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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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| Established | 1875 |
| Type | Public, Coed |
| Endowment | US$38.6 million |
| President | Tony Atwater, Ph.D. |
| Provost | Cheryl Samuels, Ph.D. |
| Faculty | 700 |
| Undergraduates | 11,976 |
| Postgraduates | 2,034 |
| Location | Indiana, PA, USA |
| Campus | small town, 350 acres |
| Nickname | Crimson Hawks |
| Mascot | Hawk |
| Website | www.iup.edu |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (or IUP) is a public university located in the Borough of Indiana, Pennsylvania northeast of Pittsburgh. IUP is the commonwealth's fifth largest university. It is governed by a local Council of Trustees and the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). IUP has branch campuses in Punxsutawney and Northpointe. [1]
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IUP was founded in 1875 as a normal school by investors in Indiana County. It followed the mold of the French Ecole Normale. When it opened its doors it enrolled just 225 students. All normal school events were held within a single building which also contained a laboratory school for model teaching.
In 1927 it became Indiana State Teachers College. In 1965, the institution achieved university status and became Indiana University of Pennsylvania, or IUP. [2]
With a total enrollment of over 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students, IUP is the largest school in the system and the only one elevated to doctoral granting status in PASSHE's enabling legislation Pennsylvania Act 188 of 1982. Today IUP is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Intensive university and is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities, NCATE, and AACSB.
IUP offers over 100 undergraduate degree programs and 40 graduate degree programs. The university is organized into 7 colleges/schools. They are: Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, College of Education and Educational Technology, College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, School of Continuing Education, College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Also, IUP offers the Robert E. Cook Honors College [3] for advanced students. This college replaces regular liberal studies classes with discourse-based "Honors Core" classes. This college was made possible through donations of Robert E. Cook, an IUP mathematics alumnus.
The university awards the: A.A., B.A., B.S., B.S.Ed., B.F.A., M.A., M.S., M.Ed., M.F.A., Ed.D., Psy.D., and Ph.D. The highest non-degree award presented by IUP is the President's Medal of Distinction.
IUP's main campus is a mix of old and new red brick structures. Its original building, a Victorian structure named John Sutton Hall once housed the entire school (see postcard image). Today Sutton Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at the heart of campus--there was a fight to preserve it in 1974 when the administration scheduled it for demolition. [4] Ironically, today it houses many administrative offices and reception areas. Breezedale Alumni Center is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Victorian mansion was once home to a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice.
The campus boasts a planetarium, University Museum, black box theater, recently renovated Hadley Union Building (HUB), extensive music library, and a newly remodeled Cogswell Hall for the university's music community. Stapleton Library boasts 850,000-plus bound volumes and over 2 million microform units. [5] At the heart of campus is the Oak Grove. Many alumni recall this spot because of its centrality and the many events that occur there. In January 2000 former President Lawrence K. Pettit established a board to create the Allegheny Arboretum at IUP. This group works to furnish the Oak Grove with flora native to the region.
The university's Student Cooperative Association also owns College Lodge several miles from campus. It provides skiing, biking, hiking, and disc golfing opportunities. Boat access is also made available through the Cooperative Association.
Current president Tony Atwater announced an initiative to demolish many of the 1970 era dormitories on campus. Demolition began during summer 2006 and facilities will be replaced with residence halls that are more modern. These suite style rooms are similar to those being built at other universites in PaSSHE.
