ohio university
By the Numbers
Ohio University boasts 17,124 undergraduate students from all 50 states
and more than 100 countries from around the globe. A student-to-faculty
ratio of 19:1 and more than 7,800 students living in 42 residence halls on
campus means that Ohio University students receive a personal education
experience with the benefits of a diverse and vibrant campus community.
With 29 Greek chapters and more than 390 registered student organizations,
there are also numerous opportunities for Ohio University students to get
Why Ohio?
Ohio University follows a simple formula for success: tradition + innovation x
committment = excellence. It is rooted in a history so rich with accomplishments that
Ohio has become the university that others want to emulate. Those traditions are
built upon with smart innovations that make the college experience exceptional.
There are abundant majors and activities, and no other university can match the
creative mix of educational extras found at Ohio. Those reasons, among many others,
are major factors in the fact that the University routinely appears on collegiate
“best” lists - from best dollar values in education to best journalism schools to best
universities for research.
Athens is a true college town and the University is a classic residential campus. Add
those attributes the low student-to-faculty ratio, and it sums up all the advantages
of a large research university with the friendliness and community feel of a smaller
school.
The Value of an Ohio University Degree
“Today” show host Matt Lauer, baseball Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt, Pulitzer Prizewinning columnist Clarence Page, actress Piper Perabo - these are just a few of the
Ohio alumni who are recognized and admired throughout the world.
Graduates of Ohio University are making an impact in every area of life, from
medicine to government, from business to the arts. More than 100 companies listed
on the Fortune 500 actively recruit Ohio University students. The Office of Career
Services prepares students to take advantage of these prespects, offering jobsearch counseling, seminars on interviewing skills, career fairs and online job-search
programs.
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Living on Campus
Ohio University residence halls are equipped with all the comforts of home from microwaves to wireless Internet access to cable television. These amenities
are blended with creative programs that enhance the academic, social, cultural,
recreational and service aspects of residents’ lives.
Ohio’s residence halls are known for being some of the friendliest places on any
campus, no matter who a student is, where they come from or what they love to
do. When needed, upper-class students, including peer mentors and counselors in
residence, provide personalized support.
residence hall facts
Residence Halls: 43, including Adams Hall, which opened in 2007
Students on Campus: More than 7,800
Learning Communities: More than 60
On-Campus Requirement: Two academic years or at least 90 quarter hours
Room Styles: Singles, doubles, triples and quads
Academic Choices
college of Arts and sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences is the University’s largest college, with programs
ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge - from English to forensic chemistry,
creative writing to meteorology. Many departments within the college provide
internship and undergraduate research opportunities.
college of business
The College of Business is unqiue among nationally-accredited business colleges
because students learn about business by working in small groups to solve the
kinds of problems that face real businesses worldwide. Under the guidance of
experienced faculty, students work individually and in teams to examine authentic
issues that permeate the business industry on a daily basis. The College offers to 10
difference business majors, and features a selective admissions process.
college of education
The College of Education has produced educational leaders for more than a
century. With three departments, more than 70 full-time faculty members and
special programs in a variety of areas, the College prepares students for careers as
teachers, counselors and adminstrators.
Scripps college of communication
The Scripps College of Communication is widely regarded as one of the best in the
nation. Its graduates, faculty and students have been involved in work resulting in
more than 20 Pulitzer Prizes. The College offers degrees in communication studies,
communication systems management, journalism, telecommunications and visual
communication.
University college
University College is the point of entry for many first-year and transfer students. The
College helps undecided students explore different areas of study with the help of a
faculty and staff advisor. The College also awards a degree in specialized studies,
in which a student and his or her advisor create a custome degree program.
