Office of Academic Enrichment
Service-Learning and Community-Engaged Teaching
Support for Learning through Community Engagement

Staff

Claire G. Sweigart, JD

Program Director

614-247-4439
sweigart.10@osu.edu

Claire Sweigart has worked in advocacy and education since graduating from The Ohio State University in 2007 with a B.S. in Environmental Education.  She completed a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 2010, focusing on public interest environmental law.  After a fellowship with the Natural Resources Defense Council, Claire transitioned to working in higher education at the University of Cincinnati where she served as Sustainability Coordinator for three and a half years.  In this role, Claire worked closely with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to advance environmental and social sustainability programs and create a campus culture of engagement.  She has also taught environmental law and policy as an adjunct instructor.  Claire joined the then Office of Service-Learning in 2015 as the Program Manager and has served as Program Director since 2019.  Claire’s approach to community-engaged teaching is informed by experiential education and high impact practices literature.  She is particularly interested in the ethics of community engagement as well as the power of experiential education to help students find purpose and meaning in their academics and life.

Claire Sweigart

Ashley Ostroot, PhD

Senior Program Specialist

614-292-8307

ostroot.3@osu.edu

Ashley Ostroot is an experienced higher education professional specializing in academic success, high-impact practices, and cross-disciplinary support. Since graduating with her B.A. in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University in 2015, Ashley has worked in academic settings leading initiatives in educational development, curriculum design, and program assessment. She completed a Ph.D. in Sociology from Ohio State University in 2023, where her research focused on student belonging and equity in higher education. Drawing on her sociological training, she approaches student and faculty development with an emphasis on equity, inclusion, and community-building. As a Senior Program Specialist for High Impact Practices, she leverages her strengths in strategic collaboration, assessment, and holistic student support to foster transformative learning experiences that empower diverse student populations.

Ashley Ostroot

 

Office of Academic Enrichment

The Office of Service Learning is a part of the Office of Academic Enrichment. Housed under Student Academic Excellence at The Ohio State University, the Office of Academic Enrichment promotes academic success and community engagement by collaborating with university partners to provide access to high-impact experiential learning opportunities for all Ohio State students.