McKendree University
Former names | Lebanon Seminary (1828–1830) McKendree College (1830–2007) | |
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Motto | Artium Morum et Religionis Disciplinae | |
Motto in English | The Disciplines of the Arts, of Morals and of Religion | |
Type | President Daniel C. Dobbins | |
Provost | Dr. Tami Eggleston | |
Academic staff | 92 full-time[1] | |
Administrative staff | 191 | |
Students | 1,960 (Fall 2022)[1] | |
Undergraduates | 1,534 (Fall 2022)[1] | |
Postgraduates | 426 (Fall 2022)[1] | |
Location | , U.S. 38°36′25″N 89°48′55″W / 38.60694°N 89.81528°W[2] | |
Campus | Suburban 235 acres (95 ha) | |
Colors | McK purple and white | |
Nickname | Bearcats | |
Sporting affiliations | ||
Mascot | Bogey | |
Website | www | |
McKendree University (McK), formerly McKendree College, is a private university in Lebanon, Illinois. Founded in 1828 as the Lebanon Seminary, it is the oldest college or university in Illinois.[3] The school was renamed McKendree University beginning in the 2007–08 academic year. McKendree enrolls approximately 1,960 students representing 25 countries and 29 states. In the undergraduate program, on average there are 51% females and 49% males. The institution remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
History
Established by pioneer Methodists, McKendree is the oldest university in the state of Illinois and continues to have ties to the
Since 1994 and the installation of its former president James M. Dennis, the institution has significantly increased its enrollment. In 2001, the college embarked on a capital campaign which raised more than $20 million for the campus including the creation of a performing arts center, the Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, also known as The Hett.
Academics
McKendree University confers degrees from four colleges and schools and offers over 50 undergraduate majors, 45 minors, and master's degrees in four areas: business administration, criminal justice, education, nursing, and clinical mental health counseling. McKendree also offers a doctoral program in education, with the opportunity for teachers and administrators to earn a specialist degree. The university is classified as Master's colleges and universities (Master's/L) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.[4]
In 2015, U.S. News & World Report's 2015 "Best Colleges" edition ranks McKendree University in the top tier of Midwest regional universities. In addition, McKendree has full accreditation from the
The university offers
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Nursing and Health Professions
More than 50% of the classes have fewer than 14 students. McKendree's student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1. More than 90% of the faculty have earned a Ph.D. or higher.
McKendree University is host to chapters representing a number of honor societies and academic fraternities including:
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Alpha Psi Omega
- Alpha Kappa Delta
- Iota Tau Alpha
- Kappa Delta Pi
- Kappa Kappa Psi
- Kappa Sigma Tau
- Lambda Pi Eta
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Phi Beta Lambda
- Phi Eta Sigma
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Pi Gamma Mu
- Pi Kappa Delta
- Pi Sigma Alpha
- Psi Chi
- Sigma Beta Delta
- Sigma Tau Delta
- Sigma Zeta
- Upsilon Pi Epsilon[7]
Lebanon campus
McKendree University's main campus is located on a wooded 235 acres (95 ha) in Lebanon, Illinois, about 25 minutes from downtown
The campus is laid out in roughly a rectangle bordered by Stanton Street and College Hill Cemetery to the west and Monroe St. to the east. North Alton St. and Summerfield St. bisect the campus and are the main roads for vehicular traffic on campus.[8]
The university opened the Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) in September 2006. The $10 million, 34,400-square-foot (3,200 m2) theater includes practice and storage space for the McKendree University band, choral department and faculty offices. The Hett includes a full-size stage with a 500-seat auditorium.[9]
The Marion K. Piper Academic Center (PAC) is the student union, which is the center of the campus, with the library located directly to the northwest of it. All academic buildings are located in the southwestern sections of the campus.[8]
Residence halls
Student housing is provided along the north-central and northeastern areas of the campus.[8] McKendree offers three different types of residence halls: traditional dorm style, suite style, and apartment style.[10] Traditional-style halls are predominantly freshmen and are co-ed by floor. The residence halls are served by the Ames Dining Hall, located between Baker Hall and Walton Hall.
