Students, for the most up-to-date information, be sure to check your student email account.
>> President’s Blog – April 13, 2020
$3.9M Federal CARES Act Funding and State Budget Impact
>> COVID-19 Special Appeal Form
For a student who, for a specific COVID-19-related reason, was not able to complete their class(es) for Spring 2020. (Added 4/22/2020 at 11:14 a.m.)
CURRENT STATUS
Owens Community College has and will continue to follow the guidelines set forth by Governor DeWine’s office.
Due to the extension of the stay-at-home order, we are continuing to restrict employee presence on campus to only those roles where on-campus presence is required to continue college operations and service to students. This means all Owens Community College campuses will continue to serve our students virtually and remotely. In-person appointments will not be conducted. If you are unsure about your appointment or if you have a question, please contact the necessary department below.
For all those visiting our campuses, pursuant to the Governor’s recent guidance, and effective May 4, 2020, all employees, students, guests and vendors will be required to wear a face mask or face covering at all times when in common areas or when within 6 feet of another individual. We will continue practicing physical distancing and other necessary measures that ensure the health and safety of our community. A very important reminder, please do not come to campus if you are feeling sick.
As the situation with COVID-19 continues, Owens Community College will be offering web-based courses for the Summer 2020 semester; however, all in-person classes for Summer 2020 have been or are in the process of being canceled. If you previously registered for an in-person course for Summer 2020 that has been canceled, you will receive communication regarding the next steps from Advising. We continue working to ensure all students have the support needed to be successful and complete their semester courses. If we receive guidance from the Governor’s office regarding the resumption of in-person classes, we will add those to the Summer 2020 class schedule. Be sure to keep checking your Owens student email periodically for important updates and changes that may occur due to COVID-19.
We appreciate your patience through this difficult time. The best way for us to continue to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of COVID-19 is to obtain and follow the guidelines shared by our health care providers, the Ohio Department of Health, Toledo-Lucas, Wood and Hancock county health departments, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
We will get through this together!
#TeamOwens #YourSuccessStartsHere #PoweredByOwens
Bookstores
The Toledo-area and Findlay-area Campus Bookstores are offering online shopping only and are currently closed to walk in traffic. The bookstores are offering free ground shipping on all orders and free e-textbooks for some courses.
Order course materials and supplies from the online Toledo-area Campus bookstore. >>
Order course materials and supplies from the online Findlay-area Campus bookstore. >>
(Added 4/30/2020 at 3:40 p.m.)
Dining Services
The Toledo Fireside Grill and the Findlay Grill are currently closed in support of the State of Ohio’s shelter in place order.
(Added 4/30/2020 at 3:40 p.m.)
Shuttle Schedule Change
Starting Monday, April 27, the Owens Community College shuttle between the Downtown Learning Center and the Toledo-Area Campus will move to an individually-scheduled service model. Rides can be scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with the last pick up being at 4:30 p.m. to go to the downtown location.
To schedule a ride during those times, please call (567) 661-7577 and request a pick up location of either the Downtown Learning Center, College Hall or the Library. One hour notice is required to schedule a ride. Please call (567) 661-7577 with any questions or concerns.
(Added 4/24/2020 at 2:14 p.m.)
Commencement Cancellation
Due to the CDC’s restrictions on large gatherings, it is with sadness that we must cancel the Spring Commencement scheduled for Friday, May 15. Graduates will still receive their degrees. We will invite graduates to the Fall Commencement to participate in the ceremony and celebrate their achievements. Watch the Commencement page for details.
Student Health and Activities Center (SHAC); Findlay Fitness Center & Gym
Due to the Stay at Home directive from the Governor’s office, the Student Health & Activities Center & the Findlay Fitness Center & Gym will be closed until further notice.
Child Care Center on the Findlay-area Campus
The Child Care Center on the Findlay-area Campus is open under a temporary pandemic license at a limited capacity. We will inform you when this situation changes.
In Case of Emergency
If you have an emergency on-campus, contact the Department of Public Safety at (567) 661-7575.
(updated 05/01/2020 at 9:45 a.m.)
Message From President Steve Robinson
March 30, 2020
Message from Denise Smith, Provost
March 27, 2020
Please know Owens Community College takes your health and wellness seriously. The College has brought together a cross section of various stakeholders and operating groups on campus to review and revise the college’s existing pandemic crisis plan. Much of this work involves a focus on developing proactive measures to communicate, educate, and implement pandemic information and plans to faculty, staff, and students. This work is ongoing, and as plans are developed, revised, and refined, that information will be shared with the campus community.
The College is actively monitoring the status of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) including communicating with local and state health departments. The College will continue to provide updates to Owens Community College students, faculty, and staff in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Ohio Department of Health, and local County Health Department guidelines.
Currently, Owens Community College stakeholder groups are regularly meeting, and communicating daily, to discuss and share federal, state, and local guidance on the evolving situation. In addition, teams of people, including Workplace Safety & Health, Human Resources, Student Services, Academics, Facilities and Operations, and the Department of Public Safety, are working day and night to ensure a clean and safe environment. In addition, the College is reviewing and updating policies, plans, and procedures to prepare for events that may change campus operations.
Effective health and wellness tips to minimize exposure and spread:
- If you are sick or have any (even mild) symptoms such as mild fever, cough, etc. please stay home. If these symptoms worsen please contact your nearest hospital or physician in advance and let them know you are coming with these symptoms.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, face, mouth, and nose.
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as often as possible.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in your immediate area. Our physical plant has increased the level and strength of cleaning in all areas daily.
- An alcohol-based hand sanitizer should be seen as an extra layer of cleaning and should never be viewed as a replacement to frequent handwashing.
How to reach us
Due to social distancing guidelines and recommendations from the CDC and the Governor’s office, Owens Community College campuses will be serving our students virtually and remotely for the foreseeable future. In-person appointments will not be conducted. If you are unsure about your appointment or if you have a question, please contact the necessary department below. Thank you for your understanding.
- Admissions – admissions@owens.edu
- Advising – www.owens.edu/advising or advisor@owens.edu
- Bookstore – occtc@bkstr.com
- Career Services – www.owens.edu/career or careerservices@owens.edu
- College Credit Plus – ccp@owens.edu
- Computer Labs – The labs at both libraries remain open or College Hall 156
- Counseling – counselingservices@owens.edu or (567) 661-2107
- Dept. of Public Safety – (567) 661-7575
- Disability Resource Center – disability@owens.edu or (567) 661-7007
- Financial Aid – oserve@owens.edu
- Food Pantry – krista_kiessling@owens.edu or (419) 460-1272
- International – annette_swanson@owens.edu
- Library – libhelp@owens.edu or (567) 661-7015
- Oserve – www.owens.edu/oserve or oserve@owens.edu
- Student Activities – studentactivities@owens.edu
- Student Conduct – james_katzner@owens.edu
- Testing Center – toledo_testing_center@owens.edu
- Title IX – titleix@owens.edu
- Veterans Services – vets@owens.edu
If you do not see a department listed and you have a question, please use the online form to submit a question and we will get back to you as soon as possible.