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Union Institute and University
- Location & Contact Information
- Address, Directions, & Map:
- 440 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
- Telephone Numbers: 800.486.3116; 513.861.6400
- Official Website: [1]
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- History & Memorable Moments
Union Institute & University traces its origins to 1964, when a group of ten liberal arts colleges established a consortium called "The Union for Research and Experimentation in Higher Education." The consortium, headquartered at the campus of Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, included a number of schools experimenting with alternative education philosophies during the period, including Antioch; Sarah Lawrence College; Bard College; Hofstra University; Goddard College; Franconia College; and Nasson College. Renamed the "Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities" in 1969, the consortium directed its focus toward providing educational opportunities for non-traditional students whose needs were best served by a non-residential college experience. [1]
The consortium later became an independent degree-granting institution calling itself "The University Without Walls" (1971), and then "The Union Institute" (1989). After acquiring Vermont College in Montpelier, Vermont from Norwich University in October, 2001, it was renamed Union Institute & University. The purchase of Vermont College added several master’s degree programs and an Adult Degree Program to Union Institute & University’s existing undergraduate and doctoral programs, providing a progression of degree opportunities, along with certificates in advanced graduate study. Accessed 14 March 2007. [1]
Since 2002, Roger H. Sublett serves as Union Institute & University’s fifth president. Under Sublett, who made a name for himself as director of the Kellogg Foundation from 1991-2001, the institution has undergone major academic and structural changes, designed to reposition the Union Institute as a premier long-distance and low-residency university. [1]
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Prospective Students
College of Undergraduate Studies--Cincinnati Center
CUS at of Union Institute & University (UI&U) has been serving learners in the tri-state area and beyond since the early 1970s. Our individualized curriculum and distance delivery options afford you a uniquely flexible means to complete an undergraduate degree. We will work with you to develop a course-based program of study that maximizes your time and learning style.
Individualized Degree Planning and Personalized Instruction:
Study subjects that genuinely interest you and help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Faculty advisors work with you, one-to-one, providing direct support throughout your studies. Our learners work with a member of the faculty who plays a variety of roles depending upon the situation: instructor, mentor, advocate, resource person in addition to the role of faculty advisor.
Flexibility and Convenience:
At UI&U your college campus is wherever you are. Learners communicate with instructors by phone, email or face-to-face -- when and where it's mutually convenient. The Program features a personalized approach to distance learning.
Accelerate Your Path to a Degree with Credit based on Experiential Learning:
Take full advantage of your previous coursework and current knowledge based on assessment of your college-level learning derived from training, work, and life experience. Learners can receive up to 60 credits for documented college-level experiential learning. Courses are year-round -- your program will never be interrupted.
Adult Learner-Centered:
Be part of a community of adult students who are there to learn, and are supportive and respectful of your goals and interests. UI&U's faculty and students come from diverse professional backgrounds providing fascinating studies that broaden your educational experience.
Prompt and Individual Attention at a Distance:
Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of a faculty advisor and the support of a dedicated staff. Learners enjoy access to extensive on-line research databases, library services, and reference assistance enabling you to effectively plan and execute your individualized studies.
Degree Program Options
At CUS, you can choose a traditional degree program or work with your advisor to design your own. Some of the concentrations offered at the Cincinnati Center include:
Students are not limited to these areas of concentration. Our faculty can help you design your own program based on your interests.
Degree Options:
UI&U is regionally accredited, providing flexible, relevant and individualized Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees. At UI&U, you may even design your program with an interdisciplinary focus that is unique to your interests and plans for the future.
Ask an enrollment counselor for more information about the wide range of concentrations available through our individualized learning approach.
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If you are interested in any of these programs and would like to find out more, please Request information from [2].
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