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Shawnee State Joins Ohio's 14 Public Universities in Closing the Degree Attainment Gap

Ohio’s 14 public universities, including Shawnee State University, are launching a statewide communication campaign designed to raise awareness of the value of public higher education and spur efforts to close the state’s increasingly alarming higher education attainment gap. To accomplish this goal, the effort, called Forward Ohio, seeks to mobilize public support for enhanced investment in public higher education and ensure that it is a public policy imperative for state government.

Shawnee State University calls for public comment prior to evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission

Shawnee State University will welcome a team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on September 24, 2018. The HLC team will review the university’s continued ability to meet their criteria for accreditation.

“The accreditation process seeks to determine and confirm the academic quality of the institution and how our institution meets its mission,” said Dr. Jeff Bauer, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at SSU.

Shawnee State University has been accredited by the HLC since 1975.

Shawnee State University to start Performing Arts Academy

Shawnee State University is starting a Performing Arts Academy for students grades six through 12.

The academy is designed as a preparatory program for students interested in entering a world of professional performance training. Student enrolled in the classes will participate in ballet, jazz and tap classes to hone in their skills for college programs, regional and national stage productions, as well as many more performance opportunities.