Ottawa University |
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Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS). National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Calendar Type
Summer, Fall and Spring (each with 2 start dates)
Credit Transfer
Transfer credits for prior education from accredited institutes along with Credit by Examination (CLEP, AP, Excelisor, DANTES, Regents, and International Baccalaureate-IB), Licensure/Certification/Training programs, and Life/Work/Military Experience. Maximum transferable credits are 80.
Location(s)
- Indiana - IN (Jeffersonville) - Wisconsin - WI (Brookfield | Oak Creek)
- Arizona - AZ (Phoenix | Chandler | Surprise-Communiversity)
- Kansas - KS (Ottawa | Overland Park - Greater Kansas City | Ottawa University-Online)
- Arizona - AZ (Phoenix | Chandler | Surprise-Communiversity)
- Kansas - KS (Ottawa | Overland Park - Greater Kansas City | Ottawa University-Online)
Delivery Format
Online (via Blackboard) and Campus (day, evening & weekend classes) Education
Financial Support
Grants, Scholarships, Student Loans, Awards, Military and Veterans’ Benefits. For details, click on 'Financial Aid' tab below.
Specialization
Business and Education
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*A customized major upon student's interest.
Certificate of Graduate Studies and Advanced Graduate Studies
courses are available in
Approvals
The university guides learners to integrate learning and life to gain the abilities that are needed for success and prosperity. In the perspectives of its educational purposes, Ottawa University pays regard to the following.
Following is the grading criterion which is adopted by the university in order to mark/judge the academic outcomes of the students.
Grade Quality Points A Excellent- 4 grade points per semester credit hour earned. B Good- 3 grade points per semester credit hour earned. C Average- 2 grade points per semester credit hour earned. D Below average- 1 grade point per semester credit hour earned. F Failure- 0 grade points earned. P Pass- Considered to work at C level or better, Semester credit hours count towards hours earned only. IP In progress- 0 grade points earned. NR Not Reported- 0 grade points earned. NC No Credit- 0 grade points earned. AU Audited- 0 grade points earned. W Withdrawal- 0 grade points earned.
The career services are provided to the students in order to assist them in succeeding throughout the graduation and after graduation as well. Career planning and decision making is a developmental process.
Students bear the ultimate responsibility of choosing a career; however, the career services center may provide following supports.
The Center for Excellence at Ottawa University provides academic services and tutoring support to all the students of university. The tutoring services are provided free of cost. Students may choose to have a dedicated tutor or they may directly visit the Center of Excellence in order to avail tutoring services.
Learning skills series is presented by the Center of Excellence that may include topics such as: Dynamic note taking, senior core survival skills and exam techniques.
The Center for Excellence is committed to the mission of providing high quality academic support in order to enable the students to maximize their academic potential.
The student life at Ottawa University is not restricted to housing only. It is regarded as an important part of the community experience.
The residence halls at Ottawa University become a source of friendship and belonging as well as a place for students to learn and grow as individuals.
The university is committed to provide academically supportive, educationally sound, comfortable and safe environment.
Following table is likely to provide the information about student diversity of undergraduate and graduate students in context of gender and ethnic variation.
The 2010-2011 graduation rate reflects the students reported in the 2004 cohort (full-time, first-time degree/certificate seeking students in fall 2004) who earned degrees within six years. Following table is likely to provide the information about the graduation rates for different campuses.
In the fall of 2008, 201 students were reported as full-time, first-time degree/certificate seeking students. Of those students, 100 returned in the fall of 2009, for a retention rate of 50%.*
*Representative of College – Ottawa, KS campus only
Institutional scholarships
Local scholarship programs
Reviews / Comments on Ottawa University
Degree Programs
Online Programs
Bachelor
Online Bachelor Degree in Arts and Sciences- Communication
- English
- History
- Human Services
- Mathematics
- Police Science / Law Enforcement Administration
- Psychology
- Individualized*
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Health Care Management
- Human Resources
- Management of Information Systems
- Management
- Public Administration
- Individualized*
Campus Programs
Bachelor
Bachelor - Arts and Sciences- Art
- Biology
- Communication
- Dance
- English
- History
- Human Services
- Mathematics
- Music
- Psychology
- Religion
- Sociology
- Theatre
- Individualized*
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Health Care Management
- Human Resources
- Information Technology Systems
- Management of Information Systems
- Management
- Management of Computer Services
- Public Administration
- Individualized*
- Adult Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education (EDU)
- Exercise Science
- Physical Education
*A customized major upon student's interest.
