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Starting at Ohio State Marion may be your secret advantage for academic success. Start here, and you will become part of a close-knit community that helps you discover your full potential. Work closely with renowned professors at the forefront of their fields. Through them, you will share the excitement of learning and advancing the knowledge in your field. You will discover opportunities side-by-side with classmates who share your goals. You will enjoy a laid-back atmosphere while learning on the leading edge. Best of all─once you understand just how far you can go, you will realize you are already part of a university that can take you there. We will be the destination of choice for those seeking a university education at a campus recognized for excellence in teaching, research, community outreach, and global citizenship. As an anchor in our community for The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University at Marion is dedicated to providing an affordable education combining the rigor and opportunities of a leading research university with a small campus's support to prepare our students for their professions within a global society. We are committed to helping you make your college education affordable. We offer various services and programs designed specifically to help you find ways to meet your educational expenses. Our staff is dedicated to making sure you receive your aid in a timely and efficient manner. Your financial aid package may consist of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work through the Federal Work-Study program or other outside employment. The Academic Advising Office Values the relationships we build with students in support of your academic success. Academic Advising at The Ohio State University at Marion demonstrates quality driven service and commitment to developing independent and innovative learners through integrity, friendliness, respectfulness, and intellect. The career office's mission is to assist our students, and recent alumni achieve meaningful and satisfying careers while serving area employers' hiring needs. Subjects addressed include Career Exploration and Planning, Academic Major Exploration, Internships & Co-Ops Exploration and Preparation, Graduate School Preparation and Application, and Employment Readiness. Ohio State places particular emphasis on your first year on campus. Through research and our own experience, we know that foundations built during this year are critical to your success. First-Year Experience (FYE) programs are designed to help you get comfortable on campus, connect with the university, and start to think of Ohio State as home. Our programs and services foster student learning and development, enhance the educational experience, prepare students for their chosen professions, and contribute to a diverse global society. Our offerings are backed by research and supported by data to respond to and anticipate evolving student needs. The Student Life staff is well-trained, and our initiatives are designed to help students transition into and through college and prepare them for a lifetime of learning and contribution. We provide opportunities that complement and enhance the academic curricula and help students overcome obstacles. We operate many of the programs and services of daily life, including on- and off-campus housing, dining, recreation, diversity, inclusion, equity, student involvement and engagement, health care, counseling, career development, and multiple opportunities to develop leadership and citizenship skills and experiences. The Counseling and Wellness Services on the Ohio State Marion campus are provided as a support to assist all students living a healthy and balanced life to achieve academic goals. View full university

Fort Valley State University is home to thousands of students discovering the genius within themselves and exploring their extraordinary potential for leadership under the guidance of highly-accomplished faculty. Since 1895, the FVSU family has shared a love of invention and innovation and embraced a culture where discovery is celebrated. No matter where you start in life, we believe that education is the surest way to make a difference in the world and achieve your dreams. FVSU is one of the most affordable colleges in the country because our goal is to make sure anyone with talent and desire can use education as a stepping stone. Simultaneously, excellence is demanded across our campuses, from our faculty members who are respected researchers, instructors, and authors, to our students, who accept the challenges of leadership, scholarship, and professionalism. More than 60 clubs and organizations provide students with real-world opportunities to pursue their passions, and our professional network helps launch students into careers through internships and career development. FVSU is Georgia's only 1890 land-grant institution, which means that our mission is to not only empower students to use education to pursue meaningful careers, but it is also to use our scholarship, research, and outreach to make lives better for the communities around us. Our overriding goal is to equip people from all backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to impact the world as leaders in meaningful fields and spread knowledge and resources throughout the state to make ordinary people's lives better today. The Fort Valley State University Department of Campus Police and Safety mission is to ensure the security and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors so that the academic environment and quality of campus life empowers our students to succeed. We are committed to maintaining the highest degree of integrity and professionalism. Event Services is responsible for coordinating the use of all university facilities. All requests for the use of university facilities must be submitted to Event Services, except department requests for academic classes. Event Services will review applications for facility usage, and within the context of the University's mission, policies, and procedures, reserves the right to grant or deny requests. Fort Valley State University specializes in empowering the world's future leaders. You can fulfill your potential, launch a meaningful career, and make a difference in the world as an FVSU Wildcat. Take your first bold step by applying to FVSU today. The Financial Aid Staff committed to assisting you and your parents in making your experience in the financial aid process as smooth as possible. While planning for college, financing your education is an essential investment for accomplishing your future goals. The Office of Financial Aid is available to provide service in counseling, the application process, etc. As you review our web information, you will realize that the University administers several financial aid programs that may provide the assistance you need to help pay for your higher education pursuit at Fort Valley State University. Since 1895, Fort Valley State University has empowered people to use education as a pathway to maximize their potential through invention, intellectual fulfillment, civic leadership, and meaningful careers. It was founded 122 years ago as a bridge to prosperity for the first generations of free black men and women in America. It had a continuing legacy of producing leaders in a broad range of fields critical to human advancement. FVSU's legacy is built on the belief that every human being is entitled to limitless learning, regardless of its birth circumstances. As expressed in its first academic catalog as a college, the institution exists to give students "a better chance in life" and help uplift people, "wherever the college can, through its graduates." Today, Fort Valley State University continues to help talented students access opportunities through education under the leadership of Dr. Paul Jones. He became president on December 16, 2015, after holding numerous senior leadership roles within the University System of Georgia, including serving as interim president of both Darton State College and Georgia College & State University. FVSU continues to garner a national reputation for educational excellence, producing more bachelor's degree graduates in math-related majors than any other school in the country for 2 of the past three years. In Georgia, FVSU is the number one producer of African Americans with bachelor's degrees in agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences and a top 5 producer of African-Americans with degrees in engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, family and consumer/human sciences, and computer and information sciences and support services. The school also ranks in the top 10 schools in Georgia in producing African Americans with bachelor's degrees in psychology and physical sciences. One hundred percent of education prominent graduates pass the state certification exam, and 90% find teaching positions, are enrolled in graduate school, or become gainfully employed in careers related to education within one month of graduating. The school's online bachelor's degree programs have been ranked in the top ten nationwide by various publications and ranking organizations. View full university

