University of Findlay Announces 2026 CCP Award Winners

University of Findlay’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program honored faculty, instructors, and a student and with their second annual CCP awards this spring. With 48 partner schools representing over 2,000 CCP students across Ohio, University of Findlay is the largest private provider of CCP in the state.

This year’s CCP award recipients represent the dedication and excellence that drive student success across the program. Keegan Gray-Wycoff of Antwerp High School was named Student of the Year, while Stefanie Waldvogel of North Baltimore High School received the Instructor of the Year award. Mike Kipplen, also of North Baltimore High School, was recognized as School Counselor of the Year, and University of Findlay psychology faculty member Gino Coppola was honored as Faculty Liaison of the Year.

Current CCP students, instructors, faculty liaisons, and school counselors are eligible to nominate individuals for these awards. To be nominated for the awards students, faculty, guidance counselors and administrators completed an essay on their nominee describing how they go above and beyond in their role with CCP coursework.

“Our second year of the University of Findlay CCP Awards generated 57 nominations, resulting in four awards. The nominations highlighted the exceptional dedication and positive impact these individuals have on the CCP experience.” noted Rebecca Hillman, director of College Credit Plus.

Winners received plaques and were recognized for their extraordinary efforts and commitment to CCP efforts and the University of Findlay.

Ohio’s College Credit Plus program provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college credits prior to high school graduation. The program promotes rigorous academic pursuits for eligible middle, high school and home-schooled students. Taking a college course from the University of Findlay through College Credit Plus is free for eligible Ohio students and includes no additional costs for tuition, books or associated fees.

University of Findlay’s CCP program is just one of two Ohio programs to hold national accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).

Nominations for the next award season will be accepted throughout the 2026-2027 academic year to be awarded again at the conclusion of University of Findlay’s spring semester. For more information about CCP opportunities at University of Findlay visit: https://www.findlay.edu/admissions/college-credit-plus/.

The composite image above shows the award winners, left to right: Keegan Gray-Wycoff, Stefanie Waldvogel and Mike Kipplen, and Gino Coppola.