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Ohio Dominican University 
Motto To contemplate truth and to share with others the fruits of this contemplation Established 1911 Type Private Religious affiliation Catholic President Dr. Peter Cimbolic Academic staff 234 Students 3,052 Undergraduates 2,280 Postgraduates 772 Location Columbus, Ohio, United States Campus 75 acres (300,000 m2)
UrbanColors Black and gold Athletics NCAA Division II, GLIAC Nickname Panthers Website www.ohiodominican.edu Ohio Dominican University is a private four-year liberal arts institution, founded in 1911 in the Catholic and Dominican traditions. The main campus spans over 72 acres (290,000 m2) in the North Central neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, United States. The university has just over 3,100 students and offers undergraduate degrees in over 50 majors as well as six graduate degree programs. Ohio Dominican uses a student-centered approach, with a commitment to quality teaching and learning and a number of academic programs of distinction.
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History
Ohio Dominican University is a private Catholic liberal arts university, guided in its educational mission by the Dominican motto, "To contemplate truth and to share with others the fruits of this contemplation."
Founded in 1911 as the College of Saint Mary of the Springs, Ohio Dominican offers a fully accredited, career-oriented education. The Ohio Dominican University liberal arts curriculum teaches skills valuable in every career and life - the ability to think critically, write proficiently, and communicate clearly. The University's liberal arts core curriculum is at the center of every student's academic study at Ohio Dominican.[1]
Students and student development
The University is significantly expanding the level of on-campus student extracurricular activities and improving residential life. At the same time, Ohio Dominican has expanded its extracurricular offerings, providing a greater number of on-campus activities for residential students. A central focus has been the expansion of athletic programs, which attract student athletes and non-athletes alike, foster alumni participation, and enhance fundraising.
Student organizations & activities at ODU offer events and activities that relate to areas of academic interest, student government, performance, multicultural, media, athletic, social, honorary, religious and service organizations. Ohio Dominican student activities and events are open to all students.
Athletics
Ohio Dominican is member of the NCAA Division II and competes within the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).[2] ODU joined the GLIAC in 2010 as part of the transition to NCAA Division II from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).[3] The university offers 14 varsity sports including: men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, cheerleading, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men's and womens's track and field, and women’s volleyball.
Notable Alumni
- Jonathan Sanchez, Professional baseball player
- Pedro Martinez, Former professional baseball player
- Cris Reisert, Third in College Football history for passing yards in a season with 5,464
- Anne O'Hare McCormick, News correspondent
- Aden Ibrahim Aw Hirsi, Former Governor of Gedo, Somalia
References
- ^ "About ODU". Ohio Dominican University. http://www.ohiodominican.edu/About-ODU/. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ Pickle, David (July 13, 2011). "Five new active members join Division II". NCAA. http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2011/july/five+new+active+members+join+division+ii. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "GLIAC Expansion Official". GLIAC. July 7, 2010. http://www.gliac.org/general_news/2009-10/GLIAC_Expansion_Official. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
External links
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Categories:- Former women's universities and colleges in the United States
- Universities and colleges in Columbus, Ohio
- Universities and colleges in Ohio
- Educational institutions established in 1911
- Council of Independent Colleges
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- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the United States
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