The Ohio State University at Mansfield Council of Deans Evelyn B. Freeman Dean & Director Mansfield Campus October 20, 2009

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Ohio State’s Regional Campuses

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Mansfield Campus 670+ wooded acres with a wetlands Co-located with North Central State College

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Campus History 1958 OSU classes began at Mansfield Senior High School Ovalwood Hall opened for classes on a 600 acre wooded site The first North Central State College building opened The first bachelor’s degree in elementary education was offered The Associate of Arts degree was approved OSU purchased the privately owned student housing apartment complex John O. Riedl Hall administration and classroom building opened.

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Community Focus Local Board of Trustees Partnership with MedCentral College of Nursing Programs with Mansfield City Schools –Algebra Project –Legacy Scholars Community work-study program

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Molyet Village: University Housing 197 Beds Managed by OSU Housing Filled to occupancy with wait list Students from 38 Ohio counties and one county in New York state –Students from Cuyahoga County represent 27% of residents, followed by Stark, Summit, and Medina counties In % of residents African American

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Our Students 15 th day Autumn 2009 enrollment: 1647 Of the undergraduate students: –41% male, 59% female –20% were ages 24 and older 15 th day Autumn 2008 enrollment: 1545 Retention Rate: 68.4% (from ) –Strategic Plan Goal: 75% Campus Change students: Autumn 2008, 19% of total number of students

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Diversity Highlights Enrollment of Minority Students –Autumn 08: 158 students (98 African American) –Autumn 09: 164 students (100 African American) Multicultural Coordinator Multicultural Center opened Autumn 2009 Distinguished Diversity Lecture Programs in partnership with Alumni Club of Richland County Black History Month programs

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Scholarships Amount of local scholarship funds: $850,000 Number of students who received awards: 569 Average amount of scholarship: $ /yr Percent of students who file a FAFSA: 82.3%

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Faculty & Staff Tenure track faculty: 46 (representing 22 different departments) Lecturers (benefits eligible): 25 Part-time auxiliary faculty: 30 A&P staff: 35 CCS staff: 24 CCS, CWA members: 20

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Faculty Scholarship Calendar Years 2007 & 2008 Books:11 Book Chapters13 Refereed Articles:64 Non-Refereed Articles:55 National Professional Presentations:111 International Professional Presentations:33 Funded research : $721,491

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Academic Programs Associate of Arts Degree Undergraduate Majors Offered –English –History –Psychology –Early & Middle Childhood Education (prelicensure) –Business –RN to BSN program in collaboration with College of Nursing Honors Program

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Academic Programs Graduate Majors Offered –M.Ed. in Early & Middle Childhood Education (licensure) –M.A. in Integrated Teaching & Learning –MSW in Social Work Programs for High School Students –Post-Secondary Option –Seniors to Sophomores

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Technology Enhancements Hybrid courses 40 technology enhanced classrooms 9 computer labs 3 high-definition video conferencing rooms OSU Wireless in every campus building Other instructional technologies –Local Carmen support –Clickers

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Student Life Student Leadership Opportunities –Student Trustee –Buckeye Ambassadors –Students serve on campus committees –Student Government –Campus Activities Board Student Clubs and Organizations Programs and Special Events Mansfield Mavericks

The Ohio State University at Mansfield International Initiatives Three faculty awarded Fulbrights since 2004: Australia, Poland, South Africa Haiti Empowerment Project South African Visitors to Mid-Ohio Writing Project Study Abroad trip for students to South Africa Memorandum of Agreement with Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa International Research Sites: Central America, Iceland, South Africa, Tanzania

The Ohio State University at Mansfield The Arts Arts & Lecture Series Pearl Conard Art Gallery Choral Performances Theatre Productions School of Music 2009 String Camp Partnerships with community arts organizations

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Outreach & Engagement Summer Camps for middle school students –Science Camp for Girls –Technology Writing Camp Mid-Ohio Writing Project SPARC (3 county P-16 council) University and College Access Network of Richland County Faculty and Staff serve on boards of community nonprofit organizations and social service agencies

The Ohio State University at Mansfield Toward the Next 50 Years Increase enrollment to 2000 by 2013 Add bachelor's completion programs that meet community needs and articulate with North Central State College Enhance the curriculum to articulate with specific majors for campus change students Explore additional student housing with private developers Expand eLearning technologies Prepare for Capital Campaign Design improved Student Life facilities

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