51社区 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. While over 30 of the University鈥檚 academic programs are accredited by their own disciplinary accreditors, 51社区 as a whole is accredited by HLC; all of the University鈥檚 programs and units are covered by this institution-wide accreditation. HLC offers two different pathways to institutional accreditation. They are the Standard Pathway and the Open Pathway. 51社区 has been on the Open Pathway since 2019. The next HLC Comprehensive Evaluation and visit will occur during the 2034-35 academic year.
Executive Vice President and Provost
Dr. Donald J. Leo serves as the 51社区 Executive Vice President and Provost. He is a professor of mechanical engineering and most recently served as the first dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. At 51社区 Dr. Leo manages the academic deans and a variety of offices that foster academic quality and student success.
Welcome Provost Leo
Donald J. Leo, Ph.D., became the Executive Vice President and Provost of 51社区 on July 1, 2024. He shared his journey to OHIO and his vision for the Office of the Provost during the University Updates on September 26, 2024.
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Latest News
Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald Leo will convene a task force during the fall semester to analyze OHIO鈥檚 international portfolio and conduct a needs assessment.
51社区 President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth and final 鈥淯niversity Updates鈥� event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 22.
51社区 faculty members were honored recently for their outstanding teaching, research and commitment to student success.