Crandall University

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Crandall University
Atlantic Baptist College
Motto Cristus Praeeminens
Motto in English Christ First
Established 1949
Type Baptist, private
Chancellor Jack Stultz
President Dr. Bruce G. Fawcett
Admin. staff 27 full-time, 3 sessional, 2 adjunct, and 27 part-time faculty, 39 other staff
Students 685[1]
Location Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Campus Urban
Sports teams Chargers: Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Soccer
Men's Baseball
Colours blue      and gold     
Affiliations Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches
Acadia Divinity College
CCCU
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, CUSID,
Website http://www.crandallu.ca/

Coordinates: 46°8′2.15″N 64°51′42.86″W / 46.1339306°N 64.8619056°W / 46.1339306; -64.8619056 Crandall University is a small Liberal Arts university located in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Crandall is operated by the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches.

The Charity

Crandall University 106736150RR0001 was registered as a charitable organization in Canada on 1967-01-01. The primary areas in which the charity is now carrying on programs to achieve its charitable purposes, ranked according to the percentage of time and resources devoted to each program area follow:

  • Universities and colleges 100%

The charity carried on charitable programs to further its charitable purpose(s) (as defined in its governing documents) this fiscal period:

  • provides Bachelor degrees in Arts, Business Administration, Science and Education.
  • provides certificate programs in Arts and Education[2]

Library and Archives

Crandall University houses the Baptist Heritage Center whose 300 artifacts preserve the material history of Atlantic Baptists, the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches, and its predecessor organizations. The collection and archives includes objects used in worship services, furniture, musical instruments, church building architecture pictures and printed material.[3]

History

The school was founded in 1949 under the name United Baptist Bible Training School (UBBTS), and served as both a secondary school and a Bible school. Over two decades, the focus of the school gradually shifted toward post-secondary programs. In 1968, UBBTS became a Bible and junior Christian liberal arts college, and in 1970 the name was changed to Atlantic Baptist College (ABC). A sustained campaign to expand the school's faculty and improve the level of education resulted in ABC being able to grant full Bachelor of Arts degrees in 1983.[4] Its campus at this time was located along the Salisbury Road, west of Moncton's central business district.

The institution moved to a new campus constructed on the Gorge Road, north of the central business district, in 1996. The name was also changed to Atlantic Baptist University, a reflection of expanded student enrollment and academic accreditation. ABU sports teams play under the name Blue Tide. The institution was the first, and thus far only, English university in Moncton. The Atlantic Baptist University Act was passed by the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in 2008.[5]

In 2009, a $24 million expansion to the campus, including a new academic building, a second residence and a sports complex were unveiled. The new academic building and residence are completed and will allow the student enrollment to increase to 1200.

On August 21, 2009 it was announced that the institution had changed its name to Crandall University in honour of Rev. Joseph Crandall, a pioneering Baptist minister in New Brunswick.[6] In 2011 Crandall University got a new Chargers mascot for the changes to the school in 2011.

In 2012, Crandall University received criticism for receiving municipal funds for having an allegedly anti-gay hiring policy.[7][8] Crandall University is an affiliate of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

Programs

Athletics

http://crandallchargers.ca/

The Athletic Department and coaches are committed to providing you with an unmatched experience during your college career. Our coaches are experienced and proven in their sport and possess a motivational gift to bring out the best in your performance. We take pride in the mission of Crandall University which is that of transforming lives through Quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith. We support this mission in athletics by pursuing excellence in all we do while upholding integrity, sportsmanship, respect, responsibility, and servant leadership. Our holistic approach to athletics and individual focus on each participant, culminates in displaying character with a sense of pride and well-being for all involved.

As a university student, you should know that in coming to Crandall University, the dedication and performance of our staff and student-athletes extends beyond their playing fields and to their academic pursuits above all else. The support network of the faculty and staff in conjunction with the student creates a win-win situation for all.

As a Crandall Charger, you will be proud of the level of athletic skill, academic success, strength of character, and embodiment of sportsmanship that will all be yours!

In January 2014, the Chargers' Men's Basketball team are ranked 4th in the national league(CCAA).

Notable alumni

Leadership Award Recipients

  • Myron Brinton, Winston Steeves,1987
  • Earl Morrison, Claude Taylor, 1989
  • Roy Bell, T.Elgar Roberts, 1990
  • Naomi Hersom,1991
  • J. Murray Armstrong, Pierre Allard, 1992
  • Jessie Fitch, Brian Stiller, 1993
  • Carmen Moir, 1994
  • Robert Berry, H. Jack Stultz, 1995
  • Charles and Francis Harvey (spring), George Rawlyk (fall--posthumously, 1996
  • Jarold Zeman, 1997
  • John Keith, Andrew MacRae, 1998
  • Roberta Murray, Robert Wilson, 1999
  • Richard Tobias, 2000
  • Don Simmons, 2001
  • Kenneth MacLeod, David Cook (posthumously), 2002
  • Gilbert Bilezikian, 2003
  • Carson Pue, Rubert Tingley, 2004
  • Rod Wilson, Charles Scranton, 2005
  • Wanda Thomas Bernard, 2006
  • Carla Nelson, Craig Evans, 2007
  • Samuel Mikolaski, 2008
  • John Stewart, 2009
  • Margaret Munro, Archibald McLean, 2010
  • James Murray, 2011
  • Arthur Maxwell, Merville O. Vincent, 2012
  • Brian MacArthur, 2013

Controversy

The University has been criticized by some who say public money (municipal, provincial and federal) has been used to fund programs and expansions to a school with anti-gay policies. The school's Moral Code states that sexual relationships are to take place in the confines of a marriage between one man and one woman - staff and faculty are expected to adhere to the University's Moral Code.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Full-time plus Part-time Enrollment". Association of Atlantic Universities. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2012-01-09. 
  2. ↑ http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html Canada Revenue Agency Charities listing
  3. ↑ Baptist Heritage Center
  4. ↑ http://www.crandallu.ca/cu/history Crandall University - History
  5. ↑ http://www.gnb.ca/legis/bill/FILE/56/2/Bill-64-e.htm Atlantic Baptist University Act
  6. ↑ http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/08/21/nb-atlantic-baptist-university-crandall-557.html Atlantic Baptist University changes name
  7. ↑ http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/06/01/new_brunswick_university_under_fire_for_antigay_hiring_policy.html
  8. ↑ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/05/31/nb-crandall-hiring-policy-205.html
  9. ↑ "Crandall University drops request for city funding", CBC.ca, 2013-02-05, retrieved 2013-04-06 

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