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Anderson University (Indiana)
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Anderson University is an accredited private Christian
liberal arts university in Anderson, Indiana
. The college is affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)
. Anderson University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
, and the Independent Colleges of Indiana society. In 2010, U.S. News & World Report
ranked Anderson University among the best colleges and universities in the Midwest. The Princeton Review
also has recognized Anderson University as one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest for 2011. The university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, as well as graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing, and theology.
Anderson University was established in 1917 as the Anderson Bible Training School by the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)
movement. The school was a major step in the life of a fellowship of Christians that originated in 1881. 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.
(PRSA) for the business magazine, The Falls Report.
and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management), private scholarship funds, and alumni contributions. The university's endowment was $20.8 million as of FY06.
The current president is Dr. James L. Edwards
who assumed leadership on July 1, 1990. He is the fourth president in the university's history and presides over the Anderson University School of Theology
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The 100 acre (0.404686 km²) campus is located in Anderson, Indiana
at 40.1119864°N 85.6660871°W approximately 40 miles (64.4 km) northeast of Indianapolis, Indiana
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Featured facilities on the campus include the Reardon Auditorium and the Kardatzke Wellness Center. 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 partnership between Anderson University and Purdue University
. Athletic facilities on the campus include Macholtz Stadium
and the O. C. Lewis Gymnasium
.
The Krannert Fine Arts Building includes a fully equipped digital studio for students to learn the basics in recording concepts. The AU studio accommodates recital recordings, clients, and three classes.
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.
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.
Formerly the Tigers, AU's nickname was changed to the Ravens in 1937. The current mascot is Rodney the Raven
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Expected projects for the campaign include:
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
liberal arts university in Anderson, Indiana
Anderson, Indiana
Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is the principal city of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Madison county. Anderson is the headquarters of the Church of God and home of Anderson University, which is...
. The college is affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)
Church of God (Anderson)
The Church of God is a holiness Christian body with roots in Wesleyan pietism and also in the restorationist traditions. Founded in 1881 by Daniel Sidney Warner, the church claims 1,170,143 adherents...
. Anderson University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities is an organization designed to help primarily Protestant and evangelical Christian institutions of higher education cooperate and communicate with one another...
, and the Independent Colleges of Indiana society. In 2010, U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is an American news magazine published from Washington, D.C. Along with Time and Newsweek it was for many years a leading news weekly, focusing more than its counterparts on political, economic, health and education stories...
ranked Anderson University among the best colleges and universities in the Midwest. The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review is an American-based standardized test preparation and admissions consulting company. The Princeton Review operates in 41 states and 22 countries across the globe. It offers test preparation for standardized aptitude tests such as the SAT and advice regarding college...
also has recognized Anderson University as one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest for 2011. The university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, as well as graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing, and theology.
Mission
"The mission of Anderson University is to educate 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: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 (Anderson, Indiana)
Church of God (Anderson)
The Church of God is a holiness Christian body with roots in Wesleyan pietism and also in the restorationist traditions. Founded in 1881 by Daniel Sidney Warner, the church claims 1,170,143 adherents...
movement. The school was a major step in the life of a fellowship of Christians that originated in 1881. 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.
Organization
Anderson University has grown to include an undergraduate liberal arts program, organized into two colleges; graduate programs in theology, music, nursing, education, and business; and a School of Adult Learning.Colleges and departments
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Falls School of Business
The Falls School of Business offers undergraduate majors in management, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, and global business, as well as graduate MBA and DBA programs, including a residential MBA program designed especially for students who recently completed their undergraduate degree. The MBA program also includes dual-degree options in technology or nursing. MBA classes are offered in Indianapolis as well as Anderson. The school's programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Falls School of Business was awarded the 2007 Pinnacle Award by the Hoosier chapter of the Public Relations Society of AmericaPublic Relations Society of America
The ' , based in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The organization has more than 21,000 members, including professionals from public relations agencies, corporations, government, health care institutions, military, professional services firms,...
(PRSA) for the business magazine, The Falls Report.
School of Education
The Anderson University School of Education offers licensing programs for elementary and secondary education in a variety of content areas. Dual licensing is also available in special education, teaching English as a New Language and TESOL certification, and middle school/junior high math. The school offers a graduate M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, an M.Ed. in School Leadership and Administration (LEAD), and a Master of Music Education in conjunction with the School of Music. The school is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE).School of Music
The Anderson University School of Music offers a number of undergraduate majors in music and dance as well as a graduate Master of Music Education program. Undergraduate majors include music education, voice performance, instrumental performance, church music, music business, music, dance performance, and dance business. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.School of Nursing
The Anderson University School of Nursing offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as accelerated RN-to-BSN program for registered nurses. In addition, the school offers a graduate Master of Science in Nursing with three track options: education, administration, or MSN-MBA (dual-degree). The school is accredited by the National League for Nursing.School of Theology
The Anderson University School of Theology offers five graduate theological degrees, including the Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Christian Ministry (offered online), and Master of Intercultural Service. In addition, the seminary offers non-degree continuing education courses through the Center for Christian Leadership. The School of Theology is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.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
- School of TheologyAnderson School of TheologyAnderson University School of Theology is the graduate theological school affiliated with the Church of God . It is a part of Anderson University and receives students from Azusa Pacific University, Bay Ridge Christian College, Gardner College, Mid-America Christian University, Warner Pacific...