Traditional style halls:[10]
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Suite-style halls:
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Apartment-style halls:
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The suite-style and apartment-style halls are predominantly upperclassmen; freshmen are not allowed to live in McKendree West Apartments.[10] Suite-style residence halls are located in a 70-student complex on the eastern edge of campus called The Suites. The suites are co-ed by suite and include three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a common area.[10] McKendree West Apartments are the university-owned apartment-style residence housing option. McKendree West houses approximately 380 students and is co-ed by apartment.[10] They are located a half mile from the main campus. The university offers a shuttle service to transport residents to and from McKendree West, called the Bogey Bus named after McKendree's mascot, Bogey the Bearcat.[10]
On October 23, 2010, the university held a groundbreaking ceremony for two new residence halls. The new 75,000-square-foot (7,000 m2) residence halls are designed in a modern glass-and-brick style of architecture to blend with other modern buildings on campus as well as the many historic brick buildings. Each new hall is a three-story structure connected by a two-floor glass bridge. The new residence halls tentatively named "New Residence Hall: East" and "New Residence Hall: West" were completed in time for the 2011–2012 academic year.[11][12] Due to this addition, McKendree University was able to recruit their largest first-year enrollment in 185 years: class of 2017.[13]
Athletics
The McKendree athletic teams are called the Bearcats. The university is a member of NCAA Division II, after completing the transitioning process from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in July 2013.[14] The university competed as an Independent during the 2011–12 academic year (in NCAA D-II play) before becoming a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) for the 2012–13 academic year as a provisional NCAA member.[15]
In addition to GLVC sponsored sports, McKendree also fields NCAA-sanctioned teams in women's bowling as an independent program and men's volleyball at the
Prior to joining the NCAA, McKendree was a member of the
McKendree competes in 39 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey (DI and DII), powerlifting, rugby, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball, water polo and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, beach volleyball, bowling, cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, powerlifting, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball, water polo and wrestling; and co-ed sports include bass fishing, cheerleading and dance.
Move to NCAA Division II
On July 12, 2010, the university was informed by the NCAA Division II Membership Committee that it was accepted into the NCAA Division II.[18][19] McKendree continued to play in the NAIA during the two-year candidacy period, before it became a member of the GLVC during the provisional year. The fourth academic year, 2013–2014, the NCAA would vote to make McKendree an active member of NCAA D-II.[18]
On October 6, 2010, it was announced that McKendree University received and accepted an invitation to the GLVC.[20] The Bearcats became the 17th member of the GLVC in 2012.[21] The university is now eligible for all conference and NCAA championships.[20]
Alumni
- Henry P. H. Bromwell, Fayette County Judge, Presidential Elector, U.S. House Representative to Illinois, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois.
- Lanece Clarke, Olympic sprinter[22]
- Matt Cole, professional football player[23]
- Hector M. Grant, doctor, state legislator, and Mayor of Helena, Arkansas
- William Hyde, journalist
- mixed martial artist[24]
- Nathan Scarritt, educator, pastor, and real estate dealer
References
- ^ a b c d e As of June 30, 2016. "Quick Facts". McKendree University. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ^ "McKendree University". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Murphy, Rachel. "The oldest college in every US state". Insider. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "McKendree University". Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. 2010. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ "Directory of HLC Institutions". Ncahlc.org. Retrieved November 23, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "McKendree University". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ Fraternities and Honor Societies, McKendree University, retrieved August 26, 2012
- ^ a b c "Campus Map" (PDF). McKendree University. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- ^ Staff (July 2006). "RUSSEL E. AND FERN M. HETTENHAUSEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS". STL Commerce Magazine. Archived from the original on October 22, 2009. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f Staff. "Residence Halls". McKendree University. Archived from the original on October 4, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- St. Louis Post Dispatch. Retrieved November 23, 2010.
- ^ Sitton Construction Group completes work on two projects at McKendree University St Louis Post Dispatch, (October 21, 2011), retrieved August 27, 2012
- ^ McKendree University. "Class of 2017 is Largest First-Year Enrollment at McKendree University". retrieved September 11, 2013
- ^ Looney, Josh (July 15, 2013). "Division II adds new conference, members". NCAA. Archived from the original on July 23, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
- GLVC. August 30, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "McKendree Prepares to Defend NCAA Title Close to Home". McKendree University. April 10, 2018.
- ^ "McKendree Earns Runner-Up Finish at 2018 NCAA Bowling Championship". McKendree University. April 14, 2018.
- ^ a b Staff (July 12, 2010). "McKendree Approved for Membership in NCAA Division II". McKendree University. Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ Held, Kevin (July 2010). "Lindenwood, McKendree athletic departments accepted into NCAA Div. II". KSDK. Retrieved August 5, 2010.
- ^ a b Staff (October 6, 2010). "McKendree to Become Member of Great Lakes Valley Conference". McKendree University. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ Staff (October 7, 2010). "GLVC adds McKendree". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ "Lanece Clarke Inducted Into Hall Of Fame". The Tribune 242. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ "Matt Cole". NFL. 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Andrew Sanchez - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. September 14, 2018.
External links
- Official website
- Official athletics website
- The McKendree Review - Student-run campus newspaper