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$41 million
for scholarships
and fellowships
More than 100 Cutler Scholarships have been committed to Ohio University,
and the goal is to raise $25 million to support 100 more. Another
$10 million will finance general scholarships, and $6 million will
create at least one endowed graduate student fellowship in every department
with advanced degree programs.
$70 million
for endowed chairs
and named professorships
Endowed chairs and named professorships allow Ohio University to recruit
and retain eminent scholars. The campus now supports 15 endowed chairs
in seven departments. About $56 million would be set aside to establish
28 new endowed chairs at an average of $2 million each to serve at
least half of the 56 academic departments. Another $14 million would
endow one named professorship at $250,000 or more in each department.
$20 million
for innovative programs
Ohio University seeks funding to expand these ground-breaking programs
that influence students’ development and benefit the region
.
• The Global Learning Community: This academic certificate program
with an international focus has proved successful as a pilot project,
and $5 million is sought to expand the program.
• The George V. Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs
provides educational and technical resources to government, education,
business and nonprofit organizations. Endowed funds totaling $5 million
will provide more opportunities for students and faculty to participate
in the center’s activities.
• Among the University’s regional outreach programs are
Kids on Campus, serving disadvantaged Athens County children; College
of Osteopathic Medicine services offered to families; and the Center
for Community Service, through which students volunteer to assist
area residents in a variety of ways. An endowment of $10 million will
strengthen these types of programs.
$18 million
for technological
advancements
• An endowment of $11 million will support Ohio University Libraries’
technology initiatives.
• Technology allows students and faculty to connect with their
counterparts throughout the world. The goal is to raise $7 million
to outfit classrooms and laboratories and build on existing infrastructure
to expand international collaborations.
$87 million
for campus facilities
The University has developed an $87 million wish list to build or
renovate facilities across campus. Private dollars are being sought,
in combination with state funds, for these projects:
• $25 million for a new student center: Baker University Center,
built in 1951 for 5,000 students, no longer adequately serves the
Athens campus.
• $15 million for a new College of Communication facility: Most
of the college’s academic schools and departments, which are
spread across campus, need to be relocated in one main facility.
• $15 million for a performing arts center: A venue for the
arts would benefit both the campus and community and serve as the
focal point for a new entrance to East Green.
• $10 million for a sciences classroom building: This state-of-the-art
science lecture hall and technologically advanced classroom facility
will allow faculty to integrate technology into learning.
• $12 million for an engineering research facility: The Russ
College of Engineering and Technology is outgrowing its Stocker Center
home and requires more research and classroom space.
• $10 million to enhance athletics facilities: Improvements include the renovation and expansion of Peden Stadium, which began in November, and construction of a softball stadium and an indoor track and field/turf practice facility.
Additional campaign information can be found at http://www.ohio.edu/campaign