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Returning to School as An Adult
Going to college or entering a job training program is a big decision, especially if you have been out of school for a while. You must be in the right frame of mind to get credentialed, complete an apprenticeship program, or finish your college degree. There are many reasons adults over age 25 return to…
Student Story: Meet Alissa Woods
Alissa Woods’ academic journey will eventually take her from her four-square-mile hometown of Blanchester, Ohio, to the metropolitan borough of Liverpool in Northwest England. A current student at Southern State Community College, Alissa plans to finish her associate of art degree here in the United States. She will then travel 3,763 miles abroad to study…
Donor Spotlight: Erika Peterman
“Once one understands the history of the Ursulines and the mission of Chatfield, it is hard not to get excited and want to be a part of it,” said Erika Peterman, current Chatfield Edge donor and board member. Erika jumped onto the Chatfield bandwagon after learning more about the organization’s mission from a good friend…
3 Tips on Paying for Postsecondary Education
An overly complex financial aid system and some common misbeliefs lead many students to give up on pursuing a postsecondary education before they even start. This is particularly true for first-generation students. In addition, the inadequate number of high school guidance counselors only compounds the problem, and who do you turn to for help and…
Donor Spotlight: Debra Barber
Debra Barber graduated from The School of the Brown County Ursulines in 1972. BCU was a highly regarded boarding school that operated from 1845 to 1981 adjacent to Sacred Heart Chapel on the grounds of St. Martin, Ohio, campus of The Chatfield Edge. The school attracted girls from New York, California, Canada, South America, and…
Student Profile: Keeley Schurman
Twenty-year-old Keeley Schurman grew up on her family’s farm in Hillsborough, Ohio. Many of her extended family members – aunts, uncles, and cousins – also lived on the property. So, she grew up in the center of a strongly bonded family. Her goal in life is to make people smile and laugh. “It’s a different…
Guiding First-Generation Students to Postsecondary Education Success
Where would we be without map apps and that friendly voice navigation assistant routing us to the correct destination? Unfortunately, for first-generation college students, embarking on the road to postsecondary education is like taking a road trip without GPS. First-generation students, most broadly defined as those whose parents never enrolled in postsecondary education, make up…
Student Story – Pamala Hurley
Pamala Hurley is not your typical college student. She graduated from high school in 1964 and decided to return to school at age 71 or 72 after her husband passed away. She’s 76 years old today. “I kept telling people it takes a while to get a stone tablet,” laughs Pamala as she recounts the…
Donor Story – Jean McNamara
Jean McNamara graduated from the School of the Brown County Ursulines in 1972. Between 1945 and 1981, the School of the Brown County Ursulines taught over 4,200 students from the Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish faiths. The school, which sat on the grounds that would first become Chatfield College and then today’s The Chatfield Edge, was…
Bodies and Spirits Were Full After First Brunch Fundraiser and Celebration
On a glorious, sunny spring morning, Chatfield College’s former Over-the-Rhine campus emanated with the sights, sounds, and scents of a harmonious family celebration. Bouquets of bright yellow daffodils provided a feast for the eyes; mellow, sophisticated jazz music a treat for the ears, and tantalizing barbeque chicken and rib tips tickled taste buds at The…
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