Psychology Faculty Member Joins Ohio State Marion

David Radosevich recently joined The Ohio State University at Marion faculty as assistant professor of psychology and as a consultant to the Alber Enterprise Center.

Radosevich, a native of Green Bay, Wis., received is B.A. in psychology from Western Maryland College in 1994 and his Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York in 1999.

He has taught courses in general psychology, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, personality psychology, social psychology, and statistics. His teaching interests center around applying psychology in the workplace. He is particularly interested in work motivation, small group processes, training in the workplace, and organizational development.

Dr. Radosevich's research is involves examining individuals' motivational processes as they pursue multiple goals simultaneously. This topic has become increasingly important since the nature of the workplace has recently changed in many ways. Frequent downsizing and rapid advances in technology, especially information technologies, are two significant events that have increased workloads and responsibilities for individuals. Balancing the demands of several goals can be a difficult experience for many individuals and may influence their performance and mental well-being. As a result, Dr. Radosevich is interested in predicting and understanding how individuals motivate themselves and allocate their limited resources to multiple goals. In addition, he has also conducted research in work and family issues, the effectiveness of different training methods, and total quality management issues.

As a consultant and researcher with the George H. Alber Enterprise Center, Radosevich will assist with programs involving needs assessment, workforce training and development, continuous quality improvement, and community and corporate education seminars. The Enterprise Center establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with regional businesses in order to provide educational and economic development services.

Radosevich resides in Delaware.

Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery To Feature Works By Midori Kitigawa

Works by artist Midori Kitigawa will be on display Nov. 9 through Dec. 3 at Wayne and Geraldine Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery on the campus of Ohio State University at Marion, 1465 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Kitigawa is an assistant professor of the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design, and Department of Art in the College of the Arts at The Ohio State University. Her exhibit of still images and mixed media works are titled, "Seasons of Life." .

A public reception for Kitigawa is planned for Nov. 10 at noon in the gallery. The reception, as well as the exhibit, are free and open to the public.

The Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery serves the north central region of Ohio, and maintains exhibits throughout the year. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. For more information, contact (740) 389-6786, extension 6279.

Fellows In Criminal Justice Series Continues Nov. 18 With "Child Sexploitation Via The Internet"

Ohio State Marion Board Of Trustees To Meet Nov. 18

The Ohio State University at Marion Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 in the Harding/Thomas Room in the Marion Campus Library, 1465 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Marion. Enclosed is a meeting agenda.

The meetings are open to the public.

Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra To Bring Holiday Cheer To Ohio State Marion Campus

The Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra will return to Marion Dec. 9 as part of Ohio State University at Marion's Five Nights on Campus cultural arts series. The 60-piece orchestra will perform a wide range of musical styles in the auditorium of the George Alber Student Center. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

The public is invited to share in an evening of family holiday entertainment at the Student Center beginning at 6:45 p.m.

This year's concert will open with a processional - a special arrangement for orchestra of "Carol of the Drum." "The Sounds of Hanukkah" arranged by Holcombe, will be a featured work. Ohio Wesleyan University music major Abby Nims will solo on Max Reger's "Maria Wiegenlied," a beautiful song with special orchestra accompaniment.

Carol sing-a-longs will include, "God Rest You Merry, Gentleman," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." Bizet's "Farandole" from the French L'Arlesienne Suite is an audience favorite. The concert will explore sleigh ride music by performing English composer Frederick Delius and Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride." Two selections from Handel's Messiah will be performed by the Marion Civic Chorus conducted by Gary Iams. Selections from the Bing Crosby's movie, "The Bells of St. Mary's" will be performed. Johann Strauss Sr.'s "Radetzky March," a Viennese musical tradition, will help to usher in the New Year.

A special feature this year will be the introduction to Marion of new COSO Music Director Kevin Purcell. Mr. Purcell has a distinguished conducting career.

The concert will be the centerpiece of an evening of family holiday entertainment, which will conclude with homemade refreshments served by Taft Middle School students.

