SectionONEAbout <strong>Wayne</strong> <strong>College</strong>
6About <strong>Wayne</strong> <strong>College</strong>HISTORYOhio through the Ohio Board <strong>of</strong> Regents and <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Akron</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees to <strong>of</strong>fer a range <strong>of</strong> educationalyears <strong>of</strong> general studies courses for students who plan tocomplete their degrees at other colleges and universities. Incontinuing education experiences and several <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Akron</strong> bachelor’s degrees for residents and businesses in counties.MISSIONMedina, and Holmes counties and is a partner with andresource for the communities and organizations it serves.VISION <strong>of</strong> <strong>Akron</strong>, the <strong>College</strong>’s service area, and among two-yearcolleges in the State <strong>of</strong> Ohio as a center <strong>of</strong> excellence forteaching and learning. It will be acknowledged via outcomemeasures and accrediting agencies for the high quality <strong>of</strong> itswill continue to provide a teaching-learning environment in guiding principle.VALUES AND BELIEFSupon the following values and beliefs: every student and every colleague.COLLEGE LEARNING OUTCOMESskills to solve problems.technology.ACCREDITATIONassociate degree level by the Higher Learning Commission<strong>of</strong> the North Central Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>College</strong>s and Schools.Reaccreditation was awarded for a ten-year period inSeptember 2011.FACILITIES<strong>The</strong> campus consists <strong>of</strong> the Main Classroom Building, the<strong>College</strong> has facilities <strong>of</strong> approximately 156,000 square feet ona campus <strong>of</strong> 160 acres on the north edge <strong>of</strong> the city <strong>of</strong> Orrville.administrative <strong>of</strong>fices, the Library, Student Services,auditorium and the Learning Center.<strong>The</strong> Student Life Building’s 36,000 square feet houses theJ.M. Smucker Multipurpose room, classrooms, the Barnesclasses at sites in Medina and Holmes counties.FACULTY whom hold doctorate degrees. <strong>The</strong> average full-time facultymember has a master’s degree plus 20 semester hours <strong>of</strong>additional coursework and 12 years <strong>of</strong> teaching experience.<strong>The</strong> student-to-faculty ratio is 23 to 1 with an average classsize <strong>of</strong> 18 students.ENROLLMENT semester for credit classes with another 3,000 participatingin some manner <strong>of</strong> continuing education and/or workforcedevelopment training. Of those students, approximately 50County, with the remaining 25 percent from Holmes and othercounties.KEYS TO SUCCESS AS A COLLEGE STUDENTLike many important endeavors, it is essential to get <strong>of</strong>f to and graduates, these behaviors, attitudes, and traits havebeen observed as the ones that lead to success both in theclassroom and in careers after college.General Principles1. Many people never get the chance to attend college.sible.Considering that, it is important to take full advantage<strong>of</strong> this opportunity. Make the most <strong>of</strong> it.2. Know the reason you are in college and remind yourself<strong>of</strong> it every day.3. <strong>College</strong> is not easy; it takes time and effort.4. It may sound trite, but treat people (faculty, staff, otherstudents) the way you want to be treated, with respectand consideration.5. Student success is the product <strong>of</strong> preparation, attentiveness,and dedication.6. <strong>The</strong> skills and work habits you develop at college arejust as important as the knowledge that you gain. <strong>The</strong>ywill carry you in your career after college.7. Take personal responsibility for your actions. Forgetexcuses.8. Faculty do not give grades; students earn them.9. Be aware <strong>of</strong> policy requirements and deadlines (withdrawalfrom class, payment deadlines, etc.).10. Attitude problems should be checked at the classroomdoor.11.Set priorities; learn how to manage your time.12.Be open to new people, ideas, and points <strong>of</strong> view. Criticizeideas, not people.13.Ask for help when it is needed—as soon as it is needed;don’t wait until you’re drowning. Faculty are here to helpyou succeed, and there are excellent support serviceson campus.
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