Annual Report 2001-2002 - University of Rio Grande

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The Vision
Rio Grande’s Plans and Goals: The Vision
In a region that is looking for
ways to create a brighter future,
Rio Grande is a key resource. It is
an institution that has accepted–
and, to a great extent, managed to
meet–the difficult task of
providing quality education and
training while instilling hope in
the hearts and minds of literally
thousands of Ohioans. Rio
Grande’s vision for the future
focuses on expanding and
extending its services to meet the
ongoing challenge of serving a
changing world and preparing
students to succeed in that world.
Rio Grande’s vision is multifaceted:
offering increased academic
and training programs to
meet the needs of students and the
workforce; providing additional
services to students; and keeping
the cost of education affordable
for Rio’s diverse constituencies.
Above all, “quality” will continue
to be the cornerstone of the institution.
Among the numerous initiatives
identified for implementation
in 2003 are the following:
▼ The development and
implementation of new
academic degree programs.
Program development will
continue to be a major focus for
the University and the
Community College. Some
potential programs include
aviation mechanics, radiologic
technology, and additional
options under the Master’s in
Education. Rio Grande began
certificate programs in
pharmacy technician and
medical records transcription in
Fall 2002 and planned new
programs for teachers’ aides and
emergency medical technicians
for 2003.
▼ The expansion of the programs
and services offered at the
Meigs Center. Rio Grande has a
strong commitment to
increasing its presence in Meigs
County and to providing more
opportunities for its residents.
Some of the programs which
may be offered there if
enough interest is shown
include the Master’s in
Education with its various
options, nursing, early
childhood education, and
allied health programs such
as medical laboratory
technology and pharmacy
technician.
▼ The renovation of Florence
Evans Hall. This building
formerly housed the School
of Business, which moved to
the new Bob Evans Farms
Hall. Plans are underway to
convert the building to a onestop
welcome and administrative
center for students.
Although plans are not final,
some of the services that may
be housed there include
admissions, finance, financial
aid, and records. This would
allow students to enroll,
register, take care of financial
aid issues and pay bills in one
easy stop–conveniences not
currently possible because
offices are located throughout
campus.
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