[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 153 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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     CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. DEBOW FREED AND OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY

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                         HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 1995

  Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
highlight the great work being done at Ohio Northern University by both 
the staff and students which has recently won the school an outstanding 
rating as one of the premier institutions in the Midwest. Ohio Northern 
was ranked fourth in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report in its 
ninth annual ``America's Best Colleges.'' This has been the second 
straight year Ohio Northern has been ranked fourth in the Midwest. The 
ranking includes 144 similar institutions in 12 States. Institutions 
are evaluated through various statistical measures with a survey of 
academic reputation by 2,700 college presidents, deans and admissions 
directors. Data measure student selectivity, faculty resources, 
financial resources, retention rate and alumni satisfaction. Ohio 
Northern continues to have a talented student body, capable faculty, 
strong academic programs, and high standards. For example, 1 out of 10 
ONU students is a high school valedictorian. This year, 262 
valedictorians are enrolled at the university. Incredibly, it should 
not be overlooked that ONU has been operating with a balanced budget 
for more than 30 consecutive years. For these reasons and numerous 
others not mentioned, I would like to extend my congratulations and 
best wishes to this fine institution which really is an asset to the 
people and State of Ohio.

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