Marion Richardson Primary School is a happy, safe and successful place of learning and we are committed to building a long and productive relationship with you. We are committed to excellence in as many fields as possible and we believe this is best achieved when we all work together in partnership. We aim to give your child every opportunity to achieve the highest possible standards in everything they do. We are committed to offering an exciting and creative curriculum with a wealth of different experiences and opportunities to learn and flourish. We expect the highest standards of behavior from our pupils and a commitment from pupils to try as hard as they can in any given field. In return, we will provide many opportunities for trips, sporting activities, the arts as well supporting your children to achieve academic excellence. We have a deeply held set of values shown in our school vision statement. Particularly, we believe that children need to leave our school with skills in reading, writing and maths skills that will equip them well for the next stage in their education as well as in life beyond school. Our aim is that children at Marion Richardson Primary School will become confident, lifelong learners. We have strong parental groups, workshops, trips, and social activities to support you – the parents and carers – in supporting your child in the best way possible. Marion Richardson is an inclusive school. We aim to foster a school culture of respect and belonging so that all children can learn about themselves and accept individual differences. We are committed to providing an appropriate and high-quality education for all our children. As an inclusive school, we have high aspirations and expectations for all children to achieve their best and become confident young adults that lead happy and fulfilling lives. Our school is part of a rich and diverse community that aims to respond to learners in ways that take into account their varied life experiences and needs. We are a happy, caring school that endeavors to overcome any barriers to learning to ensure full participation in school life. At Marion Richardson, we teach units from the International Primary Curriculum. This is a cross-curricular, thematic approach, consistent with recognized good practice. In our curriculum planning, we always endeavor to ensure that activities are matched to the individual needs, development, and ability of the children. View full school

Since 1842, Marion Military Institute (MMI) has achieved a national reputation for preparing young men and women for successful civilian and military careers. This is accomplished by providing the best possible educational program for its students in a disciplined environment, thereby developing their intellectual, physical, moral, social, and leadership capabilities. Marion Military Institute is one of only four military junior colleges in the United States and a member of the Alabama Community College System. Students from all over the nation attend MMI to establish a strong foundation for future study and to take advantage of its leadership development opportunities. About 40 percent of MMI cadets will pursue a civilian career and will enroll in the college’s Leadership Education Program (LEP). Others are working toward receiving an appointment to one of the five U.S. Service Academies and are in the Service Academy Program (SAP). Unique to the four military junior colleges in the Early Commissioning Program (ECP), which provides an avenue for qualified students to earn a commission as a Second Lieutenant after receiving their associate’s degree to serve in either the National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve. The faculty and staff of MMI are committed to intellectual and leadership development for each cadet. This commitment will enable students to be successful in future endeavors, whether civilian or military. Marion Military Institute, a two-year public institution of higher learning, educates and develops cadets as future leaders through an immersive experiential military environment that integrates intellectual, leadership, character, and physical development to prepare them for success in four-year colleges, U.S. service academies, and in military and civilian careers. Marion Military Institute will be nationally recognized as the premier leadership development college of Alabama with whole cadet enrichment through an immersive and intentional experiential learning environment, a relevant, rigorous, and robust academic program, and a character and leadership education development system. View full school