Athens County, Ohio
The city of Athens, located 75 miles southeast of Columbus, is a classic college town
with brick-paved roadways, street vendors, restored storefronts and quaint specialty
shops. “Uptown” Athens is literally just across the street from campus, and there is a
more than comforable relationship between “town and gown.” Twelve state parks
and thousands of acres of state and national forest surround Athens County and
provide extensive recreation opportunities.
cinemas
Athens Cinemas, Athena Grand, Cinemas 10
art
Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center, Foothills School of American
Crafts, Kennedy Museum of American Art, Ohio University Art Gallery, Ohio
University Trisolini Gallery, Ohio University Dungeon Gallery, Starbrick Clay
music/drama
Athenian Players Theatre, Ohio University Performing Arts Series, Ohio University
School of Dance, Ohio University School of Music, Ohio University School of Theater,
Ohio Valley Summer Theater
golf courses
Athens Country Club, Elm Golf Course, Forest Hills, Ohio University Golf Course
eating establishments
Nearly 100 restaurants in the Athens County area
college of fine Arts
The College of Fine Arts offers programs in schools of art, dance, music and theater.
Its recital and concert halls, theaters and galleries provide venues for students,
faculty and visiting artists to participate in performances, recitals and exhibits.
college of health and human services
The College of Health and Human Services is housed in Grover Hall, which recently
underwent a $24 million renovation to expand its facilities and services. The College
has six schools, including health sciences, hearing, speech and language sciences,
human and consumer sciences, nursing, physical therapy and recreation and sport
sciences.
college of osteopathic medicine
The College of Osteopathic Medicine is in its fourth decade of training outstanding
osteopathic physicians. The College’s two innovative curricula are structured to
provide a seamless medical education experience through all phases of training
and offer early clinical experiences in the first two years in area doctor’s offices and
hospitals, and through our Community Service Program’s free clinic.
honors tutorial college
The Honors Tutorial College is the most selective of Ohio’s nine undergraduate
colleges. It is the oldest, largest and most academically diverse degree-granting
tutorial college in the country. The College gives highly-motivated, talented students
the opportunity to receive a substantial part of their education through one-on-one
classes and small seminars. HTC enrolls only about 60 new students each year, with
220 students enrolled in 26 programs of study.
Russ college of engineering and technology
The Russ College of Engineering and Technology is home to some of the nation’s most
advanced instructional equipment and innovative professors. It offers undergraduate
degrees in aviation, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science,
electrical engineering, indistrial and manufacturing systems engineering, industrial
technology and mechanical engineering.
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Administration
administration
Dr. roderick Mcdavis
jim schaus
University president
director of athletics
appointed: july 1, 2004/ohio ‘70
A native of Dayton, McDavis has a progressive and
broad career in higher education.
Roderick J. McDavis, who became Ohio University's
20th president on July 1, 2004, provides strong,
bold leadership for his alma mater. He received a
bachelor's degree in social sciences in secondary
education from Ohio University in 1970, making
him only the second university alumnus to lead the
university as president.
“I am very honored and deeply humbled to serve
as president of Ohio University,” McDavis said. “It's
a very unique and special opportunity to be able
to return to my alma mater as president. My wife,
Deborah, and I look forward to continuing to work
with others to help lift Ohio University to the next
level of excellence.”
His presidency has been marked by action and a
vision to ensure that the university reaches its full
potential and continues to provide its students with
the best possible learning environment.
McDavis has identified four priorities for the
university: to become a nationally prominent research
university, to increase the diversity of the university
community, to expand the university's base of financial
support and to increase partnerships regionally,
statewide, nationally and globally.
He was previously provost and vice president for
academic affairs and professor of education at Virginia
Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., from
1999 to 2004.
McDavis was dean of the College of Education and
professor of education at the University of Florida
from 1994 to 1999. He was dean of the College of
Education and professor of counselor education at
the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, from 1989
to 1994. He served as the director of the Arkansas
Academy for Leadership Training and School-Based
Management from 1992 to 1994.
McDavis was a professor of education in the
Department of Counselor Education at the University
of Florida from 1974 to 1989 and an associate dean
of the graduate school and minority programs at the
University of Florida from 1984 to 1989.
McDavis has served as chair of the Board of
Directors of the American Association of Colleges
for Teacher Education (AACTE). His primary interests
and publications include restructuring teacher
education programs, improving public schools and
districts, counseling ethnic minorities, recruiting and
retaining minority students and faculty and evaluating
student personnel programs. He has authored
or coauthored chapters in books, monographs
and articles in professional journals and other
publications.
