About Marylhurst University Online
Location and Contact Information
Located 10 minutes south of Portland, Oregon on Highway 43, between Lake Oswego and West Linn.
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Highway (Hwy. 43)
PO Box 261 Marylhurst, OR 97036-0261
Phone: 503.636.8141
Toll-free: 1.800.634.9982
Accreditation
Marylhurst University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Marylhurst has received specialized accreditation and approvals from numerous organizations.
Awards
Marylhurst received the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning's 2004 Institutional Service Award.
Officers
Judith Johansen, J.D., PresidentDr. David Plotkin, ProvostJanet Williams, Vice President for Human ResourcesMichael Lammers, Vice President for Finance and AdministrationDavid Dickson, Vice President for University Advancement
Board of Trustees
The Marylhurst Board of Trustees is comprised of prominent members of the Portland community and chaired by Ruth A. Beyer of Stoel Rives LLP. They are Marylhurst alumni, corporate executives, educators and civic leaders. The board represents a variety of industries including financial services, retail, health services, public utilities and university education. Each member brings a unique perspective and high caliber of leadership.
Faculty
46 full-time faculty
402 part-time faculty
The Marylhurst faculty is comprised of working professionals recognized in their fields – leaders, managers, marketers, entrepreneurs, published writers, accomplished scholars, scientists and artists. Each brings practical, tested experience to the classroom.
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
946
Graduate Students
856
Total
1802
Men 32%
Women 68%
86% are on a degree-seeking track.
14% are enrolled for professional development and/or personal growth.
67% are taking at least one online class.
Ethnic Background:
Caucasian 76%
Minority 15%
International/Nonresidents 9%
Unknowns excluded
Marylhurst's international students represent 13 countries. The countries most represented are: Thailand, Turkey, Japan and Taiwan.
Figures from Marylhurst University Fact Book / IPEDS Winter Report, December 2008.
Alumni
There are more than 9,000 alumni in the Alumni Association, spanning the graduating classes of 1927 through today. The Alumni Board consists of individuals from a variety of degree programs.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degrees:
Anthropology
Art
Business and Leadership
Business Management*
Communication
Cultural Studies
English Literature and Writing
Human Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
Music
Music Composition
Music Performance
Music Therapy
Organizational Communication
Psychology
Real Estate Studies*
Religious Studies
Science
Sociology
Graduate Degrees:
Master of Arts in Art Therapy Counseling
Master of Business Administration*
Master of Education
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in Applied Theology
Master of Divinity
Doctor of Ministry, in cooperation with the San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Professional Certificates:
Art Therapy (post-master's)
Business and Management
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Counseling (post-master's)
Gerontology
Human Resources
Pastoral Care
Public Relations*
Real Estate*
Sacred Music
Theological Studies
Training and Development
* These programs are offered online.
Campus Life & Culture
The University hosts lectures and performances in St. Anne’s Chapel, Wiegand Lecture & Recital Hall, Flavia Salon and Clark Commons. The Art Gym, awarded the 2005 Governor's Arts Award, is a showcase for Northwest artists. The Bookstore sells textbooks, trade books, school supplies and gift items.
Library
Shoen Library provides resources to students and faculty both on campus and at a distance. It has more than 90,000 books, 1700 videos, 1300 CDs and 300 print periodical subscriptions. Subscriptions to online databases offer access to more than 14,000 full-text periodical articles. Membership in the Orbis Cascade Alliance consortium expands access to 28 million items from 36 Northwest academic libraries. Open seven days a week, Shoen Library houses computer labs, meeting rooms, a music listening room and an art gallery.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition 2009-10
Undergraduate: $376 per credit hour
Graduate: $484 per credit hour
Average expenses based on an undergraduate student attending full-time, i.e., taking 15 credits a term for 3 terms:
Tuition
$16,920
Books $1,800
Room & Board* $9,000
Personal Expenses $1,860
Transportation $1,500
TOTAL $31,080
*Estimated area housing costs. Marylhurst is a commuter college; student housing is not available on campus.
Financial Aid 2007-08
Approximately 54.46 percent of students receive financial aid of some kind. The average aid for a full-time undergraduate student is $11,390 and may include grants, scholarships, loans and work awards.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Grand Canyon University (GCU)
About Grand Canyon University (GCU)
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is Arizona's private university. Based in Phoenix, the regionally accredited, private, non-denominational Christian university offers online and campus-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. The school is ranked as one of the top online education programs by OEDb (Online Education Database) and as one of the top five online colleges for entrepreneurs by Fortune. With a total enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.
Origin of GCU
Grand Canyon College was born in the wake of World War II as the realization of a dream long held dear by the tiny congregations of Southern Baptists that called the Arizona mission frontier their home. In the fall of 1946, the Baptist General Convention of Arizona voted to organize a college. A few months later, the Convention selected the first trustees for the college, who soon secured an abandoned armory building in Prescott, Arizona, as Grand Canyon’s first campus.
Mission Statement
Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage.
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is Arizona's private university. Based in Phoenix, the regionally accredited, private, non-denominational Christian university offers online and campus-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. The school is ranked as one of the top online education programs by OEDb (Online Education Database) and as one of the top five online colleges for entrepreneurs by Fortune. With a total enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.
Origin of GCU
Grand Canyon College was born in the wake of World War II as the realization of a dream long held dear by the tiny congregations of Southern Baptists that called the Arizona mission frontier their home. In the fall of 1946, the Baptist General Convention of Arizona voted to organize a college. A few months later, the Convention selected the first trustees for the college, who soon secured an abandoned armory building in Prescott, Arizona, as Grand Canyon’s first campus.
Mission Statement
Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Excelsior College
About Excelsior College
Excelsior College helps busy working adults earn the degrees they need with flexible distance education programs.
Excelsior College, formerly Regents College, was founded in 1971 on the fundamental philosophy that what you know is more important than where or how you learned it. They recognize that adult learners can attain college-level knowledge in many ways. Excelsior College’s name, which means "Ever Upward," depicts how, with over 130,000 graduates, they propel students just like you toward their goals.
A World Leader in Distance Education
As a world leader in distance education, Excelsior College apply the college credit you have already earned to a respected degree in Liberal Arts, Business, Technology, Nursing, or Health Sciences -- giving you the best start toward degree completion.
As an Excelsior College student, you will advance with a customized degree completion plan and choose from among many credit-earning options:
Their graduates advance ever upward in higher education and better jobs in business, government, and health care. Find out how close you already are to the degree you need and how far you can go with Excelsior College.
Excelsior College Mission
Excelsior College provides educational opportunity to adult learners with an emphasis on those historically underrepresented in higher education. The College meets students where they are - academically and geographically, offering quality instruction and the assessment of prior learning.
Excelsior College Featured in National Education ReportExcelsior College recently participated in The National Education Report, a video series designed for public television and other media outlets. The video describes the state of education in today's world and how online learning is furthering adult education.
Accreditation
Excelsior College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Excelsior College helps busy working adults earn the degrees they need with flexible distance education programs.
Excelsior College, formerly Regents College, was founded in 1971 on the fundamental philosophy that what you know is more important than where or how you learned it. They recognize that adult learners can attain college-level knowledge in many ways. Excelsior College’s name, which means "Ever Upward," depicts how, with over 130,000 graduates, they propel students just like you toward their goals.
A World Leader in Distance Education
As a world leader in distance education, Excelsior College apply the college credit you have already earned to a respected degree in Liberal Arts, Business, Technology, Nursing, or Health Sciences -- giving you the best start toward degree completion.
As an Excelsior College student, you will advance with a customized degree completion plan and choose from among many credit-earning options:
Distance courses from Excelsior College and other regionally accredited institutions
Traditional courses at a campus near you
For-credit exams including Excelsior College Examinations
Portfolio Assessment, which can allow credit earned from work, community or volunteer experiences
Their graduates advance ever upward in higher education and better jobs in business, government, and health care. Find out how close you already are to the degree you need and how far you can go with Excelsior College.
