University of Northwestern Ohio
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The University of Northwestern Ohio is a private, not-for-profit University founded in 1920. Within the university are five colleges: College of Business, College of Applied Technologies, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, and the Graduate College. Online degrees are available for most areas of study. The University of Northwestern Ohio is a co-educational institution authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents and the Higher Learning Commission / North Central Association to grant master’s degrees, baccalaureate degrees and associate degrees.
UNOH offers over 60 programs in Business, Medical, Legal, Travel, HVAC, IT, Marketing, High Performance Motorsports, Agricultural, Alternate Fuels, Automotive, Diesel and more.
The University of Northwestern Ohio, located on 200 acre (0.809372 km²) campus in Lima
, Ohio
, United States
, has had students from all 50 states and 16 foreign countries.
The College of Occupational Professions of the University of Northwestern Ohio offers Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificate programs. Majors include: Agribusiness, Information Technology, Legal, Office Management, Specialized Studies, Sport Marketing and Management, Travel, and Word Processing. Some programs have major course sequences beginning fall quarter.
The College of Health Professions of the University of Northwestern Ohio offers Baccalaureate Degrees, Associate Degrees, and Diplomas. Majors include: Health Care Administration, Medical Assistant Technology, and Medical Office Management. Some programs have major course sequences beginning summer and/or fall quarter.
The College of Applied Technologies offers Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificate programs. These programs take from 36 weeks to 2 years to complete. Classes are Monday through Thursday in the morning, afternoon, evening, and early morning. Majors include: Autmotive Technology, Diesel Technology, High Performance Motorsports, Alternate Fuels Technology, Agricultural Equipment Technology, and HVAC/R Technology.
The Graduate College of the University of Northwestern Ohio offers the Master of Business Administration program online or in a one-night-per-week format.
MyUNOH is the campus portal to online student services. The improved customer service for UNOH students has been a tremendous asset. Students now can register and pay for classes online, get their class schedules online, receive financial aid award letters online, and order books for classes online through Barnes and Noble at UNOH.
UNOH online degrees allow students to earn their degree from anywhere in the world. In 2011, UNOH also launched its 100% online MBA program, providing graduate students the option to earn their MBA without stepping foot on campus.
The university has also added Atomic Learning, Presidium, Proquest
, SMARTTHINKING, and OhioLINK
to its online services. Atomic Learning offers online tutorials for common applications for Microsoft Office products, Digital Imaging like Photoshop, and basic HTML tutorials. Presidium is a 24 x 7 technical support service provided to support students who need assistance with online campus services. Proquest is an online research library allowing students to search through a vast selection of newspaper and magazine articles, as well as text from books. This powerful research tool is a great source for gathering information students need to finish projects and papers. SMARTTHINKING provides live, person-to-person, tutoring over the Internet for help with course work at any time of day or night. UNOH has also recently joined OhioLINK, a collaboration of libraries, which will give its students access to over 46 million resources across Ohio.
The UNOH Racers compete in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
) in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
).
Men’s intercollegiate teams:
Women’s intercollegiate teams:
Co-Ed teams:
Upcoming Additional Sports:
The University of Northwestern Ohio, located on 200 acre (0.809372 km²) campus in Lima
Lima, Ohio
Lima is a city in and the county seat of Allen County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in northwestern Ohio along Interstate 75 approximately north of Dayton and south-southwest of Toledo....
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, has had students from all 50 states and 16 foreign countries.
Mission
The University of Northwestern Ohio is an entrepreneurial, not-for-profit institution of higher learning, preparing students for careers and productive citizenship that encompass the business, professional, corporate and technological communities by providing quality education and training in response to the needs and aspirations of our constituents.Academics
The College of Business of the University of Northwestern Ohio offers Baccalaureate Degrees and Associate Degrees. Some programs have major course sequences beginning fall quarter.The College of Occupational Professions of the University of Northwestern Ohio offers Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificate programs. Majors include: Agribusiness, Information Technology, Legal, Office Management, Specialized Studies, Sport Marketing and Management, Travel, and Word Processing. Some programs have major course sequences beginning fall quarter.
The College of Health Professions of the University of Northwestern Ohio offers Baccalaureate Degrees, Associate Degrees, and Diplomas. Majors include: Health Care Administration, Medical Assistant Technology, and Medical Office Management. Some programs have major course sequences beginning summer and/or fall quarter.
The College of Applied Technologies offers Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificate programs. These programs take from 36 weeks to 2 years to complete. Classes are Monday through Thursday in the morning, afternoon, evening, and early morning. Majors include: Autmotive Technology, Diesel Technology, High Performance Motorsports, Alternate Fuels Technology, Agricultural Equipment Technology, and HVAC/R Technology.
The Graduate College of the University of Northwestern Ohio offers the Master of Business Administration program online or in a one-night-per-week format.
