The Scoop - August 4, 2014
Posted by Michael Frueh
on Aug 18, 2014
The Ohio State University - Lima Campus welcomes a new dean & director.
Jackie Bradley provided the invocation and pledge, with David Frost giving the Sgt-at-Arms report. Elizabeth Brown provided fellowship - updating the club on various Rotary symphony grants and how they are enriching students in the area.
August is membership month - please remember that guests are free !!
Dick Schroeder was proud to say that we met last year's goal for the Every Rotarian/Every Year program - 63% gave at least $100. Our goal for our 100th year is 100 percent participation. Michael Frueh received his +1 pin - Larry Webb his +2 pin - and Paul Yessenow his +5 pin !!
Our speaker was Brian Albright form the Admissions Department at The Ohio State University, Lima. Brian gave us some information about the new dean - Charlene Gilbert, who will be starting next week. He also shared information on the local campus and the college in general. Key points were:
- 392 Freshman will start this fall - 1077 total for Lima - over 60,000 statewide.
- 19% of Lima students originally applied to Columbus
- Average ACT was 22.5 - the highest of any incoming class
- Tuition is $7140 per year in Lima ($3000 less than Columbus)
OSU is ranked #1 in Ohio, and 16th nationwide in overall effectiveness