Shawnee State Announces Seven Initiatives of Poised for Tomorrow

     During today’s announcement of Shawnee State University’s Poised for Tomorrow capital and endowment campaign, President Rita Rice Morris outlined the seven-part plan that will lead Shawnee State to a new level of excellence. 

     “We listened to the aspirations of faculty, students, and staff for making Shawnee State an even finer university, and we listened to area residents about what more we could do to be an asset for the community,” said Morris.

     Donors may direct their support to one or any number of the initiatives, or they may make an unrestricted contribution to the campaign.

     The seven initiatives are:

1. Undergraduate Research -- Shawnee State is proud that its students and faculty work together to contribute their research and discoveries to society. A goal of this campaign is to provide increasingly unique opportunities for students to engage in original and pioneering study.

2. Agenda for Technology – Launching a new technology agenda will result in graduates who are even more prepared for the future, especially in the fields of healthcare, engineering, science, and the fine arts.. A key element is the creation of a Motion Capture Studio where the physical movements of a subject are digitally converted into virtual figures. This technology has applications in programs that cross all disciplines. Revenue from the commercial applications will support continuous enhancement of equipment and bring new business to Portsmouth.

3. Specialized Studies – Understanding the history of southern Ohio and northern Kentucky is as important as connecting students from a variety of cultures for the common purpose of exchanging ideas. Therefore, both Regional Studies and International Education will be advanced.

4. Faculty Development – The new Faculty Development Center will be a resource to support professional growth and development, acting as a symbol of the central role Shawnee State’s faculty play in the lives of students, helping the University to attract talented and caring academicians.

5. Scholarships – The power to attract and retain motivated students through scholarships is critical to the future of Shawnee State. Funds are needed to expand our scholarship programs, including scholarships for international students and retention scholarships for upper class students.

6. Enhanced Clinical Experience – Clinical experience, practiced under the guidance of faculty or other health care professionals, is a necessity for all allied health students. However, the availability of clinical sites is limited. Working in partnership with area healthcare providers, we hope to create additional clinical experiences at a variety of sites.