Students in the degree completion program were invited to visit campus and meet faculty members and students on April 25.

In today’s technologically advanced world, students can receive a college degree without ever setting foot on a college campus. Even at The University of Findlay, many students choose this option because of job and family responsibilities. However, on Wednesday, April 25, students in UF’s degree completion program (DCP) took advantage of the opportunity to visit campus and meet some of the faculty members and students they’ve interacted with online.

“I have been organizing this event for at least five years,” said Maria Gamba, associate professor of business. “This is my way of making online students know that they are a very important part of our campus.”

The 24 students who visited campus are working toward a bachelor of science degree in business management. The DCP is specifically geared toward adult working students who have had some college or currently have an associate’s degree.

Students were greeted by Dawn Franks, coordinator of the DCP, and officially welcomed by both DeBow Freed, Ph.D., UF president, and Paul Sears, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business. Joseph Martelli, D.I.T., associate professor of business, led the evening’s program, and Douglas Asbury, assistant professor and director of accounting, discussed the advantages of continuing education with a master’s degree.

Other perks to visiting campus were a visit to the Black and Orange shop to get some UF gear; a visit to the Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books, hosted by Barbara McCrory, administrative assistant and accounting officer of the museum; and a campus tour led by DeeDee Spraw, director of alumni and parent relations.

Patti Abels, D.B.A., assistant professor of business, and Louann Cummings, C.P.A., were also involved in the students’ visit to campus.

Students in attendance included the following:
Darrell Preble
Frances Meagher
Curtis Tinney
David Bayes
Brenda Clark
Anna Flathman
Jack Hagenmayer
Heidi Hammond
Heather Glick
Brandon Suto
Sue Cox
Mitzi Toland
Theresa Reaves
Joshua Schroeder
Jeff Giesige
Tammy Braun
Kerri Pollock
Joe Rowan
Michael Kill
Joshua Conley
Matthew McCleese
Aaron Parks
Nathan Like
Michael Erwin