Master
Msster - Arts and Sciences- Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MA in PC)
- Finance
- Health Care Management
- Human Resources
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Master of Arts in Human Resources (MA in HR)
- Curriculum and Design
- Education Leadership
- Education Technology
Certificate
Teacher Certification/Licensure - Arizona Teaching Certificate- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Early Childhood
Certificate of Graduate Studies and Advanced Graduate Studies
PEPs
Teacher Professional Education Program (PEP)courses are available in
- Art
- Biology
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Elementary Education
- Physical Education
- Reading
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Bilingual K-12
- English as a Second Language (ESL) K-12
- Gifted Education
- Structured English Immersion (SEI) K-12
- US Constitution
Why OU
- Established in 1865 and among the pioneers in adult education since 1974 with about 150 year of history in providing quality educating
- Non-Profit University
- Accredited university (HCL)
- Small Class Sizes
- Flexible schedule - Evening, Weekend and Online classes (Programs for busy adults / Working Professionals)
- Open for International students
- Myers Library (Online Databases)
- Practical application of course materials
- Opportunity for accelerated degree (8-week terms)
- 20 student organizations
- 14 intercollegiate athletic teams for both men and women
- International travel
- National Scholastic Societies
- Religious Life
- Music and Theatre
- Career Services
- Counseling Services
- Health Services
- Learner Services
- Student Employment Assistance
- Financial Services for Students
- Food Services
- Students with Disabilities
- Center for Academic Excellence
- Network with Classmates
- Student communication via online portal
- Online Classroom
- Course Scheduling
- Online Library Services
- Online Bookstore (home delivery)
- 24/7 Technical Assistance
Accreditation
Ottawa University is Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission - a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).Approvals
- Arizona State Department of Education (AZDE)
- Kansas State Board of Education (KSDE)
- Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education
- The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education
- The Educational Approval Board of the State of Wisconsin
- The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education
- American Baptist Churches in the USA
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
- American Baptist Associate of Colleges and University
- Arizona Education Association
- Arizona Education Consortium
- Better Business Bureau serving Central/Northern Arizona
- Better Business Bureau service Southern Indiana, Louisville and Western Kentucky
- Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education
- Council of Independent Colleges
- Independent Colleges and Universities of Arizona
- Kansas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education
- Kansas Association of Private Colleges of Teacher Education
- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Kansas Independent College Fund
- Kansas Independent College Association
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- National Associations of Independent Colleges and Universities
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
- Southeastern Wisconsin Education Consortium
- The Association of Governing Boards
About
Mission
The Ottawa University is dedicated to the mission of providing highest quality liberal arts and professional education in a caring manner along with the integration of learning and life. Through its undergraduate and graduate programs, the university serves the students of traditional age, adult learners and organizations.
Purpose
The university guides learners to integrate learning and life to gain the abilities that are needed for success and prosperity. In the perspectives of its educational purposes, Ottawa University pays regard to the following.
- Diverse faculty that is likely to support the mission of university.
- Multiple teaching approaches which ascertain varied responses to the patterns of student learning.
- Appropriate environment, technology and academic support to enhance learning, teaching, communication and research.
- Responsiveness to different political configurations and ethnicities.
- Commitment to social responsibility.
