October 2007 Issue

Ohio College Tour

Ohio College Tour will highlight:
Columbus College of Art & Design
Hocking College
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Notre Dame College
The University of Findlay
University of Toledo
Wheeling Jesuit University

 

 

 

 

Founded in 1879, Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is one of the largest and oldest private four-year art and design colleges in the United States, with more than 1,300 students from 40 states and 30 foreign countries.  Located in downtown Columbus in the “Discovery District,” CCAD is adjacent to the Columbus Museum of Art, and is within walking distance of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, the Ohio Statehouse, parks, theaters, shopping and many historic buildings and landmarks.

With a history of commitment to fundamentals and quality, CCAD advances a distinct, challenging and inclusive learning culture that supports individual development in art, design and the humanities.

Artwork created by students, alumni and faculty, and impressive curated art and design exhibitions, are on display in galleries throughout campus. A 100-foot-tall, 31-ton steel sculpture, spelling out the word “ART,” was installed at the heart of campus in 2001.

CCAD offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in seven majors: advertising and graphic design, fashion design, fine arts (including painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, glassblowing and sculpture), illustration, industrial design, interior design and media studies (including photography, film, animation, motion graphics and digital imaging). The college awards $10 million to students annually through merit scholarships and need-based aid.

In addition to the students enrolled in the degree program, Saturday Morning Art Classes have offered visual-art education to tens of thousands of central Ohio children since 1880. More than 1,000 children in grades 1-12 are enrolled in Saturday classes throughout the school year. Classes are also available to the public through CCAD’s Continuing Education program.

CCAD boasts more than 9,000 alumni who are employed as professional artists and designers with major companies around the globe, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Target, National City, Battelle, Macy’s, Bluetooth, Bath & Body Works, The Home Depot, Honda, Nationwide, Apple, Black & Decker, Hewlett Packard, Herman Miller, Ford, Exxon Mobil, CBS News, Pixar, Disney, Cartoon Network, Procter & Gamble, General Motors, Ethan Allen, Discovery Channel and Hallmark.

“Our graduates are achieving great things in the design and visual arts fields,” says CCAD President Dennison W. Griffith. “Whether they’re creating new fashions, sports equipment, greeting cards or animated films, CCAD alumni are shaping our culture and the aesthetic content of our world.”

 In today’s creative economy, where ideas are the currency of growth, CCAD’s role is especially vital. In September 2007, CCAD kicked off the public phase of its Creative Drive comprehensive campaign initiative to raise $12 million to improve campus facilities, add creative work space, and augment its endowment for student aid and faculty enrichment.

“We seek not to grow in numbers of students,” Griffith says. “We seek to become better and stronger at our mission, to prepare tomorrow’s creative leaders.”

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As Hocking College approaches its 40th anniversary, steps are being taken to assure that growth and stability are not only maintained, but that technical programs are consistent with the needs of the job market. An equally important concern for Ohio’s only two-year residential campus is that demand for on-campus housing or college managed housing is met.

A new $18 million residence hall is under construction and will open next fall, accommodating an additional 400 students on campus. The seven-story building on Loop Road has a commanding presence, rising out of the hillside and overlooking Wayne National Forest, which surrounds Nelsonville and Hocking’s 2,400-acre campus. The current project includes two separate buildings, which are joined by a courtyard. Additional buildings will be added as necessary.

Another $4.3 million construction and remodeling project at the Inn at Hocking College will offer Culinary Arts and Hotel Restaurant Management students new classrooms and labs, including a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, butchering and meat preparation area, temperature controlled chocolate kitchen, pastry lab, computer lab and office space for faculty and staff.
 

The project also includes a significant remodel of the building’s exterior and lobby area. The previous pool site will be reconfigured to accommodate a spa that will be utilized as a lab for Massage and Spa Management students. It will be open to the public.  

In addition to Massage and Spa Management, three new programs of study have been created to further expand career options at Hocking College: Holistic Health and Wellness,  Landscape Management Program and the Alternative Energy Program, which includes fuel cells, wind and solar, biofuels and hybrid vehicle training.

“Hocking College was founded in 1968 and there weren’t a lot of people who believed we would succeed. We’ve proved them wrong and we’ve exceeded everyone’s expectations,” says Hocking College President John Light.

“We’re Ohio’s last remaining stand-alone technical college and, as stated in our original mission, we continue to focus on our strength — delivering technical education to more than 5,000 students from all 88 Ohio counties, 37 states and 45 countries,” Light adds. “We also offer students in a number of programs a capstone experience that complements their associate degree skills and increases their employment marketability.”

Due to increased tuition costs and other considerations, more and more students are choosing to begin their education at two-year colleges.

