Anderson University (Indiana)
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| Motto: | Academic and Christian Discovery |
| Established: | 1917[1] |
| Type: | private, Christian |
| Religious affiliation: | Church of God[1] |
| Endowment: | $20.8 million[2] |
| President: | Dr. James L. Edwards |
| Vice-president: | Dr. Carl H. Caldwell (Academic Affairs) Robert L. Coffman (Development) Dr. Michael Collette (Enrollment Management and Information Systems) Mrs. Sena Landey (Finance) Dr. Brent Baker (Student Life) |
| Faculty: | 146[1] |
| Students: | 2,700[1] |
| Undergraduates: | 2,100[1] |
| Other students: | 650[1] |
| Location: | Anderson, Indiana, United States Coordinates: |
| Campus: | suburban: 100 acres (0.40 km2/0.16 sq mi)[3] |
| Former names: | Anderson College Anderson Bible Training School |
| Colors: | Orange and Black |
| Nickname: | Ravens |
| Mascot: | Rodney the Raven |
| Athletics: | NCAA Division III[1] |
| Affiliations: | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Website: | www.anderson.edu |
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Anderson University is an accredited private Christian liberal arts college in Anderson, Indiana. The college is affiliated with the Church of God of Anderson, Indiana. Anderson University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and the Independent Colleges of Indiana society. Anderson University has also been selected as one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report in recent years.[4] Anderson University also has consistently received "Dean's Choice" recognition as the #1 business school for institutions at a top tier Christian university nationwide from Business Reform magazine.[citation needed]
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Mission
"The mission of Anderson University is to educate persons for a life of faith and service in the church and society." In 2007, the Board of Trustees adopted several "supporting statements" to further clarify the Mission Statement. Those supporting statements are: Established and sustained within the free and open traditions of the Church of God, this university is committed to being a teaching-learning community of the highest order, engaged in the pursuit of truth from a Christian faith perspective.
Through academic and Christian discovery, we intend to graduate people with a global perspective who are competent, caring, creative, generous individuals of character and potential.
We will build those quality programs that will enable each member of the university to become stronger in body, mind, and spirit, to experience what it means to love God and neighbor, and to adopt Christ-like servant ways in all of life. [5]
History
| Anderson Bible Training School | Established | 1917 |
| Anderson College | Renamed | 1925 |
| Anderson University | Renamed | 1988 |
Anderson University was established in 1917 as the Anderson Bible Training School by the Church of God movement. The school was a major step in the life of a young and vigorous fellowship of Christians which had originated about 1880. The young school moved rapidly to develop a wider general education program, changed its name to Anderson College and Theological Seminary, then Anderson College, and finally, Anderson University.[6]
Organization
Anderson University has grown to include an undergraduate liberal arts program, organized into three colleges, a graduate School of Theology and a center for adult education.
Colleges and departments
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Schools
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Falls School of Business
| “ | Winning a Pinnacle Award confirms what we have known for a long time, that our students are not only able to compete in the marketplace when they graduate, but they can compete in it now while they are still students. We are so proud of their work on the Falls Report. These students are producing at the highest level; not just as students, but as top professionals. | ” |
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The Falls School of Business is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).[8] The school was awarded the 2007 Pinnacle Award by the Hoosier chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for the business magazine, The Falls Report.[7]
Academic programs
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Majors and Minors at Anderson University
The university now offers more than 60 majors in all fields of study.
Graduate Programs
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Adult Learning Programs
- School of Adult Learning
- Advance Degree Completion Program
Administration
Academic oversight
Oversight is provided by the Anderson University Board of Trustees, the organizational body that sets goals and dictates general policy for the university.
Funding
Anderson University is a private institution, receiving funds from tuition, fees, research grants (including funds from the Lilly Endowment and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management), private scholarship funds, and alumni contributions.[9][10] The university's endowment was $20.8 million as of FY06.[2]
President
| President | Term |
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| Dr. John A. Morrison | 1923-1958 |
| Dr. Robert H. Reardon | 1958-1983 |
| Dr. Robert A. Nicholson | 1983-1990 |
| Dr. James L. Edwards | 1990-Present |
The current president is Dr. James L. Edwards who assumed leadership on July 1, 1990.[11] He is the fourth president in the university's history and also presides over the Anderson University School of Theology.[11]
Campus
The 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus is located in Anderson, Indiana at approximately 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Indianapolis, Indiana.[3][12][13]
Featured faciltities on the campus include the Reardon Auditorium and the Kardatzke Wellness Center.[13] The new addition to the campus is the Anderson University Flagship Center, a residential and academic facility located at Exit 22 on I-69 in Anderson, Indiana. The building is a parternship between Anderson University and Purdue University. [14] Athletic facilities on the campus include Macholtz Stadium and the O. C. Lewis Gymnasium.
