Following a rich background in the Peace Corps, as a probation officer with the State of New Jersey, and an activist for women’s issues and human rights, Dr. Karen L. Mitchell began her career with Ottawa University as a “grader” (teaching assistant) when OU-Kansas City was located on the Kansas City Country Club Plaza in 1975. She then became an instructor and worked her way through a number of positions, including office manager, director of marketing and public relations (KC campus), di

In November, Ottawa University partnered with Johnson County (KS) Community College to offer an affordable four-year college degree. OU extended its generous transfer policy to Johnson County Community College students for up to 80 credit hours – including the associate degree. The remaining upper division credit hours (junior and senior level) are taken at Ottawa University. Students who opt for this pathway are also eligible for a scholarship at Ottawa University to help complete their ba