Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program Visits Ashtabula

91�ֿ� Ashtabula students and the Dogs on Campus program

91�ֿ� at Ashtabula welcomed several furry friends to campus when the Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® visited on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. There were six dog/handler teams present, with Bridget, Bucca, Mindy, Luke, Raven and Tici meeting with students, faculty and staff in the Main Hall West Atrium.

Dogs on Campus is the first program of its kind to be incorporated at a state university. It was started in 2004 by Kathy Adamle, assistant professor in 91�ֿ�’s College of Nursing, to provide therapeutic support to university students. Students often leave their best dog friends behind when they go away to college, missing those snuggles and slobbery kisses. The same can be said for students at regional campuses, who focus their time on studies and other commitments.

Interaction with the dogs helps students reduce stress levels (an important reminder as finals and holidays approach) by providing them with comfort and a chance to unwind. Students are encouraged to visit, pet, and play with the dogs. All dogs are trained, well mannered, and will be accompanied by handlers.

This activity was sponsored by 91�ֿ� Ashtabula Human Services Technology Club.

Visit for more information about the Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program®.

POSTED: Friday, April 10, 2015 08:14 AM

UPDATED: Thursday, December 08, 2022 12:12 PM

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Fall Commencement Canceled, Campus Closing Due to Severe Weather

Due to ongoing severe weather and dangerous conditions on and around campus, the 91�ֿ� Ashtabula Campus will close today at 3 p.m.

All scheduled events for this evening, including Commencement, are canceled. Other ceremonies may be rescheduled for a later date.

While disappointed we will not be able to hold these special events tonight, the safety of our campus community and those guests planning to visit campus and celebrate is our top priority.

Ashtabula Campus's 79th Commencement Ceremony

91�ֿ� at Ashtabula will honor the fall graduating class when it holds the campus’s 79^h commencement exercises on Thursday, December 12, 2024, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Susan J. Stocker Hall gymnasium.

“Commencement is a major milestone in the lives of our students,” said Dean and Chief Administrative Officer R. William (Bill) Ayres IV, Ph.D. “It’s such a special night to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of these graduates here on campus and in the familiar and intimate environment the event deserves.”

91�ֿ� Regional Campuses Announce Talent Ready Scholarships for Local Workers

Together with the College of Applied & Technical Studies (CATS) and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), 91�ֿ�'s Regional Campuses offer Talent Ready Scholarships up to $2,000. These scholarships, available through June 30, 2025, or when funds run out, will help local workers to enroll in specialized, industry-recognized certificate programs designed to open doors for career advancement.

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