The Newark Shared-Services Model Bonnie L. Coe, Ph.D., President Central Ohio Technical College Dr. William L. MacDonald, Dean/Director The Ohio State University at Newark
Our history: A Local Community s Vision This college (COTC) coupled with The Ohio State University Newark will offer an opportunity for every individual in the area to get an education... J. Gilbert Reese Nov. 6, 1970 The Newark Advocate 45 years later The community s vision continues
The Newark Campus Model Unique partnership of higher education institutions sharing a 200-acre campus in Newark, Ohio Autonomous governance, mission, curriculum and faculty What do we share? All buildings and general purpose classrooms 180 positions, nearly $12 million
Cost-Sharing and Budgets Cost Shared $25.5M Budget $11.7 M Budget $23.3M Budget
Testing Center Conference Services Facilities, Grounds and Maintenance Fees and Deposits Shared Services Student Life Career Services Public Safety Tutoring Human Resources Services Center Technology Services Disability Services Employee Benefits Development Purchasing Financial Aid Risk Management Food Services & Vending Bookstore Accounting Library Services Marketing & PR Residence Halls
Shared Spaces The Ohio State University at Newark first offered classes at Newark High School in 1957 (borrowed space) Founders Hall, 1969 Central Ohio Technical College opens in 1971 Hopewell Hall, 1975 (cost-shared) Adena Hall, 1978 (cost-shared) LeFevre Hall, 1993 (cost-shared) John Gilbert Reese Center, 2004 (cost-shared) John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center, 2008 (cost-shared) Facilities Operations Building, 2016 (cost-shared)
A Shared Future: Campus Framework Plan Looking ahead 50 Years Facilities Operations Building OPENED 2016 Adena Hall Renovation IN PROCESS Residence Hall Expansion OPENING 2017 Science and Technology Building NEXT
Budgeting Process Each cost-shared department has an Ohio State Newark Budget, a COTC Budget and a Cost-Shared Budget with all budgets tied to each institution s strategic plan, initiatives or action items
Governance, Management and Communication Central Ohio Technical College Board of Trustees Fiduciary board of trustees established under Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3357 9 members, 3 appointed directly by the governor, 6 are elected by local school board caucuses from the college s service district of Licking, Knox, and Coshocton Counties Members of the COTC Board of Trustees meet monthly The Ohio State University at Newark Advisory Board Established through policy of The Ohio State University 10 members (including one, non-voting student member) appointed by the provost in consultation with the dean/director of the campus Serves in an advisory capacity and meets every other month Cross-Board Communication: A representative from each Board attends the other Board s meetings and delivers a report.
Campus Partnerships and Highlights Targeted Investments and Collaborative Design of Shared Spaces Cost-shared Engineering Lab in LeFevre Hall Scholarship Growth Because of our partnership approach, The Next Generation Challenge campaign raised over $21 million. COTC and Ohio State Newark students now have access to more than $1 million in scholarships each year!
Outcomes and Impact Increased student access and affordability Increased purchasing power, leveraging of scale and combined resources No duplication of services Allows institutions to invest in higher quality campus amenities for all students COTC is debt free and Ohio State Newark has limited debt that is 100% serviced by endowed philanthropic gifts Focused Operations No Mission Creep Responsive to Community and Workforce Needs
Final Thoughts and Questions Each institution adds specific value to meet local community needs Cost-sharing agreement and cooperation accomplished under existing structure Additional bureaucratic layer would add to costs and limits flexibility to adjust arrangements as needed For every complex problem, there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong. -H.L. Mencken