University of Minnesota Crookston
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| University of Minnesota, Crookston | |
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| Established: | 1906 |
| Type: | Public Comprehensive Baccalaureate College |
| Chancellor: | Dr. Charles H. Casey |
| Students: | 2,100 (2004) |
| Location: | Crookston, MN, USA |
| Campus: | Rural |
| Colors: | Maroon & Gold |
| Mascot: | Golden Eagles |
| Affiliations: | University of Minnesota system |
| Website: | http://www.umcrookston.edu |
The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) is a four-year university located in Crookston, Minnesota. With approximately 1,200 students[1], it is the smallest campus in the University of Minnesota system.
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[edit] History
In 1895, the Minnesota legislature appropriated $30,000 to construct experimental research farms at Morris, Minnesota and Crookston, Minnesota. The Great Northern Railway, under the guidance of James J. Hill, donated 476 acres. The Northwest Experiment Station was established.
In 1905, the Minnesota legislature appropriated $15,000 to establish the Northwest School of Agriculture, a regional residential agricultural high school. The school provided training in "the technical and practical business of agriculture and in the art of homemaking." The school year began in October and ended in March to accommodate farm students. In 1906, the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) officially opened.
In 1963, the University of Minnesota Bureau of Field Studies began examining the need for a two year institution of higher education at the NWSA and, in 1965, the University of Minnesota Technical Institute, a two-year (associate) degree granting institution, was formed.
In 1978, the name was changed to the University of Minnesota-Crookston (UMC). In 1993, the University of Minnesota-Crookston became a baccalaureate granting institution.
[edit] Campus
The UMC campus consists of 29 buildings on 237 acres. Classroom and administrative buildings encircle a central mall and are connected by enclosed walkways.
The campus has undergone many recent capital improvement projects including a new Early Childhood Development center, a complete renovation of the historic 1910 Kiehle Hall, the construction of a new Student Center, and the completion in 2006 of the Centennial Hall student dormitory with two-bedroom apartment style units. All student rooms have high speed Internet access and ample wireless access to provide service to the student laptop computers. Construction began in 2006 on a new central heating plant.
[edit] Academics
The University of Minnesota-Crookston offers bachelor of science and bachelor of applied science degrees in 23 programs, and associate of science and associate of applied science degrees in six programs. Many degree programs have emphasis areas. The degree programs are delivered through five academic centers.
Three degree programs are offered entirely online. They include the Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Applied Health, and Bachelor of Manufacturing Management. The programs are administered through the Center for Adult Learning [2].
The curriculum of UMC degree programs focus on applied skills and graduates of UMC have high placement rates in positions within their chosen discipline. Class sizes range from 10 to 45 students with a faculty to student ratio of 15 to 1.
In 2006, the University of Minnesota-Crookston received full accreditation for the maximum period of ten years from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.[3]
[edit] Academic programs
[edit] Agriculture
- Agricultural Business
- -Sustainable Development emphasis
- Agricultural Education
- -Farm and Ranch Management emphasis
- -Power and Machinery emphasis
- -Precision Agriculture emphasis
- Agronomy
- -Agronomic Science
- -Crop Production
- Animal Science
- Equine Science
- Agriculture (A.A.S.)
- Minor in Horticulture
[edit] Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Applied Studies
- Communication
- Early Childhood Education
- Psychology (online in cooperation with University of Minnesota Duluth)
[edit] Business
- Accounting
- Business Management (with online option)
- -Marketing emphasis
- -Management emphasis
- -Business Aviation emphasis
- -Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management emphasis
- Bachelor of Science in Business (with online option)
- Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management
- -Hotel and Restaurant Management emphasis
- -Food Service Administration emphasis
- -Resort and Spa Management emphasis
- Sport and Recreation Management
- Bachelor of Manufacturing Management (B.M.M.) (with online option)
- Business (A.S.)
- Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management (A.A.S.)
- Marketing/Management (A.A.S.)
[edit] Math, Science, and Technology
- Applied Health (B.A.H.) (with online option)
- Computer Software Technology (Software Engineering)
- Health Management
- Health Science (Pre-Professional)
- -Chiropractic
- -Dentistry
- -Medicine
- -Nursing (pre-nursing program)
- -Occupational therapy
- -Pharmacy
- -Physical Therapy
- -Veterinary Medicine
- Information Technology Management
- -Application Development emphasis
- -Networking and Telecommunication emphasis
- -Computer Applications emphasis
- Dietetics (A.A.S.)
- Information Management (A.A.S.)
[edit] Natural Resources
- Aviation
- -Agricultural Aviation emphasis
- -Law Enforcement Aviation emphasis
- -Natural Resources Aviation emphasis
- Golf Facilities and Turf Systems
- Horticulture
- -Production Horticulture emphasis
- -Environmental Landscaping emphasis
- Natural Resources
- -Natural Resources Management emphasis
- -Wildlife Management emphasis
- -Natural Resources Law Enforcement emphasis
- -Park Management emphasis
- -Water Resource Management emphasis
[edit] Athletics
The athletic teams at UMC are known as the Golden Eagles and compete in NCAA Division II athletics in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The mascot is an eagle named "Regal". Men's teams include football, basketball, baseball, hockey(MCHA, D-III), and golf. Women's teams include basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, equestrian, tennis, and golf.
[edit] Administration
The University of Minnesota-Crookston (UMC) is governed by policies established by Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. The President of the University of Minnesota provides oversight to the Chancellor of UMC. Two Vice Chancellors with responsibilities for Academic and Student Affairs, and Finance and University Services, serve under the Chancellor. Dr. Thomas Baldwin is the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs and Eric Johnston-Ortiz is Vice Chancellor for Finance and University Services. Departmental oversight rests with the Vice Chancellors.
[edit] Technology
UMC gained some national attention in 1994 when it became the first university in the United States to issue laptop computers to every full-time student. Technology is deeply integrated in teaching and learning throughout the institution. UMC offers a Bachelor of Applied Health degree online and will offer online Bachelor of Science in Business and Bachelor of Manufacturing Management degrees beginning in the spring semester of 2007.
[edit] Student organizations
UMC supports over 30 student clubs and organizations that focus on academic, recreation, political, religious, and social interests.[4] Over 80% of UMC students belong to at least one club or organization. The Crookston Student Association (CSA) is the student government body and serves as a conduit for student concerns to administration.[5]
[edit] National recognition
UMC has received national recognition for its technology integration and academic offerings including:
- Ranked as one of the top three US News & World Report "Best Colleges" for ten consecutive years, from 1998 - 2007 in the "Midwest Public Colleges" category.
- Yahoo! Internet Life Online ranked UMC the number 1 "Most Wired College in America" for 2000 in its category.
- UMC received the Pioneer Award at the Fourth Annual Conference on Ubiquitous Computing in January 2001.
- UMC's technology initiatives have been featured in The Wall Street Journal , Converge Magazine, Online Learning Magazine, and on Minnesota Public Radio.
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