He has served as a consultant and keynote speaker
for universities, community colleges, public school
systems, human service agencies, professional
associations, community organizations and churches.
In 1995, McDavis was named Person of the Year in
Education by The Gainesville Sun. He was named
the 1996 Outstanding Alumnus of the College of
Education at Ohio University. He also received the
Post-Secondary Outstanding Educator Award from
the North Central Florida Chapter of Phi Delta
Kappa in 1996. McDavis received the 1997 Black
Achiever's Award in Education from the Florida
Conference of Black State Legislators.
McDavis received a master's degree in student
personnel administration from the University of
Dayton in 1971 and a doctorate in counselor
education and higher education administration from
the University of Toledo in 1974.
McDavis is the second alumnus to lead Ohio
University and the first since William Henry Scott
held the office from 1872 to 1883.
McDavis and his wife, Deborah, have two grown
sons.
To achieve these priorities, McDavis charged the
Presidential Task Force on the Future of Ohio
University with crafting Vision Ohio, a strategic plan
that sets forth a vision, guiding principles, goals and
measurements to help guide the university's decisions
over the next five years.
Schaus has been a catalyst for the growth of Ohio
Athletics since the beginning of his tenure in Athens,
establishing a series of strategic initiatives known
as the Bobcat Renaissance in the fall of 2008.
Among several efforts to foster excellence in Ohio
Athletics, the Bobcat Renaissance includes the Bobcat
Representative Program, an in-state and regional
volunteer program to increase communication with
key publics, as well as the department’s five-year
strategic plan.
In his first year at Ohio, Schaus also established the
Bobcat Caravan series in order to meet with Bobcat
fans at various locations around the area.
Schaus arrived in Athens after a nine-year term as
Director of Athletics at Wichita State, where he built
WSU into one of the most competitive programs in
the Missouri Valley Conference. The Shockers won
four-consecutive MVC all-sports trophies and 20
Valley team titles in the last four years of Schaus’
tenure, including a program-record seven in 2005-06.
As a result of Schaus’ efforts to upgrade WSU’s
facilities, all Wichita State sports that sold tickets
were ranked nationally in attendance during his last
two years at the helm of the program.
Ohio University President Dr. Roderick McDavis and his wife, Deborah.
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Experience: Professor of Education, Associate Dean of Graduate School and Minority Programs at University of Florida, 1974-89; Professor of Counselor Education,
Dean of College of Education, Director of Arkansas Academy for Leadership Training and School-Based Management at University of Arkansas, 1989-94; Professor of
Education, Dean of College of Education at University of Florida, 1994-99; Professor of Education, Provost,Vice President for Academic Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth
University, 1999-04; President at Ohio University, 2004-Present.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Ohio University in 1970; Master’s degree in student personnel adminstration from University of Dayton
in 1971; Doctorate in counselor education from University of Toledo in 1974.
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Appointed by President Dr. Roderick McDavis on
April 7, 2008, Jim Schaus is in his third year as Director
of Athletics at Ohio University.
In addition to his dedication to competitive excellence
at Wichita State, Schaus also devoted his energy to
improving the Shockers’ facilities. His efforts came
to fruition in 2003 with the completion of Charles
Koch Arena and the Henry Levitt Athletic Complex,
a project that cost approximately $25 million. During
his first year in Wichita, Schaus also spearheaded the
completion of the $7.8-million Eck Stadium-Home of
Tyler Field Project.
In the first months of his presidency, McDavis
launched the Urban Scholarship Program to enhance
opportunities for urban high school students to
enroll and succeed at Ohio University. The first class
of 13 Urban Scholars began their college careers in
the fall of 2005.
“It is my goal to lift Ohio University to its highest
heights,” McDavis said. “I pledge to work every day
to make the university a better place. I speak for all
alumni when I say that Ohio University is a singular
place. It's a great institution and it's only going to
become greater in the days ahead.”
appointed: april 7, 2008/purdue ‘83
For leadership and vision at Wichita State, he was
named the Division I Central Region AstroTurf AD of
the Year at the 2007 NACDA convention.