Grading system
Following is the grading criterion which is adopted by the university in order to mark/judge the academic outcomes of the students.Grade Quality Points A Excellent- 4 grade points per semester credit hour earned. B Good- 3 grade points per semester credit hour earned. C Average- 2 grade points per semester credit hour earned. D Below average- 1 grade point per semester credit hour earned. F Failure- 0 grade points earned. P Pass- Considered to work at C level or better, Semester credit hours count towards hours earned only. IP In progress- 0 grade points earned. NR Not Reported- 0 grade points earned. NC No Credit- 0 grade points earned. AU Audited- 0 grade points earned. W Withdrawal- 0 grade points earned.
Career services
The career services are provided to the students in order to assist them in succeeding throughout the graduation and after graduation as well. Career planning and decision making is a developmental process.Students bear the ultimate responsibility of choosing a career; however, the career services center may provide following supports.
- Individualized career counseling.
- Support in locating internships.
- Identification of employer contacts for off-campus/on-campus employment.
- Organizing workshops for resume writing, interviewing skills and graduate school application writing.
- Planning and promoting career fairs.
- Providing access to computers and software so that the students may become able to match activities, skills, interests and values with their careers.
- Job posting service in College Central Network.
Tutoring services
The Center for Excellence at Ottawa University provides academic services and tutoring support to all the students of university. The tutoring services are provided free of cost. Students may choose to have a dedicated tutor or they may directly visit the Center of Excellence in order to avail tutoring services.Learning skills series is presented by the Center of Excellence that may include topics such as: Dynamic note taking, senior core survival skills and exam techniques.
The Center for Excellence is committed to the mission of providing high quality academic support in order to enable the students to maximize their academic potential.
Student life
The student life at Ottawa University is not restricted to housing only. It is regarded as an important part of the community experience.The residence halls at Ottawa University become a source of friendship and belonging as well as a place for students to learn and grow as individuals.
The university is committed to provide academically supportive, educationally sound, comfortable and safe environment.
Student diversity
Following table is likely to provide the information about student diversity of undergraduate and graduate students in context of gender and ethnic variation.| Percentage of full-time students by gender fall 2009 | ||
| Gender | Undergraduate students | Graduate students |
| Male | 52% | 22% |
| Female | 48% | 78% |
| Percentage of full-time students by ethnicity fall 2009 | ||
| Gender | Undergraduate students | Graduate students |
| Nonresident Alien | 0% | 1% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 16% | 12% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2% | 2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 68% | 49% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 9% | 22% |
Graduation rate
The 2010-2011 graduation rate reflects the students reported in the 2004 cohort (full-time, first-time degree/certificate seeking students in fall 2004) who earned degrees within six years. Following table is likely to provide the information about the graduation rates for different campuses.| Representative of College – Ottawa, KS campus only | ||
| Students reported | Students graduated | Graduation Rate |
| 79 | 35 | 44% |
| Representative of all campuses, excluding the Ottawa, KS campus | ||
| Students reported | Students graduated | Graduation Rate |
| 399 | 258 | 65% |
Retention Rate
In the fall of 2008, 201 students were reported as full-time, first-time degree/certificate seeking students. Of those students, 100 returned in the fall of 2009, for a retention rate of 50%.**Representative of College – Ottawa, KS campus only
Financial Aid
Grants- TEACH Grant
- Federal PELL Grant
- Ottawa Tribal Grant
- National SMART Grant
- Kansas Comprehensive Grant
- Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
- Perkins Student Loan
- Federal Work Study
- Federal Stafford Loan
- Federal Family Education Loan Program
- Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loan)
- Private/Alternative Loans
Institutional scholarships
Local scholarship programs
- Academic Scholarships
- Presidential Scholarship
- Ottawa High Achiever Scholarship
- Endowed and Special Gift Scholarships
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Awards
- American Baptist Church Award
- Alumni Award
- Faith-based High School Award
- Franklin County Award
- Contiguous County Award
- Sibling Award
- Ottawa University Awards
- Ottawa Indian Award
- Alumni Award
- Sibling Award
- Regional American Baptist Church Award
- Franklin County Award -
Activity Awards
- Athletic Scholarships
- Non-Athletic Scholarships
- Military and Veterans’ Benefits
- Employer Reimbursement
- Need-Based Institutional Aid
Online Schools
Trades & Careers