Salem International University
Encyclopedia
Salem International University (commonly referred to as SIU) is an American
private
university
located in Salem, West Virginia
, in the United States
. It has about 835 students, enrolled in undergraduate as well as graduate programs, and was founded by the Seventh Day Baptist
Church in 1888.
The university’s student body has the third highest percentage of international students in the United States
.
Church. Over the next 100 years, the school continued as a liberal arts, teacher education, and nursing college. In 1989 it formed an alliance with Teikyo University
of Tokyo, Japan, which changed the focus of the school to one of education of international students in a unique atmosphere. Salem College was renamed Salem-Teikyo University. The alliance with Teikyo ended in 2000, when the school was purchased by investors from Singapore
. At that time, the school changed its name to Salem International University. Salem International University was acquired by Salem Education LLC in June 2005.
The Salem College Administration Building
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1989.
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
.
in Business Administration (Management, HR Management, Sports Management, International Business), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and Bachelor of Arts
in Criminal Justice (CSI or general). SIU also offers a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) focusing on Secondary Education that prepares teachers to earn their license to enter the teaching profession. The BSED offers specializations in Social Studies, Health, and Physical Education. The School of Nursing also offers a certificate in Practical Nursing.
At the graduate level, SIU offers a Master of Business Administration MBA (International Business), Master of Education (Educational Leadership), Master of Education (Curriculum and Instruction). Teachers may take courses in the School of Education a non-degree format to renew their license. A certificate in Educational Leadership also is offered.
conscious of time and accessibility.
Since classes are four weeks long, the MBA or M.Ed. can be completed in 12 months, a Bachelor's in 40 months, or an Associate's in only 20 months, if a student were to start college studies without any prior college credits.
s and other federal funding programs. They will even allow payment plans for any remaining amount although in terms that do not exceed the semester.
in various sports including basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer. SIU previously competed in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
.
On November 25, 2008, Salem's sports programs were penalized by the NCAA for major violations including lack of institutional control and failure to monitor the athletic department properly. The school's athletic programs were placed under three years' probation by the NCAA and were forced to vacate records from several years of athletic competition, as well as a reduction of available grant-in-aid to student-athletes during the probation period.
United States
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private
Private university
Private universities are universities not operated by governments, although many receive public subsidies, especially in the form of tax breaks and public student loans and grants. Depending on their location, private universities may be subject to government regulation. Private universities are...
university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
located in Salem, West Virginia
Salem, West Virginia
Salem is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,006 at the 2000 census. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 50 and West Virginia Route 23; the North Bend Rail Trail passes through the city...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It has about 835 students, enrolled in undergraduate as well as graduate programs, and was founded by the Seventh Day Baptist
Seventh Day Baptist
Seventh Day Baptists are Christian Baptists who observe Sabbath on the seventh-day of the week in accord with their understanding of the Biblical Sabbath for the Judeo-Christian tradition...
Church in 1888.
The university’s student body has the third highest percentage of international students in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
History
The school was founded as Salem College in December 1888 by the Seventh Day BaptistSeventh Day Baptist
Seventh Day Baptists are Christian Baptists who observe Sabbath on the seventh-day of the week in accord with their understanding of the Biblical Sabbath for the Judeo-Christian tradition...
Church. Over the next 100 years, the school continued as a liberal arts, teacher education, and nursing college. In 1989 it formed an alliance with Teikyo University
Teikyo University
is a private university headquartered in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1931 as Teikyo Commercial High School by Lee. It became Teikyo University in 1966...
of Tokyo, Japan, which changed the focus of the school to one of education of international students in a unique atmosphere. Salem College was renamed Salem-Teikyo University. The alliance with Teikyo ended in 2000, when the school was purchased by investors from Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. At that time, the school changed its name to Salem International University. Salem International University was acquired by Salem Education LLC in June 2005.
The Salem College Administration Building
Salem College Administration Building
Salem College Administration Building is a historic school administration building located on the campus of Salem International University at Salem, Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1909-1910, and is 2 1/2-story, stone and brick building with a truncated hipped roof and full...
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1989.
Accreditation
Salem is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning CommissionThe Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Higher Learning Commission oversees the accreditation of degree-granting colleges and universities in nineteen Midwestern and South-Central states, including Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa,...
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
.
Mission Statement
The school's mission is "to prepare global citizens with broad knowledge, marketable professional skills and the ability to make decisions with integrity and an international perspective."Degree programs
Salem offers a variety of undergraduate degree including an Associate of Science in Business Administration, an Associate of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Business Administration (Management, HR Management, Sports Management, International Business), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Criminal Justice (CSI or general). SIU also offers a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) focusing on Secondary Education that prepares teachers to earn their license to enter the teaching profession. The BSED offers specializations in Social Studies, Health, and Physical Education. The School of Nursing also offers a certificate in Practical Nursing.
At the graduate level, SIU offers a Master of Business Administration MBA (International Business), Master of Education (Educational Leadership), Master of Education (Curriculum and Instruction). Teachers may take courses in the School of Education a non-degree format to renew their license. A certificate in Educational Leadership also is offered.