The Schaus family: Jim and Priscilla with children Diane, Kevin and Laura.
Schaus arrived at WSU with an impressive background
in athletics administration, featuring collegiate stints
at Oregon, Cincinnati, Texas-El Paso and Northern
Illinois. Renowned for his excellent communication
skills, attention to detail and team-building ability,
Schaus has spent a quarter of century in athletics
administration with a substantial emphasis in external
relations and internal management.
was awarded a master’s in athletics administration
from West Virginia in 1987.
He and his wife, Priscilla, have three children: Kevin
(22), Diane (20) and Laura (18).
In addition to his experience at the institutional level,
Schaus was a member of the initial NCAA Division I
committee on Academic Performance.The 11-member
committee, comprised of conference commissioners,
directors of athletics, associate directors of athletics
and NCAA staff, is charged with administering the
NCAA systems for academic reform.
In 1982, Schaus worked as an intern for the NFL’s New
England Patriots, and after graduation he served as a
publicity assistant for the LPGA Tour before heading
to the nation’s capital as a director of marketing for
the Washington Redskins.
Schaus earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and
public relations from Purdue University in 1983, and
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Experience: Nearly 25 years of service in athletic administration; Director of Athletics at Wichita State University, 1999-08; Publicity assistant with LPGA Tour; Stints
with NFL’s New England Patriots and Washington Redskins.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from Purdue University in 1983; Master’s degree in athletic administration from University of West
Virginia in 1987.
Honors: 2007 Division I Central Region AstroTurf AD of the Year; Member of initial NCAA Division I Committee on Academic Performance.
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EXECUTIVE Staff
Amy Dean, Senior Associate AD
Purpose and Goal
Jim Harris, Associate AD
The mission of Ohio Intercollegiate Athletics is to
inspire, develop and support students in their pursuit
of academic and athletic excellence. To do so, we
rely on private financial support each year to provide
scholarship funding and first-rate opportunities for our
student-athletes.
Dan Hauser, Associate AD
Tricia Turley, Associate AD
Administration & Sport
Program Advancement
Marketing & Promotions
Compliance & Student
Administration
John Bowman, Assistant AD
Jason Corriher, Assistant AD
Jason Farmer, Assistant AD
Chris Radford, Assistant AD
Jason Kelly, Assistant AD
Athletic Training
Media Relations
Facilities
Ticket Operations Academic Services
HEAD COACHES
The Ohio Bobcat Club is the official fundraising organization of Ohio Intercollegiate Athletics and it provides a
way for individuals to help our talented student-athletes
receive a quality education and a competitive athletic
experience. In addition, the support provided by the
Ohio Bobcat Club fosters long-term growth and success
of Ohio Athletics through the construction of athletics
facilities for our campus community.
The Ohio Bobcat Club members are friends, alumni and
advocates of the university who recognize the value of
the intercollegiate athletics experience and enthusiastically participate in a variety of support activities. The
Ohio Bobcat Club is a cornerstone of Ohio Athletics,
and the support of its members is absolutely essential
for the continued success of our student-athletes.
For more information, or to obtain an Ohio Bobcat Club brochure, visit www.ohiobobcats.com or call (740) 593-1119.
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Joe Carbone
Bobcat Priority Points System
Bob Cooley
Joel Greenlee
John Groce
Cross Country/Track &
Baseball
Men’s Golf
Wrestling
Men’s Basketball
HEAD COACHES
The Ohio Bobcat Club uses a priority point system for the proper and
equitable allocation of new season tickets for Football and Men’s Basketball,
and all tickets for post-season play. The purpose of Ohio Bobcat Club
priority points is to reward supporters of Ohio Athletics who have provided
financial support and continued loyalty to the program. Ohio Bobcat Club
members with the highest priority point totals will always have the first
access to the best seats at the most exciting Bobcat sporting events.
Priority points are calculated based upon several factors, such as lifetime
giving totals, the number of years of continuous giving to the Ohio Bobcat
Club, and the number of season tickets you own. However, to be eligible
to use your priority points to your advantage, you must be an active Ohio
Bobcat Club member with a minimum annual contribution of $100. Priority
points are based on gifts received and processed by the Ohio University
Foundation. Unfulfilled pledges will not be used in the calculation of priority
points. However, any portion of an outstanding pledge that has been fulfilled
will earn priority points.
