Dean welcomes OU-C members back to campus for beginning of winter quarter marked with promise

The following message was shared with OU-C campus members in a recent email message from Dean Richard Bebee.

Jan. 5, 2010

Members of the Chillicothe Campus community,

As we begin winter quarter 2010, I would like to welcome members of the Ohio University-Chillicothe community to campus. Continuing members of campus and those new to OU-C are all part of a dynamic learning community, and everyone contributes to its success.

To newcomers, I extend a special greeting. I am confident that you will find that OU-C offers a supportive atmosphere with the necessary resources and mentoring to help you realize your ambitions and utilize your talents. At OU-C, we take our students’ success personally, and faculty members are approachable and available after class to answer any questions you may have.

We are all part of a campus with a proud tradition and bright future. Since its founding in 1946 as the first regional campus in the state, OU-C has made its mark as a leader in higher education with a forward-thinking approach.

This is a signature point in time for Ohio University-Chillicothe. This has been a banner year for the Chillicothe Campus in a number of ways. Preliminary figures indicate that the campus’ fall enrollment exceeded 2,100 students, a 15 percent increase over the previous year. With the campus’ enrollment and close-knit community, OU-C has many of the features often associated with a quality, small-campus educational experience.

Moreover, I am confident that our campus is now poised for its greatest hour. The Chillicothe Campus begins the new calendar year with an updated appearance. The recently-completed Parkway Project—with its pedestrian plaza, brick entranceways and amphitheater – gives the exterior of campus a new look that reflects the quality of the Chillicothe Campus educational experience and the sense of pride that exists at OU-C.

As we move forward as a campus community, it is imperative that we remain true to our mission of serving our students and serving our region. The real significance of the OU-C educational experience is measured in how we impact the quality of life for residents of this region that we are proud to call home.

Again, best wishes as we begin a new quarter and a new calendar year. I look forward to seeing you on campus.

Cordially,

Richard Bebee, Dean

Ohio University-Chillicothe