Excelsior College Mission
Excelsior College provides educational opportunity to adult learners with an emphasis on those historically underrepresented in higher education. The College meets students where they are - academically and geographically, offering quality instruction and the assessment of prior learning.
Excelsior College Featured in National Education ReportExcelsior College recently participated in The National Education Report, a video series designed for public television and other media outlets. The video describes the state of education in today's world and how online learning is furthering adult education.
Accreditation
Excelsior College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Chancellor University
About Chancellor University
Chancellor University is a highly motivated, energetic team of business scholars, academics, and practitioners who are working diligently on transforming their 160 year-old university into a regional powerhouse for business education and innovation. They offer a cutting-edge instructional environment that matches the fast-paced, demanding needs of today's global educational market place.
At Chancellor University, they believe that local colleges and universities can do more to help regional and national businesses expand and prosper. They also believe that regional colleges, universities and firms are truly interdependent, and that all parties should be working together to advance regional business interests.
The undergraduate division is home to business degrees, paralegal and applied information technology degrees. Students can study many different specializations, from accounting and corporate management to sports management.Chancellor University has Learning Centers throughout the Cleveland area. Four area locations allow students to attend classes in the communities where they live and work.
Chancellor University offers the eight-week Accelerated Degree Program and numerous learning and scheduling options for students at its satellite centers, including a full online program for the adult learner.
Mission
Chancellor University, rooted in northeast Ohio, is a premier global institution offering educational opportunities to a multi-national student body, which includes first-generation college students and working adults. Chancellor University students graduate with real-world knowledge and skills that prepare them for a lifetime of professional achievement, civic engagement, and personal fulfillment in a fast-paced, ever-changing, pluralistic world. Chancellor University graduates demonstrate critical thinking, integrity, professionalism, and leadership in their careers and in their communities.
Vision
Chancellor University is the global opportunity university for first-generation college students and working adults who want to improve their careers and lives through relevant education.
Accreditation
Chancellor University is an independent, private, coeducational institution of higher education. The University offers academic programs in both business and non-business fields leading to Master's, Bachelor's, Associate's, and Certificate's in recognition of professional training and development. Chancellor University has a 160-year tradition of success in preparing students for careers in business and other professions.
Chancellor University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Chancellor University is a highly motivated, energetic team of business scholars, academics, and practitioners who are working diligently on transforming their 160 year-old university into a regional powerhouse for business education and innovation. They offer a cutting-edge instructional environment that matches the fast-paced, demanding needs of today's global educational market place.
At Chancellor University, they believe that local colleges and universities can do more to help regional and national businesses expand and prosper. They also believe that regional colleges, universities and firms are truly interdependent, and that all parties should be working together to advance regional business interests.
The undergraduate division is home to business degrees, paralegal and applied information technology degrees. Students can study many different specializations, from accounting and corporate management to sports management.Chancellor University has Learning Centers throughout the Cleveland area. Four area locations allow students to attend classes in the communities where they live and work.
Chancellor University offers the eight-week Accelerated Degree Program and numerous learning and scheduling options for students at its satellite centers, including a full online program for the adult learner.
Mission
Chancellor University, rooted in northeast Ohio, is a premier global institution offering educational opportunities to a multi-national student body, which includes first-generation college students and working adults. Chancellor University students graduate with real-world knowledge and skills that prepare them for a lifetime of professional achievement, civic engagement, and personal fulfillment in a fast-paced, ever-changing, pluralistic world. Chancellor University graduates demonstrate critical thinking, integrity, professionalism, and leadership in their careers and in their communities.
Vision
Chancellor University is the global opportunity university for first-generation college students and working adults who want to improve their careers and lives through relevant education.
Accreditation
Chancellor University is an independent, private, coeducational institution of higher education. The University offers academic programs in both business and non-business fields leading to Master's, Bachelor's, Associate's, and Certificate's in recognition of professional training and development. Chancellor University has a 160-year tradition of success in preparing students for careers in business and other professions.
Chancellor University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Brookdale Community College Online
Brookdale Community College Online
Distance Education brings college right into your home (or close to home, in your neighborhood) by offering credit courses via the Internet and interactive television classes at the Brookdale Higher Education Center nearest to you. You can opt to use Distance Education to take coursesat your convenience because of work schedule, childcare, transportation problems or time/mobility constraints.
Students can earn the following degrees with all of the courses online.
Business Administration Program A.A. Degree
Humanities Program A.A. Degree, English Option
Humanities Program, A.A. Degree, Liberal Education
Social Sciences Program A. A. Degree, Psychology
Social Sciences Program A. A. Degree, History Option
Distance Education Options
Students have the option of taking courses toward a degree program online. Degrees available are Business Administration, English, Liberal Studies, Social Sciences, Psychology and History.
Online Courses
Online courses are offered over the Internet and can be accessed, via your assigned password, at any time, day or night. Instructor contact will take place through e-mail. Testing locations will be assigned, and, because of the need for a password, the textbook packet indicated in this brochure or on the Brookdale web page must be purchased. Many online courses require an initial orientation meeting, and some require proctored testing.
Interactive (ITV) Courses
ITV courses are broadcast from either the Lincroft or Western Monmouth campus to the Brookdale Higher Education Centers in Western Monmouth, Asbury Park, Long Branch, Wall and Bayshore. Students use interactive technology to connect with the instructor, and are able to see, hear and participate in the class, all at an off-campus location which may be more convenient.
About Brookdale Community College
Brookdale Community College, located in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, is an excellent resource for residents of Monmouth County, New Jersey. The College offers (2-year) associate degrees in over 50 programs, plus noncredit classes in many areas of personal and professional interest.
The College was founded in 1967 and is sponsored by the citizens of Monmouth County through the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Equal opportunity for all is a College mandate; the College does not discriminate against anyone on any basis, either in education or in employment practices. An appointed Board of Trustees sets policies, fixes tuition and fees and continually monitors education programs.
Their credit enrollment in Fall 2006 was 13,745 full and part time students: the highest fall term headcount in Brookdale`s history.
Most Brookdale students are eligible for various forms of Financial Aid administered through the College, including federal and state grants and loans, and private scholarships offered through the Brookdale Foundation.
All students are encouraged to participate in the many campus events, clubs, guest lectures and athletic programs offered through the office of Student Life & Activities. Brookdale also provides a wide range of Student Services including Cooperative Education, Work-Study, Paid and Unpaid Internships, Experiential and Service-Learning, Graduate Placement, and Services for Persons with Disabilities.
Brookdale also operates Higher Education Centers around Monmouth County, offering local access to Brookdale`s credit and non-credit programs and services, as well as contributing to the economic growth of Monmouth County.
In the 30+ years since Brookdale opened its doors, both the College and the County have grown tremendously. The 220-acre main campus in Lincroft today comprises 22 buildings totaling 731,353 square feet, with recent construction including Larrison Hall, the Center for the Visual Arts, the Bankier Library, and the new Warner Student Life Center.
The campus also includes a 380-seat Performing Arts Center, an Advanced Technology Center with state-of-the art television and electronic music studios, 10 athletic fields, Brookdale public radio 90.5 The Night, the Children`s Learning Center, and some 60 computer labs with about 1,600 fully networked PCs running all today`s mainstream applications.
The Monmouth Museum is also located on the Brookdale campus.
Brookdale is an open admission college, available to anyone 18 years of age or older, anyone who is a high school graduate or holder of an equivalency diploma. If you do not have a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma, you may still enroll at Brookdale as long as you are 18 or older.