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Neil Macmillan
Kelly Ovington
Semeka Randall
Frank Solich
Softball
Field Hockey
Women’s Golf
Women’s Basketball
Football
HEAD COACHES
Please note that the formula includes all historical documented gifts to athletic
department accounts within the Ohio University Foundation. The season
ticket history starts in 2002.
BOBCAT CLUB PRIORITY POINTS FORMULA
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1. Annual Giving Component:
• 3 points for each $100 contributed to the Ohio Bobcat Club, unrestricted
• 1 point for each $100 contributed to any restricted (sport specific) account
• 50 points for each vehicle donated to the athletics department via the
Bobcat Big Wheels Program
Ryan Theis
Greg Werner
FACULTY ATHLETIC Reps.
Jennifer Chabot
• 1 point for each $500 contributed to any athletic account via gift-in-kind
(based on approval)
2. Ticket Component
• 1 point for each season ticket purchased for men’s basketball, women’s
basketball and football (excluding Family Pack)
• 1 point for a Family Pack purchase for men’s basketball or football
• 1 point for each All-Sports Pass purchased
3. Bobcat Representative Program Component:
• Bobcat Representative of the Year earns 25 points
• Bobcat Representative All-American Level earns 20 points
• Bobcat District Representative of the Year (11 winners) earns 15 points
• Bobcat Representative with the Most New Money Raised earns 10 points
• Bobcat Representative with the Most New Members earns 10 points
• Bobcat Representative MAC Player of the Year Level earns 10 points
4. On-Going Bonus Components
• 1 point for each year of consecutive giving to athletics
• 1 point for each consecutive year as a men’s basketball, women’s basketball
or football season ticket holder
5. Capital and Endowment Gifts
• 1.5 points for each $100 contributed to the various athletics capital and endowment campaigns and projects. Gifts to these accounts will count toward
priority points, but will not count toward annual membership and benefits
(documented irrevocable planned gifts are credited at net present value)
For more information or to obtain an Ohio Bobcat Club brochure, visit www.
ohiobobcats.com/bobcatclub or cal (740) 593-1176.
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Women’s Soccer
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Swimming & Diving
Faculty Athletic Rep.
Faculty Athletic Rep.
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media guidelines
media guidelines
ohio media relations
game day information
interviews
Located on court level of the Convocation Center (Room N117), the office of
Ohio Athletics Broadcasting and Media Relations can be reached at any time via
fax at (740) 597-1838 or email at sports.media@ohio.edu.
Working members of the media will have access to game programs, team game
notes, media guides and standard NCAA statistics prior to each contest. A
complete game book (statistics, play-by-play and shot chart) will be available as
soon as possible following the game. Information will be distributed along press
row and at the postgame press conference.
Please arrange any and all interviews with members of the Ohio men’s basketball
program through Drew Wiseman. In-person interviews will be conducted prior
to practice sessions. Telephone interviews may also be arranged in advance of
practice, with advanced preparation appreciated.
The primary media relations contact for Ohio men’s basketball is Drew Wiseman,
Assistant Director of Media Relations. His contact information is listed on the
following page.
web site
The official web site of Ohio Athletics is OhioBobcats.com. It is one of many
means of information dissemination utilized by the department. In addition to
press releases, specific information (rosters, schedules, statistics, biographical
information, etc.) for all 15 varsity sports is available.
Box scores from most Ohio sporting events are available in the Schedule &
Results section of each sport page. GameTracker live statistics are available for all
Ohio men’s basketball home games. Availability of live statistics for road games is
determined by the host school.
game notes
Schedule permitting, game notes will be made available to the media approximately
48 hours before the tip-off of each game. Copies of game notes will be supplied
at Ohio men’s basketball games, and a digital copy can be found on the men’s
basketball page of OhioBobcats.com.
print-quality photos
Print-quality action photos and head shots for use by the media are available upon
request. High-resolution photos will also be available for purchase through the
Photos tab on the front page of OhioBobcats.com.
press row
Postgame notes and quotes will also be available on OhioBobcats.com following
each home contest.
phone lines
A pass list will determine access through the pass gate for Ohio men’s basketball
home games. Credentials are not required for media members or professional
scouts.
