Youngstown State Bitonte College of Health and Human Services

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the Criminal Justice Club and OIP-U: YSU in raising awareness surrounding domestic violence.

📆 Tuesday, October 3rd
⏰ 4:00-4:50 PM
📍 Cushwa Hall, Room 2531

Together, we can make a difference!

The Bitonte College of Health an Human Services is holding its 14th Annual Alumni Recognition Dinner on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Embassy. Seven individuals from the community will be receiving the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award and two will be receiving the Dean's Appreciation Award for their contributions to both their workplace and their accomplishments in the community.

Interim President Helen Lafferty went on a “walking “ tour of BCHHS, had a health assessment from our nursing students, and spoke with many faculty. Busy day!

Sara Fleet Michaliszyn YSU James and Coralie Centofanti School of Nursing

Congratulations Dr. Joe Mosca on receiving the Heritage Award! You are a true difference maker!

Congratulations to Cindi Bruce, Director of Advising, who was inducted into the Honorary Society of Phi Kappa Phi. You deserve the recognition for your dedication and hard work for the college.

The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services held the 13th Annual Alumni Recognition Dinner on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Embassy. Thirteen awards were given and out of those 13 awards one was awarded posthumously to the Haggerty Family in honor of their mother who worked as the Director of the Dr. Madeleine Haggerty Dental Hygiene Program. To view the video of the banquet, please click on the link:

HHS 13th annual Alumni banquet

https://ysu.edu/news/ysu-bitonte-college-honors-alumni-oct-7

YSU Bitonte College honors alumni Oct. 7 Seven alumni will be honored at the YSU Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Alumni Recognition Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at The Embassy in Youngtown. Pictured from the left are Col. Gerald "Jerry" Nunziato Jr., Joe Voytek, Amanda Caldwell, Ken Bielecki, Jeffrey Koontz, Lena Esmail an...

Walk With a Doc

What a fantastic night with YSU students, family and friends at the 2022 IGNITE event.

https://ysu.edu/news/landgraff-named-tressel-endowed-chair-leadership-pt-program

Landgraff named Tressel Endowed Chair for leadership of PT program Nancy Landgraff, whose leadership has brought national and statewide accolades to Youngstown State University’s Department of Physical Therapy, is the second President James P. Tressel Endowed Chair in Leadership at YSU. “Dr. Landgraff’s hard work, expertise and her commitment to the Physical ...

Congratulations to the YSU Medical Laboratory Science students! Well earned White coats 👍👍

The Dr. Dominic A. and Helen M. Bitonte College of Health and Human Services held its Experience Y Day on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center. Students from the tri-county area came to learn about the various academic programs and got the opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations. Pictured are students participating in a demonstration put on by Drs. Nancy Hadsen Nancy Hasden Wagner of the James and Coralie Centofanti School of Nursing where students had to use their critical thinking skills on how to prioritize and take care of patients.

Sound Mind, Body — and Education

Health is more than your physical fitness. It encompasses every aspect of your life, from the physical, to the mental and emotional. That's a high standard for some. But for us, it's our life's work.

We incorporate field and clinical experiences to give you the career advantages you need.

But it's not always what you do, it's how you do it. That's why our programs put a high emphasis on making ethical decisions and staying true to values. You'll graduate career-ready, with a holistic understanding of self and well-being.

Vision Statement

The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services produces graduates who provide exceptional health and human services to enhance quality of life in regional, national, and global communities.

Mission Statement

The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services will continue to impart knowledge, develop critical thinking, and serve society through holistic, integrative, and quality educational programs. Graduates will achieve a high level of professional competence through scholarly inquiry and transformative experiences to address society’s ever-changing demands for healthcare and human services. We would like to individuals to come down and see what we have to offer. To schedule a tour, please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office at (330) 941-2000. You may also schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to discuss degree requirements at (330) 941-1820.

Take eight motivated college students, pair them with older adults living with dementia, and it all adds up to beautiful, colorful art – and lasting relationships.

That’s what happened this Fall semester as students in Youngstown State University’s Sociology of Dementia course implemented the Opening Minds through Art program with a handful of residents at Danridge’s Burgundi Manor long-term care facility on Youngstown’s East Side.

The award-winning intergenerational art-making program, headquartered at the Scripps Gerontology Center at the University of Miami (Ohio), encourages people with dementia to rely on their imaginations (instead of memory) and to focus on their remaining strengths (instead of lost skills), enabling them to assume new roles as artists and teachers and to leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

The program is in place at dozens of locations across the United States, from California to Massachusetts, as well as many spots across Canada. For more information click on link below:

https://ysu.edu/news/students-dementia-class-work-residents-art-projects

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Weaver and the Nursing Department.

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/sweeney-family-gifts-ysu-with-nursing-professorship-first-recipient-named/

Sweeney family gifts YSU with nursing professorship; first recipient named A ceremony was held on Friday at Youngstown State University for the unveiling of the Patricia McGovern Sweeney Endowed Professorship in Nursing.

Angel Rivera, a 2003 YSU graduate now a bridal gown designer and owner of Angel Rivera Couture, is featured in the latest Alumni Spotlight video. After earning a degree in Fashion Merchandising at YSU, Rivera moved to New York and worked with the industry’s top fashion houses, including the world-famous Kleinfeld. He also continued his studies in pattern making at the Parsons School of Design. “A wedding dress is the most important garment a woman will ever wear, and one that she will always remember and treasure,” he says.
WATCH.

Alumni Spotlight: Angel Rivera '03 Get to know Angel Rivera ’03 in this Alumni Spotlight! Angel is a bridal gown designer and owner of Angel Rivera Couture. Angel earned a BSAS in Fashion Merc...