Accreditations
Brookdale, Monmouth County’s official county college, is certified by the State of New Jersey and the United States Department of Education to grant associate degrees to students who complete formal programs of study, and is a member of the Servicemembers’ Opportunity College Consortium.
In addition, Brookdale programs have accreditation or recognition from specific organizations and agencies when applicable.
Brookdale is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the accrediting agency for all colleges in the mid-Atlantic region. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 662-5606.
Brookdale adheres to the Principles of Good Practice in Institutional Advertising, Student Recruitment and Representation of Accredited Status as defined by the Commission on Higher Education. A copy of the Principles is available in the office of the Executive Vice President for Educational/Student and Outreach Services.
The Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006-2701, (212) 363-5555, extension 153 and by the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Nursing, 124 Halsey Street, 6th floor, Newark, NJ 07101; (973) 504-6403.
The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1701 West Euless Blvd., Suite 300, Euless, TX 76040; (817) 283-2835.
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 704-5300.
Concerns regarding any Health Science Program may be forwarded to the appropriate agency listed above.
The Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Legal Assistants, 541 North Fairbanks Court, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 988-5522.
The GM-ASEP and Toyota T-Ten options of the Automotive Technology program are certified by the National Automotive Technicians Foundation (NATEF), Executive Director, 13505 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA 22071.
Distance Education brings college right into your home (or close to home, in your neighborhood) by offering credit courses via the Internet and interactive television classes at the Brookdale Higher Education Center nearest to you. You can opt to use Distance Education to take coursesat your convenience because of work schedule, childcare, transportation problems or time/mobility constraints.
Students can earn the following degrees with all of the courses online.
Business Administration Program A.A. Degree
Humanities Program A.A. Degree, English Option
Humanities Program, A.A. Degree, Liberal Education
Social Sciences Program A. A. Degree, Psychology
Social Sciences Program A. A. Degree, History Option
Distance Education Options
Students have the option of taking courses toward a degree program online. Degrees available are Business Administration, English, Liberal Studies, Social Sciences, Psychology and History.
Online Courses
Online courses are offered over the Internet and can be accessed, via your assigned password, at any time, day or night. Instructor contact will take place through e-mail. Testing locations will be assigned, and, because of the need for a password, the textbook packet indicated in this brochure or on the Brookdale web page must be purchased. Many online courses require an initial orientation meeting, and some require proctored testing.
Interactive (ITV) Courses
ITV courses are broadcast from either the Lincroft or Western Monmouth campus to the Brookdale Higher Education Centers in Western Monmouth, Asbury Park, Long Branch, Wall and Bayshore. Students use interactive technology to connect with the instructor, and are able to see, hear and participate in the class, all at an off-campus location which may be more convenient.
About Brookdale Community College
Brookdale Community College, located in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, is an excellent resource for residents of Monmouth County, New Jersey. The College offers (2-year) associate degrees in over 50 programs, plus noncredit classes in many areas of personal and professional interest.
The College was founded in 1967 and is sponsored by the citizens of Monmouth County through the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Equal opportunity for all is a College mandate; the College does not discriminate against anyone on any basis, either in education or in employment practices. An appointed Board of Trustees sets policies, fixes tuition and fees and continually monitors education programs.
Their credit enrollment in Fall 2006 was 13,745 full and part time students: the highest fall term headcount in Brookdale`s history.
Most Brookdale students are eligible for various forms of Financial Aid administered through the College, including federal and state grants and loans, and private scholarships offered through the Brookdale Foundation.
All students are encouraged to participate in the many campus events, clubs, guest lectures and athletic programs offered through the office of Student Life & Activities. Brookdale also provides a wide range of Student Services including Cooperative Education, Work-Study, Paid and Unpaid Internships, Experiential and Service-Learning, Graduate Placement, and Services for Persons with Disabilities.
Brookdale also operates Higher Education Centers around Monmouth County, offering local access to Brookdale`s credit and non-credit programs and services, as well as contributing to the economic growth of Monmouth County.
In the 30+ years since Brookdale opened its doors, both the College and the County have grown tremendously. The 220-acre main campus in Lincroft today comprises 22 buildings totaling 731,353 square feet, with recent construction including Larrison Hall, the Center for the Visual Arts, the Bankier Library, and the new Warner Student Life Center.
The campus also includes a 380-seat Performing Arts Center, an Advanced Technology Center with state-of-the art television and electronic music studios, 10 athletic fields, Brookdale public radio 90.5 The Night, the Children`s Learning Center, and some 60 computer labs with about 1,600 fully networked PCs running all today`s mainstream applications.
The Monmouth Museum is also located on the Brookdale campus.
Brookdale is an open admission college, available to anyone 18 years of age or older, anyone who is a high school graduate or holder of an equivalency diploma. If you do not have a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma, you may still enroll at Brookdale as long as you are 18 or older.
Accreditations
Brookdale, Monmouth County’s official county college, is certified by the State of New Jersey and the United States Department of Education to grant associate degrees to students who complete formal programs of study, and is a member of the Servicemembers’ Opportunity College Consortium.
In addition, Brookdale programs have accreditation or recognition from specific organizations and agencies when applicable.
Brookdale is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the accrediting agency for all colleges in the mid-Atlantic region. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 662-5606.
Brookdale adheres to the Principles of Good Practice in Institutional Advertising, Student Recruitment and Representation of Accredited Status as defined by the Commission on Higher Education. A copy of the Principles is available in the office of the Executive Vice President for Educational/Student and Outreach Services.
The Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006-2701, (212) 363-5555, extension 153 and by the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Nursing, 124 Halsey Street, 6th floor, Newark, NJ 07101; (973) 504-6403.
The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1701 West Euless Blvd., Suite 300, Euless, TX 76040; (817) 283-2835.
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 704-5300.
Concerns regarding any Health Science Program may be forwarded to the appropriate agency listed above.
The Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Legal Assistants, 541 North Fairbanks Court, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 988-5522.
The GM-ASEP and Toyota T-Ten options of the Automotive Technology program are certified by the National Automotive Technicians Foundation (NATEF), Executive Director, 13505 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA 22071.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Dominican University
About Dominican University
Vision Statement
Dominican University aspires to be a premier, Catholic, comprehensive, teaching university with an enrollment of 4,000 students.
Mission Statement
As a Sinsinawa Dominican-sponsored institution, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
Identity Statement
Dominican University is a distinctively relationship-centered educational community rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. It is known for its rigorous and engaging academic programs, the care and respect with which it mentors students, its enduring commitment to social justice, and the enriching diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. Integral to Dominican’s success and distinction is the ongoing exploration, clear expression, and shared experience of its Catholic Dominican identity.
History
Dominican University was founded as St. Clara College in Sinsinawa, WI in 1901 by the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary. In 1922, under the leadership of Mother Samuel Coughlin, the sisters relocated the institution to its current location in River Forest, IL, where it was renamed Rosary College. The new college began immediately instituting new programs and improving its curriculum, establishing one of the first study abroad programs in the country in 1925 and offering courses in library science leading to the university's first master's degree in 1949. Recognizing its responsibility to all students, Rosary College became coeducational in 1970. In May 1997, in the context of an aggressive strategic plan, the school name changed to Dominican University, communicating the increasingly comprehensive nature of the university's programs and, at the same time, its continued commitment to its Catholic Dominican mission. There are currently six schools affiliated with Dominican University.
Founder
November 4, 2006 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, founder of the community of Dominican sisters of Sinsinawa, WI and of St. Clara Academy, the school that grew into Dominican University.