A credential is required for television crew members and photographers who
need access to the floor.
For media members who wish to attend a contest in a working capacity, 24-hour
notice is requested to have a name placed on the pass list. The same notice is
requested for a floor pass.
tickets
media hospitality room
The Phillips Auditorium, located on floor level at the northeast corner of the
facility, will serve as a media hospitality room. A meal will be available to working
members of the media prior to each contest. Please do not bring food out of the
media hospitality room.
The Ohio men’s basketball locker room is closed to all media at all times. Postgame
interviews with the head coaches and selected players from both teams will be
held in the Phillips Auditorium at the conclusion of each game.
credentials
Print media and radio broadcasters will be seated on press row. A courtesy phone
is available on press row for making local, toll-free or collect calls, and wireless
Internet access will be provided.
The press row phone number for Ohio men’s basketball is (740) 593-0516. The
number is limited to official media inquiries and score reporting, and should not be
used by the general public.
postgame interviews
Phone lines and 300-amp electrical service for television production trucks and
uplinks are available at ground level.
parking
press row phone
Interviews from the road should also be arranged through Drew Wiseman. If
scheduled in advance, phone interviews will also be available.
Phone lines and a fax machine are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Courtesy phone lines (including ISDN service) are available to the official radio
network of the visiting team on a reciprocal basis, and additional phone lines may
be installed. Please contact Director of Broadcasting Russ Eisenstein at (740) 5930834 regarding visiting radio information or the installation of additional phone
lines.
Press row at the Convocation Center is located on the west side of the concourse
level. On game days, media should enter the arena through the pass gate on the
southwest side of the building (entrance from the parking area on the athletics
mall).
Photographers are restricted to the baselines at each end of the playing floor and
must have their pass displayed in plain sight.
The Phillips Auditorium is located on floor level of the Convocation Center, in the
northeast corner of the facility. Media should enter from the northeast portal on
floor level.
A parking pass will be made available upon request to approved members of the
media. A parking pass will entitle the holder to entrance into Lot 4, located on the
west side of the Convocation Center.
Jason corriher
Drew wiseman
assistant director
assistant director
Sports: Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Cross Country
Sports: Men’s Basketball,Volleyball, Golf, Track and
Field,
Sports: Women’s Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Field
Hockey, Swimming & Diving, Golf
Office Phone: (740) 597-1837
Office Phone: (740) 593-1299
Cell Phone: (740) 818-6674
Cell Phone: (740) 591-2287
Email: wisemanc@ohio.edu
Email: batesd@ohio.edu
assistant ad, media relations
Office Phone: (740) 593-1298
Cell Phone: (740) 331-1497
Email: corriher@ohio.edu
darrin bates
Additional tickets may be purchased through the Ohio Ticket Office at (740) 5931300 or (800) 575-CATS. Tickets may also be purchased online at OhioBobcats.
com or by visiting the ticket office’s location in the Convocation Center during
business hours (8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday).
Guests are not permitted in the press row area, the media workroom or the
postgame press conference.
practices
Interested members of the media are permitted to view the first 15 minutes of
each practice session. The remainder of each practice is closed to all members of
the media.
Please contact Drew Wiseman for updates on the team’s practice schedule and
availability of coaches and student-athletes. Practice is held at the Convocation
Center, and times vary by school term.
email service
Every press release generated by Ohio Athletics is available via email, including
PDF-formatted game notes. To be added to this distribution list, please send an
email request to Drew Wiseman at wisemanc@ohio.edu.
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ISP Sports Network
General Information
Area Code: 740
Ohio University Switchboard: 593-1000
Athletics Department Switchboard: 593-1173
Athletics Department Fax: 593-2420
Athletics Tickets: 593-1300 or 1-800-575-CATS (2287)
Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Ohio University
Intercollegiate Athletics
Convocation Center
Athens, OH 45701
The Citizens Bank Ohio ISP Sports Network is the official home of the
Bobcats for the 2010-2011, with its template of success now widely followed
by many Mid-American Conference schools. The first MAC network to reach
into Columbus, the OSN continues to service Ohio University’s largest
alumni base while also reaching out to Bobcat fans everywhere.
