University of Cincinnati Clermont College

The University of Cincinnati Clermont College (UC Clermont) is a satellite campus of the University of Cincinnati with its main campus in Batavia, Ohio.

University of Cincinnati
Clermont College
UC East campus
Typepublic satellite campus
Established1972; 52 years ago (1972)
Parent institution
University of Cincinnati
DeanJeffrey C. Bauer
Academic staff
298[1]
Students2,840 (Fall 2023)[1]
Location, ,
United States
ColorsRed & Black   
AffiliationsUSCAA Division II
MascotCougars
Websiteucclermont.edu

UC Clermont is an open admissions institution, providing access to higher education to anyone with a high school diploma or equivalency. Clermont College's rolling admissions policy allows students to enroll any academic semester: autumn, spring or summer.[2]

UC Clermont sponsors a variety of fine arts, including the Calico Children's Theatre and the Park National Bank Art Gallery. Additionally, the UC Clermont College Krueger Auditorium is also the home of the Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra.

UC Clermont had its own satellite campus, UC East, which opened in 2010 but closed in 2020 due to increased online enrollment.

History

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The college opened in 1972 and offers more than fifty associate degree and certificate programs and two bachelor's degree programs. Students that begin their degree at UC Clermont have the opportunity to transition to main campus to complete their degree.

In 2010 select programs at the Clermont campus moved to a new campus, known as UC East, located off of State Route 32 at the former Batavia Transmission plant,[3] due to Clermont College's recent enrollment growth. However, due to prolonged declining enrollment at UC Clermont, UC East was closed and is vacated as of 2020.[4] [5]

Athletics

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UC Clermont athletics teams are known as the "Cougars" and participate as a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Currently independent, they were previously members of the now defunct Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference (OCAC). The college currently sponsors six teams including men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, men's baseball, and women's volleyball. Previous sports include women's softball, tennis, and golf.

Ten USCAA National Championships[6]
2007 USCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship
2013 USCAA Men's Baseball Small College World Series
2014 USCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship
2018 USCAA Division II Women's Soccer National Championship
2019 USCAA Division II Women's Soccer National Championship
2021 USCAA Division II Women's Volleyball National Championship
2023 USCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship
2023 USCAA Division II Women's Soccer National Championship
2024 USCAA Men’s Baseball Small College World Series
2024 USCAA Division II Women's Soccer National Championship

Individual Awards
2018 USCAA DII Women's Soccer Player of the Year - Taylor Greene[7]
2018 USCAA DII Volleyball Coach of the Year - Josh Hamer[8]
2019 USCAA Baseball Student Athlete of the Year - AJ Sweatland[9]
2019 USCAA DII Volleyball Player of the Year - Kelsie Holland[7]
2020 USCAA DII Men's Basketball Coach of the Year - Steve Ellis[8]
2022 USCAA DII Volleyball Player of the Year - Isabella Melotik[7]
2022 USCAA DII Men's Soccer Player of the Year - Alex McAfee[7]
2022 USCAA DII Men's Soccer Coach of the Year - Avery Patton[8]
2023 USCAA Garth Pleasant Athletic Director of the Year - Brian Sullivan[10]
2024 USCAA DII Women's Basketball Player of the Year - Tyra Murphy[11]
2024 USCAA DII Men's Basketball Coach of the Year - Steve Ellis[11]
2024 USCAA DII Women's Soccer Student Athlete of the Year - Taylor Myers[12]
2024 USCAA DII Women's Soccer Player of the Year - Molly Ennis[12]

Athletic Facilities
Student Activities Center (SAC)[13]
Also referred to as the "Cougar Dome", the SAC was brought to UC Clermont by Dean David Devier after he saw it being used as a temporary athletic facility during renovations at the University of Cincinnati. Dedicated in 2005, the Cougar Dome is the home court for the Cougar basketball and volleyball teams. It houses two locker rooms, athletic training room, and a weight room that is open to athletes, students, and staff.

Brian Wilson Field[14]
Located at the Batavia Township Sports Complex, Brian Wilson Field has been the home field for UC Clermont baseball since 2013. Made possible by former Cincinnati Reds player Jay Bruce and the Reds Community Fund, the field was named after former Reds scout Brian Wilson.

Soccer
The UC Clermont soccer teams do not currently have a permanent home field. While the teams have grass practice space on campus, their home games are primarily played on the turf fields at Scudamore Stadium on the campus of nearby Northern Kentucky University and Gettler Stadium on the campus of the University of Cincinnati.

References

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  1. ^ a b "UC Clermont Fast Facts 2023-24". Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  2. ^ "University of Cincinnati: Clermont College". The College Board. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
  3. ^ "UC Expanding in Clermont County—with Move into Old Ford Plant" (Press release). Clermont County, Ohio. 2010-01-26. Archived from the original on 2011-10-12. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  4. ^ "UC Clermont Records Record Enrollment". Clermont 0.County. July 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
  5. ^ "UC Expanding in Clermont County—with Move into Old Ford Plant". Clermont County. January 26, 2010. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
  6. ^ "UC Clermont Championships". ucclermont.edu.
  7. ^ a b c d "USCAA Player of the Year Archive". Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "USCAA Coach of the Year Archive". Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  9. ^ "USCAA Student Athlete of the Year Archive".
  10. ^ "USCAA Athletic Director of the Year". Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  11. ^ a b "USCAA 2023 Basketball End of Season Awards". 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  12. ^ a b "2024 USCAA Soccer Awards". Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  13. ^ "UCC Student Activities Center". Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  14. ^ "Brian Wilson Field Dedicated". 16 April 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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