Misplaced Pages

Ohio University Chillicothe is a regional campus of Ohio University in Chillicothe, Ohio. Founded in 1946, OHIO Chillicothe campus is the first of Ohio University's regional campuses and the first regional campus in the state. It is located 45 miles (72 km) south of the state capital of Columbus. As of 2019, it has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students.

The campus location and the long-time membership of the Ross County region allows OHIO Chillicothe to draw a unique mix of both traditional college students, young adults ages 18–22 who begin college directly out of high school, and "new traditionals," adults who are pursuing a degree later in life, often after many years in of work experience. In addition, the campus offers a wide variety of course times and schedules, to allow students to take classes when at their own convenience. The campus practices open admissions.

The oldest of the five regional campuses of Ohio University and the first regional campus in the state, OHIO Chillicothe opened as a regional campus in September 1946 to help eliminate post–World War II overcrowding on the university's main campus. The school began with 281 students, 70 percent of which were armed services veterans. Beginning with night courses at Chillicothe High School, OHIO Chillicothe started daytime classes in September 1960 at Chillicothe's First Presbyterian Church. The school moved to its current location on University Hill on the western side of the city in September 1966 with the completion of Bennett Hall.

OHIO Chillicothe offers thirteen associate degrees and eight four-year bachelor's degrees. In addition, a variety of continuing education and tech prep courses are offered by OHIO Chillicothe. There are over thirty full-time faculty members and more than seventy adjunct faculty.

The main campus of Ohio University is located in Athens, Ohio. More than 5,500 students attend Ohio University's five regional campuses. The other campuses include OHIO Eastern (St. Clairsville), OHIO Zanesville, OHIO Lancaster, and OHIO Southern (Ironton).

Academics

OHIO Chillicothe offers 12 bachelor's degree programs and 11 associate degree programs. In addition, OHIO Chillicothe is pleased to offer the College Credit Plus (CC+) program which allows secondary students to earn college credit and satisfy high school graduation requirements at the same time by taking college-level courses. All interested students are encouraged to apply. The admission process for the College Credit Plus (CC+) program on any of Ohio University's regional campuses is modeled on our review process in place for degree-seeking freshman enrollment.. Noncredit courses and workshops are also offered on the Chillicothe campus.

Facilities

OHIO Chillicothe is supported by three main buildings that serve the campus community in a wide range of functions.

• Bennett Hall serves as the hub of all campus activity. From classrooms to faculty and administrative offices to the auditorium, students spend a great deal of time in this building in the center of campus. The building also houses a teaching laboratory and mock nursing lab for practical application for students while in the classroom.
• Stevenson Center is home to the campus library, Quinn Library. It is also home to the Learning Commons.
• Shoemaker Center is the health and wellness facility on campus. It houses a full-sized collegiate basketball court, a running track and multiple weight rooms. It also houses some additional faculty offices and meeting spaces.

Other Facilities

• Ross County/Ohio University – Chillicothe Child Development and Family Service Center
• Technical Studies Building

Athletics

All Ohio University branch campuses dropped sports, effective the 2021 fall semester. Ohio University Chillicothe formerly featured intercollegiate athletics in women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's tennis, softball, baseball, and golf as a part of the Ohio Regional Campus Conference.

Alumni

• Donald Ray Pollock, author

References

1. ^ As of fall 2019. "15th Day Headcount, Fall Term 2019" (PDF). Ohio Department of Higher Education. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
2. "University Communications and Marketing". Ohio University. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
3. "Admissions". Ohio University. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
4. "OU Eastern, Others Dropping Sports Immediately".
5. "Athletics | Ohio University".

External links

• Official website

v t e Ohio University
Located in: Athens, Ohio Founded: 1804
History	History Manasseh Cutler College Lands Northwest Ordinance Northwest Territory Rufus Putnam Great Society Initiative Athens Ohio Halloween Block Party
Campus	Cutler Hall College Green Baker University Center Women's Center ARC Airport The Ridges Athens Chillicothe Ironton Lancaster Pickerington Proctorville St. Clairsville Zanesville
Colleges	Arts & Sciences Business Communication Journalism Education Engineering and Technology Fine Arts Graduate Osteopathic Medicine Health Sciences and Professions Honors Tutorial Leadership and Public Affairs Research Centers University College and Affiliates
Athletics	Teams Baseball Basketball (men's) Basketball (women's) Football Venues Aquatic Center Bird Arena Bob Wren Stadium Chessa Field Convocation Center Goldsberry Track Peden Stadium Pruitt Field Lore Hall of Fame Marching 110 Rufus the Bobcat
People	Alumni Manasseh Cutler Rufus Putnam Jacob Lindley James Irvine William Holmes McGuffey Alfred Ryors William Henry Scott Irma Voigt Walter S. Gamertsfelder Vernon Alden Roderick J. McDavis M. Duane Nellis Lori Stewart Gonzalez Faculty Presidents
Media	Ohio University Press New Ohio Review The Post WOUB Public Media - (TV FM AM)
Category

• Ohio University
• Public universities and colleges in Ohio
• Buildings and structures in Chillicothe, Ohio
• Universities and colleges established in 1946
• Education in Ross County, Ohio
• Satellite campuses
• 1946 establishments in Ohio