Accreditation
Dominican University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a baccalaureate and master’s degree granting institution. The Master of Library and Information Science program is accredited by the American Library Association. The accounting and business administration programs in the School of Business are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The Graduate School of Social Work in 2004 was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education. The university is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Department of Registration and Education, and the State Approving Agency for Veterans Affairs. The program in nutrition and dietetics has development accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
Fall 2008
University Type:
Private, not-for-profit, coed; Master's Colleges & Universities I
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
History:
Founded in 1901 as St. Clara College in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Moved to River Forest, Illinois in 1922 and renamed Rosary College. Became Dominican University in 1997.
Campus:
Thirty acre main campus is in River Forest, a residential suburb located ten miles west of downtown Chicago. Classes are also offered at the Dominican Priory campus in River Forest as well as other sites in the Chicago area, in eastern Europe and on-line.
Enrollment (Fall 2008):
3,413 Total Students: 59% full-time, 41% part-time; 1,709 Undergraduate Students: 89% full-time, 11% part-time; 1,704 Graduate Students: 30% full-time, 70% part-time.
Library (Fall 2008):
235,490 books and other printed materials, 630 hard copy periodicals and 29,619 unique electronic full-text periodicals, 149 electronic databases and reference sources, 5,583 microfilm items and 112,984 government documents. Fifty public access computers are available on four floors.
Undergraduate Programs:
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees with over 50 majors as well as eleven professional and pre-professional programs and an accelerated program in organizational leadership.
Graduate Programs:
Over 30 degree programs in Business, Education, Library and Information Science, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work.
Faculty (Fall 2008):
Full-Time: 130 Instructional, 6 Librarians,
Part-Time: 275 (Illinois locations only),Student/Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1.
Tuition (2008-2009):
Undergraduate: $23,700 full-time ($790 per credit hour part-time) Graduate: $580 to $725 per credit hour, depending on program. Room and Board: $7,350 to $8,280 (double and meal plan with flex dollars).
Financial Aid:
98% of all freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with an average award of $17,570.
Recognition:
Ranked by "U.S. News and World Report" in the top tier (#22) of all Midwestern Master's Universities.
Vision Statement
Dominican University aspires to be a premier, Catholic, comprehensive, teaching university with an enrollment of 4,000 students.
Mission Statement
As a Sinsinawa Dominican-sponsored institution, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
Identity Statement
Dominican University is a distinctively relationship-centered educational community rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. It is known for its rigorous and engaging academic programs, the care and respect with which it mentors students, its enduring commitment to social justice, and the enriching diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. Integral to Dominican’s success and distinction is the ongoing exploration, clear expression, and shared experience of its Catholic Dominican identity.
History
Dominican University was founded as St. Clara College in Sinsinawa, WI in 1901 by the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary. In 1922, under the leadership of Mother Samuel Coughlin, the sisters relocated the institution to its current location in River Forest, IL, where it was renamed Rosary College. The new college began immediately instituting new programs and improving its curriculum, establishing one of the first study abroad programs in the country in 1925 and offering courses in library science leading to the university's first master's degree in 1949. Recognizing its responsibility to all students, Rosary College became coeducational in 1970. In May 1997, in the context of an aggressive strategic plan, the school name changed to Dominican University, communicating the increasingly comprehensive nature of the university's programs and, at the same time, its continued commitment to its Catholic Dominican mission. There are currently six schools affiliated with Dominican University.
Founder
November 4, 2006 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, founder of the community of Dominican sisters of Sinsinawa, WI and of St. Clara Academy, the school that grew into Dominican University.
Accreditation
Dominican University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a baccalaureate and master’s degree granting institution. The Master of Library and Information Science program is accredited by the American Library Association. The accounting and business administration programs in the School of Business are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The Graduate School of Social Work in 2004 was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education. The university is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Department of Registration and Education, and the State Approving Agency for Veterans Affairs. The program in nutrition and dietetics has development accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
Fall 2008
University Type:
Private, not-for-profit, coed; Master's Colleges & Universities I
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
History:
Founded in 1901 as St. Clara College in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Moved to River Forest, Illinois in 1922 and renamed Rosary College. Became Dominican University in 1997.
Campus:
Thirty acre main campus is in River Forest, a residential suburb located ten miles west of downtown Chicago. Classes are also offered at the Dominican Priory campus in River Forest as well as other sites in the Chicago area, in eastern Europe and on-line.
Enrollment (Fall 2008):
3,413 Total Students: 59% full-time, 41% part-time; 1,709 Undergraduate Students: 89% full-time, 11% part-time; 1,704 Graduate Students: 30% full-time, 70% part-time.
Library (Fall 2008):
235,490 books and other printed materials, 630 hard copy periodicals and 29,619 unique electronic full-text periodicals, 149 electronic databases and reference sources, 5,583 microfilm items and 112,984 government documents. Fifty public access computers are available on four floors.
Undergraduate Programs:
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees with over 50 majors as well as eleven professional and pre-professional programs and an accelerated program in organizational leadership.
Graduate Programs:
Over 30 degree programs in Business, Education, Library and Information Science, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work.
Faculty (Fall 2008):
Full-Time: 130 Instructional, 6 Librarians,
Part-Time: 275 (Illinois locations only),Student/Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1.
Tuition (2008-2009):
Undergraduate: $23,700 full-time ($790 per credit hour part-time) Graduate: $580 to $725 per credit hour, depending on program. Room and Board: $7,350 to $8,280 (double and meal plan with flex dollars).
Financial Aid:
98% of all freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with an average award of $17,570.
Recognition:
Ranked by "U.S. News and World Report" in the top tier (#22) of all Midwestern Master's Universities.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
BGSU Online
Bowling Green State University Online
Online Learning at Bowling Green State University Online (BGSU) allows students to complete their online degree with high academic standards while maintaining their current workload.
• Learn from home
• Work at your pace
• Education to fit your style of learning
• High academic standards
• Distinguished faculty that are leading in academics, industry, research, and consultation.
• Small virtual class sizes
• High level of interaction with faculty and students
• Network opportunities
• Finish a Degree
Online courses at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) begin and end on the semester schedule and assignments and tests have specific deadlines. Although you do not have to travel to campus to attend courses, you must log in often to stay on track with due dates and to successfully complete each course.
Delivered completely online via Blackboard, you will find that Bowling Green State University online courses deliver the same quality content as face to face courses while using technologically advanced methods and providing a high level of interaction with your instructor and classmates.
Online Learning at Bowling Green State University Online (BGSU) allows students to complete their online degree with high academic standards while maintaining their current workload.
• Learn from home
• Work at your pace
• Education to fit your style of learning
• High academic standards
• Distinguished faculty that are leading in academics, industry, research, and consultation.
• Small virtual class sizes
• High level of interaction with faculty and students
• Network opportunities
• Finish a Degree
Online courses at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) begin and end on the semester schedule and assignments and tests have specific deadlines. Although you do not have to travel to campus to attend courses, you must log in often to stay on track with due dates and to successfully complete each course.
Delivered completely online via Blackboard, you will find that Bowling Green State University online courses deliver the same quality content as face to face courses while using technologically advanced methods and providing a high level of interaction with your instructor and classmates.
Berkeley College Online
About Berkeley College Online
Through the power of the Internet, Berkeley College Online brings the classroom to you anywhere in the world - with the same high level of support as on-campus classes. Your instructor, classmates, and academic advisor are all just an e-mail or phone call away, and you will get the same proven curriculum and faculty support that you would get from on-campus classes. You can also access online clubs, tutoring, and career services – the same services offered to on-campus students.
Berkeley College Online can help you balance coursework with family, work, and social responsibilities. Their online courses offer you maximum flexibility and convenience. You can log onto Berkeley College Online from work, home, or anywhere you have Internet access, and work at your own pace to complete weekly course assignments. Access your online courses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Many of Berkeley’s academic programs are available entirely online. Additionally, each quarter, Berkeley College offers numerous online courses, including courses in Liberal Arts, Sciences, Math, English, and Computer Information Systems.
