With a long list of names ahead of her, Winnie Sampson sat patiently in her cap and gown. She had waited 15 years for this moment; she could wait a little longer. As her name was announced and she walked to the front of the stage, her supervisor Dr. David Tomasko joined her, presenting her with...
For senior citizens, the thought of going back to school may feel impossible. Barriers arise, like the thought of being too old, or lacking the funds or knowledge to apply and be successful. While these challenges seem insurmountable, Program 60+ at The Ohio State University makes it possible...
Retirement is a highly-anticipated moment for many working professionals. After years of work and accomplishment they are free to follow alternate passions. Some work to shave a couple strokes off their golf swing or take up a hobby of bird watching. But for many Ohio residents, retirement means...
At The Ohio State University, students come from all different walks of life to focus on pursuing their passions in the classroom. Most of these students are fresh out of high school, 20-somethings getting a degree to set themselves up for a lifetime of success. But with Program 60,...
With the start of a new year comes a wave of changes that impact students, faculty and staff at The Ohio State University. For students, it could be a new class schedule to memorize. For faculty, it could be a course you’re teaching for the first time. For the participants of Program 60, it’s a...
As 2016 begins to come to a close, it’s time to roll out the red carpet and celebrate the accomplishments of the year. One group receiving special attention is the Student Services Team in the Office of Distance Education and eLearning, who brought home the...
With retirement oftentimes comes free time to fill. While some may take up a hobby or start traveling, others are taking courses at The Ohio State University through Program 60.
Program 60 is a program offered by the Office of Distance Education...
Ohio State’s continuing education services are the best in Columbus—but don’t take our word for it. Last summer 12,659 Columbus CEO Readers ranked continuing education programs throughout central Ohio. Ohio State was the top choice, no doubt due to a stellar Student Services team providing top-...
