October, 1995

The college began to develop plans for a World Wide Web site in October, 1995. In spring, 1996 a preliminary Web site was up and running. Currently, the College has an extensive web site linked to main campus, its own server, and the following Internet address: www.firelands.bgsu.edu

1995-96

In the 1995-96 academic year, the newly formed Information Technology Committee examined the hardware and software needs of BGSU Firelands. A five-year plan was developed to meet those needs. The Technology Enhancement Project involved the installation of over $600,000 in hardware and software upgrades in the 1995-96 and 1996-97 academic year, over $100,000 in private funds were raised through a Technology Enhancement Fund to provide state-of-the art computers for faculty.

February 11, 1998

On February 11, 1998, BGSU Firelands sponsored a Community Open Forum to get local input on a new building, then termed the University Center. Mr. George Mayer, former District President of KeyBank was hired as general campaign chair. Supported by local community volunteers in Erie, Huron and Ottawa counties, the team set out on the most ambitious fund-raising campaign since the college's founding drive.

2000

By the year 2000, over $2.5 million had been raised and the project was renamed the Cedar Point Center at BGSU Firelands thanks to a leadership gift of $1 million from Cedar Point. The "Walk of Honor" campaign, phase two of the fund raising process, began in 2000. Its goal is to raise $200,000 for student technology in the new Cedar Point Center at Firelands College.

BGSU Firelands offers the first two years toward a baccalaureate (four-year) degree in many of the 170 majors at BGSU. Credits are also transferable to virtually all other colleges and universities.

Fourteen associate (two-year) degree programs are available in various areas of allied health, business, computers, education, engineering technologies, humanities, human services, liberal studies, science and social science. Eight Bachelor's degrees will be available at BGSU Firelands starting Fall 2000. One-year certificate programs are available in several para-professional areas.

A variety of junior, senior and graduate courses are offered, as well as non-credit lifelong learning courses, workshops and seminars through the Office for Educational Outreach.

Numerous student clubs and organizations, Student Government, a variety of intramural sports, and the Firelands College Theatre Program make it possible for BGSU Firelands students to have a well-rounded college experience.

The college also serves as a cultural center for the community. The Musical Arts Series, which features concerts by students and faculty of the BGSU College of Musical Arts, is another one of BGSU Firelands traditions. A wide variety of events, activities, and guest speakers are also scheduled on campus throughout the year.

The tradition of service to The Firelands residents, whose generosity and dedication made BGSU Firelands possible, continues.

2001

Today, BGSU Firelands, located at One University Drive in Huron near the intersection of Ohio Route # 2 and Rye Beach Road, within easy commuting distance of most communities in north-central Ohio, continues the tradition of meeting the diverse educational needs of the residents of Erie, Ottawa, and Huron counties.