Take one course at a time to sharpen and diversify your skill set in disciplines such as education,
business, accounting and leadership.
Project Management Boot Camp
Earn one of the most in-demand professional credentials through an evening PMP Boot Camp
offered on ODU’s campus. Sample skill sets include scope management, time management and
risk management.
Public Administration
Certificate
Enhance your credentials and professional stature in governmental accounting, budgeting and
finance.
“BMI Federal Credit Union places high
value on education and backs it up with
a generous tuition-assistance program. As
head of BMI Federal Credit Union’s IT
Department, the newfound knowledge
about subjects I had not previously
studied is invigorating and relevant,
while the time spent with my classmates
is enjoyable and educational.
”
Greg Hopp
Director of Technology, BMI Federal Credit Union
7. Ohio Dominican University | Adult & Continuing Education
Accounting
Certificate | Bachelor of Science
U.S. News & World Report ranked accounting as the
third best business occupation in 2014. Our curriculum
fulfills the requirements for the Certified Management
Accountant (CMA) and Certified Financial Manager
(CFM) exams.
Business Administration
Associate of Science | Bachelor of Science
– Minor in Entrepreneurship
– Emphasis in Management
Our core curriculum will help you develop important professional and personal skills in critical
thinking, presentation, writing, team, technology and interpersonal communication.
Insurance & Risk Management
Bachelor of Science
Ohio is expected to experience a demand for 26,000 new insurance jobs by 2020. We work with
industry leaders to prepare qualified students to fill this important need.
Medical Practice Management
Certificate | Master of Science
Apply executive leadership skills in health and medical settings such as physician practices, hospitals,
home health care organizations and insurance companies.
Master of Science in Sport Management
Concentration in Leadership
Our Sport Management program prepares you with advanced business management and analytic
knowledge to help you succeed in one of the fastest growing international industries.
Master of Business Administration
Concentrations in:
– Accounting
– Finance
– Leadership
– Public Administration
Our multiple MBA delivery formats fit the needs of the 21st-century student. You can take classes
online, in class or both. Our accelerated format means you can complete your degree in as few as
16 months.
8. Professional Resources
Speakers Bureau
Our Speakers Bureau provides speakers at no cost to businesses, nonprofits, service clubs and other
groups in communities throughout Central Ohio. Review our topic list at ohiodominican.edu/Speaker.
We’ll Host Your Next Meeting
We invite you to schedule your next meeting, banquet, workshop or conference at Ohio Dominican
University. We offer a range of technology-compatible conference rooms, classrooms and theater
settings that fit any occasion. We also have a full catering menu available for any event, from
business meetings to parties.
Continuing Education and Professional Development Classes
We offer a wide portfolio of for-credit and noncredit four- and eight-hour workshops
to help enhance the skills of your employees.
Professional Development
Complete any ODU course, regardless of discipline, for credit to help you meet and stay current on
certificate, license and other career requirements.
Written Communication
Learn how to avoid making common grammar and punctuation mistakes, and how to write in a
logical, credible and consistent voice.
Presentation
This is a great opportunity to learn what makes a great presentation and how to strengthen public
speaking skills. During this class, each participant will give a presentation while being recorded.
The instructor will use the recording to offer constructive feedback and advice.
Conflict Resolution
Learn the most effective methods to resolving conflict in a healthy way and how to quickly deescalate
a conflict as it arises.
Team Leadership
Discuss the main obstacles teams typically face in the workplace and learn solutions on how these
obstacles can be avoided and overcome. This session will also discuss team formation, stages of
team development and different types of teams.
Time Management
Learn techniques you can immediately use to increase productivity in the workplace. Discussion
topics include how to reduce stress and control the environment resulting in projects being completed
on time and on budget.
9. Goal Setting
Explore the performance management process and how to establish effective strategic goals.
Performance Management and Goal Setting
Boost your confidence in performance management by learning how to write and give effective
performance reviews.
Disabilities and Leave Management
Learn how to appropriately and legally address disabilities in the workplace through review and
discussion of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Family and
Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Managing Employee Performance
Learn how to respond to issues as they arise and how to resolve them before they get too serious.
Strategies will be discussed for an employee’s performance that does not improve, and how to
develop performance improvement plans.
Strengths-Based Leadership
Analyze new research on how to manage employees to their strengths versus their weaknesses,
resulting in increased employee engagement, productivity and satisfaction.
Management Law
Become familiar with existing and new legal changes related to management. Discuss issues such as
wage and hour law, discrimination, workplace violence, sexual harassment and retaliation. Exercises
include analyzing case studies to clearly illustrate common mistakes that managers make when deal-ing
with legal matters.
“ODU’s Adult & Continuing
Education program had a
significant and immediate
impact on my managerial skill
set. Because ODU’s Dublin
campus was close to home,
advancing my career wasn’t
only possible, it was convenient.
Anthony Shumick, MBA ’13
Director of Logistics, Sygma Network, Inc.
”
Ohio Dominican University | Adult & Continuing Education
10. Internships and Career Development Services
Our Career Development Center can help connect you with our network of qualified
students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Grow Your Business at ODU
• Free online job postings
• Collateral distribution on information tables at ODU
• Targeted promotions to students and faculty
• Access to career fairs and other on-campus events
• Company information sessions
Internships
We’re happy to connect you with enthusiastic and qualified student interns during the academic
year or summer months. Internships may be part of an educational program that is carefully
monitored and evaluated for credit by our Office of Academic Affairs, or part of a learning plan that
the student develops.
Benefits of an internship program include:
• Enhanced ability to hire the right candidate by prescreening them prior to offering permanent
employment.
• Opportunity to groom future candidates for your company.
• Ability to meet human resource needs when permanent hires are not possible.
• Increased productivity by providing additional support on projects that may otherwise not receive
the necessary dedicated staff time.
• Assistance in identifying qualified applicants when appropriate openings are available.
• Increase your employee longevity.
11. We offer courses in two convenient locations in Columbus and Dublin, so you can earn your
degree just minutes from where you live or work. We also offer the option of hosting classes
on-site at your place of business.
We offer classes in a variety of delivery formats, including online, in class or both. You can
choose the format that works best for you.
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Dublin Location
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Dominican
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Dublin Location
6190 Shamrock Court
Dublin, OH 43016
Main Campus
1216 Sunbury Road
Columbus, OH 43219
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Emerald Pkwy.
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N. Nelson Rd.
E. 5th Ave.
Convenient Locations and Class Options
Contact Us For More Information
Adult & Continuing Education
614-251-7400
adult@ohiodominican.edu
ohiodominican.edu/Adult
Graduate Programs
614-251-4615
grad@ohiodominican.edu
ohiodominican.edu/Grad
Partnerships
Karen Gray
Executive Director of Adult Education
614-251-4741
grayk4@ohiodominican.edu
ohiodominican.edu/Partner
Internships and Careers
Mandy Powell
Director of the Career Development Center
614-251-4733
careercenter@ohiodominican.edu
ohiodominican.edu/Career