- Falls School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Music
- Transition to Teaching
- School of Nursing
Administration
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 EndowmentLilly Endowment
Lilly Endowment Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana is one of the world's largest private philanthropic foundations and is among the ten largest such endowments in the United States....
and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management), private scholarship funds, and alumni contributions. The university's endowment was $20.8 million as of FY06.
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 James L. Edwards Dr. James L. Edwards, Ph.D, is the current president of the Anderson University, a position he has held since July 1, 1990, and the President of the Anderson School of Theology.-Education:... |
1990–Present |
James L. Edwards
Dr. James L. Edwards, Ph.D, is the current president of the Anderson University, a position he has held since July 1, 1990, and the President of the Anderson School of Theology.-Education:...
who assumed leadership on July 1, 1990. He is the fourth president in the university's history and presides over the Anderson University School of Theology
Anderson School of Theology
Anderson University School of Theology is the graduate theological school affiliated with the Church of God . It is a part of Anderson University and receives students from Azusa Pacific University, Bay Ridge Christian College, Gardner College, Mid-America Christian University, Warner Pacific...
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Campus
Anderson, Indiana
Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is the principal city of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Madison county. Anderson is the headquarters of the Church of God and home of Anderson University, which is...
at 40.1119864°N 85.6660871°W approximately 40 miles (64.4 km) northeast of Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
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Featured facilities on the campus include the Reardon Auditorium and the Kardatzke Wellness Center. 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
Anderson, Indiana
Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is the principal city of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Madison county. Anderson is the headquarters of the Church of God and home of Anderson University, which is...
. The building is a partnership between Anderson University and Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
. Athletic facilities on the campus include Macholtz Stadium
Macholtz Stadium
Macholtz Stadium is a 4,300-seat multi-purpose stadium in Anderson, Indiana. The facility is located on the campus of Anderson University and is named in honor of Dr. James Macholtz who served as coach of the Anderson University football and Track and Field programs.The stadium is primarily used...
and the O. C. Lewis Gymnasium
O. C. Lewis Gymnasium
The O.C. Lewis Gymnasium is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Anderson, Indiana, USA. It hosts locals sporting events and concerts. It was home to the Indiana Alley Cats, in 2005, and the Anderson University Ravens basketball teams. The arena opened in 1962.-References:...
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Academic Buildings
- Byrum Hall
- Decker Hall
- Hartung Hall
- Krannert Fine Arts Building
- Hardacre Hall
- Reardon Auditorium
- Nicholson Library - Campus library
- Kardatzke Wellness Center
- Kissinger Learning Center
The Krannert Fine Arts Building includes a fully equipped digital studio for students to learn the basics in recording concepts. The AU studio accommodates recital recordings, clients, and three classes.
Residential Buildings
- Dunn Hall Men's Dorm
- Rice Hall Women's Dorm (Freshman)
- Martin Hall Women's Dorm
- Morrison Hall Women's Dorm
- Myers Hall Co-ed Dorm
- Smith Hall Men's Dorm
- South Campus Upperclassmen Apartment complex
- Tara East Upperclassmen apartment complex
- Fair Commons Upperclassmen apartment complex
- York Seminary Village seminary student apartment complex.
Service Buildings
| The Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League .... of the NFL held their training camp Training camp A training camp is a place, usually with an army-camp-type environment, where people go to learn skills, usually skills involving physical action rather than book subjects, usually for an armed force or an action sport... at Anderson University from 1984 to 1998 and returned for the year 2010. |
- 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. Students are currently required to attend 18 chapels per semester to fulfill the undergraduate requirement. |
Honor Societies
Anderson University has several honor societies. They are as the following:- Alpha ChiAlpha Chi National College Honor SocietyAlpha Chi National College Honor Society is an American collegiate honor society recognizing achievements in general scholarship. It was founded on February 22, 1922 at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas...
- Alpha Lambda DeltaAlpha Lambda DeltaAlpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for students who have achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher and are in the top 20% of their class during their first year or term of higher education.-History:...
- Phi Eta SigmaPhi Eta SigmaPhi Eta Sigma is an American freshman honor society. Founded at the University of Illinois on March 22, 1923, is the oldest and largest freshman honor society and now has more than three hundred chapters throughout the United States and more than 1 million members.-Eligibility:Any first-year...
