The Ohio University Foundation
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Academic Excellence
Ohio University Bobcats are some of the nation’s best and brightest. Scholarships and support for academic programs are an important way that OHIO attracts and retains a diverse student body while delivering a valuable return on investment for students.
Bobcat Spirit
What does it mean to be a Bobcat? We know the traditions, places and history that make our university Ohio’s first and finest. These are the things that make us Stand Up and Cheer.
Arts
From summer arts programs and music education to film, theater and the Kennedy Museum of Art, Ohio University has a rich tradition of fostering creativity and artistic expression and bringing it onto the local, regional and national stage.
Community
Ohio University is a positive catalyst for change in its region and across the state, engaging with the community outside the institution in meaningful, innovative ways. This outreach encompasses arts and education, public health, media and economic development and entrepreneurship – a symbiotic relationship that provides enriching opportunities for students and community members alike.
Global Impact
Global opportunities at OHIO seek to connect students, faculty and partners across the world. Ohio University’s Office of Global Affairs and International Studies leads these efforts that facilitate global education and research, student and faculty mobility, international students and scholars, and global partnerships.
Diversity and Inclusion
Led by the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, OHIO’s inclusive campus efforts welcome and uplift all members of the campus community. University-wide initiatives promote inclusive institutional policies, practices and cultures through intersectional programs, as well as strategic communications and advocacy.
Health
From outreach programs that bring care to rural communities to research on the front lines of regional and global health crises, OHIO’s students, faculty and staff are contributing to programs, initiatives, and knowledge that have real-world impact and provide hands-on learning to future generations of health care professionals and advocates.
Research
Ohio University advances excellence in the search of new knowledge, understanding and creative endeavors, for the benefit of society. With more than 2,000 undergraduates involved in research and creative activity, research at OHIO fosters innovation and entrepreneurship while providing cutting-edge educational opportunities and programming for students.
Sustainability
Ohio University’s commitment to sustainability and the environment is underscored by its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan – and that commitment comes to life through projects that create sustainable paint from acid mine drainage, facilitate green building practices through a LEED Lab, and the largest in-vessel composting system at any university in the nation.
Student Support
On OHIO’s campuses, in its residence halls and academic buildings, in between classes and student organization meetings, a web of offices, programs and staff members exists as a support system for students. Whether it’s guidance for a first-generation student, a meal from the Cats’ Cupboard for a student experiencing food insecurity, or help finding a suit and tie for a first internship interview, these resources are an important part of how OHIO shows that Bobcats help Bobcats.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
CASE Gold award for Alumni Relations Pivot - Senior Postcard Project 2020
External reviews

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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of alumni (regardless of last date of enrollment) who submit updated contact information to the alumni office within the most recent academic year
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Bobcat Spirit
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
From 2019 to 2021, OUAA’s overall engagement with alumni increased from 12,000 to more than 38,000.
Average financial aid award per FTE student
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Most recent IPEDS reporting (based on the 2019-20 school year) reflects an average institutional grant or scholarship award to full time first time freshman.
Average online donation
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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The Ohio University Foundation
Board of directorsas of 03/11/2022
Perry Sook
Nexstar
Sandy Anderson
Retired
Dave Abram
Anderson Windows
Tom Anderson, DO
OhioHealth
Mark Arnold
Retired
Melissa Arnold
American Academy of Pediatrics
Karen Bailey
Georgia Pacific
Erv Ball
Retired
Tim Busch
Nexstar
Cynthia Calhoun
NASA
Casey Christopher
Quontic Bank
Chuck Ciuni
Deloitte
Cary Cooper
Marshall Mellhorn
Joe Becherer
University of Notre Dame
Ned Dewire
Retired
Dick Dickerson
UTI Corporation
Scott Durcanin
Charles Schwab
Jim Edwards
Retired
Paul Gydosh
Kensington Wealth Partners
Donny Harrison
Ridgemont Equity Partners
Ann Hill
Retired
Gregory Hill, DO
Western Reserve Hospital
Bill Hilyard
Cleveland Institute of Music
Bev Jones
Clearways Consulting
Janis Jones
Ohio State University
Phyllis Kohler
Retired
Tom Kostohryz
Live Health Appalachia
Dave Levy
American Chemical Society
Jeff Loewy
Tirschwell and Loewy Inc.
Dennis Minichello
Marwedel, Minichello & Reeb, P.C.
Steve Muck
Brayman Construction
Susan Mulgrew
Eric Peterson
GM
Jackie Reau
Gameday Communications
Bob Rudy
Robin Smith
Video/Action
Daryl Sybert, DO
OrthoNeuro
Tom Weihe
Retired
Bob Wolfinger
City of Lancaster
Dave Wolfort
Olympia Steel
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Gender identity
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Equity strategies
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- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.