Director of Athletics
Jim Schaus
593-0982 athletics@ohio.edu
Senior Associate AD/Administration & Sport Programs
Amy Dean
593-1171 deana@ohio.edu
Associate AD/Program Advancement
Jim Harris
593-1197 harrisj6@ohio.edu
Associate AD/Marketing & Promotions
Dan Hauser
597-1375 hauser@ohio.edu
Associate AD/Compliance & Student Services
Tricia Turley
593-9800 turley@ohio.edu
The Ohio Bobcat Sports Network is also responsible for producing television
broadcasts of selected Bobcat events.
Russ Eisenstein returns for his third season as the “Voice of the Bobcats.”
Through the production and presentation, the games have a different sound.
Online content has been developed through the Bobcat Broadcast Booth
at OhioBobcats.com to give fans on-demand listening. Eisenstein, who has a
track record of improving products, is one of the youngest broadcasters on
the major college level with play-by-play as his true passion.
Academic Services
Assistant Athletic Director
Jason Kelly
593-9976 kellyj3@ohio.edu
Coordinator
Randee Duffy
593-1172
duffyr1@ohio.edu
Academic Services & CHAMPS/Skills Coordinator
TBA 593-0536 Eisenstein career has included stints with five universities, a minor league
baseball team and an NBA organization.
His big break came when he spent two years as the studio host for the New
Orleans Hornets when they were in Oklahoma City. He handled pregame,
halftime, postgame, TV shows and talk shows. During his time in the NBA, he
spent two summers calling minor league baseball for the Eugene Emeralds,
the Short Season Class A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and as a talk show
host in Oklahoma City.
Administrative Assistants
Melba Evans (Football) Elaine Goodfellow Trina Jones
Tricia Perry Amy Trout Brenda White He left the Hornets to become the “Voice of the Idaho State Bengals”.
Eisenstein grew up in Bolingbrook, IL. He’s a 2002 graduate of Southern Illinois
University.
Rob Cornelius has been a part of the Bobcat-ISP Network since 1997, first
on-air as Football sideline reporter in the 1999 season while an undergrad at
Ohio. He produced the Bobcat/GTN Television Package in 2007-08 and now
serves as color analyst for football and men’s hoops radio broadcasts.
Between stints on the network, he covered the MAC for the Parkersburg
News, Adidas Blue Ribbon Annual, WYLI-AM and WTAP-TV in Parkersburg.
When he’s not with the Green & White, Cornelius produces regionally
televised basketball & football games, writes columns for the State Journal
(W.Va.), and manages political polling & campaigns.
Caleb Troop is in his second season with the Ohio ISP Sports Network.
He was recently honored with a ninth overall ranking nationally by the
Sportscasters Talent Agency of America.
