Life briefs: Galion Schools robot, GOAL summer activities, AU president recognition
Galion City Schools purchase new field marking robot
GALION — Galion City Schools recently purchased a GPS field marking robot with the support of the Galion Booster Club. The club fully funded the cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness of painting lines on athletic fields.
"The GPS Field Marking Robot is a game-changer for our district," said Brian Owens, director of operations at Galion City Schools. "Its advanced technology will save us valuable time and resources. We're grateful to the Galion Booster Club for their generous support in making this possible."
This technology brings a host of benefits to the district, employing advanced GPS technology to measure and map fields, applying line markings seven times faster than traditional methods. This speed saves time and significantly reduces labor costs, with potential savings of up to 75%.
In addition, this state-of-the-art robot features an intelligent, low-pressure paint pump that cuts paint consumption by half, which will reduce the amount and expense of paint for the fields. The maintenance team will use the robot on the varsity football and soccer game fields and the band, soccer and football practice fields.
Enrichment activities transform summer break
GOAL Digital Academy says its summer enrichment activities have not only bridged the gap from one school year to the next but also provided an avenue for students to discover new interests and cultivate their talents.
Throughout the summer, GOAL offered a diverse range of programming. From credit recovery options to book clubs and enrichment activities, students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on experiences thatextended beyond the online classroom setting.
One of the highlights of Summer Enrichment was the Credit Recovery program where students in grades K-12 completed lessons, full courses, and diagnostics to earn credits or be promoted to the next grade level. More than 100 students participated in the extension of coursework which had impressive results: 858 i-Ready lessons were completed with a passing grade of 70% or higher; high school students recovered over 30 credits to catch up on their path to graduation; and over 25 students were able to meet lesson requirements and diagnostics to bepromoted to the next grade on time.
The Fine Arts program instructed students through programming that explored their creative sides through painting, theater costume creation, and performing arts. GOAL Digital Academy also hosted a Dungeons and Dragons club online, teaching values such as partnership, decision-making, and leadership as well as a fishing club.GOAL also launched an introductory American Sign Language program.For more information about GOAL Digital Academy’s upcoming programs, visit goaldigital.org.
AU president named to Crain’s Notable Latino Leaders list
ASHLAND — Carlos Campo, president of Ashland University and Ashland Theological Seminary, has been honored as one of Crain’s 45 Notable Latino Leaders. The recognition was announced Monday by Crain’s Cleveland Business, a leading publication of business news, analysis and commentary in northeast Ohio.
Crain’s Notable Latino Leaders “foster understanding of Hispanic and Latino culture and issues and promote efforts that recognize the community’s skills and abilities,” according to Crain’s announcement. To earn the distinction, honorees must be based in northeast Ohio, self-identify as Hispanic or Latino, be employed in a senior-level role and demonstrate accomplishment in their field, have made significant contributions to advancing equality in the workplace and community and be active in philanthropic activities.
Campo, a passionate contributor to the Hispanic and Latino community, joined AU in 2015 and announced earlier this year that he will be leaving the university in 2024.
He has welcomed Yoe Suárez, an independent Cuban journalist, for a residency on campus. AU has supported college scholarships through Esperanza in Cleveland by doubling the value of said scholarship for any qualified Latina and Latino students who attend Ashland. He also serves as a mentor for Hispanic students through the American Mentors initiative and welcomed the formation of Unidad as a student organization on campus.
Campo also serves as vice chair of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. He has been a featured speaker at the Hispanic Education Alliance Summit, advocates for and works with national leaders on immigration reform as a member of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and serves as a spokesperson for educational issues within the Hispanic community.
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