The Ohio State University at Mansfield
Council of Deans
Evelyn B. Freeman
Dean & Director
Mansfield Campus
October 20, 2009
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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
1966
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1980
2003
2006
• 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
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Molyet Village: University
Housing
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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 2008-2009 13% of residents
African American
The Ohio State University at Mansfield
Our Students
• 15th day Autumn 2009 enrollment: 1647
Of the undergraduate students:
– 41% male, 59% female
– 20% were ages 24 and older
• 15th day Autumn 2008 enrollment: 1545
• Retention Rate: 68.4% (from 2007-2008)
– Strategic Plan Goal: 75%
• Campus Change students: Autumn 2008, 19% of
total number of students
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Diversity Highlights
• Enrollment of Minority Students
– Autumn 08: 158 students (98 African American)
– Autumn 09: 164 students (100 African American)
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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
2008-2009
• Amount of local scholarship funds: $850,000
• Number of students who received awards: 569
• Average amount of scholarship: $1400.00/yr
• Percent of students who file a FAFSA: 82.3%
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Faculty & Staff
2008-2009
• 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
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Faculty Scholarship
Calendar Years 2007 & 2008
Books:
Book Chapters
Refereed Articles:
Non-Refereed Articles:
National Professional Presentations:
International Professional Presentations:
Funded research 2008-2009:
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55
111
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$721,491
The Ohio State University at Mansfield
Academic Programs
• Associate of Arts Degree
• Undergraduate Majors Offered
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English
History
Psychology
Early & Middle Childhood Education (prelicensure)
Business
RN to BSN program in collaboration with College
of Nursing
• Honors Program
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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
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Technology Enhancements
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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
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Student Life
• Student Leadership Opportunities
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Student Trustee
Buckeye Ambassadors
Students serve on campus committees
Student Government
Campus Activities Board
• Student Clubs and Organizations
• Programs and Special Events
• Mansfield Mavericks
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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
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The Arts
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Arts & Lecture Series
Pearl Conard Art Gallery
Choral Performances
Theatre Productions
School of Music 2009
String Camp
• Partnerships with
community arts
organizations
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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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Thank You
Questions?