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Accounting Associate
Scott Dailey
Ohio Bobcat Sports Network Affiliates
WXTQ WYTS
WMPO WJAW WJAW WMOA WRAC WHNK 105.5 FM 1230 AM
1390 AM 100.9 FM 630 AM 1490 AM 103.1 FM 1450 AM 593-1183 593-1178 593-1167 593-1174 593-0982 593-1956 evansm1@ohio.edu
goodfell@ohio.edu
hillt@ohio.edu
taggartt@ohio.edu
trouta@ohio.edu
whiteb1@ohio.edu
Business Operations
Russ Eisenstein
Associate Athletic Director
Tricia Turley
Director
Craig Leon
Clay Calkins, Track & Field Joe Carbone, Baseball Ryan Theis,Volleyball Bob Cooley, Golf Semeka Randall, W. Basketball Joel Greenlee, Wrestling
Neil Macmillan, Field Hockey Jodi Hermanek, Softball John Groce, Men’s Basketball
Frank Solich, Football Stacy Strauss, Soccer Greg Werner, Swimming & Diving 597-1398 farmer@ohio.edu
593-0655 blowers@ohio.edu
593-0709 coeng@ohio.edu
593-1191 593-1180 593-1189 593-1177 593-1193 593-1179 593-1196 593-1175 597-1668 593-1183 593-2990 593-1612 calkins@ohio.edu
carbone@ohio.edu
theisr@ohio.edu
cooleyr@ohio.edu
randalls@ohio.edu
greenlej@ohio.edu
macmilln@ohio.edu
hermanek@ohio.edu
grocej@ohio.edu
solich@ohio.edu
strauss@ohio.edu
werner@ohio.edu
Marketing and Promotions
Director of Marketing
Brooks Neal
597-1374 Director of Multimedia Marketing
Evan Shaw
593-0515 Assistant Athletic Director
Jason Corriher
Assistant Director
Darrin Bates
Assistant Director
Drew Wiseman
corriher@ohio.edu 593-1299
batesd@ohio.edu
597-1837
wisemanc@ohio.edu
Spirit Teams
Cheerleading
Tricia Perry
593-1174 Dance Team
Angela Anderson
taggartt@ohio.edu
andersoa@ohio.edu
Sports Medicine
turley@ohio.edu
593-0987
leon@ohio.edu
593-1197 harrisj6@ohio.edu
Strength and Conditioning
593-1999
norrisr1@ohio.edu
daileys@ohio.edu
shawe@ohio.edu
593-1298
593-9800
593-1166 nealb1@ohio.edu
Media Relations
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Ray Tesner
Director of Sports Medicine
John Bowman
Staff Athletic Trainer
Kelly Hockenberger
Staff Athletic Trainer
Michelle Godek
Staff Athletic Trainer
Annika Ludewig
Compliance
Athens
Columbus
Middleport
McConnelsville
St. Mary’s, W.Va.
Marietta
West Union
Parkersburg, W.Va.
Assistant AD
Jason Farmer
Grounds Supervisor
Scott Blower
Building Service Manager
Greg Coen
Head Coaches
Administration
In additon to its over-the-air presence, Bobcat fans can listen to the Ohio
Men’s Basketball broadcasts via the internet by visiting ohiobobcats.com and
clicking on the appropriate links in the audio/video section on the home page.
Eisenstein also has handled the pre-, half and postgame duties for Southern
Illinois and Illinois State, play-by-play for baseball at both schools, and women’s
basketball at SIU. He’s called Illinois Wesleyan football and baseball, and high
school games in southern, and central Illinois. He’s done a little bit of a lot in
the broadcasting business.
Facilities and Operations
614-461-8174
593-2866 bowmanj@ohio.edu
593-1186
hockenbk@ohio.edu
593-1195 godek@ohio.edu
593-1206 ludewig@ohio.edu
Development
Associate Athletic Director
Jim Harris
Director
Rob Norris
During the 2009-2010 football and basketball seasons, Troop also
provided halftime radio features for Bobcat football and basketball. Troop
is the sports director at WXTQ-FM in Athens, the flagship station of
Bobcat athletics, and sister station 970 WATH-AM.
Equipment
Director - Convocation Center
Ryan McFann
Director - Peden Stadium
Matt Morton
Graduate Assistant
Cassidy Wertman
The Ohio University senior owns the the popular website TroopSports.
com where he writes consistently about the ‘Cats on his Bobcat Blog. He
also works at WOUB-TV in Athens. Troop is a broadcast journalism major
and a native of St. Louis, Missouri.
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593-1205 mcfannr@ohio.edu
593-2736
mortonc@ohio.edu
593-2736 Cassidy.L.Wertman.1@ohio.edu
Director
Sonny Sano
Assistant Director
Sam Brown
Assistant Director
Mike Basgier
597-1708 sano@ohio.edu
593-2923 browns9@ohio.edu
593-2923 Basgier@ohio.edu
Ticket Operations
Assistant AD
Chris Radford
593-9451
radfordc@ohio.edu
Director of Ticket Operations/Camps Coordinator
Eric Mclellan
593-1341 mclellan@ohio.edu
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