International Students
Online school degree programs provide international students with the opportunity to experience the quality of American higher education without the obstacles of visas and relocation. As long as you have reliable Internet access, you can earn a U.S. college degree anywhere in the world.
Through the power of the Internet, Berkeley College Online brings the classroom to you anywhere in the world - with the same high level of support as on-campus classes. Your instructor, classmates, and academic advisor are all just an e-mail or phone call away, and you will get the same proven curriculum and faculty support that you would get from on-campus classes. You can also access online clubs, tutoring, and career services – the same services offered to on-campus students.
Berkeley College Online can help you balance coursework with family, work, and social responsibilities. Their online courses offer you maximum flexibility and convenience. You can log onto Berkeley College Online from work, home, or anywhere you have Internet access, and work at your own pace to complete weekly course assignments. Access your online courses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Many of Berkeley’s academic programs are available entirely online. Additionally, each quarter, Berkeley College offers numerous online courses, including courses in Liberal Arts, Sciences, Math, English, and Computer Information Systems.
International Students
Online school degree programs provide international students with the opportunity to experience the quality of American higher education without the obstacles of visas and relocation. As long as you have reliable Internet access, you can earn a U.S. college degree anywhere in the world.
Benedictine University
History of Benedictine University
Benedictine University was founded in Chicago as St. Procopius College by the Benedictine monks of St. Procopius Abbey in 1887. It secured a charter from the state of Illinois in 1890. The College was founded to educate men of Czech and Slovak descent, and most students were of Czech ancestry in the early years.
In 1901 the College moved to the more congenial atmosphere of Lisle, in DuPage County. The first building, Benedictine Hall, was dedicated in September 1901. The building was completed by 1921 and new buildings began to be added after 1926. The College became coeducational in 1968 and was renamed Illinois Benedictine College in 1971. In response to community needs, graduate, doctorate and adult learner programs were added. The College became Benedictine University in 1996.
Benedictine University is situated on a rolling, tree-covered 108-acre campus of 10 major buildings with air-conditioned classrooms and modern, well-equipped laboratories. A comprehensive learning center with full media library and a modern and technically advanced science facility, filled with advanced laboratory space, digital classrooms and modern research equipment opened in Fall 2001. A student athletic center features three full-size basketball courts, a competition-size swimming pool, three tennis courts and training facilities. All of the residence halls are comfortable and spacious, and have access to the Internet. Other features include a scenic campus lake, a student center with dining halls, chapel, bookstore, meeting rooms and the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex providing top quality football, soccer, lacrosse, track, softball and baseball fields.
The Benedictine Order
The Benedictine Order bears the name of St. Benedict, born in 480, who is acknowledged as the father of Western monasticism. In 528 he established the famed monastery of Monte Cassino. In the Middle Ages, Benedictine monasteries expanded all over Europe, preserving ancient learning and written languages.
Benedictine University belongs to the Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities, an organization that promotes the Benedictine traditions of education and hospitality.
Values
Benedictine University is grounded in the spirit of the founders who based their lives and work on St. Benedict's Rule for Monks, written in the early sixth century. Benedictine University builds its educational life and efforts on the same values which Benedictine men and women espouse:
a search for God by oneself and with others
a tradition of hospitality
an appreciation for living and working in community
a concern for the development of each person
an emphasis on a life lived in balance
a dedication to responsible stewardship of the earth
a commitment to academic excellence
Central to the Benedictine tradition is the celebration of community as a gathering of people who share a commitment to a common mission. The University strives to develop an academic community that supports each person in the pursuit of knowledge and personal development. This undertaking will be achieved through a life enriched by the collegiate community in which the individual's interest is tempered by concern for the common good.
Catholic and Benedictine Tradition
The mission and vision of Benedictine University reflect their Catholic and Benedictine traditions and provide the University community with a sense of continuity with the past and a direction for the future.
In Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the Apostolic Constitution On Catholic Universities, Pope John Paul II identifies four characteristics that must distinguish every Catholic University as Catholic:
1. a Christian inspiration not only of individuals but of the university community as such;
2. a continuing reflection in light of the Catholic faith upon the growing treasury of human knowledge, to which it seeks to contribute by its own research;
3. fidelity to the Christian message as it comes to us through the Church;
4. an institutional commitment to the service of the people of God and of the human family in their pilgrimage to the transcendent goal which gives meaning to life. (Ex Corde, no. 13)
Drawing upon the sources of faith, the Catholic intellectual tradition, which extends back to the age of the Church Fathers and to the medieval universities, has built chiefly upon the following convictions:
the worth and dignity of each person
the solidarity of the human race and the social nature of human existence, which is oriented toward God and not limited to this life;
the goodness of creation and its sacramental potential for disclosing the transcendent; and
the interconnectedness of truth and the compatibility of faith and reason in the search for truth.
In fidelity to that tradition, Benedictine University is committed to investigating questions that address the ultimate purpose of life; to the dialogue between faith and culture; and to the promotion of ecumenical, inter-religious, and cross-cultural understanding. Therefore, Benedictine University encourages openness to all reality, acceptance of truth wherever it is found, and the personal effort to integrate learning as a basis of wisdom for life.
Benedictine University upholds the academic freedom of faculty and students in inquiry and research, while insisting on ethical responsibility. Preference is given to research and activities that promote human betterment, peace, justice, and the common good, and that use interdisciplinary and collaborative methods.
Heritage
As a part of the Benedictine University family, they share the University's mission and Benedictine values: their past, their present and their future vision.
Benedictine University fulfills its commitment to the liberal arts, teacher education and professional programs through excellence in teaching and interaction between students and faculty members. A liberal arts core prepares all undergraduate students to participate fully in a diverse and dynamic society balancing their rights and duties as individuals with the demands of the common good. Professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels build on the liberal arts background of students, is multidisciplinary in nature and prepares graduates for roles of leadership and social responsibility.
Benedictine University is guided by the Roman Catholic tradition which fosters a dialogue between religious and secular cultures, while promoting ecumenical and multicultural understanding. This type of education is designed to broaden and deepen a person's vision of reality, to help all understand the dignity and uniqueness of each human person and at the same time to place an emphasis upon the demands of freedom and social responsibility. In this environment, religious faith and science are both directed toward the pursuit of truth, and both are strengthened through research and study. Central to the University's educational tradition is the rigorous investigation of questions that deal with the ultimate purpose of life.
Benedictine University is committed to assist all students in the acquisition of knowledge and cultivation of skills in six major areas. Graduates of the university's degree programs will develop:
Disciplinary Knowledge:· Acquire, understand and synthesize discipline-based knowledge· Apply disciplinary methodologies in their qualitative and quantitative dimensions· Understand the content and interrelationships of specific areas of study· Communicate effectively within and across the disciplines
Communication Skills:· Express oneself clearly and concisely in multiple forms· Appreciate and develop creative expression
Problem-Solving Skills:· Reason and communicate informed judgments· Identify and solve problems, independently and cooperatively· Understand the nature of and evaluate evidence
Social Responsibility:· Confront and resolve ethical issues and contribute to the work of peace and social justice· Exhibit stewardship of self and environment· Develop good citizenship
Global Perspectives:· Benefit from diversity of opinion, abilities, and culture· Recognize the importance of the interdependence of cultures and nations· Communicate effectively within and across cultural boundaries
Self-Direction and Personal Growth:· Develop a sense of intellectual curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning· Strive for a life lived in balance· Develop leadership potential· Foster spiritual growth
Members of the Benedictine University community are encouraged to achieve a balance in their social and professional lives. They come to understand the self as an integrated physical, intellectual and spiritual being. While the University values the dignity of work, it recognizes that balance with leisure and prayer is equally important. The commitment of the University to its mission and goals provides the University community with a sense of continuity with the past and a direction for the future.
