Toggle Menu MENU SEARCH REQUEST INFO VISIT APPLY GIVE PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH Breadcrumb HOME ABOUT HUMAN RESOURCES PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH Ohio Northern University, an independent, selective, and comprehensive university, announces the search for its 12th president. President Daniel A. DiBiasio will retire in June 2022, after 11 years in office and with ONU well-positioned for the future. The Board of Trustees seeks an innovative, inspirational, collaborative, and decisive leader to build on ONU’s 150-year legacy of academic excellence and achievement and develop an ambitious plan to propel the institution to future success. The passion and pride of the ONU community and their dedication to the success of the institution and its students make this an exciting time to join Ohio Northern. ABOUT OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University has consistently reflected founder Henry Solomon Lehr’s vision of “providing a community of learning, rich with opportunities for intellectual and personal development.” The University has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1899, instilling core values into its teaching while offering and assuring religious freedom on campus. Ohio Northern has an enrollment of approximately 2,800 graduate and undergraduate students from 40 states and 14 countries, and offers more than 60 programs of study. Northern's mission Core values Strategic Plan: ONU 2021 Academic programs and structure Student enrollment and outcomes Student life Campus and location Leadership and governance Finances, fundraising and affordability Alumni SEARCH DETAILS The 12th President of Ohio Northern University has an exciting opportunity to build on a 150-year legacy of educational excellence, a strong institutional standing and reputation, and a dedicated University community, and to develop an ambitious plan to propel the institution to future success. DOWNLOAD THE SEARCH PROSPECTUS Leadership agenda & presidential priorities Desired expertise, attributes and characteristics How to apply ONU at a glance The passion and pride of the ONU community and their dedication to the success of the institution and its students make this an exciting time to join Ohio Northern. Presidential search committee Ex-officio members Learn more about life as a Polar Bear: 525 South Main Street Ada, OH 45810 419-772-2000 MB: Footer: Middle 1 Libraries Bookstore Freed Center Hire a Polar Bear ONU HealthWise Pharmacy MB: Footer: Middle 2 Directory Employment Registrar The Inn Calendar Footer Menu EVENTS NEWS MISSION & VISION CONTACT PRIVACY POLICY CONSUMER INFORMATION USDA STATEMENT