Introduction and Overview

The Wayne College of the University of Akron is located in Orrville, Ohio, USA. It is the only branch of the University of Akron in the region. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees, as well as vocational and technical education and continuing education. It offers dozens of professional courses such as biology, computer science, economics, English, geology, history, early childhood education, engineering, and nursing.

History and Establishment

Founded in 1972, it was originally named Wayne General and Technical College, and was later changed to Wayne College in 1990.

School Strength

Faculty: There are 27 full-time teachers, 14 of whom have doctoral degrees. The average full-time teacher has a master's degree and an additional 20 semesters of course study and 12 years of teaching experience. The student-teacher ratio is 23:1, and the average class size is 18 students.

Academic Achievements: As a branch of the University of Akron, students can enjoy some of the academic resources and research results of the University of Akron, providing students with certain academic support and development opportunities.

Teaching resources: With a 160-acre campus, the school has rich building space resources and complete facilities, including the original teaching building built in 1972 and the student life building opened in 2009. The student life building has classroom space, banquet halls, art galleries, bookstores, cafes and entertainment spaces.

Nature of the institution

A public comprehensive education school.

Educational philosophy

Under the teaching strategy plan set by the University of Akron, it provides high-quality credit and non-credit education opportunities for citizens in the nearby area, emphasizes personalized attention, and is committed to helping students succeed in academic pursuits, career success and lifelong learning. It also focuses on supporting lifelong learning in the community.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: It offers two bachelor's degree programs in organizational supervision and social work, and also offers a master's degree in business administration on campus through the University of Akron's School of Business Administration. In addition, the nursing major is also relatively popular.

Key laboratories: No reports on particularly famous key laboratories have been found.

Departments

No information about the school's clear division of departments was found, but it is known that the school offers professional courses in many fields including liberal arts, science, engineering, business, and medicine.

Ranking

No exact ranking was found in the mainstream ranking list.

Expenses

No detailed cost standards were found for the school, but as a public school, tuition is relatively affordable, and the school may provide students with financial aid such as scholarships and grants.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus is located on the northern edge of Orrville, Ohio, covering an area of ​​160 acres, including the original teaching building built in 1972 and the student life building opened in 2009. The 1818 Barnett-Hoover farmhouse is also preserved and remodeled for classroom teaching in 2005.

Campus Culture: Focusing on personalized attention to students and community building, it is a commuter-friendly campus with a close community atmosphere. Local shops and restaurants welcome students, and many local business owners have connections with the campus.

Campus safety: The school has taken a series of safety measures, such as campus monitoring and security patrols, to ensure the safety of students and the orderly study and life.