College of Health & Human Services
Experience Making a Difference
The students, faculty and staff in the College of Health and Human Services are making a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities in the region, with a focus on creating healthy and safe societies. Students learn to address a wide array of factors impacting our health and well-being, which can be biological, socioeconomic, psychosocial, behavioral, cultural or social in nature. The College currently enrolls over 1800 undergraduate and 200 graduate students who will soon be entering a variety of health and human service professions.
Contact Information
College of Health and Human Services
104 Health and Human Services Building (Ridge Street)
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
419-372-8242
chhsadvising@bgsu.edu
College Health & Human Services
Dean Jim Ciesla-
Dr. Michael and Robin French give back to BGSU’s Speech and Hearing Clinic
Dr. Michael and Robin French were familiar with BGSU’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, given that Dr. French had worked at BGSU and they live in Bowling Green, but they didn’t know how valuable the clinic’s services would be until Robin had a stroke in 2004. Read More
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BGSU, Mercy Health announce partnership to grow health care education
In an effort to address the high demand of nurses and other health professionals, Mercy Health and BGSU announced they have signed a letter of intent to transfer operations of Mercy College of Ohio to BGSU. Read More
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BGSU Health Services Executive program first to earn full national accreditation
Long-term care specialization undergraduate and graduate programs became the first Health Services Executive program in Ohio and the United States to be fully, nationally accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards.
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Seamless transition for Zoe Kriegel in Communication Sciences and Disorders program
Kriegel participated in the Doctoral Bridge Program, which transitions CDIS master’s students into the doctoral program. The program allows students to begin their research training earlier than traditional doctoral programs. Read More
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Virginia Dubasik and HHS students honored for undergraduate research
Dubasik, assistant professor in communication sciences and disorders, was honored with the Faculty Mentor award at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium for her support of research opportunities for students. Read More
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James Ciesla to lead College of Health and Human Services
Dr. James Ciesla has been selected as the new dean for the College of Health and Human Services. Ciesla comes to BGSU from Northern Illinois University, where he is associate dean for research and resources in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Read More
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Tiffany Smith named a Newman Civic Fellow
For Tiffany Smith ’18, Bowling Green State University’s dietetics program was the perfect major. It combined her two passions: nutrition and serving the community. Read More
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Nutrition sciences offers perfect route to medical school
Alanna Meadows always knew she wanted to go to medical school, but she wasn’t necessarily interested in taking the traditional route by majoring in biology or chemistry. BGSU’s nutrition sciences program tipped the scales in its favor, along with its supportive faculty. Read More
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Ludy's work with undergraduate researchers honored
Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, associate professor of food and nutrition, in the College of Health and Human Services, received the 2018 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work. Read More
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Kevin Webb '79, '82 recognized with College Alumni Award
BGSU recognized 10 distinguished alumni with 2018 College Alumni Awards, one of the university’s highest honors. Kevin Webb, chief acute and post-acute care officer at ProMedica, was selected to represent the College of Health and Human Services. Read More
Dr. Michael and Robin French give back to BGSU’s Speech and Hearing Clinic
Dr. Michael and Robin French were familiar with BGSU’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, given that Dr. French had worked at BGSU and they live in Bowling Green, but they didn’t know how valuable the clinic’s services would be until Robin had a stroke in 2004. Read More
BGSU, Mercy Health announce partnership to grow health care education
In an effort to address the high demand of nurses and other health professionals, Mercy Health and BGSU announced they have signed a letter of intent to transfer operations of Mercy College of Ohio to BGSU. Read More
BGSU Health Services Executive program first to earn full national accreditation
Long-term care specialization undergraduate and graduate programs became the first Health Services Executive program in Ohio and the United States to be fully, nationally accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards.
Read More
Seamless transition for Zoe Kriegel in Communication Sciences and Disorders program
Kriegel participated in the Doctoral Bridge Program, which transitions CDIS master’s students into the doctoral program. The program allows students to begin their research training earlier than traditional doctoral programs. Read More
Virginia Dubasik and HHS students honored for undergraduate research
Dubasik, assistant professor in communication sciences and disorders, was honored with the Faculty Mentor award at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium for her support of research opportunities for students. Read More
James Ciesla to lead College of Health and Human Services
Dr. James Ciesla has been selected as the new dean for the College of Health and Human Services. Ciesla comes to BGSU from Northern Illinois University, where he is associate dean for research and resources in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Read More
Tiffany Smith named a Newman Civic Fellow
For Tiffany Smith ’18, Bowling Green State University’s dietetics program was the perfect major. It combined her two passions: nutrition and serving the community. Read More
Nutrition sciences offers perfect route to medical school
Alanna Meadows always knew she wanted to go to medical school, but she wasn’t necessarily interested in taking the traditional route by majoring in biology or chemistry. BGSU’s nutrition sciences program tipped the scales in its favor, along with its supportive faculty. Read More
Ludy's work with undergraduate researchers honored
Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, associate professor of food and nutrition, in the College of Health and Human Services, received the 2018 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work. Read More
Kevin Webb '79, '82 recognized with College Alumni Award
BGSU recognized 10 distinguished alumni with 2018 College Alumni Awards, one of the university’s highest honors. Kevin Webb, chief acute and post-acute care officer at ProMedica, was selected to represent the College of Health and Human Services. Read More