History
- Northwestern School of Commerce 1920-1970, North Elizabeth Street, Lima, OH
- 1972 Moved to Cable Road Campus
- Northwestern Business College 1970-1973
- Northwestern Business College-Technical Center 1974-1990
- Northwestern College 1990-2000
- University of Northwestern Ohio August 1, 2000
Firsts
Firsts for the University of Northwestern Ohio- 1920 1st College in Lima
- 1973 1st Automotive Diesel Program in State of Ohio
- 1977 1st Medical Assisting Program in Lima
- 1984 1st Residential College/University in Lima
- 1976 1st Travel & Tourism Degree in Lima
- 1987 1st ParalegalParalegalParalegal is used in most jurisdictions to describe a paraprofessional who assists qualified lawyers in their legal work. This is true in the United States and many other countries. However, in Ontario, Canada, paralegals are licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada, giving paralegals an...
Program in Area - 1993 1st Virtual College and College without Walls in Lima
- 1995 1st Baccalaureate Degrees in Lima in Business Administration, Accounting and Health Care Administration
- 1995 1st Alternate Fuels Program in Ohio
- 1995 1st Agri Business Management Degree in Lima
- 2000 1st Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree in Lima
- 2001 1st Microsoft IT Academy in Lima
- 2002 1st Specialized Studies Degree in Area
Technology Advances
Since the launch of the new student portal, mySirius, in June 2006, the University of Northwestern Ohio information technology advancements continue at a rapid pace.MyUNOH is the campus portal to online student services. The improved customer service for UNOH students has been a tremendous asset. Students now can register and pay for classes online, get their class schedules online, receive financial aid award letters online, and order books for classes online through Barnes and Noble at UNOH.
UNOH online degrees allow students to earn their degree from anywhere in the world. In 2011, UNOH also launched its 100% online MBA program, providing graduate students the option to earn their MBA without stepping foot on campus.
The university has also added Atomic Learning, Presidium, Proquest
ProQuest
ProQuest LLC is an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based electronic publisher and microfilm publisher.It provides archives of sources such as newspapers, periodicals, dissertations, and aggregated databases of many types. Its content is estimated at 125 billion digital pages...
, SMARTTHINKING, and OhioLINK
OhioLINK
The Ohio Library and Information Network, OhioLINK, is a consortium of Ohio’s college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio. Serving more than 600,000 students, faculty, and staff at 88 institutions, OhioLINK’s membership includes 16 public universities, 23 community/technical...
to its online services. Atomic Learning offers online tutorials for common applications for Microsoft Office products, Digital Imaging like Photoshop, and basic HTML tutorials. Presidium is a 24 x 7 technical support service provided to support students who need assistance with online campus services. Proquest is an online research library allowing students to search through a vast selection of newspaper and magazine articles, as well as text from books. This powerful research tool is a great source for gathering information students need to finish projects and papers. SMARTTHINKING provides live, person-to-person, tutoring over the Internet for help with course work at any time of day or night. UNOH has also recently joined OhioLINK, a collaboration of libraries, which will give its students access to over 46 million resources across Ohio.
Accreditation
- HLC/NCA - Higher Learning Commission / North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- CAAHEP - The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- ACBSP - Association of Collegiate Business Schools and ProgramsAssociation of Collegiate Business Schools and ProgramsThe Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs , formerly the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, is a U.S. organization offering accreditation services to business programs focused on teaching and learning....
- NATEF – National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
- PAHRA ARI - Partnership for Air Conditioning Heating Refrigeration Accreditation – Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Institute
Certifications and Approvals
- Certificate of Approval to Operate Issued By The Illinois State Superintendent of Education, 100 North First Street, Springfield, Illinois 62777
- State of Ohio Bureau of Vocation Rehabilitation (for the training of disabled students)
- State of Ohio Department of Education (for the training of veterans)
- In 1994, The University of Northwestern Ohio was designated by the United States Department of EnergyUnited States Department of EnergyThe United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
as one of six original Alternate Fuels training facilities in the United States…the only one in Ohio. - National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium Training Center.
Athletics
UNOH, the only university in the nation to own a race track (Limaland Motorsports Park), is the first university to offer scholarships for motorsports. UNOH currently has six co-ed motorsports stockcar and modified teams that compete during race season at Limaland Motorsports Park.The UNOH Racers compete in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
) in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
The Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference of ten colleges and universities in the U.S. states of Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in 1992, the conference was created as a successor group for the now-defunct NAIA District 23...
).
Men’s intercollegiate teams:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Tennis
Women’s intercollegiate teams:
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Co-Ed teams:
- Six motorsports stockcar and modified
- Cheerleading
Upcoming Additional Sports:
- Men's Soccer begins Fall 2012
See also
- Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities
- The Ohio Board of RegentsOhio Board of RegentsThe Ohio Board of Regents is the coordinating board for higher education in Ohio. The board was created in 1963 by the Ohio General Assembly to: provide higher education policy advice to the Governor of Ohio and the Ohio General Assembly; develop a strategy involving Ohio's public and independent...
- National Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsNational Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsThe National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
(NAIA) Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceWolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceThe Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference of ten colleges and universities in the U.S. states of Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in 1992, the conference was created as a successor group for the now-defunct NAIA District 23...