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THE UNIVERSITY of FINDLAY
Findlay College was founded in 1882, and became The University of Findlay in 1989. The name change is reflective of the dynamic growth in enrollment and academic offerings that led to the addition of graduate programs. Enrollment has grown nearly 50% in the past decade with more than 5000 students enrolled in the Fall of 2007. The new Carnegie classification system identifies the University as a larger master’s institution. Undergraduate programs are focused on professional fields, with some graduate coexistence. The University has more than sixty undergraduate majors leading to baccalaureate degrees, and offers eight master’s degrees and a professional doctorate. Nationally recognized programs include equestrian studies, pre-veterinary medicine, nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and environmental, safety and occupational health management. Degree programs are offered in varied formats and venues to accommodate the needs of students of all ages. In addition to traditional weekday classes, UF offers courses at night, on weekends, via the Internet, and at several off-site locations in the region. Approximately 2900 undergraduate students are enrolled full-time and over 900 part-time. Of these, 1200 live in University housing. There are over 1300 students in graduate programs, including nearly 400 full-time and 900 part-time students. International students total about 850, and are enrolled from more than 20 countries. Master’s degree programs are offered in business administration, education, teaching English as a second or other language (TESOL) and bilingual education, environmental safety and health management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, liberal studies, and athletic training. Both the MPT and MOT degree programs are offered in a weekend and a weekday format with the weekend MPT program being the only one of its kind in the nation. A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is offered by the School of Pharmacy. The overall student to faculty ratio is 16:1. Teaching students is the top priority for Findlay's faculty members, who publish articles, do research, author textbooks and are leaders in their professional organizations. Most have practical experience in business, government, education, or service areas. Many faculty update their teaching skills at the university’s Teaching Learning and Technology Center (TLTC), which provides consultations, workshops, special programs, training/support materials, and an instructional technology lab. Unique faculty/staff partnerships foster innovative learning and scholarship initiatives. The University of Findlay participates in 24 intercollegiate sports. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, the University competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and both equestrian teams are members of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). The football team won the NAIA Division II National Championship in 1979, 1992, 1995, and 1997. The wrestling team won the national crown in 1995. In 2001, the equestrian teams won both the English and Western IHSA National Championships, and the Western team repeated as national champion in 2005 and 2007. Recognition and Honors:
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Ohio State Board of Education, the Ohio Board of Regents and the national accrediting bodies for teacher education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, nuclear medicine technology, athletic training, social work, pharmacy (in progress at this writing), and environmental health science. The University of Findlay has entered a new era under the progressive leadership of President Debow Freed and is now the largest private higher education institution in northwest Ohio, with an operating budget in excess of $70 million. It occupies a picturesque campus setting in the progressive city of Findlay and has added numerous new facilities during the 1990s. The city of Findlay, population 40,000, is the headquarters for Cooper Tire and Rubber Company and Marathon Petroleum Company and has been recognized as the best “micropolitan” community in Ohio. Demographics Daily, an online newsletter that rated the quality of life in 632 small cities nationwide, has designated Findlay as a dream town. The College of Health Professions is one of five academic colleges and is the youngest and fastest growing college of the University. Other Colleges are Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education. The mission of the College of Health Professions is to prepare students to be exemplary practitioners and leaders in their chosen profession. In support of this mission, the College vision incorporates the principles of evidence-based and client-centered practice. This vision also emphasizes the ethical responsibilities of health care and human services providers and a dedication to self-directed life long learning. With over 1000 students and more than 40 faculty members, the College of Health Professions offers some of the institution’s most highly sought after programs. It is home to the first professional doctorate at the institution, the Doctor of Pharmacy, and is in the process of seeking final approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer a second doctoral degree, the Doctor of Physical Therapy. In addition to its nationally recognized programs in occupational therapy and nuclear medicine, the College offers degrees in athletic training, physician assistant, strength and conditioning, health and physical education, applied sciences, social work, and human services. The Brewer Center for the Health Sciences houses many of Findlay’s health professions programs. This facility features dedicated laboratory and classroom space for many of the health professions programs, a cadaver laboratory, state-of-the-art lecture hall and computer laboratory. Other facilities include the Nuclear Medicine Institute which is housed in a recently renovated free-standing facility with lecture and laboratory space and the Occupational Therapy Home which allows students to gain clinical knowledge of and experience with home modifications for the elderly. In addition, faculty and students have access to a research and teaching laboratory with treadmill, exercise bikes, and V02 and EMG testing equipment. In addition to on-campus opportunities, the College of Health Professions programs provide clinical experiences in more than 500 facilities (over 2,000 clinical affiliations) across the United States.
The successful candidate will be a leader in promoting the health professions and human services. A commitment to high quality teaching, scholarship, faculty mentorship and student advising is imperative. The successful candidate should possess these qualities:
Please direct inquiries, nominations and expressions of interest to jma@jonmcrae.com.
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The fine arts flourish on campus with a variety of theatre productions, art exhibits and vocal and instrumental music concerts that offer creative outlets and training for students, and cultural enrichment for the community. The city of Findlay is also known for its support of music and theater.
The College of Health Professions is engaged in a variety of other unique endeavors: