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The Ohio State University at Newark campus in Licking County, Ohio is a coeducational public university founded in 1957 as the first OSU regional campus. During its early years, classes were held at an old Newark High School. Until in 1966, over one million dollars pledged by 7,000 local citizens to match funds from the state legislature supported the cost of buying 155 acres of land and constructing the first building, Founders Hall, which opened in 1968. Since the building was opened, it has become home to classrooms, general administrative and faculty offices, labs and the library. Hopewell Hall, opened in 1976, and includes labs, a student lounge area, classrooms, faculty offices, the cafeteria, the bookstore, financial aid and fees and deposits. Adena Hall was completed in 1978 and contains the gymnasium and workout facilities, classrooms, laboratories and faculty offices. In autumn 1986, the student apartment complex opened and in 1988 the Child Development Center was built. LeFevre Hall, opened in 1993, and is home to technical education, performing arts and faculty offices. The Reese Center, one of the most state-of-the-art facilities in the country, opened in October of 2004 and contains classrooms, a 600-seat auditorium, a ballroom and conference center, the Cyber Café, faculty offices, labs and the executive board room. Currently, the Ohio State Newark is the largest of the OSU regional campuses with 50 distinguished faculty members and a student body of 2,100. Since 1971, the OSU Newark campus has partnered with Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) to share higher education complex and to help meet the state’s growing need for skilled technicians. The Newark Campus Library, located on the main floor in Founders Hall, is a cost-shared department serving the communities of OSU Newark and COTC. The Library houses about 50,000 print volumes, 375 serial subscriptions, over 36,000 microforms, 1000 audio tapes/CDs and video cassettes/DVDs, 1,200 maps. In addition, as part of the Ohio State University library system and the OhioLINK consortium, the Library provides access to over 9 million unique items including 19,000 e-books and nearly 6,000 full text electronic journals. With a $4.5 million lead gift to the Newark campus, the campus master plans are underway to build the John & Christine Warner Library & Student Center which will open its 81,000 square foot spaces in 2008.
Academic programs The Ohio State University at Newark offers the best of the Big Ten educational experience including a rich research heritage and academic excellence. Students at Ohio State Newark can complete bachelor’s degree programs in education, nursing (RN to BSN), general business, English, history and psychology. Students can also complete master’s degrees in Early/Middle Childhood (M.Ed.) and in Integrated Teaching and Learning (M.A.), and can complete most of the coursework necessary for a master’s degree in social work (M.A.). For other Ohio State degree programs, students can complete many of the course requirements here in Newark and then transfer to Ohio State University. The Fisher College of Business gives juniors and seniors the option of taking classes online or during the evening. The list of Majors and programs at the Newark campus are: Athletics The Newark Campus Athletic Department provides athletic, recreation, and fitness opportunities for students of COTC and The OSU Newark. Student-athletes participate in competition through the Ohio Regional Campus Conference. The Newark Campus offers six intercollegiate sports teams including women’s volleyball, softball, basketball and men’s basketball and baseball and co-ed golf including a variety of intramural activities. The mascot nickname is Titans. The teams involve approximately 85 students in intercollegiate athletic activities annually. Student organizations Newark Campus Student Activities provide both cultural and social programs including theatre, music, special events, lectures, special interest groups, service organizations, and professional organizations. Club and intramural sports Intramural sports provide an opportunity for students to participate on a team and compete once or twice a week with other students. Adena Hall serves as an athletic facility for campus and community events. The gymnasium and two conditioning rooms are available for a variety of recreational activities. Adena Hall is open throughout the day and evening for recreational use by students, faculty, and staff of the Newark Campus. Participants are able to spend their free time enjoying basketball, volleyball, weight training, walking, and jogging. Basketball, baseball, flag football, and walking trails can be enjoyed on the outdoor facilities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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