Jeffrey C. Bauer begins 3rd term as dean of UC Clermont

The University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees has reappointed Jeffrey C. Bauer, DBA as dean of UC Clermont College for a third term, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. This reappointment marks a continuation of Bauer's visionary leadership, which began May 15, 2015.
  
During his tenure, Bauer has spearheaded remarkable growth and innovation at UC Clermont, including:

• Global reach: Expanded student enrollment to all 50 states, several U.S. territories, and 10 countries, reflecting the college's growing international impact.

• Innovative learning: Implemented cutting-edge hybrid learning models, including HyFlex technology in 13 classrooms, allowing students to choose between in-person and online attendance on any given day.

• Online excellence: Increased online program offerings, with about half of students now enrolled in fully online programs. UC Clermont currently offers 15 undergraduate degrees and seven certificates completely online.

• Academic expansion: Launched new degrees and certificates, including bachelor's programs in Hospitality Management and Health Informatics, and introduced the first micro-credentials at UC.

• Inclusive spaces: Oversaw the opening of the opening the Elberfeld Center for Accessibility Resources, a donor-funded, fully renovated sensory room — the first such space among higher education institutions in the nation — providing an inclusive environment for students to find peace between classes.

• Enrollment success: Achieved record enrollment in 2024-25, welcoming more than 4,000 (including College Credit Plus) students — a 17-percent enrollment increase.

• Student support: Relocated the Learning Commons tutoring lab to improve accessibility, contributing to enhanced college retention and graduation rates.

• Career Services: Expanded paid internships through the Cronin Career Scholars program, part of UC’s co-op 2.0 initiative.
 
“As UC Clermont enters its sixth decade, our reach extends farther than ever. Our faculty and staff have worked diligently to meet students where they are, both academically and geographically,” said Bauer. “We've transformed into a nimble hybrid campus, offering flexible learning options while maintaining our core values of accessibility, affordability and excellence. I’m honored to continue leading UC Clermont as we explore new frontiers to further enhance the student experience. Our mission is now global, and we remain committed to providing an excellent 21st-century education that prepares our graduates to make an immediate impact in their chosen professions.”
 
Bauer’s reappointment follows a comprehensive decanal review, a thorough procedure conducted every five years that evaluates leadership as perceived by fellow deans, UC leadership and the college's faculty and staff.
 
UC Clermont is launching several new academic programs this year, including:

• Cancer Registry Management (online associate degree)

• Health Informatics (online bachelor's degree)

• Hospitality Management (online certificate and associate degree)

• Insurance and Finance Management (online certificate)

• Narrative Medicine (certificate)

• Neuroscience (associate degree).
 
These additions will complement the more than 60 career- and transfer-oriented programs already available at UC Clermont.
 
UC Clermont College is in Clermont County on 95 beautifully wooded acres in Batavia Township. The college is an accredited, open-access institution offering more than 60 programs and degrees. UC Clermont is part of the nationally recognized University of Cincinnati. For more information, call 513-556-5400 or visit www.ucclermont.edu.