GENERAL INFORMATION
A Profile of Franklin University
Educational Philosophy For more than 100 years, Franklin University has been committed to providing high-quality, flexible, innovative, responsive, and affordable education. Founded in 1902 as the Y.M.C.A. School of Commerce, Franklin University has since become central Ohio’s leading educator of working adults. As a learner-centered institution, Franklin’s educational philosophy cornerstones are:
• Ensuring academic quality • Providing access to educational opportunities • Adapting to the needs of students
• Responding to changes in society, professions, and the business community
Combining theory with practice, Franklin’s focus on applied learning gives working professionals knowledge that they can immediately apply in the workplace. We provide student-professionals with the convenience of evening classes, a choice of class schedules, and a variety of learning formats to accommodate student’s busy schedules and their individual learning styles. In addition, our tuition is among the lowest of any four-year independent college in Ohio, and ranks among the lowest 10% in the U.S.
Franklin’s Students Since 1902, Franklin University has been a pioneer in meeting the needs of students who have the ambition to continue their education in combination with other responsibilities. The student body is diverse in both background and experience. Most of the students who attend the university work full time, raise families, and remain active in their communities while pursuing their education. While they range in age from 18 to 71 years old, the average age of the institution’s undergraduate is 33, and that of the average graduate student is 36. Among the student population are those who transfer from other institutions, students who seek to start a career, change careers, advance in their career, and those who simply want to stay ahead in a changing world.
As career-focused professionals, most Franklin University students desire to gain high-quality, relevant knowledge that will enhance their immediate value on the job. They also seek an education that provides a foundation of broad-based knowledge that will help them move into higher-level positions and experience continual progress throughout their careers. Franklin University strives to be adaptive to the needs of adult learners, the business world in which they work, and societal shifts as a whole.
Student-Centered Education As a student-centered institution of higher learning, the University has long been committed to providing personalized services that cater to busy adults.
One of the key features of Franklin’s outstanding customer service is the University’s Academic Advisors. Every Franklin student is assigned an Academic Advisor who assists them with establishing educational goals, charting a course toward graduation, and finding answers to any questions that arise during their entire time at Franklin.
In addition to our robust staff of full-time faculty, our courses are enhanced by the experiences shared by more than 500 adjunct faculty members who are successful professionals
currently working in their fields of expertise. Tapping into the knowledge of proven professionals lets Franklin augment curriculum with current business practices and market trends, and affords students the opportunity to build professional networks in their fields of interest.
History of the University Throughout Franklin University’s history, the institution has been dedicated to removing the barriers to higher education for working adults, while recognizing and responding to their needs for high-quality, professional-based instruction. Early on, business and professional leaders recognized the need for a low-cost, practical, yet effective way of obtaining higher education. Founded in Columbus in 1902, the Y.M.C.A. School of Commerce started with just a few students studying bookkeeping. In 1913, a two-year college course in accounting was added, and by 1917, more than 40 students were studying accounting. As the need arose, other professional-based courses such as exporting, advertising, and insurance were offered.
In 1917, offering programs which led to degrees became a goal of the Y.M.C.A. school. In 1921, the institution received degree-granting authority from the State of Ohio.
By 1920, attending classes was not only affordable but also convenient. Classes were scheduled primarily in the evening, so they would not interfere with students’ full-time jobs. Production engineering, accounting, banking and finance, marketing, and business administration were offered in four-year evening programs leading to a Bachelor of Commercial Science degree. Law courses were organized into a Bachelor of Laws degree, and this evolved into a fully accredited law school in 1954.
Faculty members were professionals who held jobs in Columbus area businesses during the day and taught at night. Curricula were developed with the goal of helping students advance in their professions.
The school’s first formal commencement was in 1923 with a total of 24 students in the graduating class. In 1933, the name Franklin University was adopted, chosen to honor the innovative spirit of Benjamin Franklin. At this time, the University was organized as a separate branch of the Columbus Y.M.C.A.
As Franklin University worked toward full regional accreditation, the University made the strategic decision to focus resources on undergraduate programs rather than continue to maintain the law school. In 1965, an affiliation with Capital University was announced, and the law school was moved to Capital’s grounds. Franklin University eventually ended its association with the law school altogether.
A Separate Entity Franklin University amicably separated from Y.M.C.A. sponsorship in 1964 and became incorporated under Ohio law as a not-for- profit, independent educational institution governed by its own Board of Trustees. In 1974, Franklin University was accepted as a candidate by North Central Association (NCA) and, after two years, full accreditation was granted. In 1977, the main campus expanded significantly to a total area of more than eleven acres downtown and launched its first capital campaign, which provided funding for university buildings and properties.
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