Welcome from President Frederick J. Finks
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Dr. Finks Bio & Selecting the right university
is the first step in opening the door to your future. Making the
right choice may perhaps be the most critical decision you will
make at this point in your life. Take it seriously, weigh the pros
and cons, gather the facts and then decide.
As you begin this process, I would like to introduce Ashland University
to you as a university of choice. Ashland offers not only solid
academic programs in a challenging environment, but also a place
of warmth, friendship and community. Built upon a 128-year history,
Ashland exhibits a strong commitment to Judeo-Christian tradition
where students are valued for who they are and what they hope to
become. Here at Ashland, you will find a strong emphasis on learning
as well as becoming.
The faculty members of Ashland University are men and women who
are committed to excellence in teaching and to the pursuit of scholarship.
They take seriously the responsibility to teaching and learning,
but equally important they model what they teach as mentors. They
help create an environment that is truly both supportive and challenging.
You will also discover that our theme of "Accent on the Individual"
is not merely a phrase, but a description of what Ashland is all
about. We strive to help students succeed and grow in every way
on this campus -- intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically.
The faculty, as well as the students, take seriously the responsibility
that each must invest in their own education in order to take advantage
of the opportunities that are here, both in and outside the classroom.
Ashland University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and
most of the majors combine liberal arts study with hands-on, real-world
experience.
Ashland University's 120-acre campus is exceptionally attractive
and well-maintained and is enhanced by the addition of a four new
buildings. The 60,000-square-foot Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch
College of Business and Economics building provides an innovative,
world-class environment for business leaders of tomorrow. The Arthur
and Maxine Rybolt Sport Sciences Center and the Recreation Center
comprise 102,000 square feet with an astonishing opportunity for
sport and fitness. The addition to the Kettering Science Center
offers students a wonderful opportunity with new labs and classrooms.
Finally the Dwight Schar College of Education with 52,000 square
feet of space brings a state-of-the-art facility to one of our largest
programs.
Campus life provides an array of opportunities ranging from 20 varsity
sports to music, theatrical productions, a nationally recognized
campus newspaper, and a large variety of student organizations.
You will find Ashland to be a most inviting place to learn, to grow
and to prepare for your future. Ashland’s heritage and tradition
offer a place of real distinction and a place where the students
come first.
As you surf this website, you will discover some of the principal
features of Ashland University. But taking the time to visit the
campus will showcase just how unique we really are. Come see for
yourself and make Ashland your university of choice.
Dr. Frederick J. Finks, President, Ashland University