Academic Buildings
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The Krannert Fine Arts Building includes a fully equipped digital studio for students to learn the basics in recording concepts.[15] The AU studio accommodates recital recordings, clients, and three classes.
Residential Buildings
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Service Buildings
| The Indianapolis Colts of the NFL held their training camp at Anderson University from 1984 to 1998.[16] |
- Health Services Department
- Campus Ministry
Student activities
Anderson University student activities are coordinated by the Student Life staff, the Campus Activities Board, and the Student Council.
Chapel services
| Required chapel/convocation attendance for students is an Anderson University tradition, maintained throughout the entire history of the university.[17] Students are currently required to attend 18 chapels per semester to fulfill the undergraduate requirement.[18] |
Persons from the campus community gather regularly for chapel/convocation services. Speakers include campus personalities and guests. Students regularly participate in music and worship leadership with all events coordinated by the school's campus pastor.
Honor Societies
Anderson University has several honor societies. They are as the following:[19]
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Clubs & Organizations
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Social clubs
The university also allows student run social clubs that are similar to other campus's fraternities and sororities. These clubs have an important role on campus as they put on annual events and service projects. Each club gives back to the community of Anderson in some way and strives to set examples for other students on campus. Current social clubs include but are not limited to:
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Campus Ministries
Campus Ministries include but not limited to:[20]
- Acting on AIDS - Students ministry to provide education and actively respond to AIDS
- Advocacy and Awareness (A+A) - ministry to "sound a call for justice and compassion in a world of injustice and suffering"
- Anam Cara - one-on-one mentoring ministry
- Christian Center Resource Mission - Homeless ministry in Anderson, Indiana
- Generation to Generation - elderly visitation ministry.
- Lunch Buddies - elementary school ministry
- Neighbors - neighborhood visitation ministry
- Prayer Ministry - Prayer workshops and groups. The Prayer Ministry also oversees The Prayer Room, located in the Morrison House.
- Work Projects - building, cleaning and repair ministry
- Prison Ministry - ministry with juvenile inmates at local detention centers
- Reading Circles - weekly book discussions
- Study Buddies - academic tutoring for children at local shelters and in after school programs
- Vision Revision - campus artists, workshops, concerts, and art shows ministry
- Wilison Boys & Girls Club - local Boys and Girls Club ministry.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The Anderson University Ravens compete in athletics in the NCAA Division III and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Men's sports offered at Anderson University include football, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, soccer, cross country, and track & field. Women's sports offered at Anderson University include basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, golf, cross country, and track & field. Formally the Tigers, AU's nickname was changed to the Ravens in 1937.[21] The current mascot is Rodney the Raven.
Hall of Fame
The Anderson University Athletic Hall of Fame was started in 1997 with 10 inductees that year. Ten additional honorees were added in 1998. Four members have been inducted each year from 1999 to 2007.[22] The names are nominees are submitted and given consideration by the Hall of Fame committee.[22] The committee has 11 representatives and is headed by university's Athletic Director.[22] The inductees are announced each Spring and formally inducted into the Hall of Fame at a banquet during the university's homecoming activities each Fall.[22]
Sports Medicine
Students and professors of the athletic training program work with Anderson University athletes.
