President's Message
Over a year ago, Belmont Technical College began exploring a new brand identity which included not only new colors and messaging but also a new name for the institution. Enrollment growth and expansion into broader program offerings, including the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees fueled the need for the College to adopt a new name that better reflected the current offerings of the institution.
After extensive research and formal planning, our leadership recommended that Belmont Technical College change its name to Belmont College. The new name of the College will officially go into effect as of July 1, 2012.
This is a defining moment in our College’s history. Belmont is, and will remain a place of exceptional learning where great things happen, and the name change will signal the latest step in our academic growth. The College will continue to be an integral part of the University System of Ohio and fulfill its community college mission – to provide affordable higher education for students in a learner-centered environment and to offer community leadership that promotes programs for economic development, career advancement, workforce development, and community education that are responsive to local business and industry. It is our hope that by aligning the new name with our educational programs, we will increase the value of our degrees and advance the College’s status in the eyes of the community.
Additionally, Belmont has another big change for the coming academic year. In Fall 2012, the College will convert from quarters to semesters. This conversion to semesters is part of the overall 10-year strategic plan put forth by the Ohio Board of Regents to standardize the academic calendar for the entire University System of Ohio. At Belmont, the semester calendar will extend each term by as much as five weeks, allowing students more time to learn course materials and opportunities for more in-depth study.
At Belmont College we are actively growing and changing as an institution to better serve our community and the needs of our students. I encourage you to visit us and find out how Belmont may help you reach your educational goals.
Sincerely,
Joseph E. Bukowski, Ed.D.
President