- Alpha Mu GammaAlpha Mu GammaAlpha Mu Gamma is a national collegiate foreign language honor society founded at Los Angeles City College in 1931. More than three hundred charters have been granted to chapters in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands...
- Alpha Sigma LambdaAlpha Sigma LambdaAlpha Sigma Lambda is a national honor society for non-traditional undergraduate students who achieve and maintain outstanding scholastic standards and leadership characteristics while adroitly handling additional responsibilities of work and family .The founding chapter was established by Dr...
- Delta Mu DeltaDelta Mu DeltaDelta Mu Delta is an international honor society that recognizes academic excellence in Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctorate degree business administration programs at Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs -accredited schools...
- Delta Sigma Rho
- Tau Kappa Alpha
- Kappa Delta PiKappa Delta PiKappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 and was one of the first discipline-specific honor societies. Its membership is limited to the top 20 percent of those entering the field of education. Kappa Delta Pi claims over 600 chapters across North America and...
- Kappa Mu EpsilonKappa Mu EpsilonKappa Mu Epsilon is a mathematics honor society founded in 1930 to focus on the needs of undergraduate mathematics students. There are now over 100 chapters at various American universities and colleges, primarily at mid-sized public universities or smaller private institutions...
- Phi Alpha
- Phi Alpha ThetaPhi Alpha ThetaPhi Alpha Theta is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history.The society is a charter member of the Association of College Honor Societies and has over 350,000 members, with about 9,500 new members joining each year through 860 local chapters.-...
- Phi Epsilion Kappa
- Pi Kappa LambdaPi Kappa LambdaPi Kappa Lambda is an American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors of music. There are currently 205 active chapters and approximately 64,500 individual members....
- Psi ChiPsi ChiPsi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. With over 1,050 chapters, Psi Chi is one of the largest honor societies in the United States...
- Sigma Tau DeltaSigma Tau DeltaSigma Tau Delta is an international collegiate honor society for students of English. It presently has over 800 active chapters located in Europe, the Caribbean, the United States, and 1 chapter in the Middle East , with more than 1,000 faculty sponsors...
Clubs & Organizations
- Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
- Anderson Media Group (AMG)
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
- Student Peace Initiative (SPI)
- Morrison Institute
- Corner Pocket/Mocha Joes
- Objectivism (Ayn Rand Campus Club)
- University Leadership Council (ULC)
- Tri-S Program
- Software Research Center (SRC)
Social clubs
The university 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:- Alacritas
- Alpha Epsilon Pi ("L'amifidel")
- Alpha Epsilon Omega ("Novus Dux")
- Avanti Boosters
- Delta Kappa Alpha ("Dativus")
- Phi Lambda Sigma ("Camarada")
Campus Ministries
Campus Ministries include but not limited to:- Acting on AIDS - Students ministry to provide education and actively respond to AIDSAIDSAcquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
- 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, IndianaAnderson, IndianaAnderson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is the principal city of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Madison county. Anderson is the headquarters of the Church of God and home of Anderson University, which is...
- Generation to Generation - elderly visitation ministry.
- Lunch Buddies - elementary school ministry
- Neighbors - neighborhood visitation ministry
- Prayer Ministry - Prayer workshops and groups. The Prayer Ministry 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.
- Orange, Black, and Green - an environmental group on campus that seeks to improve both the campus and the community environmentally
Athletics
The Anderson University RavensAnderson University Ravens
The Ravens is the name used for all of the men's intercollegiate athletic teams that play for Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. The female intercollegiate teams are known as the Lady Ravens....
compete in athletics in the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division III and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference is an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III. Member institutions are located in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio...
. 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.
Formerly the Tigers, AU's nickname was changed to the Ravens in 1937. The current mascot is Rodney the Raven
Rodney the Raven
Rodney the Raven is the official mascots of the Anderson University. Rodney, normally portrayed by a costumed character, is usually represented as a stylized raven with black feathers, yellow legs, and an orange beak...
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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. The names are nominees are submitted and given consideration by the Hall of Fame committee. The committee has 11 representatives and is headed by university's Athletic Director. 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.Sports Medicine
Students and professors of the athletic training program work with Anderson University athletes.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:- Fall Season One
- Flag Football
- Cornhole
- Outdoor Soccer (3-on-3)
- Fall Season Two
- Volleyball
- Floor Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Fall Tournaments
- Labor Day Volleyball (September 1)
- Lawn Games Decathlon (October 11)
- Spring Season
- Basketball
- Indoor Soccer
- Water Polo
- Softball
- Ultimate Frisbee
"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. 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 2011.Expected projects for the campaign include:
- New University Center
- New Center for Communications and Performing Arts
- Seminary Housing
- New Recital Hall
- Residence Hall Improvements
- Other Campus Enhancements
- Improvements to Athletic Fields
- $12 million in Student Financial Aid
- Special Endowed Programs
- New Unrestricted Endowment
- More Operational Support
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