“We have many partnerships with four-year colleges and universities that enable a complete transfer of Hocking College credits toward a bachelor’s degree that can be completed in only two years,” Light adds. “Other partnerships allow students to complete bachelor degree programs without ever leaving our campus.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more than century, Mount Carmel College of Nursing, founded in 1903 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, has helped men and women realize their dreams of becoming professional registered nurses.   Today, Mount Carmel College of Nursing is among the largest baccalaureate nursing programs in Ohio and among the top 7 percent nationally in enrollment. In the last six years, the College has experienced record growth and now has 684 undergraduate, graduate and other students.

As part of the Mount Carmel Health System, which operates four hospitals and other medical facilities in central Ohio, numer-ous hands-on clinical opportunities are conveniently available to the diverse study body of Mount Carmel College of Nursing.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers the following programs:
 • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Whether you are a graduating high school senior seeking a traditional four-year program, a registered nurse returning to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through the RN-BSN Completion Program, or a student who is eligible for the Second Degree Accelerated Program, Mount Carmel College of Nursing has something for everyone. 

 • Master of Science (MS) The Mount Carmel College of Nursing Master of Science (MS) Program in Adult Health and Nursing Education is designed for career-minded baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurses who are ready to assume even greater responsibility and reap the benefits of expanded career opportunities. Classes will prepare you for a dynamic career in academic or health-care settings.

 • Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education A Graduate Certificate in Nursing prepares licensed Registered Nurses, who already hold a Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN or MS), for another exciting level of practice — the role of qualified educator in an academic or health-care setting.

 • Dietetic Internship For 15 years, Mount Carmel has offered a Dietetic Internship. This nine-month program admits eight students per year to provide the requisite preprofessional practice needed to qualify for the Dietetic Registration Examination for Dietitians, which is administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.  

 • Online RN Refresher Mount Carmel College of Nursing also makes it possible, through its non-degree Online Refresher Course, for licensed registered nurses, who have been out of the field for a period of time, to refresh their skills and knowledge base before returning to the workforce.

“Our students know there will be unlimited career opportunities waiting for them when they graduate with master’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing,” says Ann Schiele, Ph.D., RN, President and Dean of Mount Carmel College of Nursing. 

To learn more about the exciting nursing programs at Mount Carmel College of Nursing, log onto www.mccn.edu or call 614/234-1338.


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Four years ago, Notre Dame College was energized by the arrival of Dr. Andrew Roth as its president. Dr. Roth brought with him a vision to make Notre Dame College one of the finest small private Catholic colleges in the Great Lakes region. Now, his vision is becoming a reality.

Notre Dame College is on the upswing. This is the college’s fourth consecutive year of record enrollment, nearly tripling the overall enrollment since 2003 to approximately 810 full-time traditional students. Incoming freshmen and transfer students number more than 280, filling the College’s residence halls to capacity. For the first time in Notre Dame College’s history, upperclassmen are being housed in neighboring apartment buildings.

This feat has been accomplished through innovative academic programs and championship-caliber scholarship sports.

Since 2003, Notre Dame College has launched programs in nursing, intelligence analysis and research, criminal justice and sports management. Students earning an Associate Degree in Health Sciences also earn a Diploma in Nursing, through a partnership with Huron School of Nursing, and qualify to take the NCLEX exam to become RNs.

Last year a BSN program was added for registered nurses, and this fall, NDC welcomes pre-licensure BSN students to the college. In September, Notre Dame College dedicated its Nursing Performance Enhancement Laboratory in honor of donor Parker-Hannifin. The lab simulates a hospital setting, helping students make an easier transition to the hospital environment.New sports teams since 2003 include men’s baseball, wrestling and golf, while the latest women’s sports include lacrosse, swimming and diving, and golf. The teams compete in the American Mideast Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and athletic scholarships are available to student athletes.

The Notre Dame College experience is made up of more than academics and athletics. The college prides itself on its diverse student body — Notre Dame was ranked the most diverse college in Ohio for 2008 by US News & World Report, and recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best in the Midwest.”

Activities for musicians are available as well. The Notre Dame College Pep Band welcomes instrumentalists who want to support school spirit, and the College Choral Ensemble is always looking for new voices.

Sweeping changes at Notre Dame College have led to renovations in the residence halls, the addition of classroom space and athletic facilities. The college has also added student conveniences, such as more parking and the Falcon Café, which offers Starbucks products. As momentum continues to build, the college is exploring opportunities for future growth — in enrollment, classrooms, and housing.

Notre Dame College is located at 4545 College Road in South Euclid. Call 877/NDC-OHIO ext. 5355, or write admissions@ndc.edu.

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Two words describe the opportunities available to students this fall at The University of Findlay: options and investment.

While those words may sound like they come from the syllabus of a business and finance class, they actually apply to all majors at The University of Findlay.

The university has invested in new facilities at an astonishing rate. This fall, new science laboratories are fully operational in the Davis Street building, which the university acquired in May 2006 for more than $4 million, adding $3 million in renovations. The building’s 62,000 square feet represent the largest addition of academic space since the building of Old Main began with UF’s founding in 1882.

