Blackboard causes multiple problems
By Leah Fightmaster | Feb. 28, 2011Officials hope Blackboard’s “blackouts” will end soon following the program’s recent patchy service.
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McDavis announces new partnership with Athens
By Alex Westerh | Feb. 27, 2011ZANESVILLE — Ohio University President Roderick McDavis spoke about a new partnership, several ongoing searches and fundraising during his quarterly report at the Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
Board agrees on consent agenda
By Alex Westerh | Feb. 27, 2011ZANESVILLE — The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a variety of consent agenda items, including a name change and the establishment of a new center, at its meeting Friday.
Benoit: 'Quality needs to be primary' for OU
By Caitlin Bowling | Feb. 27, 2011ZANESVILLE — Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit spoke about the results of an environmental scan at an Ohio University Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
Buyouts, housing plans approved
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 27, 2011ZANESVILLE — The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved an early retirement and voluntary separation plan as well as the first stage of a 10-year housing master plan at Friday’s full-board meeting.
Petro named chancellor of the Board of Regents
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 27, 2011Former Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro has been named the next chancellor of the Board of Regents.
OU plans to guarantee debt
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Ohio University is looking for ways to guarantee debt its foundation issued in 2000 to pay for construction of off-campus housing.
Panel concludes case proceedings were 'unfair' for Scripps professor
By Tristan Navera | Feb. 24, 2011An embattled Ohio University journalism professor was treated unfairly in being labeled a “bully,” a Faculty Senate panel found.
Presentation illuminates $10 million funding gap
By Joe Fox | Feb. 24, 2011Correction: The story incorrectly states that Ohio University would receive $10 million less in state funding this year in addition to a $9.2 million lapsed payment. OU projected that it would have received $10 million more in state funding this year had Ohio used a different funding formula.
Trustees to decide on representation
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Ohio University’s Board of Trustees will vote today on whether or not to add a new representation to Faculty Senate.
Dependence on state funding in question for OU
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE— With Ohio University facing an estimated $27 million cut in state funding, administrators and trustees met at the OU-Zanesville campus yesterday to discuss minimizing the university’s reliance on state appropriation.
Athletic director touts students' achievements
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 24, 2011Ohio University’s athletics director defended the department and its participants at the Board of Trustees’ Academics Committee meeting yesterday, citing good overall grade-point averages and community service.
Trustees weigh options for early retirement packages
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE — The Ohio University Board of Trustees will vote today on a resolution that would offer early retirement and voluntary separation options for university employees during fiscal year 2012.
Campaign almost halfway to target
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE— Ohio University is about halfway toward its $450 million capital campaign goal and hopes to find a new vice president for Advancement by July 1.
Board to consider plan approvals
By Joe Fox | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Ohio University’s Internal Audit and Office of Legal Affairs will see small but significant changes if the Board of Trustees approves proposed resolutions today and at its spring meeting.
Board to vote on 10-year housing plan
By Pamela Engel | Feb. 24, 2011ZANESVILLE — Ohio University might take on $190 million in debt if the Board of Trustees votes today to move forward with a possible 10-year student housing master plan that would add new residence halls to campus and renovate existing buildings.
Student Senate: Firetruck debate progresses
By Joe Fox | Feb. 23, 2011As debate continues as to how Athens will fund a proposed new fire truck, Student Senate is undecided as to whether Ohio University students should help pay for it.
Parking fee rise to fill budget hole
By Wesley Lowery | Feb. 23, 2011Ohio University officials say new parking fees will be used to fill an almost half a million dollar hole in the Transportation and Parking Services departmental budget.
Speaker hopes to teach students value of education
By Elizabeth Dickson | Feb. 23, 2011To bring Black History Month to a close, Steve Perry will be coming to Ohio University to speak about education and its role in society.
Wheelchair rugby to take over Ping
By Pat Holmes | Feb. 23, 2011Pick-up rugby teams from all throughout campus will take a seat to raise money for a local wheelchair rugby squad and to raise awareness about disabilities Saturday.
