Anderson University (Indiana)

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Anderson University


Motto	Academic and Christian Discovery
Established	1917 (details)
Type	private, Christian
Endowment	$12.8 million^[1]
President	James L. Edwards
Faculty	135
Students	3,065
Undergraduates	2,815
Postgraduates	250
Location	Anderson, IN, USA
Campus	suburban: 163 acres
Athletics	18 Division III NCAA teams, called Ravens
Colors	Orange and Black
Affiliations	Church of God
Website	www.anderson.edu

Anderson University, located in Anderson, Indiana, was established in 1917 as the Anderson Bible Training School by the Church of God movement. It later changed its name to Anderson College and, ultimately, Anderson University.

Anderson University's current enrollment is around 3,000 students including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in business, education, nursing and theology. Anderson University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and the Independent Colleges of Indiana society.

1 Campus
- 1.1 Academic Buildings
- 1.2 Residential Buildings
2 Organization
- 2.1 Colleges and departments
- 2.2 Majors and Minors at Anderson University
3 Athletics
4 History
5 Dreams. Discovery. Direction.
6 Notable alumni
7 Enrollment Growth
8 External links
9 References

[edit] Campus

[edit] Academic Buildings

Byrum Hall - performing arts center for the theatre department (of the School of Communication) and for the Boze Lyric Theatre Company (part of the School of Music). House size: 550 seats.
Decker Hall - The main administrative building, as well as offices for many departments.
Hartung Hall - The main science building which is also home to several departments, including Religious Studies and Nursing.
Kardatzke Wellness Center - A 17.4 million dollar, 132,000 square foot athletic complex. It houses O.C. Lewis Gymnasium, Bennett Natatorium, a 200-meter, regulation indoor running track, an upper-level running track, weight room, cardiovascular exercise room, the Athletic department, the Department of Kinesiology, and coaches offices.
Krannert Fine Arts Building - The home to the Department of Art & Design, as well as the Department of Music.
Hardacre Hall - The home of the Falls School of Business, Campus Security, and the School of Adult Education.
Reardon Auditorium - 2200 seat auditorium for many musical and theatrical performances each year. Built in 1983.
Nicholson Library - Campus library
Warner Auditorium - Used for graduation and the annual Church of God Convention. Was listed in the Guiness Book of World Records in 1962 as being the largest cement domed building in the world, until the Houston Astrodome was built three years later. Demolished in November 2006.

[edit] Residential Buildings

Dunn Hall - Men's Dorm
Rice Hall - Women's Dorm
Martin Hall - Women's Dorm
Morrison Hall - Women's Dorm
Myers Hall - Co-ed Dorm
Smith Hall - Men's Dorm
Mansfield Apartments - Upperclassmen apartment complex.
South Campus Apartments - Upperclassmen housing.
Tara East Apartments - Upperclassmen housing.
Fair Commons - A new (as of 2005) suite-style apartment complex for upperclassmen.
York Seminary Village - Campus apartments for graduate seminary students. (New for 2006-2007 school year)

Take the Virtual Campus Tour

[edit] Organization

[edit] Colleges and departments

College of the Arts
- Art and Design
- Music
- Communication
College of Science & Humanities
- Computer Science
- Kinesiology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology, Social Work, Family Science, & Criminal Justice
- English
- Biology
- Chemistry & Physics
- Modern Foreign Languages
- History and Political Science
- Mathematics
- Psychology
Schools
Academic Programs
- Pre-Professional Program
- Honors Program
Adult Learning Programs
- School of Adult Learning
- Advance Degree Completion Program
Graduate Programs

[edit] Majors and Minors at Anderson University

[edit] Athletics

The Anderson University Ravens compete in NCAA Division III athletics in 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.
The university also has a very notable men's club rugby team.

Anderson University Athletics Page

[edit] History

Anderson University was founded by and is supported by the Church of God, with headquarters in Anderson, IN. Founded in 1917, the school was a major step in the life of a young and vigorous fellowship of Christians which had originated about 1880. This fellowship, which took on a common New Testament name, often describes itself as a reformation movement. Its vision was to preach and live out a message of holiness and to invite believers into a body united by a common experience in the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Church of God Movement The message of the church was firmly planted in the mainstream of Christian theology. The quest of this young movement was freedom from what it saw as artificial limitations of church structures and authoritative systems so that the essence of Christian truth might be realized again in freshness and wholeness. The spirit of the movement was one of freedom and joy proclaimed in one early song of the church, "The Bible is our rule of faith and Christ alone is Lord." Out of this history a free and open tradition has provided a supportive context for the contemporary mission of Christian higher education.

The Genesis of Anderson University The early witness of the church was through the publishing of inspirational material, songs and books, and a paper known as The Gospel Trumpet. Those who were committed to the publishing work and to the evangelistic work of the church recognized the need to train leaders and workers to take their places in the life of the church. An educational department of the publishing house was started and soon became known as the Anderson Bible Training School. 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.

Anderson University Today Anderson University has grown to include an undergraduate liberal arts program, organized into three colleges, a graduate School of Theology and a center for adult education. The College of Professional Studies offers the master of business administration degree and the master of education degree. Other graduate programs are also available. More than 2,800 students and nearly 300 instructional and professional staff comprise the community. The university offers more than 60 majors in all fields of study. Anderson University has also been selected as one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News in recent years.

[edit] Dreams. Discovery. Direction.

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 2010. 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

$12 million in Student Financial Aid
Special Endowed Programs
New Unrestricted Endowment
More Operational Support

Dreams.Discovery.Direction Campaign Website

[edit] Notable alumni

Lawrence Brownlee - Professional Opera Singer
Dr. Franklin Cleckley [1] - Professor of Law at the University of West Virginia and former member of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals - the first African-American Justice in West Virginia history
Steven Curtis Chapman - Christian singer/songwriter
Cory Edwards - Creator, director, and writer of the 2005 animated movie Hoodwinked. The voice of Twitchy in Hoodwinked
Todd Edwards - Creator, writer, co-producer, and co-director of the 2005 animated movie Hoodwinked
Bill Gaither - Christian singer/songwriter
Gloria Gaither - Christian singer/songwriter
Katie Hooten - Assistant Production Manager for Walt Disney Feature Animation. On the production team for Hoodwinked.
Lynelle Johnson (class of 1996) - Singer, dancer, and stage actress.^[2]
Brad Lamb - first AU grad to play in the NFL. Played for the Buffalo Bills (1991-94) and the Green Bay Packers (1995), including two Super Bowls.
Sandi Patty - Christian singer and Grammy Award Winner
Dr. Beverly J. Pitts - Eighth president of the University of Indianapolis. First female president in the university's 103-year history.
John Pistole - Deputy Director of the FBI.
"Jumpin Johnny" Wilson - Baseball player for the Chicago American Giants of the Negro Leagues, and Basketball player for the famous Harlem Globetrotters.
Robin Wood - Pastor/Founder of Church Multiplication Association
Jon McLaughlin - singer-songwriter for Island Records
Carl Erskine - Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player. Coached at then Anderson College for 12 years, including 4 Championships.