Grace College
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| Motto: | Character, Competence, Service |
| Established: | 1948 |
| Type: | private coeducational |
| Endowment: | $4.3 million[1] |
| President: | Dr. Ronald E. Manahan |
| Provost: | Dr. Bill Katip |
| Faculty: | 74 |
| Students: | 1,308 |
| Undergraduates: | 1,188 |
| Postgraduates: | 120 |
| Location: | Winona Lake, IN, USA |
| Campus: | rural: 165 acre (0.667 km²) |
| Athletics: |  14 NAIA teams, called Lancers |
| Colors: | Red and White |
| Affiliations: | Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches Mid-Central Collegiate Conference |
| Website: | www.grace.edu |
Grace College and Theological Seminary exists as a fusion of two academic communities: Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN.
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[edit] Accreditation
In 1994, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools gave accreditation to "Grace College and Seminary",[2] thereby joining the previously two individually-accredited institutions. It is also a member of several organizations including[3] the Council of Independent Colleges,[4] the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities,[5], the Indiana Conference of Higher Education, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana,[6] and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.[7] It is also approved by the Association of Christian Schools International[8]
[edit] New Provost
The institution welcomed a new provost in 2007, Dr. Bill Katip, a Grace alumnus. Beginning with the start of the 2008-2009 academic year, Dr. Carrie Yocum will serve as the Assistant Provost.
[edit] Prison Education
The institution has a ministry to the incarcerated in Indiana at various correctional facilities throughout the state directed by Dr. John Teevan.
[edit] Grace Theological Seminary
The seminary enjoys a history that dates back to its 1937[9] organization by Alva J. McClain,[10] the founder and first president. Its mission statement reads, "Grace Theological Seminary is a learning community dedicated to teaching, training, and transforming the whole person for local church and global ministry."[11]
The seminary is a candidate for accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.[1]. The dean of the seminary is Dr. Jeff Gill.
[edit] Grace College
It began as a two-year college in 1948,[9] and is currently categorized as a four-year liberal arts school by The College Board.[12] Its mission statement reads, "Grace College is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies Biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing for service."
[edit] Residence Halls
Alpha Hall, Beta Hall, Kent Hall (named after former Grace professor and president Dr. Homer Kent), Indiana Hall (called Indy by students), Westminster Hall (called Westy by students), Gamma C, Epsilon (called Epsy by students), Lamppost, and the Gamma Townhouse are the residence halls on campus. Each specific Dormitories have a resident director from campus that is assigned to it. Some dorms have assistant resident directors (usually graduate students), who help with overseeing the residence hall), as well as resident assistants and growth group leaders that lead weekly small groups on the hall for residents.
The resident directors are Janine Dell, Daniel Huber, Emily Brenneman, and Janelle Moffitt. Assistant resident directors are Rob Knight and Gabe Tribbett.
For those students who do not live in the residence halls, there is an off-campus association. A lounge for these students is in Westminster Hall near the Student Grille. The lounge features televisions, couches, tables to study at, access to the internet, purified water, and food and pop that can be purchased. The 2007-2008 off-campus liaisons are Peter Sheffer and Danielle Kelley. The advisor is Glenn Goldsmith, who also is the assistant chief of Campus Safety.
[edit] Athletics
Grace sponsors 15 intercollegiate sports. Volleyball (coached by Andria Harshman) Golf (coached by Bo Wright), Men's Soccer, (coached by Matt Hotchkin) Women's Soccer (coached by Michael Voss), Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country (both men's and women's Cross Country coached by Neal Butler), Men's Tennis (coached by Larry Schuh), Women's Tennis (coached by Deron Datzman), Men's Basketball (coached by James C.Kessler), Women's Basketball (coached by Scott A. Blum), Cheerleading (coached by Arianna Green), Baseball (coached by Joshua Bailey), Softball (coached by Stephen Liebsch), Track and Field (coached by Neal Butler)
Grace's athletic director is named Chad Briscoe. The volleyball and men's and women's basketball squads opened up play this past (2007-08) season in the beautiful new Orthopaedic Capitol Center. The sports information director is Matt Moore. Moore is also an assistant men's basketball coach. The athletic trainer is Megan Furnish of Kosciusko Community Hospital's Regional Rehabilitation Center.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Official Grace College Website
- Official Grace Theological Seminary Website
- Official athletics website
- [http://www.grace.edu/campus-map Campus map
- [https://portal.grace.edu/ics Campus Portal (inter-campus only)
- About The College Board
- Fellowship Of Grace Brethren Churches
- Brethren Encyclopedia, Inc.
- Equip'07 Conference July 29 - August 3, 2007
[edit] References
- ^ America's Best Colleges 2006. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved on January 27, 2006.
- ^ The Higher Learning Commission website. "Directory of HLC Affiliated Institutions: Grace College and Seminary". Retrieved December 16, 2005.
- ^ "Accreditation/Affiliations"
- ^ Council of Independent Colleges website. "Current Institutional, International, and Associate Members". Retrieved December 17, 2005.
- ^ National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities website. "Alphabetical List of Members: G". Retrieved December 17, 2005.
- ^ Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana website. "Campus Profile". Retrieved December 17, 2005.
- ^ Council for Christian Colleges and Universities website. "Members: Grace College & Seminary". Retrieved December 17, 2005.
- ^ Association of Christian Schools International website. "Membership: School". Retrieved December 17, 2005.
- ^ a b Church of the Brethren Network: Brethren Encyclopedia. "Feature: Brethren World Assembly". Retrieved December 15, 2005.
- ^ Believer's Web website "Alva J McClain,1888-1968, Grace Theological Semin.". Retrieved December 15, 2005.
- ^ Grace College and Seminary website. "Dean of Seminary". Retrieved December 14, 2005.
- ^ The College Board website. "Grace College and Seminary: At a Glance". Retrieved December 16, 2005.
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