51ÂÒÂ× is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. While over 30 of the University’s academic programs are accredited by their own disciplinary accreditors, 51ÂÒÂ× as a whole is accredited by HLC; all of the University’s programs and units are covered by this institution-wide accreditation. HLC offers two different pathways to institutional accreditation. They are the Standard Pathway and the Open Pathway. 51ÂÒÂ× has been on the Open Pathway since 2019. The next HLC Comprehensive Evaluation and visit will occur during the 2034-35 academic year.
Office of the Provost
Dr. Donald J. Leo serves as the Executive Vice President and Provost of 51ÂÒÂ×
Executive Vice President and Provost
Meet Provost Leo
Donald J. Leo, Ph.D. serves as the Executive Vice President and Provost. At 51ÂÒÂ× Dr. Leo manages the academic deans and a variety of offices that foster academic quality and student success. He is a professor of mechanical engineering.
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Any resulting program changes approved by the state will only impact future entry terms; students who have already declared a program planned for suspension or merger can still complete that program’s requirements as outlined in accordance with the Undergraduate Catalog.
These programs and resources provide career and professional development opportunities for OHIO faculty and academic staff across the institution.
As part of 51ÂÒÂ×'s commitment to enhancing the student experience, the Athens Campus Testing Center will relocate to Alden Library over the summer.