Southern Nazarene University
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| Motto | Character, Culture, Christ |
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| Established | 1899 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Dr. Loren P. Gresham |
| Staff | 170+ |
| Undergraduates | 1,755 |
| Postgraduates | 327 |
| Location | Bethany, Oklahoma, USA |
| Campus | Suburban, 200+ acres (0.8 km²) |
| Colors | Crimson, Creme, and Black |
| Mascot | Crimson Storm |
| Website | www.snu.edu |
Southern Nazarene University is a liberal arts university located in Bethany, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City. The university was founded in 1899. It is the oldest school among its sister Nazarene schools, and its motto is "Character, Culture, Christ". Tuition and cost can be found on the SNU website. A unique feature of SNU is that all incoming freshman are given a new Apple or Dell laptop computer. SNU also installed wireless network access in every campus building in the Summer of 2006.
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[edit] A Transforming Vision
SNU is now in the beginning of a campus renaissance. This began with the construction of the new Marchant Welcome and Alumni Center in November, 2005. The Marchant ALumni Center also is the new home to the Admissions Dept. since 2005.
The next phases of the campaign will include several new projects to update the campus.
The newest addition to the campus is a pair of arches called the Centintial Gates. These gates are regonized by the Oklahoma Centintial Foundation and are one of the first to be deticated in celebration of Oklahoma's 100th birthday. The gates were dedicated 11 November 2006, at Homecoming 2006.The gates cost 250,000 dollars.
The Royce Brown Business Building underwent an extensive facelift in preparation for Homecoming 2006. Not officially a part of A Transforming Vision campaign, the improvements include a new paint job, new carpet and tile-work, as well as comtemporary furniture and paintings. At Homecoming 2006 the School of Business revealed it's new slogan, "Taking the mind of Christ into the world of Business."
The Parker Center for the Performing Arts will be a new 1,500 seat auditorium space for art, music, and performing arts classes, as well as a studio. The location for the Parker Center will be adjacent to the Sawyer Center, where the Oklahoma City/New Orleans Hornets NBA basketball team practices. There will be additional parking created between the buildings with a two level parking garage. The cost of this project is approximately $14 million. A completion date has yet to be determined.
The renewal of the Don W. Beaver Science Hall has begun, starting with the interior of the building. However, the real renaissance begins with the expansion of the building in the lab annex and atrium. Ten academic departments are housed in the building and all will be enhanced by its renewal. The cost for this project is estimated at $6 million, and there is no time table set for the completion of this project, but in late 2004 space was cleared for the annex.
According to the latest campaign update in November 2006, the school has raised over the estimated cost for all projects. Around 34,000,000 dollars. No new construction has begun on any the projects.
[edit] Criticism
Many people have criticized the campaign's progress and lack of practicality for the current student body. Criticism has also been laid on the leadership of the campaign and alumni who give the money, mainly because alumni give gifts only to specific things instead of giving toward projects that would increase SNU's growth. It is not necessary for SNU to put up gates or an Almuni Center when the Science Department is aging in technology and space and scholarship money is draining. The Parker Center and Science Building Renaissance should have come first instead of the gates and Alumni Center.
Also, the timeline has been stretched out. The Alumni Center was originally to open in fall of 2004. The Parker Center was to open in 2010; now it is estimated that construction will start then. No word on when the Science Building will get updated. Also there are no improvements for the S.T. Ludwig Religion Building, or anything for the School of Kinesiology and Physical Training, the two largest majors SNU has to offer.
