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===Adult campus expansions===
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Ottawa University was one of the early schools promoting adult education in the United States and opened its first adult campus in Kansas City in 1974. Additional campuses centering on the demands of working adults have been established in Arizona (1977), Wisconsin (1992) and Indiana (2002). Degree-completion programs were also developed internationally beginning in 1986.<ref>[http://www.ottawa.edu/residential/content/view/22 Ottawa University] history</ref>
Ottawa University was one of the early schools promoting adult education in the United States and opened its first adult campus in Kansas City in 1974. Additional campuses centering on the demands of working adults have been established in Arizona (1977), Wisconsin (1992) and Indiana (2002). Degree-completion programs were also developed internationally beginning in 1986.<ref>[http://www.ottawa.edu/residential/content/view/22 Ottawa University] history</ref>

Ottawa Univserity also provides fee-for-service male enhancement, referred to as "Adult Campus Expansions" by the student body. Ottawa University was the first state college to offer such services to it's student population.


===Criticism===
===Criticism===

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For the university in Ottawa, Ontario, see University of Ottawa.
Ottawa University
File:OttawaUniversitySeal.png
MottoVeritas vos liberabit.
Motto in English
The truth will set you free.
TypePrivate
Established1865
PresidentKevin C. Eichner
Academic staff
359
Undergraduates685 main (2023 total)
Postgraduates45 main (779 total)
Location
Ottawa
,
Kansas
,
USA[1]

38°36′09″N 95°15′56″W / 38.6025894°N 95.2655421°W / 38.6025894; -95.2655421
Newspaperthe Campus
Colors  Gold
  Black
NicknameBraves
Websitewww.Ottawa.edu

Ottawa University (OU) is a private, non-profit, faith-based liberal arts college located in Ottawa, Kansas, United States. It was founded in 1865 and is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Ottawa has approximately 1,000 students on its main campus, with a total of about 3,000 across all campuses.[2]

History

Tauy Jones Building is Ottawa University's oldest building, built in 1869.

Early Roots

From 1837 to 1855, Reverend Jotham and Elanor Meeker worked to improving the lives of the Ottawa Native Americans. Their work with the tribe inspired "a hunger for education and Christianity." Another missionary, John Tecumseh (Tauy) Jones continued the Meekers' commitment to the tribe after the Meeker's death. Jones worked and served as an interpreter and Baptist minister. Through his efforts, he was able to set up a meeting between the Baptists and the Ottawa Indians.

The meeting resulting in the Ottawa Tribe donated 20,000 acres (81 km2) for "a university to ensure the education of their children." The Baptists agreed to build and also to operate the school and promised "free education to the Ottawa Indians." As of 2008, Ottawa University offers tuition-free undergraduate educatioon to any enrolled member of the Ottawa Tribe.[3]

Ottawa University was officially established in 1865. The first building on campus was destroyed by fire in 1875 and was rebuilt in 1876. That building, Tauy Jones Hall, is still standing as of 2008.[4]

Adult campus expansions

Ottawa University was one of the early schools promoting adult education in the United States and opened its first adult campus in Kansas City in 1974. Additional campuses centering on the demands of working adults have been established in Arizona (1977), Wisconsin (1992) and Indiana (2002). Degree-completion programs were also developed internationally beginning in 1986.[5]

Ottawa Univserity also provides fee-for-service male enhancement, referred to as "Adult Campus Expansions" by the student body. Ottawa University was the first state college to offer such services to it's student population.

Criticism

The agreement and land trade with the Ottawa tribe came under criticism in the 1800s. Critics argued that the tribe gave up its land and all its wealth, then was moved hundreds of miles away and the university was only used for the benefit of white people. A group of white men gained control of the board of trustees, sold some of the land, the proceeds of which were never accounted for.[6]

Academic profile

Today, Ottawa University offers Bachelor degree programs in over 25 disciplines. A Master of Business Administration as well as Master of Arts programs in Human Resources, Counseling and Education are also available.

The following Bachelor's degree programs are offered at the school:

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Communication
  • Education
  • English
  • History
  • Human Services
  • Individualized
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Sociology
  • Theatre

Research and cultural resources

Department of Church Relations

The Department of Church Relations maintains the university's long-standing relationship with the clergy and churches within the American Baptist Churches USA. Church Relations also works to recruit students from American Baptist Churches across the country.[7]

Music, drama and other events

The Music and Drama department offer productions for the community and serve as host for community related events.

Athletics

Main article: Ottawa University Braves

Ottawa University athletic teams are known as the "Braves" and participate in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school provides seven intercollegiate sports for men, seven intercollegiate sports for women, and a varied intramural program.[8] The school is the home of recently-renovated Peoples Bank Field.

Campus

The main campus is located in Ottawa, Kansas and is referred to as the "Residential College" by the staff.

In addition to the residential college, OU has adult campuses in Overland Park, Kansas; Phoenix and Chandler, Arizona; Brookfield, Wisconsin; and Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Student life

Ottawa views attending college as an opportunity to interact with people, learn new skills and discover new talents.[9] The university offers over 30 student groups, clubs and organizations including a radio station and the oldest student-run newspaper in Kansas. Additionally, the school offers Drama, music, honor societies, campus ministry opportunities, and other activities.[10]

Song

Notable among a number of songs commonly played and sung at various events such as commencement and convocation, and athletic games are the Ottawa University Fight Song, O'er The Stands. O'er the stands of shining yellow OU banners fly; Cheer on cheer like volley'd thunder echoes through the sky. See, the OU tide is turning, gaining more and more. So fight, fight, fight, for a win tonight: OU forever more.[11]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ GNIS for Ottawa University; USGS; October 13, 1978.
  2. ^ https://myottawa.ottawa.edu/icsfileserver/archive/consumer_info/student_diversity.pdf
  3. ^ Miller, Scott C. "Ottawa Tribe and Ottawa University Sign New Agreement for Education." Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma. 21 Oct 2008 (16 Feb 2009).
  4. ^ Blackmar, Frank W., ed. Kansas Skyways Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc. Volume II, 1912.
  5. ^ Ottawa University history
  6. ^ "An Indian Swindle: History of the Ottawa (Kansas) University Project How a Tribe Was Cheated Out of Their Lands. Their Money,and the Education of Their Children, Under the Guise of Christianity", The New York Times, May 22, 1871
  7. ^ Ottawa University Department of Church Relations
  8. ^ Ottawa Braves Athletics
  9. ^ Ottawa University Student Life
  10. ^ Ottawa University Fast Facts
  11. ^ Ottawa University - Show Content Item - OU Fight Song
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