Academic Buildings: John A.H. Keith Hall (history, political science), Joseph Uhler Hall (psychology, criminology), Zink Hall (health, physical education), Davis Hall (journalism/education), Edna Sprowls Hall (art), Hamlin E. and Dorothy Cogswell Hall (music), Andrew W. Wilson Hall (philosophy), Jane Leonard Hall (English, geography), Jean R. McElhaney Hall (economics, sociology, anthropology), Reschini House (technology education), Patrick J. Stapleton Jr Library (main library), Rhodes R. Stabley Library (media, children's library), Jeannie Ackerman Hall (fashion, family/consumer science, interior design), Eicher Hall (writing center), Eberly College of Business, Stright Hall (mathematics, computer sciences, graduate dean), Sally B. Johnson Hall (safety sciences, nursing), Weyandt Hall (science), Matthew J. Walsh Hall (science), Pierce Hall (ROTC), George A. Stouffer Hall (counseling, communications, education), Walter M. Whitmyre Hall (honors college)
Administrative Buildings: Willis Pratt Hall (student activities), Albert Pechan Health Center, Campus Towers (university police), President's Residence, Silas M. Clark Hall (bursar, registrar), McClellan Gordon Hall, Samuel W. Jack Cogeneration Plant (power plant), Robertshaw Building, R&P Office Building, John Sutton Hall ("Old Main")
Public Venues: Olive K. Folger Hall (food court), Hadley Union Building (HUB), John S. Fisher Auditorium, David J. Waller Hall, George P. Miler Stadium, Memorial Field House, Foster Hall (dining), Daugherty Field, Oak Grove, Flagstone Ampitheater, Breezedale Alumni Center
Residential Buildings: Florence Wallace Hall, Esch Hall, Whitmyre Hall (honors college), David L. Lawrence Hall (Governor's Quad), William W. Scranton Hall (Governor's Quad), Raymond P. Shafer Hall (Governor's Quad), Mabel Mack Hall (Tri-Halls), Hope Stewart Hall (Tri-Halls), Agnes Turnbull Hall (Tri-Halls), Campus Towers, University Towers, J. Nicholas Langham Hall McCarthy Hall, Elkin Hall,
Former Facilites: Thomas Sutton Hall (dining/residence), Corrine Menk Wahr Hall (men's residence), Administrative Annex/Military Hall, Memorial Athletic Field, Stanley House, Catawba House, McGregor Hall
Similar to many universities of comparable size, IUP has been featured in local news stories regarding several students' actions. The university lost one student in Spring 2005; his death was due to a drug overdose [6]. The spring 2005 death caused the university to rework its drug and alcohol policy, creating harsher sanctions. Later that year, at the start of the fall term, another student took his life because of personal problems that led to depression [7]. Several weeks later, the university suspended the entire cheerleading squad over violations of university policy with regards to hazing. This suspension was in reference to an intoxicated female cheerleader caught returning to her dormitory after an initiation party [8].
Current president Dr. Tony Atwater's new policies include a year's suspension for a student caught providing alcohol to minors. This punishment is imposed if the student is found 'in violation' by internal student conduct procedures . [9]
Former President Lawrence Pettit and Provost Mark Statskiewicz experienced an overwhelming vote of no confidence from the faculty in December 2001.[10] Much of the debate centered around safety, curricular irregularities, and shared governenace. Closing of the University School, a laboratory school modeled after John Dewey's, helped fuel the debate. The school had existed since the university's inception, actor Jimmy Stewart was among its list of graduates.
Tensions have also existed between the university's Student Government Association, faculty union, and PASSHE Chancellor Judy Hample. [11][12] Much of this tension seems to have dissipated since Dr. Atwater assumed the presidency.
Southwestern Pennsylvania has three boroughs that share names with states, Washington, Indiana, and California. Two boroughs are home to universities. They are Indiana and California. The names sometimes lead to confusion. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is often confused with Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana or is often thought of as being affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. To help clarify confusion, the university is often referred to as "IUP."
The university's mascot and nickname have been the cause of confusion and consternation. In the 1930s the schools athletic teams were dubbed "Indians" by a local newspaper. The name stuck. However, through the years there was a rising tide of objection to the nickname and mascot.
In 2006, the NCAA rejected IUP's appeal to maintain the "Indians" nickname. NCAA ruled it was a "hostile or abusive" to the American Indian. The university trustees voted to drop the nickname effective 1 Sep 2006 in order to avoid NCAA sanctions.
The nickname had a troubled history beginning in the early 1990s. Following the abolition of the Indian mascot, IUP went without a character for nearly a decade. President Pettit introduced Cherokee the bear as a compromise.[13] IUP is actively seeking input regarding a future nickname and mascot. [14] During its December 2006 meeting, the IUP Council of Trustees endorsed the recommendation of President Tony Atwater and authorized the implementation and promotion of IUP’s new nickname, The Crimson Hawks.
Fraternities
Acacia, Alpha Chi Rho, Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Kappa Tau, Phi Mu Delta, Pi Lambda Phi, Sigma Chi, Sigma Pi, Sigma Tau Gamma, Theta Chi, Phi Mu Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Sigma, Phi Sigma Pi, Tau Kappa Epsilon
Sororities Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Tau Sigma, Delta Zeta, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Theta Phi Alpha, Zeta Tau Alpha, Gamma Sigma Sigma
IUP faculty has won nearly 60 Fulbright Exchange Awards since 1959, enabling them to study and conduct research in 27 countries. In addition, the university's John P. Murtha Institute of Homeland Security is training first responders and members of the military to prevent potential terrorist acts.