Focus on Education
The Benedictines trace their origin to a young hermit monk, Benedict of Nursia, who wrote a rule in the early sixth century that would serve as a guide for monastic living. Intended primarily for the men who followed him to his foundation at Monte Cassino in Italy, the life included the education of youth, some of whom would join the monastery while others would influence the world outside the cloister. During the centuries following Benedict until the rise of the universities in the 13th century, Benedictine educational activities expanded as monasteries grew and made new foundations. In 1846 a young priest-monk from Germany followed immigrants to the United States and established the first monastery in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
The involvement of the Benedictines in education expanded to the new horizons of college and university education in addition to work at the secondary school level. Today there are 19 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, as well as a large number of Benedictine high schools. Naturally, the curricula in these institutions focuses on contemporary educational needs. The challenge always demanded that the Benedictine men and women blend the 1500 years of Benedictine values with the demands of an ever-changing pluralistic society.
Education has consistently been a focal work within the Benedictine tradition as monasteries served their surrounding communities. Benedictine schools today, whether at the elementary, secondary or higher education levels, draw upon this proud academic heritage as they meet the challenges of the future.
A Benedictine education is not rigid. Its most important characteristic is that it is flexible in such a way as to meet current social needs. It is crucial that the Benedictine graduate will be able to adapt as they enter the working world where they will need to deal with change and difficulties in a confident and positive manner.
Sound scholarship is important, and there exists a long list of Benedictine scholars over the ages, including more Doctors of the Church than can be found in any other religious order. However in all instances, the spirit of community was and continues to remain more important. A Benedictine school will hope to inspire students to recognize their responsibilities as members of the community and become involved in its everyday life. Benedictine graduates see themselves not merely as residents, but as citizens of their communities and know that the lives of all people, regardless of social position, education or age, are entwined.
The structure of Benedictine education is fortified by a communion with God as well as by an emphasis on community values. The motto on the University's seal, "that in all things God may be glorified," comes from the Rule Benedict wrote for monks. Over the centuries Benedictine life has spilled over into the areas surrounding the monasteries, places where those educated in the monastic schools would live and work.
These values are continually refocused to bring into the Benedictine sphere of learning the spiritual and academic needs of people from the entire scope of society: Catholic and non-Catholic, multiracial and multicultural, adolescent and adult.
Benedictine scholastic goals have never departed from faith in the guiding hand of God's love and in following the spiritual path. God is the foundation, the focus and the spiritual core. Trusting in God's will helps every Benedictine University student realize that life's purpose is to work to serve others and to give time and talent to help all people. A Benedictine education ensures not only that its graduates' lives - spiritual, intellectual and professional - will be enhanced, but that the God-given purpose of life on this earth will inspire and elevate the well-being of all with whom the graduates will live, interact and work.
Benedictine academic values attempt to bring students and faculty into harmony with their communities and the contemporary world. Individual and collective contributions are decisive in integrating the spiritual, intellectual and economic components of daily life.
The Benedictine approach to teaching has not changed dramatically since its beginnings. They continue to recognize the need to improvise where necessary and to reevaluate and implement strategies ensuring that the orientation and spirit of Benedictine education will remain synonymous with scholarship, community involvement and good citizenship.
The sense of family and the union of hearts are what Benedictines and those associated with their work have stood for and have put into practice since Benedict's own days in the sixth century. The elements are the same today: intellectual development, faith, ecumenism, service and an active concern for human welfare and progress.
Students and faculty members at Benedictine University and in the 18 other Benedictine colleges and universities know the Benedictine commitment to quality education, spiritual awareness and community participation, and they enthusiastically make these the unshakable elements of their lives, underscoring their resolute approach to addressing the needs of tomorrow.
They identify ourselves as a Catholic and Benedictine university. The question might be asked, "Is it possible for students at Benedictine University to be non-Catholics and still share in the rich heritage of Benedictine education that will put graduates squarely in the center of secular community involvement and leadership?" The answer to this question is an unqualified "yes."
Those who come to them as undergraduate or graduate students receive a quality education rooted in the 1500-year tradition of Benedictine and Christian ideals, an education that prepares not only for a career but also for service to people. Their graduates will have a special sensitivity for those beset with poverty, infirmity or loneliness.
Benefiting from the learning environment formed and supported by the Benedictine heritage, graduates come to realize that a fulfilling life is multi-focused. Benedictine values demonstrate that spiritual convictions, professional goals, community obligations and a happy and rewarding family life are not only parallel paths in the structure of life. By their very nature, these paths converge.
At Benedictine University, they strive to integrate every avenue of life, every stage of development as human beings. Lessons such as these are, most certainly, imperishable.
The Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
Belmont Abbey College (North Carolina)
Benedictine College (Kansas)
Benedictine University (Illinois)
College of St. Benedict (Minnesota)
College of St. Scholastica (Minnesota)
Mount Marty College (South Dakota)
Saint Anselm College (New Hampshire)
Saint Gregory College (Oklahoma)
Saint John's University (Minnesota)
Saint Leo College (Florida)
Saint Martin's College (Washington)
Saint Vincent College (Pennsylvania)
University of Mary (North Dakota)
Saint Peter's College (Canada)
Conception Seminary College (Missouri)
Mount Angel Seminary (Oregon)
Saint Meinrad Seminary (Indiana)
Christ the King Seminary (Canada)
Mission
Benedictine University is dedicated to the education of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. As an academic community committed to liberal arts and professional education distinguished and guided by their Roman Catholic tradition and Benedictine heritage, they prepare their students for a lifetime as active, informed and responsible citizens and leaders in the world community.
Vision
Benedictine University is a Catholic University in the Benedictine Tradition that Provides a Values-Centered Liberal Arts Education Enriched by their Excellence in Science.
Benedictine University was founded in Chicago as St. Procopius College by the Benedictine monks of St. Procopius Abbey in 1887. It secured a charter from the state of Illinois in 1890. The College was founded to educate men of Czech and Slovak descent, and most students were of Czech ancestry in the early years.
In 1901 the College moved to the more congenial atmosphere of Lisle, in DuPage County. The first building, Benedictine Hall, was dedicated in September 1901. The building was completed by 1921 and new buildings began to be added after 1926. The College became coeducational in 1968 and was renamed Illinois Benedictine College in 1971. In response to community needs, graduate, doctorate and adult learner programs were added. The College became Benedictine University in 1996.
Benedictine University is situated on a rolling, tree-covered 108-acre campus of 10 major buildings with air-conditioned classrooms and modern, well-equipped laboratories. A comprehensive learning center with full media library and a modern and technically advanced science facility, filled with advanced laboratory space, digital classrooms and modern research equipment opened in Fall 2001. A student athletic center features three full-size basketball courts, a competition-size swimming pool, three tennis courts and training facilities. All of the residence halls are comfortable and spacious, and have access to the Internet. Other features include a scenic campus lake, a student center with dining halls, chapel, bookstore, meeting rooms and the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex providing top quality football, soccer, lacrosse, track, softball and baseball fields.
The Benedictine Order
The Benedictine Order bears the name of St. Benedict, born in 480, who is acknowledged as the father of Western monasticism. In 528 he established the famed monastery of Monte Cassino. In the Middle Ages, Benedictine monasteries expanded all over Europe, preserving ancient learning and written languages.
Benedictine University belongs to the Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities, an organization that promotes the Benedictine traditions of education and hospitality.
Values
Benedictine University is grounded in the spirit of the founders who based their lives and work on St. Benedict's Rule for Monks, written in the early sixth century. Benedictine University builds its educational life and efforts on the same values which Benedictine men and women espouse:
a search for God by oneself and with others
a tradition of hospitality
an appreciation for living and working in community
a concern for the development of each person
an emphasis on a life lived in balance
a dedication to responsible stewardship of the earth
a commitment to academic excellence
Central to the Benedictine tradition is the celebration of community as a gathering of people who share a commitment to a common mission. The University strives to develop an academic community that supports each person in the pursuit of knowledge and personal development. This undertaking will be achieved through a life enriched by the collegiate community in which the individual's interest is tempered by concern for the common good.
