Sterling College

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Sterling College


Established	1887
Type	Independent Presbyterian, Coed
Endowment	$5.6 million^[1]
President	Dr. Bruce Douglas
Faculty	61^[1]
Students	494^[1]
Location	Sterling, Kansas, USA
Telephone	800-346-1017
Newspaper	The Sterling Stir
Colors	crimson, navy, and silver gray
Mascot	Warriors
Affiliations	Associated Colleges of Central Kansas Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Website	http://www.sterling.edu/

Sterling College is a small independent Presbyterian liberal arts college located in Sterling, Kansas known for its partnership with Habitat for Humanity and its undergraduate social entrepreneurship program.^[2] The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

1 History
- 1.1 Habitat for Humanity
2 Campus
3 Organization
4 Sports, clubs, and traditions
- 4.1 Student organizations
5 Noted alumni
6 References
7 External links

[edit] History

The college was founded in 1887 by the Synod of Kansas of the United Presbyterian Church of North America as Cooper Memorial College. It changed its name to Sterling in 1920. When the Presbyterian Church (USA) came into existence in 1958, the newly formed Presbyterian Synod of Kansas considered combining Sterling and the College of Emporia. Sterling nearly declared bankruptcy in 1982, but was saved by a campaign that raised $3.8-million.

[edit] Habitat for Humanity

Sterling College and Habitat for Humanity International formed a partnership in September 2000 here Sterling College will train future leaders for Habitat for Humanity International. Up to 25 Habitat for Humanity Fellows will be named by Sterling College each year and scholarships provided to each Fellow for four years.

Habitat for Humanity Fellows will enroll and complete a "Habitat for Humanity College" course of study developed by Sterling College with assistance from HFHI. The course of study will include completion of the Social Entrepreneurship academic minor at Sterling College as well as servant-leadership development training. Following graduation from Sterling College, Fellows have the opportunity to serve with Habitat in the United States and around the world.

[edit] Campus

The 1887 Cooper Hall building is a centerpiece of the campus. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It also includes a monument to Montana Watney.(NRHP# 74000845).

[edit] Organization

The College is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Sterling abandoned the tenure system in the 1980s, partially in response to financial pressures. Faculty are currently employed under a long-term contract/review system.

[edit] Sports, clubs, and traditions

Sterling College sports teams are known as the "Warriors," most often depicted as armed Scottish Highlanders. (Sterling College officially adopted the Scottish heritage as a tribute to its Presbyterian roots in 1984. The College has adopted a tartan and incorporates the playing of bagpipes at significant ceremonies including commencement and convocation.) The College has adopted three official school colors: crimson, navy, and silver gray.

Sterling fields ten teams in the NAIA Division II Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Although results in most sports have been mixed, the women's basketball team has consistently dominated the conference for the past decade, making several appearances at the NAIA National Tournament.

[edit] Student organizations

Honor societies: Alpha Chi, Alpha Psi Omega, Pi Kappa Delta, Chi Beta Sigma
Religious organizations: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, CSA (Catholic students)
General organizations: Behavioral Science Club, Habitat for Humanity, T.E.A.C.H., PEACE, Campus Activity Board, Residence Hall Councils, Class Officers