Arts are a big part of IUP culture as evidenced by continual theatrical appearances at venues such as the Kennedy Center and Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh. IUP's "Legend" Marching Band is known as "The Pride of Pennsylvania" and "The Beast of the East" and is well-known throughout the region.
IUP students have garnered such honors as: Fulbright Scholar, Phi Kappa Phi grants, Barry M. Goldwater Scholar, Ronald E. McNair Scholar, Finnegan Fellow, and PaSSHE Ali-Zaidi award.
IUP's athletic department sponsors 19 varsity sports, including 8 for men and 11 for women. IUP competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and is an NCAA Division II member.
Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, swimming and indoor and outdoor track and field. Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field and volleyball.
IUP annually produces teams and individuals that compete for championships on the conference, regional and national levels. The 2004-05 school year saw 12 sports either send their teams or individuals to NCAA postseason competition. Periodic discussion has been made to move IUP to division I, division I-AA for football [15].
The IUP football team is considered one of the best year-to-year in NCAA Division II. IUP has been to the NCAA Division II National Title game twice (1990 and 1993). In both cases, IUP came up short, finishing the season as runner-up.
Division II teams rarely appear on TV, but IUP has appeared on regional telecasts in 1968 at the Boardwalk Bowl and 2006 against California University of PA. The team has also been on national TV while playing in the Division II National Title games. Recently, on 2 November 2006, the IUP football team played Slippery Rock on the nation-wide broadcast on TV channel CSTV.
Clearfield County native Jane E. Leonard, the normal school's first preceptress, played a pivotal role in overseeing students in the early years. She maintained an apartment in John Sutton Hall until her death in 1924; she devoted nearly 50 years to the institution. Her funeral was held in the school chapel, now Gorrell Recital Hall. [16]
IUP's executive has changed names and roles with the evolving institution. The original title for the chief executive was principal whilst president was reserved for Mr. John Sutton as presiding officer of Indiana Normal School's Board of Trustees. [17]
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1965-)
- Dr. Tony Atwater; President, 2005-Present
- Dr. Diane Reinhard, Interim President, 2004
- Dr. Derek Hodgson; President, 2003-2004
- Dr. Lawrence K. Pettit; President, 1992-2003
- Dr. Charles Fuget; President, 1991-1992
- Dr. John D. Welty; President, 1984-1991
- Dr. John D. Welty; Interim President, 1984
- Dr. John C. Worthen; President, 1979-1984
- Dr. Bernard J. Ganley; Interim President, 1979
- Dr. Robert C. Wilburn; President, 1975-1979
- Dr. William W. Hassler; President, 1969-1975
Indiana State Teachers College (1927-1965)
- Dr. Willis E. Pratt; President of the College/University, 1948-1968
- Dr. John Davis; Acting President, 1962
- Dr. Ralph E. Heiges; Acting President, 1948
- Dr. Joseph M. Uhler; President of the College, 1942-1947
- Dr. Leroy A. King; President of the College, 1939-1942
- Dr. Samuel Fausold; President of the College, 1937-1939
- Mr. Charles R. Foster; President of the College, 1927-1936
Indiana Normal School (1875-1927)
- Dr. John A.H. Keith; Principal/President of the College, 1917-1927
- Dr. James E. Ament; Principal, 1907-1917
- Dr. David Jewtt Waller; Principal, 1893-1907
- Dr. Charles Deane; Principal, 1891-1893
- Mr. Z.X. Snyder; Principal, 1888-1891
- Mr. Leonard H. Durling; Principal, 1881-1888
- Mr. John H. French; Principal, 1878-1881
- Mr. David M. Sensenig; Principal, 1876-1878
- Dr. Edmund B. Fairfield; Principal, 1875-1876
There are more than 80,000 people around the world who call IUP their alma mater. Notable alumni include:
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- Juliette, Ron and Dale E. Landon. Our Homage and Our Love, 1991.
- Stewart, Grace. A History of the Indiana State Normal School.
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- The Penn Student Newspaper
- Yahoo! Education Profile: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- The IUP Student Managed Investment Portfolio
| Public universities in Pennsylvania | |
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| State-related | Lincoln • Penn State • Pitt • Temple |
| State-funded | Bloomsburg • Cal U • Cheyney • Clarion • East Stroudsburg • Edinboro • IUP • Kutztown • Lock Haven • Mansfield • Millersville • Shippensburg • Slippery Rock • West Chester |