The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services is proud to announce that Lekeila Houser who is graduating with a degree in Social Work was selected as a student speaker for the Fall Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, December 19, in Beeghly Center on campus. Please click on the link for more information;
https://ysu.edu/news/600-graduates-get-diplomas-fall-commencement.

600+ graduates get diplomas at Fall Commencement Judge Aliyah Sabree, left, receives and honorary degree and gives the keynote address at YSU's commencement on Dec. 19. Lekeila Houser, right, is the student speaker. Youngstown State University graduate Aliyah Sabree, now a judge at the 36th District Court in Detroit, receives an honorary degree an...

It's almost Finals Week! Bitonte College of Health and Human Services wishes you good luck, and offers you some helpful hints to keep in mind when preparing for your upcoming exams!

A special thank you to Florence Wang ,Dr. Jeffery Allen, Dean of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services at YSU and Andrew Zajac, from the YSU Foundation, for touring our culinary program and having lunch in the student run Bistro. We are grateful for our partnership!

Youngstown State University's Dental Hygiene Program ranks 16th out of the 40 Best Bachelor's Degrees in Dental Hygiene. The faculty in the Dental Hygiene Program work extremely hard and continuously strive to recruit and graduate competent students who are ready to make a difference in the profession of dental hygiene. The Dental Hygiene College and the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services are extremely proud to be ranked among some of the most well-regarded Dental Hygiene Programs in the US. To read more about this please click on the link https://www.healthcare-administration-degree.net/best/bachelors-degrees-in-dental-hygiene/.

WHAT IS PENGUIN PREVIEW DAY?

Penguin Preview Day is your chance to experience the Youngstown State University campus for a college visit that's unlike any other! Visit YSU and explore buildings and classes, talk to professors and students, and learn about majors and offerings — all on your own terms. Please click on the link below for more information.

https://ysu.edu/admissions/penguin-preview-day

Penguin Preview Day WHAT IS PENGUIN PREVIEW DAY? Penguin Preview Day is your chance to experience the Youngstown State University campus for a college visit that's unlike any other! Visit YSU and explore buildings and classes, talk to professors and students, and learn about majors and offerings — all on your own ter...

Looking for great deals on business attire. The JC Penney Suit-Up Event is giving all YSU students 60% off on select business attire, shoes and accessories. Please join us on Sunday, October 24 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the JC Penney Store in the Eastwood Mall.

Y and Proud
Despite the stress of mid-terms and internship applications. YSU Medical Laboratory Students took the time to show support and caring during a difficult time! This is what penguin pride looks like. Thank you to my awesome students and future healthcare professionals !

The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Dean's Office cancelled the 12th Annual Alumni Recognition Dinner on Friday, September 24th at the Embassy due to spikes in COVID-19. There were seven members of the community who have made significant contributions to our community by continuing to provide optimal service and care to our communities while adroitly responding to healthcare and human services challenges brought about the current pandemic. Five members of the college also received the "Dean's Appreciation" award for making significant contributions to the college. While deciding to cancel the in-person event involved much debate and deliberation, it was indeed the right decision for a college with health/human services as its central mission. The recipients of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Alumni and Dean's Appreciation Awards will be publicly honored at next years schedule Alumni Recognition Dinner. You can click on the photo to see the name and corresponding department who nominated them for an award.

The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for admissions to the Nursing and Respiratory Care programs. Students must complete remaining prerequisites by Spring 2022. Please contact your advisor at (330) 941-1820 with any questions.

Youngstown State Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Health is more than your physical fitness. It encompasses every aspect of your life, from the physical, to the mental and emotional. That's a high standard for some. But for us, it's our life's work.

https://youtu.be/UVEVgTJv4To

Dr Allen Welcome Video

https://youtu.be/X7LLCfZCd3Y

Lydia, Medical Laboratory Science

https://youtu.be/z_cX77CeL7c

Ramon, Medical Laboratory Science

The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Respiratory Care Program received the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Congratulations!!

There is still time to register for courses. If you have not done so, please contact your academic advisor at (330) 941-1820 to schedule an appointment.

Now it's easier to contact Youngstown State Bitonte College of Health and Human Services.

Are you looking for on-campus student employment? Youngstown State University's Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Center for Human Services Development Office is looking for a Student Activity Leader. Please see position description below.

Youngstown State Bitonte College of Health and Human Services updated their business hours.

To all Criminal Justice majors. Looking for an internship. Meijer's is looking for 4 paid internship Security Awareness Interns. Please see flyer below for more information or you can contact Diane Hritz, Career Management Coordinator at (330) 941-3570.

Jeffery B. Allen, dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services at Clarion University in Pennsylvania, will become dean of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services at Youngstown State University effective July 15.

Allen, who previously spent 20 years on the faculty at Wright State University in Dayton, was selected after a national search. He replaces Joe Mosca, who retired earlier this year.

“We look forward to Dr. Allen getting to campus and leading a college that I know has great potential for growth and elevated excellence in the years ahead,” said Brien N. Smith, YSU provost.

“I look forward to working with the talented and dedicated faculty, staff and students of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services to establish an environment that is truly transdisciplinary in our approach to education, research and service to the Youngstown community and surrounding region,” Allen said.

Allen earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ball State University, a master’s in Clinical Psychology from Bradley University and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University Mississippi, and completed an internship at Brown University and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

He joined the faculty of Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology in 1997, became a full professor in 2005 and associate dean of the School in 2013 before going to Clarion University in 2017.

He has received 13 research grants, authored or co-authored five books, 13 book chapters and 14 journal articles. He has given more than 60 presentations and 10 invited addresses, is a member of several professional and academic organizations and is the recipient of numerous awards, including five Distinguished Teacher Awards while at Wright State.