The Ohio State University at Mansfield

The Ohio State University at Mansfield

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

The Ohio State University at Mansfield
1958
• OSU classes began at Mansfield Senior High School.
1966
• Ovalwood Hall opened for classes on a 600 acre wooded site.
1970
• The first North Central State College building opened.
1972
• The first bachelor’s degree in elementary education was offered.
1980
• The Associate of Arts degree was approved.
2003
• OSU purchased the privately owned student housing apartment complex.
2006
• John O. Riedl Hall administration and classroom building opened.

The Ohio State University at Mansfield
• 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
• 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
• 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 2007-2008)
– Strategic Plan Goal: 75%
• Campus Change students: Autumn 2008, 19% of total number of students

The Ohio State University at Mansfield
• 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
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%

The Ohio State University at Mansfield
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

The Ohio State University at Mansfield
Calendar Years 2007 & 2008
Books:
Book Chapters
Refereed Articles:
Non-Refereed Articles:
National Professional Presentations:
International Professional Presentations:
11
13
64
55
111
33
Funded research 2008-2009: $721,491

The Ohio State University at Mansfield
• 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
• 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

The Ohio State University at Mansfield