Founded in 1946, Ohio University Zanesville was one of the first regional campuses established in the state. The campus of Ohio University is located on 179 acres just northwest of Zanesville on Ohio Route 146. Zanesville is 55 miles east of Columbus and 55 miles north of Ohio University's residential campus in Athens. Ohio University Zanesville functions as a cultural and educational center for the Muskingum Valley region. It enjoys strong community involvement and support. The campus features a library, cafeteria, Campus Center, 300-seat auditorium, Learning Advancement Center, gymnasium, and state-of-the-art classrooms and labs. Some of the facilities are shared with Zane State College, in a cooperative agreement that is a model for other communities. Students can commute from home or live in privately owned apartments, some within walking distance of campus. The YWCA runs a fitness center on the campus. Mission Ohio University Zanesville, like all of Ohio University, holds as its central purpose the intellectual and personal development of its students. Distinguished by its rich history, diverse campus, international community, and beautiful Appalachian setting, Ohio University is known as well for its outstanding faculty of accomplished teachers whose research and creative activity advance knowledge across many disciplines. Vision Ohio University Zanesville, as a regional campus of Ohio University, will be part of a nationally prominent research university recognized for the excellence of its faculty and the balance they strike between teaching and scholarship; for its students' engagement in scholarship, leadership, and international education; for its extensive network of partnerships; for its diverse and inclusive campus; for its loyal and engaged alumni; and for its commitment to addressing society's educational, economic, and cultural challenges.