Catholic and Benedictine Tradition
The mission and vision of Benedictine University reflect their Catholic and Benedictine traditions and provide the University community with a sense of continuity with the past and a direction for the future.
In Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the Apostolic Constitution On Catholic Universities, Pope John Paul II identifies four characteristics that must distinguish every Catholic University as Catholic:
1. a Christian inspiration not only of individuals but of the university community as such;
2. a continuing reflection in light of the Catholic faith upon the growing treasury of human knowledge, to which it seeks to contribute by its own research;
3. fidelity to the Christian message as it comes to us through the Church;
4. an institutional commitment to the service of the people of God and of the human family in their pilgrimage to the transcendent goal which gives meaning to life. (Ex Corde, no. 13)
Drawing upon the sources of faith, the Catholic intellectual tradition, which extends back to the age of the Church Fathers and to the medieval universities, has built chiefly upon the following convictions:
the worth and dignity of each person
the solidarity of the human race and the social nature of human existence, which is oriented toward God and not limited to this life;
the goodness of creation and its sacramental potential for disclosing the transcendent; and
the interconnectedness of truth and the compatibility of faith and reason in the search for truth.
In fidelity to that tradition, Benedictine University is committed to investigating questions that address the ultimate purpose of life; to the dialogue between faith and culture; and to the promotion of ecumenical, inter-religious, and cross-cultural understanding. Therefore, Benedictine University encourages openness to all reality, acceptance of truth wherever it is found, and the personal effort to integrate learning as a basis of wisdom for life.
Benedictine University upholds the academic freedom of faculty and students in inquiry and research, while insisting on ethical responsibility. Preference is given to research and activities that promote human betterment, peace, justice, and the common good, and that use interdisciplinary and collaborative methods.
Heritage
As a part of the Benedictine University family, they share the University's mission and Benedictine values: their past, their present and their future vision.
Benedictine University fulfills its commitment to the liberal arts, teacher education and professional programs through excellence in teaching and interaction between students and faculty members. A liberal arts core prepares all undergraduate students to participate fully in a diverse and dynamic society balancing their rights and duties as individuals with the demands of the common good. Professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels build on the liberal arts background of students, is multidisciplinary in nature and prepares graduates for roles of leadership and social responsibility.
Benedictine University is guided by the Roman Catholic tradition which fosters a dialogue between religious and secular cultures, while promoting ecumenical and multicultural understanding. This type of education is designed to broaden and deepen a person's vision of reality, to help all understand the dignity and uniqueness of each human person and at the same time to place an emphasis upon the demands of freedom and social responsibility. In this environment, religious faith and science are both directed toward the pursuit of truth, and both are strengthened through research and study. Central to the University's educational tradition is the rigorous investigation of questions that deal with the ultimate purpose of life.
Benedictine University is committed to assist all students in the acquisition of knowledge and cultivation of skills in six major areas. Graduates of the university's degree programs will develop:
Disciplinary Knowledge:· Acquire, understand and synthesize discipline-based knowledge· Apply disciplinary methodologies in their qualitative and quantitative dimensions· Understand the content and interrelationships of specific areas of study· Communicate effectively within and across the disciplines
Communication Skills:· Express oneself clearly and concisely in multiple forms· Appreciate and develop creative expression
Problem-Solving Skills:· Reason and communicate informed judgments· Identify and solve problems, independently and cooperatively· Understand the nature of and evaluate evidence
Social Responsibility:· Confront and resolve ethical issues and contribute to the work of peace and social justice· Exhibit stewardship of self and environment· Develop good citizenship
Global Perspectives:· Benefit from diversity of opinion, abilities, and culture· Recognize the importance of the interdependence of cultures and nations· Communicate effectively within and across cultural boundaries
Self-Direction and Personal Growth:· Develop a sense of intellectual curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning· Strive for a life lived in balance· Develop leadership potential· Foster spiritual growth
Members of the Benedictine University community are encouraged to achieve a balance in their social and professional lives. They come to understand the self as an integrated physical, intellectual and spiritual being. While the University values the dignity of work, it recognizes that balance with leisure and prayer is equally important. The commitment of the University to its mission and goals provides the University community with a sense of continuity with the past and a direction for the future.
Focus on Education
The Benedictines trace their origin to a young hermit monk, Benedict of Nursia, who wrote a rule in the early sixth century that would serve as a guide for monastic living. Intended primarily for the men who followed him to his foundation at Monte Cassino in Italy, the life included the education of youth, some of whom would join the monastery while others would influence the world outside the cloister. During the centuries following Benedict until the rise of the universities in the 13th century, Benedictine educational activities expanded as monasteries grew and made new foundations. In 1846 a young priest-monk from Germany followed immigrants to the United States and established the first monastery in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
The involvement of the Benedictines in education expanded to the new horizons of college and university education in addition to work at the secondary school level. Today there are 19 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, as well as a large number of Benedictine high schools. Naturally, the curricula in these institutions focuses on contemporary educational needs. The challenge always demanded that the Benedictine men and women blend the 1500 years of Benedictine values with the demands of an ever-changing pluralistic society.
Education has consistently been a focal work within the Benedictine tradition as monasteries served their surrounding communities. Benedictine schools today, whether at the elementary, secondary or higher education levels, draw upon this proud academic heritage as they meet the challenges of the future.
A Benedictine education is not rigid. Its most important characteristic is that it is flexible in such a way as to meet current social needs. It is crucial that the Benedictine graduate will be able to adapt as they enter the working world where they will need to deal with change and difficulties in a confident and positive manner.
Sound scholarship is important, and there exists a long list of Benedictine scholars over the ages, including more Doctors of the Church than can be found in any other religious order. However in all instances, the spirit of community was and continues to remain more important. A Benedictine school will hope to inspire students to recognize their responsibilities as members of the community and become involved in its everyday life. Benedictine graduates see themselves not merely as residents, but as citizens of their communities and know that the lives of all people, regardless of social position, education or age, are entwined.
The structure of Benedictine education is fortified by a communion with God as well as by an emphasis on community values. The motto on the University's seal, "that in all things God may be glorified," comes from the Rule Benedict wrote for monks. Over the centuries Benedictine life has spilled over into the areas surrounding the monasteries, places where those educated in the monastic schools would live and work.
These values are continually refocused to bring into the Benedictine sphere of learning the spiritual and academic needs of people from the entire scope of society: Catholic and non-Catholic, multiracial and multicultural, adolescent and adult.
Benedictine scholastic goals have never departed from faith in the guiding hand of God's love and in following the spiritual path. God is the foundation, the focus and the spiritual core. Trusting in God's will helps every Benedictine University student realize that life's purpose is to work to serve others and to give time and talent to help all people. A Benedictine education ensures not only that its graduates' lives - spiritual, intellectual and professional - will be enhanced, but that the God-given purpose of life on this earth will inspire and elevate the well-being of all with whom the graduates will live, interact and work.
Benedictine academic values attempt to bring students and faculty into harmony with their communities and the contemporary world. Individual and collective contributions are decisive in integrating the spiritual, intellectual and economic components of daily life.
The Benedictine approach to teaching has not changed dramatically since its beginnings. They continue to recognize the need to improvise where necessary and to reevaluate and implement strategies ensuring that the orientation and spirit of Benedictine education will remain synonymous with scholarship, community involvement and good citizenship.
