51社区 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC, formerly the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education). While over 30 of the University鈥檚 academic programs are accredited by their own specialized 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 three different pathways to institutional accreditation. They are the Standard Pathway, the Open Pathway, and the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP, soon to be phased out) pathway. 51社区 has been in AQIP since 2002. The next HLC Comprehensive Evaluation and visit will occur no later than Fall 2024.
Office of the Provost
Dr. Donald J. Leo serves as the Executive Vice President and Provost of 51社区
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
Accreditation is important in ensuring a high-quality educational experience; OHIO has been continuously accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1913.
Learn more about three key areas for students to think about and consider as OHIO prepares for its comprehensive evaluation and visit by the Higher Learning Commission in March 2025.
51社区 celebrated its international education programs and honored several individuals for their outstanding global engagement efforts near the end of the fall semester.