| Tabor College | |
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| Established | 1908 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church |
| Admin. staff | 140 |
| Students | 669 |
| Location | Hillsboro, Kansas, USA [1] |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Royal Blue & Gold |
| Sports | football, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's track and field. |
| Nickname | Bluejays / Lady Jays. |
| Website | www.Tabor.edu |
Tabor College is a four-year Christian liberal arts college in Hillsboro, Kansas, United States. It was founded in 1908 by members of the Mennonite Brethren and Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Christian churches. Tabor is currently owned and operated by the Mennonite Brethren Church and follows the confession of faith of that church.[2]
There were 557 students enrolled at the Tabor College Hillsboro campus for the Fall 2010 semester. Total enrollment, including the Tabor College School of Adult and Graduate Studies in Wichita, Kansas, was 669.[3]
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Over 100 students are enrolled in the School of Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) degree completion program, which offers three undergraduate programs: Registered Nurse to Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Christian Ministry, and Business Administration. Students can enroll in core curriculum courses through the college's STEPS (Studies That Enhance Program Success) program. AGS also offers an MBA with a concentration in Accounting. The average length of time for a School of Adult and Graduate Studies degree completion program is 18 to 29 months.
The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) is a cooperative organization of Christ-centered, four-year colleges and universities rooted in the liberal arts and offering professional programs. Through Tabor’s affiliation with the CCCU, Tabor students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs.
Tabor students are provided with several service opportunities in keeping with the faith-based mission of the college. During new student orientation, students participate in a service day, working alongside others in Hillsboro and other sites in Newton and Wichita. Groups work with women's shelters, clothing banks, low-income housing projects, and other organizations.
Tabor College participates in 14 sports, including football, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's track and field.
Tabor is a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) which is part of the NAIA. Other KCAC member schools are Bethany College, Bethel College, Friends University, Kansas Wesleyan University, McPherson College, Ottawa University, Southwestern College, Sterling College, and University of Saint Mary.
Dylan Pohlman, a soccer player and kicker for Tabor Football, played for the Wichita Stealth of AF2.[4] Rolland Derenfro "Bay" Lawrence of the Atlanta Falcons[5] is the only other Tabor athlete to play professionally.[6] Eric Funk, a cross country runner for Tabor College, is involved in a number of professional sports, including street luge, bocce ball, and ostrich racing.
Tabor's main campus is situated in Hillsboro, Kansas, located approximately 50 miles north of Wichita, Kansas. Nearby cities include Newton and McPherson.
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