The sense of family and the union of hearts are what Benedictines and those associated with their work have stood for and have put into practice since Benedict's own days in the sixth century. The elements are the same today: intellectual development, faith, ecumenism, service and an active concern for human welfare and progress.
Students and faculty members at Benedictine University and in the 18 other Benedictine colleges and universities know the Benedictine commitment to quality education, spiritual awareness and community participation, and they enthusiastically make these the unshakable elements of their lives, underscoring their resolute approach to addressing the needs of tomorrow.
They identify ourselves as a Catholic and Benedictine university. The question might be asked, "Is it possible for students at Benedictine University to be non-Catholics and still share in the rich heritage of Benedictine education that will put graduates squarely in the center of secular community involvement and leadership?" The answer to this question is an unqualified "yes."
Those who come to them as undergraduate or graduate students receive a quality education rooted in the 1500-year tradition of Benedictine and Christian ideals, an education that prepares not only for a career but also for service to people. Their graduates will have a special sensitivity for those beset with poverty, infirmity or loneliness.
Benefiting from the learning environment formed and supported by the Benedictine heritage, graduates come to realize that a fulfilling life is multi-focused. Benedictine values demonstrate that spiritual convictions, professional goals, community obligations and a happy and rewarding family life are not only parallel paths in the structure of life. By their very nature, these paths converge.
At Benedictine University, they strive to integrate every avenue of life, every stage of development as human beings. Lessons such as these are, most certainly, imperishable.
The Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
Belmont Abbey College (North Carolina)
Benedictine College (Kansas)
Benedictine University (Illinois)
College of St. Benedict (Minnesota)
College of St. Scholastica (Minnesota)
Mount Marty College (South Dakota)
Saint Anselm College (New Hampshire)
Saint Gregory College (Oklahoma)
Saint John's University (Minnesota)
Saint Leo College (Florida)
Saint Martin's College (Washington)
Saint Vincent College (Pennsylvania)
University of Mary (North Dakota)
Saint Peter's College (Canada)
Conception Seminary College (Missouri)
Mount Angel Seminary (Oregon)
Saint Meinrad Seminary (Indiana)
Christ the King Seminary (Canada)
Mission
Benedictine University is dedicated to the education of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. As an academic community committed to liberal arts and professional education distinguished and guided by their Roman Catholic tradition and Benedictine heritage, they prepare their students for a lifetime as active, informed and responsible citizens and leaders in the world community.
Vision
Benedictine University is a Catholic University in the Benedictine Tradition that Provides a Values-Centered Liberal Arts Education Enriched by their Excellence in Science.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Regis University
About Regis University
Regis University, founded in 1877 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, moved to Colorado in 1884. Its original Colorado home was in Morrison, but when John Brisbane Walker, an entrepreneur developer, offered the Jesuits a plot of land in 1887, the permanent home was established. Main Hall, which was completed in 1887, was the only building on campus until 1911, when expansion began.
In 1996, Betty Williams of Northern Ireland became the first Nobel Peace Prize winner to speak on campus. Since that time, 12 other Nobel Laureates have spoken at Regis University. The most recent Nobel Peace Laureate on campus was David Trimble, who helped negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, spoke in October 2006. Lech Walesa, leader of the Solidarity Movement in Poland, spoke in March 2006.
The motto “Men and Women in Service of Others” on the University seal describes the purpose of Jesuit education: to form men and women who use their knowledge in the unselfish service of others. It also expresses the desire of Regis’ faculty and staff to be of service to students and the community.
Regis College offers a full range of programs in liberal arts, sciences, business, and education. You may choose from 28 structured areas of study, or design your own program through the interdisciplinary and flexible major plans. Regis draws more than 52 percent of its 1,400 students from outside the state of Colorado. More than 43 states and numerous foreign countries are represented in the student body. Sixty percent of the student body lives on campus in our three Residence Halls. The College sponsors 12 NCAA Division II Sports. Regis College serves students in a traditional college setting operating on a semester-based system with the majority of the classes scheduled during the day. Regis also offers courses during our Summer Session.
Regis University Mission
Regis University educates men and women of all ages to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society. Standing within the Catholic and United States traditions, they are inspired by the particular Jesuit vision of Ignatius Loyola. This vision challenges them to attain the inner freedom to make intelligent choices. They seek to provide value-centered undergraduate and graduate education, as well as to strengthen commitment to community service. They nurture the life of the mind and the pursuit of truth within an environment conducive to effective teaching, learning and personal development.
Consistent with Judeo-Christian principles, Regis University applies knowledge to human needs and seek to preserve the best of the human heritage. They encourage the continual search for truth, values and a just existence. Throughout this process, they examine and attempt to answer the question: "How ought we to live?"
As a consequence of Ignatius Loyola's vision, particularly as reflected in his Spiritual Exercises, Regis University encourages all members of the Regis community to learn proficiently, think logically and critically, identify and choose personal standards of values, and be socially responsible. They further encourage the development of the skills and leadership abilities necessary for distinguished professional work and contributions to the improvement and transformation of society.
Regis University Quick Facts
Highest Rankings: Ranked as one of the Best Universities for 12 consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report
Jesuit Education: 130-year tradition of academic rigor, intellectual exchange, and faculty commitment to each student's personal development
Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Regis University, founded in 1877 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, moved to Colorado in 1884. Its original Colorado home was in Morrison, but when John Brisbane Walker, an entrepreneur developer, offered the Jesuits a plot of land in 1887, the permanent home was established. Main Hall, which was completed in 1887, was the only building on campus until 1911, when expansion began.
In 1996, Betty Williams of Northern Ireland became the first Nobel Peace Prize winner to speak on campus. Since that time, 12 other Nobel Laureates have spoken at Regis University. The most recent Nobel Peace Laureate on campus was David Trimble, who helped negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, spoke in October 2006. Lech Walesa, leader of the Solidarity Movement in Poland, spoke in March 2006.
The motto “Men and Women in Service of Others” on the University seal describes the purpose of Jesuit education: to form men and women who use their knowledge in the unselfish service of others. It also expresses the desire of Regis’ faculty and staff to be of service to students and the community.
Regis College offers a full range of programs in liberal arts, sciences, business, and education. You may choose from 28 structured areas of study, or design your own program through the interdisciplinary and flexible major plans. Regis draws more than 52 percent of its 1,400 students from outside the state of Colorado. More than 43 states and numerous foreign countries are represented in the student body. Sixty percent of the student body lives on campus in our three Residence Halls. The College sponsors 12 NCAA Division II Sports. Regis College serves students in a traditional college setting operating on a semester-based system with the majority of the classes scheduled during the day. Regis also offers courses during our Summer Session.
Regis University Mission
Regis University educates men and women of all ages to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society. Standing within the Catholic and United States traditions, they are inspired by the particular Jesuit vision of Ignatius Loyola. This vision challenges them to attain the inner freedom to make intelligent choices. They seek to provide value-centered undergraduate and graduate education, as well as to strengthen commitment to community service. They nurture the life of the mind and the pursuit of truth within an environment conducive to effective teaching, learning and personal development.
Consistent with Judeo-Christian principles, Regis University applies knowledge to human needs and seek to preserve the best of the human heritage. They encourage the continual search for truth, values and a just existence. Throughout this process, they examine and attempt to answer the question: "How ought we to live?"
As a consequence of Ignatius Loyola's vision, particularly as reflected in his Spiritual Exercises, Regis University encourages all members of the Regis community to learn proficiently, think logically and critically, identify and choose personal standards of values, and be socially responsible. They further encourage the development of the skills and leadership abilities necessary for distinguished professional work and contributions to the improvement and transformation of society.
Regis University Quick Facts
Highest Rankings: Ranked as one of the Best Universities for 12 consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report
Jesuit Education: 130-year tradition of academic rigor, intellectual exchange, and faculty commitment to each student's personal development
Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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