Academics and Research

Engaging in research as a college student provides invaluable benefits that extend beyond the classroom. Involvement in research deepens understanding of academic fields, sharpens critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and offers hands-on experience that prepares students for future careers or advanced studies. Collaborative research builds teamwork and communication abilities, while presenting findings enhances confidence and public speaking skills.

Risk Management - Insurance Procedures

The following is a summary of the IUC-IC coverage.  The summary is not intended to provide limits, deductibles to premium information.

Provides damage protection for university owned, leased, loaned, or rented vehicles.

Provides bodily injury and property damage protection for claims arising from the operation of university vehicles. It also provides excess liability coverage for employees using personal vehicles for university business.

Provides protection against employee theft, forgery/alteration, robbery, computer fraud, etc.

Provide protection against privacy and network security liability, extortion, property loss, and loss of revenue from a cyber breach. Also, provides assistance with defense and fines, as well as breach response.

Provides protection for legal defense costs and settlement amounts/expenses for liability claims made for actual or alleged errors, misstatements, acts, omissions, etc.

Provides protection against general liability exposures outside the United States.

Provides protection subject to varying terms, conditions and limits for bodily injury (concussion) and property damage, personal injury liability (sexual abuse and molestation), advertising injury liability and medical expenses.

Provides protection to employees for acts or omissions within the course and scope of their duties related to the conduct of university business. Students participating in university-sponsored internships and practicums are also covered.

Provides protection subject to varying terms, conditions and limits for bodily injury, property damage, and medical expenses associated with non-owned aircraft.

Provides protection for the physical loss or damage to property in which the University has an insurable interest and the cause of which is the result of an insured peril.

 

Student Internships and Practicums

Students participating in university-sponsored internship and practicum programs are covered under the University’s General Liability policy, and Healthcare Professional Liability policy for those in Allied Health professions, while operating within the scope of their professional and educational duties.

The General Liability policy evidences $5,000,000 in coverage for each occurrence, with a $5,000,000 annual aggregate.

The Healthcare Professional Liability policy provides $1,000,000 in coverage for each medical incident per member, with a $3,000,000 aggregate per member, per year. Claims made exclusively against a student or students carry a $0 deductible.

Students are also covered for $5,000,000 each incident in Automobile Liability coverage. This is primary coverage when driving a university-owned vehicle. This coverage is secondary to the owner’s coverage when driving a vehicle owned by the training facility. When driving a personal vehicle for work or educational duties, the personal insurance of the vehicle owner is primary.

This coverage is in effect for all students participating in a university-sponsored internship or practicum any time throughout the academic program, as defined through written agreement, and coverage is not limited only to the internship/practicum course semester.     

Many clinical training facilities require evidence of coverage before students can enter for training. Certificates of Insurance can be provided by the EHS department.

For any questions regarding insurance coverage, or to request a Certificate of Insurance, contact the EHS department at eohs@ysu.edu or (330) 941-3700.

Third Parties who contract with YSU may access the following Certificates of Insurance listed below. A third party is considered an Additional Insured on the General Liability and Property policies when such an obligation exists in a written contract, per blanket endorsement in our policies.

General Liability/ Auto Liability/ Student Internship & Practicum*

Medical Malpractice*

Property*

Auto Insurance ID Card 7/1/24- 7/1/26*

To request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) the following information is needed

  • Certificate holder name and address
  • Purpose of the request
  • Coverage to be included: property, auto, general liability, or medical malpractice
  • Dates of the event

Please email Julie Gentile at jagentile@ysu.edu.

 

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YSU requires timely and proper reporting of incidents and accidents that could become insurance claims so that insurance coverage is not jeopardized in addition to claims being resolved and paid timely (if coverage applies).  All incidents and accidents can be reported to EHS by completing the online form below.  Depending on the situation, additional information may be needed to determine if a claim must be submitted to our brokers.  Questions about this process can be directed to Julie Gentile, Director of EHS. 

Youngstown State University is owned and governed by the State of Ohio. Under Ohio law, a Commercial General Liability claim that seeks to impose financial liability upon the state may be asserted only in the proper forum and in accordance with the procedure provided for by the Court of Claims of Ohio per the Ohio Revised Code (2743.03). It is not until a claim has been filed and is pending in the appropriate forum (Court of Claims) that the University and its insurance carrier possess the authority to compromise and settle a claim. 

Please visit the Ohio Court of Claims website for instructions on filing a claim.

Claims involving University owned vehicles must be immediately reported to the Environmental Health and Safety office using the Vehicle Accident Report form.

When a loss occurs involving University property it is the departments responsibility to notify the Environmental Health and Safety office.

Incidents on YSU property involving bodily injury or property damage must be immediately reported to the Environmental Health and Safety office.

Kilcawley Center - Dining Frequently Asked Questions

Dining Frequently Asked Questions

What will dining look like when the Kilcawley Center closes? 

Timeline for dining changes:
  • May 5th, 2025 through May 11, 2026
  • The following areas will be closed:
    • The Cove
    • Snack and Chill
    • KC Food Court, Dunkin', Jamba Juice, Pete's Treats, Wendy's
  • The following areas will be moved to temporary locations:
    • Pop Up Dining, and soft seating will be available in the Chestnut Room

Courses

General Education Courses by Domain

Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, the courses listed below will be incorporated into YSU's general education curriculum.

Courses on this list with honors designations also retain their general education status (e.g., CMST 1545H).

CORE DOMAINS:

English Composition

Writing 1

  • ENGL 1549 Writing 1 With Support OR
  • ENGL 1550 Writing 1 OR
  • ENGL 1550H Honors Writing 1

Writing 2

YSU Penguin Email Services for Life is Ending

As cybersecurity threats continue to escalate globally and technology costs increase, Youngstown State University has made the decision to phase out email accounts for former students, alumni, and retirees including those with emeritus status that have @student.ysu.edu or ysu.edu email addresses. This is being done to further safeguard our institution's digital environment and unfortunately is becoming the standard in higher education.

Former Students, Alumni, and Retirees access will end on July 1, 2025

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