ZANESVILLE, Ohio (Feb. 25, 2004) -- Ohio University Zanesville Campus hosted the 9th Annual Educators' Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Zanesville Campus Center. Principals, superintendents, and guidance counselors from local high schools had the opportunity to get re-acquainted with colleagues and Ohio University-Zanesville students and officials.

Charles Bird, Ph.D., the keynote speaker, discussed the mission and direction of Ohio University's five Regional Campuses. As Vice President for Regional Higher Education, Bird is the chief administrator of Ohio University's regional campus system. Prior to assuming his current position, Bird held the position of Dean at Ohio University's Lancaster Campus from 1995 to 1999. He also served as an administrator at the Ohio State University for 18 years.

Maysville Local School District won the 2004 Superintendent's Scholarship, which is awarded by random drawing to local schools with representatives in attendance. The scholarship, worth one full quarter's tuition, will be presented to a graduating Maysville student.

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Media Contact: Zanesville Campus Public Relations Coordinator Connie Shriver, (740) 588-1509 or ouzpr@ohio.edu

Editors: A photo is available on the web at www.zanesville.ohiou.edu/pr/maysville.jpg

Photo Caption: Ohio University-Zanesville's Monica Jones and Dean Jim Fonseca (back row, L-R) pause for a photo with representatives from Maysville Local School District, winner of the university's 2004 Superintendent's Scholarship. Pictured in the front row (L-R) are Gary Reed, Maysville Superintendent, Darlene Girsh Maysville Guidance Counselor, and Dustin Dunlap, a former Maysville graduate who is currently a freshmen at Ohio University-Zanesville.