Dean College
| Dean College | |
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| Motto | Forti et Fideli Nihil Difficile |
| Established | 1865 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Paula M. Rooney, Ed.D. |
| Undergraduates | 1,055 |
| Location | Franklin, MA, USA |
| Campus | Suburban 100 acres (404,685 m²) |
| Athletics |
Bulldogs Division I, National Junior College Athletic Association |
| Mascot | Boomer |
| Affiliations | New England Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Website | www.dean.edu |
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Dean College Historic District | |
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Ray Mansion, Dean College Admissions Building | |
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| Location | Franklin, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 42°5′7″N 71°23′56″W / 42.08528°N 71.39889°WCoordinates: 42°5′7″N 71°23′56″W / 42.08528°N 71.39889°W |
| Built | 1870 |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Stick/Eastlake, Queen Anne |
| Governing body | Local |
| NRHP Reference # |
75000285 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 23, 1975 |
Dean College is a private college located in Franklin, Massachusetts. It grants associate degrees in 15 majors and baccalaureate degrees in five majors.
History
Dean College was founded by Dr. Oliver Dean as a co-educational academy in 1865. Dr. Dean was an enthusiastic benefactor of the academy and donated approximately nine acres of land for the site of the school and donated $125,000 towards its construction. After the groundbreaking ceremony held earlier in the year, the first class at Dean Academy began on October 1, 1866, with 44 students attending. The students held class in the local Universalist Church.
Dean Hall, the main building of Dean Academy, was not finished until 1868. During the summer of 1872, Dean Hall was completely destroyed by fire, but reconstruction efforts began immediately. On June 7, 1874, the newly rebuilt Dean Hall was rededicated.
The school mascot is a bulldog named Boomer.
Notable alumni include Richard Belzer (John Munch on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) who was kicked out of Dean College when it was known as Dean Junior College.[2] Major League Baseball player Eddie Grant, sportscaster Greg Dickerson, boxer Vladine Biosse, and professional football player Zachary Dixon are also alumni.
Campus
The 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus is historic, scenic and well maintained, and includes Dean Hall, the College's most historic structure which houses classrooms, Power 88 WGAO the radio station, offices, the Center for Student Administrative Services (CSAS), Campus Safety, video production studios/classrooms, the President's office and board room, and two floors of student residences. Dean has completed an ambitious renovation program which included the installation of an elevator in Dean Hall, upgrades to Bourret Hall - a residence hall; and a complete renovation of the E. Ross Anderson Library.
In 2011, Dean College unveiled a brand new Campus Center which features state-of-the-art classrooms, eco-friendly dining center, 150-seat performance venue, a fitness center, office space and the brand new Center for Advising and Career Planning.[3]
There are many housing options for students including both single-sex and co-ed residence halls, and for upperclassmen, furnished condominiums in downtown Franklin complete with hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and spacious rooms. The College has announced plans for a new 120 bed residence hall building to be completed in December 2012.[4] The new residence hall will be used to house upperclassmen.
Academic programs
Dean College offers five 4-year bachelor's degrees and fifteen 2-year associate degrees. Dean also offers a part-time study program to serve students of all ages who wish to pursue their education on a part-time basis.
The school provides mentoring, tutoring and other personalized learning services for students with diverse learning styles and study skills. [5]
- Bachelor's Degrees offered
- Arts and Entertainment Management
- Business
- Dance
- Liberal Arts and Studies
- Theatre
- Associate Degrees offered
- Business
- Communications
- Criminal Justice
- Dance
- Early Childhood Education
- English
- Environmental Science
- Health Sciences
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Math/Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sport & Fitness Studies
- Theatre Arts
Athletics
Dean College offers intramural sports, as well as ten men and women's athletic teams that participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association in the following sports:
- Football
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Soccer
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- Golf
- Men's Lacrosse
- Women's Lacrosse
The school's football team won the Valley of the Sun Bowl in Glendale, Arizona in 2011.[6]
References
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
- ↑ http://www.southjersey.com/articles/?articleid=3474
- ↑ "Dean College Dedicates Its New Campus Center". Dean College News. Dean College.
- ↑ "New Residence Hall". Dean College News. Dean College.
- ↑ "Academic Majors". Dean College.
- ↑ "Dean Defeats Glendale 26-25 to win Valley of the Sun Bowl". Glendale, Arizona: National Junior College Athletic Association. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
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