Area colleges have a lot to offer

NCCC, headquartered in Chanute, but with a branch in Ottawa, gives studentes the opportunity to take classes without leaving home.

The school offers courses in allied medical health and business and technology training.

Ottawa campus prides itself on helping area students hone the most marketable skills in the area, and also specialize in educating those already in the world of work seeking to learn new skills to implement in their trade.

The NCCC Ottawa campus, 226 S. Beech St., can be reached at (785) 242-2067.

Ottawa University

OU's legacy is nearly as extensive as that of the City of Ottawa itself. Founded in 1865 on land given by the Ottawa Indian Tribe, the Christian four-year university currently has campuses not only in Ottawa, but in Kansas City, Kans., Indiana, Wisconsin, Arizona, China, Singapore and Malaysia.

The University itself can be reached at 242-5200, but for those wishing to enroll in classes, the place to start is the Admissions office, which can be reached at extension 5421.

The University Registrar's office, which assists students in putting together a class schedules, as well as keeping them informed of academic standing. The office can be reached at extension 5582.

After squaring away enrollment and class schedules, students can arrange housing, meal plans, insurance and health records in the office of student services. The office also helps students converge for activities like bowling and trips to the movie theater. It can be reached at extension 5560.

To find out what kinds of scholarships, grants and other assistance are available for prospective students, the office of financial aid can be reached at extension 5570.

Baker University

Baker, a private Christian university located in Douglas County's Baldwin City, has produced four Rhodes Scholars and two Pulitzer Prize winners since opening its doors in 1858.

The University President's office can be reached at (785) 594-8311.

Those interested in experiencing Baker's academic life can start by contacting the admissions office at (785) 594-8458.

Once enrolled, students can acclimate themselves to college life by contacting Student Activities office at (785) 594-4514.