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A Message from Melanie Green, PhD, Interim President

On Wednesday afternoon of this week, Mercy College of Ohio experienced a fire in an electrical panel on the Jefferson Avenue side of the building. Thankfully, the fire was contained, and all students, faculty, and staff were quickly and safely evacuated. No injuries were reported. We appreciate the support of local fire professionals in their swift response and action.

Unfortunately, damage to the electrical panel has shut down the ability to circulate air and provide electricity in many classrooms at the College. Those repairs could take several weeks. To continue student learning without interruption, our team has contingency plans in place.

In the interim, Mercy College remains operational and will go to remote online learning in applicable areas. We are partnering with Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center and other Mercy Health facilities to identify alternative learning space. Some classroom learning may move to these sites, where we feel confident the spaces will provide the access and accommodations needed to our students.

As this situation evolves, we will share updates via your student or faculty/staff email account, through postings on CANVAS (our Learning Management System (LMS), and MercyCollege.edu/update. Please plan to check those locations for updates.

We welcome any questions you may have to assist us in formulating an FAQ document for your reference. You may send those questions to us via this link: https://mercycollege.wufoo.com/forms/fire-recovery-questions/. Stay tuned for further information and details regarding instructions for next week.

I appreciate your understanding and support as we work through this challenge.

Thank you,

Melanie H. Green, PhD | Chancellor

Bon Secours Mercy Health Higher Education Institutions

Interim President, Mercy College of Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

Please check your course shell in Canvas for regular updates. Faculty will post all changes regarding class schedules, locations, and formats there.

Yes. Beginning May 19, students and associates can have limited access to the building to pick up personal or work materials. Check your email for specific times, instructions, and which entrance to use.

Monday to Friday - 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday - 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Black-and-white printers are available in the Madison building on the 3rd floor and in room 2704. We do not have a timeline yet on moving any equipment from the Jefferson side to Madison due to ongoing building assessment and remediation.

The Mercy College Library continues to provide fully functional digital library services. Individuals may access a librarian during regular business hours, 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday or enjoy the self-service options of our digital resource platforms. The library homepage https://mercycollege.libguides.com/home provides a chatbot for questions and direct contact information for a librarian. There are also help resources, search options, subject guides, lib guides, and links to all digital library resources.

Note: Courier services have been paused. Speak with a librarian if you have a need for the physical copy of a resource.

The refund schedule as published will remain in effect.

The Bursar’s office is open in a temporary location for the summer semester on the first floor of the Madison Avenue side of the building in Office #1720. (Enter Madison side, take an immediate right.) We are now available to meet with students and take in-person payments.

Wednesday, May 27: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 28: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, May 29: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Beginning June 1, 2026, the Bursar’s Office will be open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm for the summer semester.
You may also contact us via email at bursar@mercycollege.edu or at 419-251-2025

Non-exempt associates and Federal Work Students should contact their direct supervisor with any questions regarding work expectations and pay.

CPR/BLS check-offs scheduled for the weeks of May 18 and May 25 have been canceled.
The next CPR/BLS check-off will be held on June 3. Please register for this session.

Location: To be determined.

All registered participants will be notified of the location by Monday, June 1.

Office Contact Information

Offices via Remote Access

Please be reminded that offices at the College are now working remotely. Your questions will be answered in the timeliest manner possible. Everyone greatly appreciates your patience and understanding during this time.

Department email addresses are:

If you have any questions, please use the “Ask a Question” form above.