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Who We Are (clone)

In alignment with university goals, the Office of Undergraduate Education promotes the academic success of undergraduate students across all Ohio State colleges and campuses.

Across campus, we are ushering in innovations that have come about for many reasons, not the least of which is a response to the rapidly changing demographic that represents our current and future student body. Research has shown that the best predictor of continuing student academic success is engagement, and this means an involvement beyond the classroom, in active and collaborative learning, co-curricular involvement, and enriching educational experiences.

Our students are coming to us better prepared technologically, more aware of global issues and different cultures, interested in not only the absorption of knowledge, but also the creation of knowledge, and with a genuine desire to help others. If we want to keep students engaged, we have to not only provide the kind of educational experience that will prepare them for a life in their careers, but we need to respond to this increased awareness and preparation and reflect that in the way we engage with them.

The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) strives to provide an enriching academic experience for all undergraduate students, which contributes to the recognition of The Ohio State University as one of the preeminent institutions of higher education in the country. We work collaboratively to support educational experiences that are meaningful, rigorous, challenging and engaging, while maintaining a respect for the individuality and cultural identity of all students.

OUE Leadership

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    Norman Jones
    Vice Provost and Dean, Undergraduate Education
    Columbus, OH 43210
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    Ola Ahlqvist
    Associate Vice Provost, Academic Enrichment
    Columbus, OH 43210
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    Eddie Bowles
    Senior Business Operations Analyst
    Executive Assistant
    Columbus, OH 43210
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    Kevin Cullen
    Assistant Vice Provost and Director, Military and Veterans Services
    Columbus, OH 43210
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    Meg Daly
    Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education
    Columbus, OH 43210
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    Kacy King
    Executive Director and Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO)
    Columbus, OH 43210
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    Kia Quinn
    Assistant Vice Provost, Student Success
    Columbus, OH 43210
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    Peter Spreitzer
    Director, University Exploration
    Columbus, OH 43210
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    Katie Stanutz
    Director, STEM Student Success Initiative
    Columbus, OH 43210
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    Chila Thomas
    Assistant Vice Provost, Access and Academic Engagement
    Columbus, OH 43210