OHIO student leaders prepare for Bobcat Student Orientation
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Incoming Ohio University students walk through College Green during Bobcat Student Orientation Monday, June 24, 2019. Students explore the Athens Campus during their campus tours during Bobcat Student Orientation. by Jordan Schmitt | May 12, 2021
Ohio University junior Grace Fowler remembers her initial nerves during her adjustment to the college environment. Bobcat Student Orientation leaders welcomed her and fellow students while guiding them through the transition.
When Fowler saw the opportunity to apply to join the orientation team, she did not hesitate.
“I remember in my orientation that I was very stressed, and everyone was super helpful. If I can help ease those nerves and make people excited to come here, then I totally want to,” Fowler said. “I remember sitting in my orientation session and thinking to myself, this is such a fun
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Ohio University’s Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service, a program of Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, is building a virtual reality program for Appalachian law enforcement agencies and officers to build public trust and safety which should deploy this summer.
John Born, executive-in-residence at the Voinovich School and Scripps College of Communication, said law enforcement leaders in southeast Ohio will be working as advisory groups to develop content and input from diverse perspectives.
“I spent 32 plus years in public safety and law enforcement. In all of those years, I’ve gotten pretty familiar with law enforcement and public safety, and I have not personally witnessed something so impactful as what virtual reality can deliver,” Born said.
Student leaders prepare for Bobcat Student Orientation Published: May 4, 2021 Author: Jordan Schmitt Ohio University Incoming Ohio University students walk through College Green during Bobcat Student Orientation Monday, June 24, 2019. Students explore the Athens Campus during their campus tours during Bobcat Student Orientation.
Ohio University junior Grace Fowler remembers her initial nerves during her adjustment to the college environment. Bobcat Student Orientation leaders welcomed her and fellow students while guiding them through the transition.
When Fowler saw the opportunity to apply to join the orientation team, she did not hesitate.
“I remember in my orientation that I was very stressed, and everyone was super helpful. If I can help ease those nerves and make people excited to come here, then I totally want to,” Fowler said. “I remember sitting in my orientation session and thinking to myself, this is such a
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New Voinovich Academy initiative offers Appalachian law enforcement training via virtual reality Published: May 3, 2021 Author: Staff reports
Ohio University’s Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service, a program of Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, is building a new initiative to improve law enforcement safety and increase community trust – with the help of virtual reality.
The Appalachian Law Enforcement Initiative is designed to involve entire communities, bringing together law enforcement officers, community stakeholders and public administrators in a collaboration to reduce the use of force, teach de-escalation techniques and improve law enforcement outcomes for both the community and police.