Tickets are available at the door and are $7 for adults and $3 for students. Advanced ticket sales are available by calling Ohio State Marion Office of Community Relations at (740) 389-6786 extension 6279. Future Five Nights on Campus performances are:

• Feb. 3, 2000 - Down by the Riverside
• March 9, 2000 - Opera/Columbus
• April 27, 2000 - Author Lee Abbott

This year's Five Nights on Campus series has received financial support from the Ohio Arts Council, the Whirlpool Corp., Bun's Restaurant in downtown Delaware, GTE, Marion Steel Co. , Wyandot Inc., and WDIF Radio.

Course Requirements For Ohio State English Degree Now Available On Marion Campus

The Ohio State University at Marion is pleased to announce that students seeking a degree in English can now complete all requirements on the Marion campus.

About three years ago, Ohio State Marion's English faculty members began looking at the possibility of an on-campus major, said Associate Professor Anne Bower. After much planning and consultation with both Ohio State Marion administration and the Columbus campus English Department, the degree program is officially in place. The six full-time faculty members, two part-time faculty, and the director of the Academic Skills Center are all very excited about the program. As the program grows, Bower explained, more courses and faculty will be added.

"This program is part of our ongoing commitment to continue to expand the number of four-year and master degree programs available on the Marion campus," said Ohio State Marion Dean and Director F. Dominic Dottavio.

Right now there are about 50 English majors on the campus, with many different interests and goals. The English major has been designed to meet the needs of students with different career paths, which mainly fall into three areas.

Some students major in English in order to teach at the high school level; for these students the new English major contains a solid array of the courses the State recommends for teachers, as well as a number of courses that focus on writing and the teaching of writing.

Other students use the English major to prepare for graduate work--whether in English, law, or some other area. Such students will find the English major contains a challenging variety of courses to improve their knowledge of literature and writing and abilities to both analyze and synthesize material.

Yet other students will major in English in order to build up their communications skills so that they can pursue careers in management or administration. The critical thinking, reading, and writing involved in both the composition and literature classes will greatly aid these students.

In addition, a writing internship course will allow such students (as well as any other English major) to gain practical experience at a job site while still taking classes.

English faculty members Marcia Dickson and Scott DeWitt have pioneered technology-integrated and distance learning classes; these courses allow all English majors to learn Web writing and gain competency in many aspects of computer applications. Stuart Lishan's and Jacki Spangler's creative writing classes (along with opportunities for students to work on campus publications), along with specialized literature classes taught by Lishan, Bower, and others, will also remain central to the program.

For information about the English major, contact any of the above mentioned faculty members by calling Ohio State Marion at (740) 389-6786.

Dean Dottavio Tapped For Two Posts

F. Dominic Dottavio, dean and director of The Ohio State University at Marion, has been named to the board of Leadership Ohio, a statewide leadership program. Leadership Ohio is an experienced-based education program designed to assist community leaders with a way to address statewide issues of mutual concern. Central to the program are visits to communities throughout Ohio to provide community leaders with a perspective on statewide issues that are influenced by geographic area.

Dottavio was a charter member of Leadership Ohio, having participated in the program in 1994.

As a board member, Dottavio will provide leadership in curriculum design, selection of participants, identifications of program locations, and long-range planning.

Dottavio also has been elected chair of the Ohio Association of Regional Campuses, an organization that represents 25 regional campuses in Ohio and that promotes communication and collaborative endeavors among the members, develops initiatives that will proote the role of member institutions, and serve as a liaison between member institutions and the Ohio Board of Regents.

Issues of particular importance to the association this year include technology, workforce development, and student access.

F. Dominic Dottavio has served as the dean and director of The Ohio State University at Marion since 1993. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in natural resource management from The Ohio State University in 1973. He later received a master's degree from Yale University in 1975 and a Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1979. Prior to accepting the Ohio State position, he was the chief scientist and assistant regional director of the National Park Service in Atlanta. He also has served as director of the Center for Natural Areas in Washington, D.C., and was a policy analyst with the Heritage Conservation/Recreation Service.

Dottavio, his wife Lisette, and their two children reside in Marion.