Club Sports
The university has a men's club Rugby team and an ultimate Frisbee team. In 2007 the Rugby team won the first ever title for the best DIII Rugby team in the state of Indiana and was invited to participate in the Midwest DIII Rugby Tournament.[citation needed]. The Ultimate Frisbee Club was incorporated in February 2008 when its charter was approved by the Anderson University Student Government Association.[23] The mission statement of the AU Ultimate Frisbee Team is "To provide an opportunity for those involved with Anderson University to come and play Ultimate Frisbee in a more competitive environment with encouraging and uplifting leadership"[24]
Intramurals
Anderson University has many different intramurals. While some of these sports are divided into men's and women's leagues, many are co-ed. These are broken up into four seasons, each with several sports. Current sports for the 2008-09 year include:
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"Dreams. Discovery. Direction." campaign
At the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year, Anderson University announced the public phase of a $110 million capital campaign.[25] The "Dreams. Discovery. Direction." campaign is the university’s largest fundraising effort to date. The campaign's goal is to raise support for endowment and scholarships, facilities, academic and student programs, and operational needs. An estimated $51 million is expected to be used for capital projects, $34 million for endowment and $25 million for operational support. At the time of launch, the university announced that more than $61 million of the campaign goal had been received in gifts and commitments. The campaign is set to conclude by 2010.[26] Anderson University recently announced that longtime benefactors Dr. James and Dr. Elizabeth York will resource the construction of a new recital hall at Anderson University. Preliminary plans call for the construction of a recital hall at a cost of approximately $2 million that accommodates between 150-200 patrons with excellent acoustics and a raised platform. The scope and location of the facility as well as the timeline for construction are to be determined.[citation needed]
Expected projects for the campaign include:
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See also
External links
- www.anderson.edu -- Official web site
- www.anderson.edu/sot -- School of Theology web site
- www.anderson.edu/athletics -- Official athletics web site
- www.anderson.edu/welcome/map -- Campus map from www.anderson.edu
- Virtual Campus Tour from www.anderson.edu
- Scholarships information from www.anderson.edu
- www.anderson.edu/alumni -- Alumni & Parents information from www.anderson.edu
- Anderson University web page at Flickr.com
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "AU Facts". Anderson University. Retrieved on 2008-10-14.
- ^ a b "2006 NACUBO Endowment Study" (pdf). National Association of College and University Business Officers. Retrieved on 2007-04-26.
- ^ a b "Reardon Auditorium Conference & Performance Events". Anderson University. Retrieved on 2008-10-14.
- ^ "America's Best Colleges 2008: Anderson University: At a glance". USNews.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-07.
- ^ "Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008" (pdf) 3. Retrieved on 2007-12-12.
- ^ "Anderson History".
- ^ a b "AMG earns Pinnacle Award for Falls Report". Retrieved on 2008-10-13.
- ^ "Accreditation". Retrieved on 2008-10-14.
- ^ "Lilly Endowment gives $375,000 to Anderson University". Church of God Ministries News. Church of God Ministries (2008-10-02). Retrieved on 2008-10-09.
- ^ "Anderson University receives IDEM grant to implement campus program". Church of God Ministries News. Church of God Ministries (2008-09-25). Retrieved on 2008-10-09.
- ^ a b "Office of the President". Anderson University. Retrieved on 2008-10-09.
- ^ "Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report". U.S. Department of the Interior (U.S. Geological Survey). Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
- ^ a b "Intro to AU". Anderson University. Retrieved on 2008-10-09.
- ^ "New home opens for Purdue College of Technology at Anderson". Purdue University (2007-07-31). Retrieved on 2007-12-16.
- ^ "Recording Studio". Retrieved on 2008-10-13.
- ^ "Colts open to finding a new camp site". IndyStar.com. Gannett Co. Inc. (2008-01-19). Retrieved on 2008-10-09.
- ^ "Anderson University Chapel" (html) 3. Anderson University. Retrieved on 2008-10-08.
- ^ "Anderson University Chapel" (pdf). Anderson University. Retrieved on 2008-10-09.
- ^ Anderson University Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006. p. 34.
- ^ "Ministries". Retrieved on 2008-10-13.
- ^ "History of the Raven" (pdf). Retrieved on 2008-10-13.
- ^ a b c d "History of the Hall of Fame". Anderson University. Retrieved on 2008-10-08.
- ^ "Interest Clubs". Retrieved on 2008-10-13.
- ^ "AU Ultimate Frisbee Club". Retrieved on 2008-10-13.
- ^ "Dreams.Discovery.Direction Campaign Website".
- ^ "Dreams. Discovery. Direction.". Signatures (2006). Retrieved on 2007-12-12.
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