Ottawa University’s College Without Campus opens in KC
More than 1,300 adults have enrolled in Ottawa University Kansas City CWC program led by Keith Shumway to earn degrees via independent study. The program on the Country Club Plaza emphasizes flexible paths, work experience for credit, and year round access.
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Ottawa University
College
Kansas City
Country Club Plaza
Bob Buchanan
Buchanan
CWC
Neil Harris
Charles Rich
Rosie Reisig
Ottawa
W. 47Th Street
Ottawa University orientation invites full community参与
The first full community inclusion orientation at Ottawa University on Sept 4 will engage 200 to 250 new students. With help from the Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Retail Association, students will tour downtown, Gibson's, and ALCO, visit local merchants, receive an ORA guide, attend an inner-squad football scrimmage at 4 p.m., and end with a campus barbecue with $2 tickets.
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Kathy Nevins
Gibson’s
Alco
Ottawa
Plaza
Nevins
Sudents
ORA
Foreign Students To Meet Ottawans Mixer Planned
Ottawa community prepares a welcome mixer for 40 to 45 international students from Japan Nigeria and Iran. Kent Lash chairs the hospitality committee formed to promote local acceptance and coordinate host families. Plans discussed at a Wednesday meeting include a possible watermelon feed in Forest Park.
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Ottawa
Kent Lash
Hospitality Commmittee
Japan
Nigeria
Iran
Lash
Forest Park
Marle Mordy
Dorms Back In Style With Bigger Campus Housing Demand
College housing officials report occupancy in residence halls near 98 percent nationwide as inflation and rising off campus costs push students back to campus. Administrators cite higher utility rents and food prices, plus desire for varied living options to suit different student lifestyles.
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American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Association of College and University Housing Officers
East Tennessee State University
Grandmother earns degree at 75 in Ottawa CWC program
Mildred Mitchell of 315 W.4th, Cheney High School alumna, became Ottawa University College of Women and Children program graduate. She returned after 50 years, took proseminar and weaving courses to earn a domestic arts degree. Her granddaughters, Vicki and Vanessa, supported her as she completed the degree.
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Mildred Mitchell
W. 4Th
Ottawa University
Cheney High School
CWC
Vicki Wigglesworth
Ottawa High School
Vanessa
Enrollment Outlook for Ottawa University First Session
Enrollment at Ottawa University is expected to reach 650 to 680 for the first session. OU's Steve Gerlach, director of admissions, estimates about 250 new students and 410 returning students, with last year's total at 680. Football players arrive Aug. 22, with practice starting Aug. 23. Orientation Sept. 2 for new students. Returning students arrive Sept. 6, with classes starting Sept. 7. First session Sept. 7–Oct. 22. second Oct. 27–Dec. 16. winter Jan. 4–Jan. 28. third Feb. 2–Mar. 18. fourth Mar. 30–May 18.
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Ottawa University
Steve Gerlach
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