Instruction
All programs, including online programs, are delivered in a monthly format allowing students to complete their degrees more quickly than their counterparts at other traditional or online universities. This attracts non-traditional studentsNon-traditional students
Non-traditional student is an American English term referring to some students at tertiary educational institutions. The National Center for Education Statistics acknowledges there is no precise definition for non-traditional student, but suggests that part-time status and age are common elements...
conscious of time and accessibility.
Since classes are four weeks long, the MBA or M.Ed. can be completed in 12 months, a Bachelor's in 40 months, or an Associate's in only 20 months, if a student were to start college studies without any prior college credits.
Financial Aid
Salem is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the Title IV program, which also allows students to obtain the benefits of Pell grantPell Grant
A Pell Grant is money the federal government provides for students who need it to pay for college. Federal Pell Grants are limited to students with financial need, who have not earned their first bachelor's degree or who are not enrolled in certain post-baccalaureate programs, through participating...
s and other federal funding programs. They will even allow payment plans for any remaining amount although in terms that do not exceed the semester.
Sports
SIU participates in NCAA Division II athletics. The SIU Tigers compete in the Eastern College Athletic ConferenceEastern College Athletic Conference
The Eastern College Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference comprising schools that compete in 21 sports . It has 317 member institutions in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, ranging in location from Maine to North Carolina and west to Illinois...
in various sports including basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer. SIU previously competed in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
The West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference which historically operated exclusively in the state of West Virginia, but has now expanded into Pennsylvania...
.
On November 25, 2008, Salem's sports programs were penalized by the NCAA for major violations including lack of institutional control and failure to monitor the athletic department properly. The school's athletic programs were placed under three years' probation by the NCAA and were forced to vacate records from several years of athletic competition, as well as a reduction of available grant-in-aid to student-athletes during the probation period.
Notable alumni
- John AbramovicJohn AbramovicJohn "Brooms" Abramovic Jr. was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association....
, former NBA forward - Kenny BrunnerKenny BrunnerKenny Brunner , better known by his nickname "Bad Santa", is an American professional basketball player. He is 5'11", 185-pound guard and hails from Compton, California...
, basketball player, attended Salem University (2000–2001) but did not graduate - Mike Carey head coach of the women's basketball team at West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
- Jack DeloplaineJack DeloplaineJack A. Deloplaine is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Salem International University...
, former NFL running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... - Larry J. EdgellLarry J. EdgellLarry J. Edgell is a Democratic member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 2nd District since 1998. He is currently the Majority Whip of the Senate. Senator Edgell is a retired teacher. He and his wife Cecilia, have two children; Eva and Josh...
, member of the West Virginia SenateWest Virginia SenateThe West Virginia Senate is the upper house of the West Virginia Legislature.There are 17 senatorial districts. Each district has two senators who serve staggered four-year terms.... - Arthur KatalayiArthur KatalayiArthur Kalala "The Katalyst" Katalayi , is a French-born and raised, United Kingdom and United States-educated Congolese; originally from Mbuji-Mayi, in the Kasai-Oriental province of the Democratic Republic of Congo...
, senior adviser and global ambassador at Giving Back to AfricaGiving Back to AfricaGiving Back to Africa is a 501 Bloomington, Indiana based non-profit organization dedicated to the long-term mission of educating young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo... - Matthew M. NeelyMatthew M. NeelyMatthew Mansfield Neely was a Democratic politician from West Virginia. He is the only West Virginian to serve in both houses of the United States Congress and as the Governor of West Virginia...
, politician who served in both houses of the United States CongressUnited States CongressThe United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
and as Governor of West Virginia - Brian PedersonBrian PedersonBrian Pederson is an American soccer player who played for Rochester Thunder in the USL Premier Development League.-College and Amateur:...
, American soccer player playing for Rochester ThunderRochester ThunderRochester Thunder was an American soccer team based in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 2008, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference... - Jennings RandolphJennings RandolphJennings Randolph was an American politician from West Virginia. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was the last surviving member of the United States Congress to have served during the first 100 days of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration.-Early life and career:Randolph was born in...
, United States Senator - Rich RodriguezRich RodriguezRichard A. "Rich" Rodriguez is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at the University of Arizona. Rodriguez previously served as the head football coach at Salem University , Glenville State College , West Virginia University , and the University...
, football coach at Salem, West Virginia University, and the University of Michigan - Joseph RosierJoseph RosierJoseph Rosier was a United States Senator from West Virginia. Born in Wilsonburg, West Virginia, he attended the public schools and graduated from Salem College in 1895...
, former United States Senator from West VirginiaWest VirginiaWest Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east... - Archie TalleyArchie TalleyArchie Talley is an American basketball player and motivational speaker.Talley is a Washington, D.C. native, where he became a Central High School legend. He holds a baccalaureate in human relations and a Master of Arts in Education from Salem College...
, all-American basketball player who led the nation in scoring (1976). Played professionally for New York KnicksNew York KnicksThe New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, Harlem GlobetrottersHarlem GlobetrottersThe Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. The executive offices for the team are currently in downtown Phoenix, Arizona; the team is owned by Shamrock Holdings, which oversees the various investments of the Roy E. Disney family.Over...
, and in Europe. Currently a motivational speaker. - Cecil Underwood, former Governor of West Virginia