Owens Community College (OCC, Owens State Community College) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Established in 1965 and chartered in 1967; Owens Community College is a comprehensive community college located in Perrysburg, Ohio. The institute is named after Michael J. Owens, a renowned glass entrepreneur in the early 1900s. Owens’s district includes Hancock counties, Lucas, Wood, as well as parts of Ottawa and Sandusky counties. The Owens experience can help students prepare for a career, continue the professional development, get training to acquire new skills, or begin the first two years of a bachelor’s degree.

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Information Summary

Ranks 141st in Ohio and 3384th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	44.7
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$6,610
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	20 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	50% / 36%
Enrollment Total (all students)	9,460

Academics

Owens Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The institution also holds other discipline based accreditations from agencies such as the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (O.P.O.T.C.); the Association of Technology, Management, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC); and Applied Engineering; and the Ohio State Medical Board.

Owens Community College offers a variety of associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in diverse areas of study such as accounting, business, design technologies, fine arts, business management, information system, and so on. The institution also offers many certificate courses such as Network Administration Certificate, Application Software Specialist Certificate, Accounting Software Applications Certificate, CAD/CAM Certificate, Computer Systems Certificate, Diesel Service Certificate, Electronics Certificate, Firefighter Certificate, and Medical Office Support Certificate.

Schools and Colleges

Owens Community College is composed of the following academic schools: School of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Health Sciences; School of Nursing; School of Public Safety; and School of Technology.

The Center for Professional Learning & Leadership (CPLL) at Owens supports and promotes the Office of Student Success. It provides information and resources to enhance student success; promotes best practices in teaching and learning; and facilitates professional development for staff, faculty, and students.

Online Education

eOwens is the name for the online programs and courses offered at Owens Community College. It allows you to pursue academic courses and degrees without having to attend a campus. This method of learning is convenient for those who find it difficult in attending a traditional college due to work and family commitments. Some of the online degree programs and certificates offered through eOwens are Associate of Applied Business, Accounting; Associate of Applied Science, Cancer Information Management; Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing; Accounting Certificate; Computed Tomography Certificate; and Medical Transcription Certificate.

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Admissions

Owens has an Open Admission policy, with the exception of their Health Programs. Freshman students seeking admission to the college must send the completed application form along with the official transcripts and ACT/ SAT scores. Getting a transfer to the institute is easy. Applicants must send their completed application form with official transcripts from all previously attended institutes.

International students are encouraged to apply for admission to Owens Community College. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test or any other equivalent test to provide a proof of their proficiency in English language.

Financial Aid

Owens offers financial assistance to the students and their parents to enable them to meet the college expenses. The institute offers financial aid through different mediums such as grants, scholarships loans, and work-study programs. All students seeking financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grants and scholarships are the gift aids which need not be returned. Some of the grants available at Owens are Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Owens Community College Grant, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, and Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG).

Scholarships at Owens include Academic Achievement Scholarship, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Owens Athletic Scholarships, Tech Prep Scholarship, Student Leader Scholarship, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, and Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship. The College also offers several other discipline based scholarships. Students can also opt for loans such as Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan, Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP), and Alternative Loans.

Owens also offers federal work-study programs that allow students to take up part time jobs to pay for college. Apart from assisting students meet educational expenses, the FWS programs also helps them earn work experience in their field of interest.

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Students

Owens’ campus life is much more than just classroom and academics. It is about taking the right advantage of endless opportunities, making new friends, enhancing knowledge and acquiring new skills. The Office of Student Activities presents an array of activities for students to take part in and make the most of their college experience. The campus hosts several clubs and organizations based on the diverse interests of the students. Some of the registered campus organizations are Health Information Technology Student Association (HITSA); Owens Student Massage Therapy Club; Surgical Technology Club; Tomorrow’s Imagers; Commercial Arts Club; Criminal Justice Organization; Drama Club; Landscape and Turf Crew; Owens Production Club; Society of Manufacturer’s Engineering (SME); Chi Alpha Epsilon; Shotokan Karate Club; and Owens Anime Convention.

The Student Government acts like the link between students and administration. It hosts a variety of events and activities such as Comedians, NJCAA Tournament kick-off, Martin Luther King Panel Discussion, Recording Artists, “Lunch with the President”, Battle of the Bands, Environmental Fair, Singers/ Songwriters, Tension Prevention, HalloWeek, Lasertag Dome, Owens Sailing Regatta, and On-campus Karaoke.

Media and Publication:

Owens Outlook Student Newspaper is the College newspaper, owned and operated by the students. It contains all campus news and events.

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Athletics

Owens Community College’s athletic department sponsors eight men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic teams in diverse sports such as basketball, softball, volleyball, football, golf, soccer, and dodgeball. Owens’ student-athletes have achieved over a hundred NJCAA All-Americans honors, both academically and athletically. The winning tradition also includes 46 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference championships. At the national level, the athletic teams have competed in over 20 NJCAA tournaments and won 2 national titles. Jaguar is their mascot.

Additional School Information

The Career Services Office is committed to assist students explore new career possibilities, acquire tools required to secure employment and connect with potential employers. The Career Services Program can help you develop a career path via exploration of your skills, interests, and values; learn about new career opportunities; establish your work record; and write a resume and cover letter.

Bibliography

Owens Community College. 2011.

Schwartz, Jill. Two-Year Colleges 2011. Peterson’s, 2010. Print.

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