Ohio Valley College

Ohio Valley College is a private, four-year Christian college affiliated with the churches of Christ of the American Restoration Movement and located between the western towns of Parkersburg and Vienna in the State of West Virginia in the United States.

Founded in 1958 (with classes beginning in fall 1960), the school integrates education with biblical faith and service to God and humanity. The college is physically located on two separate campuses totalling 267 acres (1.1 km²). Ohio Valley College offers bachelor's degrees in 14 different subject areas.

The schools sports teams are called the Fighting Scots and compete in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a member of the NCAA's Division II.

History

In 1956 several alumni of Harding University formed a committee to establish a Christian college in the West Virginia area. A foundation was formed to solicit funds for the future college.

On September 14, 1960, the college opened with classes being offered at South Parkersburg Church of Christ. In 1963 the South Campus opened with an administrative and classroom building on 133 acres (538,000 m²) between Parkersburg and Vienna which had been purchased in 1958. Two dormitories were opened that same year. An additional dormitory and library were built in 1966. Three years later an auditorium and student center opened. A cafeteria and student center opened in the 1979-80 school year. An athletic complex was built in 1992.

In 1994 the college doubled its campus size with the purchase of 134 acres (542,000 m²) and a four storied building from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia. This separate campus became the North Campus. The new campus contained two auditoriums, several classrooms, cafeteria, dining and conference rooms, dormitory with 225 beds, a chapel, and two athletic fields. The school renovated the North Campus facility and constructed two new dormitories with a connecting lobby in 2003.

Student life

All full time students are required to take a Bible class each semester. Bible class attendance is required. Excessive absences could potentially cause suspension during the next semester.

Freshmen and sophomore resident students have a curfew (midnight Sunday - Thursday; 1AM Fridays and Saturdays).

Ohio Valley College does not have national fraternities and sororities. Instead the school has localized social co-ed clubs. There are currently four social clubs - Delta, Kappa, Sigma, and Theta. Clubs compete in intramural activities, service projects and Expressions — a musical concert held annually in the Spring.

The college has a handful of publications including "The Highlander," the student newspaper; "The Valerian," the school yearbook; and Penumbra, the college's literary magazine.

The college offers opportunities in several performing groups. These groups include the A Cappella Singers, which is composed of approximately 40 singers. This group performs at congregations, youth rallies, and other venues. The Ambassadors is a dramatic group which travels around to youth rallies, camps, and other church related events. The Chamber Players are composed of woodwind, brass, and string ensembles and groups of a variety of instrumentation. The Chamber Players perform at two on campus concerts a year and frequently give performances for the community. Express is the college's contemporary Christian a cappella performing group. This group performs at over 200 events per year.

External link

• Official Site (http://www.ovc.edu/)