“As The University of Findlay wraps up the celebration of its 125th anniversary this fall, we are continuing to take strides to ensure that our academic offerings remain fresh and relevant, preparing students for success in their chosen careers,” says Dr. Dan May, vice president for academic affairs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Toledo is a student-centered, public metropolitan research university with 20,000 students and more than 250 programs of study. Located in Toledo, Ohio, with a tree-lined Main Campus, the university has been named one of the most beautiful urban campuses in the nation,  and features a contemporary Health Science Campus designed by world-renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki.

The University of Toledo offers programs in arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, health science and human service, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and our special University College. Nationally ranked programs include engineering, law and occupational therapy.

Because not everyone is on the same schedule in life, the University of Toledo offers part-time and full-time options for study, including day and evening classes and one of the largest distance learning programs in the country. That’s right — you can take classes and even earn entire degrees online, on your own time.

There’s so much to explore on campus, including a state-of-the-art Student Recreation Center (with sports courts, an indoor track, fitness equipment, and a pool and water slide).

The University of Toledo football and basketball teams play on-campus, in the Glass Bowl and Savage Hall, respectively. The men’s basketball and women’s soccer teams won Mid-American Conference (MAC) titles last year.

The Health Science Campus is home to graduate health programs and the University of Toledo Medical Center, and is the only academic medical center in the region. The hospital is a Level 1 trauma center, and offers innovative treatments for strokes and cancer. The University of Toledo Medical Center features a new Minimally Invasive Surgery Center and a new $5.8 million Orthopedics Center. Physicians are faculty members who conduct research and educate the next generation of health-care professionals.

The University of Toledo offers research opportunities at all levels, including undergraduate. In fact, the combined efforts of faculty and student researchers have led to 125 patents and nearly $60 million in funding and grants.

Unique and fun extracurricular programs and activities are also available on-campus throughout the year. From karaoke nights to the Homecoming Parade around the neighborhood, and from guest speakers such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to rock concerts, the University of Toledo is a happening place to be. On any given day, you’ll find art exhibits, more than 200 student organization meetings, film screenings and athletics events.

And once students graduate, they remain just as active — there are more than 100,000 University of Toledo alumni and Alumni Association chapters throughout the world, as far away as China.

Visit the University of Toledo during Fall Campus Preview Days Oct. 17, Nov. 3, and Nov. 16, from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. You can also visit during a regular campus visit session (Mon.–Fri., 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, 11:15 a.m.).

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Wheeling Jesuit University (then Wheeling College) was founded in 1954, in partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and the Society of Jesus of the Maryland Province. Wheeling Jesuit is the youngest of the nation’s 28 Jesuit institutions, as well as the only Catholic institution of higher learning in West Virginia.

Wheeling Jesuit’s mission is to educate students for life, for leadership and for service — with and among others in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. U.S. News & World Report ranks Wheeling Jesuit University 18th in the “Best Master’s Universities in the South.” More than 30 undergraduate programs of study and six graduate programs are offered to about 1,300 students each year. Wheeling Jesuit also boasts a faculty-to-student ratio of 14-to-1 and has 17 intercollegiate NCAA Division II athletic teams.

Located on a 65-acre campus in Wheeling, West Virginia, Wheeling Jesuit includes 15 modern buildings, the multi-million dollar Acker Science Center, several residence halls and a state-of-the-art recreation and athletic facility, which houses a soccer and track and field complex. The university is also home to the Robert C. Byrd Center for Educational Technologies, a Challenger Learning Center and the Clifford M. Lewis, S.J., Appalachian Institute.

Wheeling Jesuit offers undergraduate degrees in more than 30 areas of concentration, in addition to numerous graduate degrees (MBA, MSN, MSA), and adult and distance learning options. The university’s BOLD program — an accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Development — was developed exclusively to meet the needs of working adults who wish to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Since its founding, Wheeling Jesuit has worked to help students achieve academic and spiritual growth. By integrating learning, research and economic development with classical knowledge and Christian revelation, the university seeks to foster competence, creativity and innovation throughout and beyond the campus community.

In its faculty and students, its research and outreach, Wheeling Jesuit is national and international. Yet, the university also values its distinctive mission to the immediate area, educating local men and women and returning them to enrich their own communities. Wheeling Jesuit firmly believes its graduates will enter the professional world prepared to use their talents not solely for personal fulfillment but as men and women in service to others.

“During my 11 years at Wheeling Jesuit University, I have had the pleasure of teaching bright, polite and enthusiastic undergraduates who are motivated to learn from our faculty and focused on their preparation for meaningful and successful careers,” says Norman V. Duffy, professor of chemistry and CASE Professor of the Year.

“Wheeling Jesuit University is an extraordinary place. Our faculty excel at sharing knowledge about their fields of study with our students,” says president Julio Giulietti, S.J. “We have a national reputation for strong academic programs, and, very importantly and distinctively, student volunteer and mission programs. These programs and experiences cultivate in our students the heart and the mind to succeed in life and to make meaningful contributions to our world.”

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