WELCOME FUTURE BOBCATS! University College

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WELCOME FUTURE BOBCATS!University College

• Laying the Foundation for Student Success

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University College

• University College MissionUniversity College has
  been laying the foundation for undergraduate
  students success since its founding in 1935. The
  bricks that form this foundation include Bobcat
  Student Orientation, the Allen Student Help
  Center, Learning Community Programs, the Academic
  Advancement Center, the College Adjustment
  Program A TRIO Student Support Services
  Project, transition and skills courses,
  specialized degree programs, Army ROTC, and Air
  Force ROTC. The mortar that binds these bricks
  together is our commitment to excellence in
  academic advising, which is central to every
  program, project, and initiative in University
  College.

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Academic Advising

• Academic Advising has been essential to
  University Colleges mission since 1935.
• Our advising team is composed of 43 faculty and
  11 professional advisors, along with 13 graduate
  students, spanning the various departments,
  schools, and colleges of Ohio University.
• Our advisors are dedicated to helping students
  make successful educational, cultural, emotional,
  and personal transitions from high school to
  higher education.
• Advisors work collaboratively and closely with
  students so that they may choose the major that
  best suits their individual interests, skills,
  and goals.
• University College serves as a central advising
  resource for both students and faculty.

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Learning Community Programs

• ALL FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS, INCLUDING TRANSFER
  STUDENTS WITH FEWER THAN 30 CREDIT HOURS,
  PARTICIPATE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY THEIR FIRST
  QUARTER. A learning community (LC) is a group of
  students who take a common set of courses
  together or share a common experience around
  their academics. Participants in a LC develop a
  deeper understanding of the courses subject
  matter while they build relationships and learn
  together outside of the classroom.
• In most learning communities, students are
  enrolled in two required general education
  courses as well as a freshman seminar. Learning
  Communities within our Biological Sciences and
  Chemistry areas partner a peer-led tutoring lab
  (PLTL) with some of the more difficult science
  courses. For University College undecided
  students, the instructor for the freshman seminar
  may also serve as the academic advisor. Many of
  our learning communities are residentially-based,
  which means that participating students not only
  take courses in common but also live in either
  the same residence hall or the same residential
  area of campus.

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The University Experience UC 115

• The University Experience Course UC 115 is a
  2-credit hour course offered on the Athens campus
  to undecided students who are in their first
  quarter at OHIO University.
• UC 115 assists students in making a successful
  transition to the academic community and is the
  core course for learning communities in
  University College.
• Course Learning Outcomes include personal
  responsibility, goal-setting, exploring majors
  and careers, campus involvement, study skills,
  deep thinking, and self assessment.
• Results after one year of requiring all students
  to take UC 115 as part of an LC include
• Drop in Fall Quarter probation rate from 14.6 to
  8.7 for first year students
• Increase in retention rate of first year students
  from 72.1 to 79.1
• Increase in first quarter GPA of first year
  students from 2.73 to 2.96

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Academic Advancement Center AAC

• The Academic Advancement Center, beginning its
  40th year, is the central resource for academic
  support for OHIO undergraduates.
• Supplemental Instruction SI, a nationally
  recognized program, provides out-of-class review
  for some of OHIOs more challenging first year
  courses. SI leaders among OHIOs finest
  undergraduates offer SI sessions to over 5,000
  students per year.
• Tutoring Services/Math Lab Students have 24/7
  access to the 175 trained peer tutors who cover
  over 425 courses. Math Lab provides evening drop
  in hours, individual appointments, a telephone
  hotline and an on-line help service for students
  enrolled in math related courses. Impacts 800
  students per year.
• Computer Learning Lab provides individual and
  group help in basic to advanced technology
  applications. Impacts 3,000/quarter.
• Academic Skills for credit courses, individual
  and group tutoring, and our national award
  winning site Study Tips provide help in learning
  strategies, college reading skills and basic
  computing.
• College Adjustment Program CAP Beginning its
  30th year, this U.S. Department of Education,
  TRIO Student Support Services Program, has helped
  over 2500 individuals who were academically
  underprepared for college adjust to the
  challenges of college life.

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Allen Student Help Center

• STUDENTS MAY FIND ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE AND
  ACADEMIC SUPPORT FROM THE STAFF OF THE ALLEN
  STUDENT HELP CENTER.
• The Centers purpose is to assist students who
  are struggling with academic performance or with
  personal adjustment issues. Students may attend
  Academic Success or Choosing a Major Workshops as
  well as take advantage of walk-in advising
  services.

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Army ROTC

• Growth Increased enrollment from 60 to 95 Cadets
  in last two years
• Increased scholarships (FY07 - 500,000 to FY09 -
  810,000)
• National Recognition Only ROTC program in the
  nation, to exceed the Cadet Command averages in
  all
• Class of 2009 - 2nd in nation in overall
  Excellence ratings, 11th in Rifle Marksmanship,
  and 28th in Physical Fitness
• 2007-2008 - Three nationally competitive
  scholarship and award recipients
• Integral Part of the OU Campus Life and Athens
  Community
• Ceremonial Cannon and Color Guard at athletic
  events and university ceremonies
• Sponsorship of Heroes Day, Bobcat Blitz, and
  Athens Marathon
• Community Outreach - Appalachian Reads Program,
  Good Works Walk for the Homeless

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Air Force ROTC

• AFROTC PROVIDES AN EXAMPLE OF EXCELLENCE
• Students with high GPAs in technical career
  fields engineering, physics, and meteorology
  from across the country develop a strong sense of
  community
• 2 of 144 units in AFROTC for annual awards
• 1 of 36 units in NE Region for field training
  results
• Community involvement over 1000 hours per year
• AF Program Review Outstanding Training
  Excellent Education

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Degree Programs

• Bachelor of Specialized Studies Established in
  1970, the Bachelor of Specialized Studies (BSS)
  was the second individualized degree program
  offered in the country. The BSS degree allows
  students to design an interdisciplinary,
  individualized area of concentration or "major"
  that matches their educational and career goals.
  Most BSS students complete an internship related
  to their area of concentration. Over 5000
  graduates of Ohio University hold BSS degrees
  approximately 300 students apply to the program
  each year.
• Bachelor of Criminal Justice The BCJ degree is
  offered to students on the Athens campus and all
  regional campuses, as well as through Distance
  Learning.
• Associate Degrees Academic options are available
  for students on the Athens and regional campuses
  who wish to earn an Associate in Science degree,
  and Associate in Arts (social science or
  humanities emphasis), and the Associate in
  Individualized Studies degree.

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Next Step...

• WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY
  EXPERIENCE...
• Continue to challenge yourself academically. Take
  rigorous courses, such as AP courses and advanced
  mathematics.
• Reading is essential to success not only in
  college but in life. Read not only for your
  classes but also for fun!
• Learning to read and speak a foreign language is
  an essential skill in a global economy. Complete
  at least 3 years of the same foreign language in
  high school.
• Pay attention to due dates, emails, and letters
  from us. We want you to get the best start
  possible!

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University College
Visit www.ohio.edu/univcollege to learn more
about University College

• Laying the Foundation for Student Success