[edit] Degrees
[edit] UndergraduatePrograms
- Accounting
- American Studies
- Athletic Training
- Aviation-Business
- Biology
- Biology-Chemistry
- Biological Physics
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Christian Education
- Church Music
- Computing Info Systems
- Computer Science
- Early Childhood Education
- Education - Liberal Studies
- Elementary Education
- English
- English Education
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Graphic Design
- History
- Human Relations
- International Studies
- Journalism - Broadcast
- Journalism - Print
- Kinesiology
- Management
- Marketing
- Mass Comm / Journalism
- Mathematics
- Math Education
- Missions
- Music Business
- Music Education
- Music - Instrumental Performance
- Music - Keyboard Performance
- Music - Vocal Performance
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Education-Health & Safety K-12
- Physics
- Polotics & Law
- Pre-Agriculture*
- Pre-Allied Health*
- Pre-Dental*
- Pre-Dietetics*
- Pre-Engineering*
- Pre-Law*
- Pre-Medical*
- Pre-Occupational Therapy*
- Pre-Pharmacy*
- Pre-Physical Therapy*
- Psychology
- Science Education
- Social Studies Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Spanish Education
- Speech Communication
- Speech Comm Education
- Sport Enterprise
- Sport Information
- Sport Management
- Sport Marketing
- Systems Network Management
- Theology and Ministry
- Urban Ministry / Urban Studies
Southern Nazarene University offers the basic science, social science, English, and mathematics course work to assist students with entry into professional schools of engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and other professions requiring these skills
[edit] Graduate Programs
- M.A. in Educational Leadership
- M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy
- M.A. in Theology
- Master of Bus Admin
- M.S. in Counseling Psychology
- M.S., Management
- M.S., Nursing
[edit] Adult Studies
- Bridge
- Family Studies & Gerontology
- Nursing (RN/BS)
- Organizational Leadership
- Network Management
[edit] Associate of Arts
- Aviation
- Business
- Communication Arts
- General Studies
[edit] Athletics
SNU offers 17 different sports for Men and Women.
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
- Men's Cross Country
- Women's Cross Country
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Soccer
- Men's Baseball
- Women's Softball
- Men's Football
- Women's Volleyball
- Men's Track and Field
- Women's Track and Field
- Men's Indoor Track
- Women's Indoor Track
- Men's Golf
- Women's Golf
- Women's Tennis
SNU also competes in Esquestrian Events, and offers Cheerleading and Drumline.
The SNUPY Awards are held annually every spring to honor the achievements of student athletes both on the feild and in the classroom. The third annual SNUPY Awards will be held April 15, 2007 in the Sawyer Center.
[edit] Facilities
- Sawyer Center
Hosts: Men's & Women's Basketball, Indoor Track, Women's Volleyball, Oklahoma City/New Orleans Hornets Official Practice Site
Seating Capacity: 5,000
Opened: February 18, 1998
- SNU Football Complex
Hosts: Football
Seating Capacity: 3,500
Opened: 2001
- Claud & Betty Cypert Athletic Complex
Hosts: Baseball, Softball
Seating Capacity: 1,500 - Baseball, 500 - Softball
Opened: February 12, 2000
- Wanda Rhodes Soccer Complex
Hosts: Men's & Women's Soccer
Seating Capacity: 1,500
Opened: 1978
- SNU Tennis Courts
Hosts: Women's Tennis
Seating Capacity: 17
Opened: 1985
[edit] Housing
SNU campus residences (Hatley and Garey for women; Snowbarger and Bracken for men; Asbury Apartments, Chapman Apartments, and Imel Townhouse for upper-class men and women) are staffed by a resident director and student resident advisors who work together to provide leadership, administration, community development activities and paraprofessional counseling to residential students.
Chapman Apartments, Asbury Apartments and Imel Townhouse provide housing for eligible single students (academic and citizenship eligibility). Chapman apartments also house married students who desire to live on campus.
[edit] Spiritual Development
A unique dimension of community life is the emphasis on the holistic integration of faith, learning and living. Spiritual formation, therefore, pervades the work of the entire university community. Deep devotion to the principles of the Christian faith, high standards of excellence in learning, and great commitment to integrity in living are dynamically brought together on the SNU campus. These commitments translate into a supportive, caring environment where close friendships develop and where students and faculty can grow together within a transforming community.
Chapel services, which meet each Tuesday and Wednesday, form the cornerstone of spiritual development efforts at SNU. Students are exposed to a variety of speakers, encouraged to expand their worldview, driven to be their best and challenged by the implications of the Christian faith.
In the Fall of 2006, SNU welcomed the new Vice President of Spiritual Development Brad Strawn. Brad is following former VP of Spiritual Development Dee Kelley (1994-2006).
[edit] Student Government
The Student Government Association of SNU is committed to providing quality events and services to the students of SNU at minial cost. SGA is broken up into five councils, Campus Ministries, Community Relations, Publicity, Social Life, and Student Services.
[edit] Contact Information
- Southern Nazarene University
- 6729 NW 39th Expressway
- Bethany, OK 73008
- USA
- +1 405 789 6400
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
| Sooner Athletic Conference |
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| Member Institutions: John Brown University • Lubbock Christian University • Northwestern Oklahoma State University • Oklahoma Baptist University • Oklahoma Christian University • Oklahoma City University • Saint Gregory's University • University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma • Southern Nazarene University • Wayland Baptist University Associate Member: Rogers State University Hillcats |
