Post University
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Post University is a small business university located in Waterbury, Connecticut. Post University was established in 1890. Prior to May 1990, it was known as Post College. It was affiliated with Teikyo University in Tokyo, Japan from 1990 to 2004, and during that time it was named Teikyo Post University .
The school is currently a private for-profit school. The CEO of Post University is currently Thomas Samph. Post University is owned by Generation Partners located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Post offers bachelors degrees in accounting, business administration, biology, criminal justice, computer information systems, environmental science, equine management, finance, early childhood education, leagal studies (paralegal), management, human sevices, psychology, and sociology, as well as a MBA in Corporate Innovation or Entrepreneurship and a Master's in Science in Human Services. Post University has distinguished itself with its programs in equine management, accounting, businss administraion/management, human services, and legal studies. Courses are offered in the following deliveries: day, online, evening and at two satellite centers in Meriden and Danbury.
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History Post University was founded in 1890 as a proprietary business school to support the training and educational needs of the blossoming industries of central Connecticut. In 1896 Harry C. Post became the principal of the school, and over the next several years it became known as Post’s Waterbury Business College. It wasn’t until 1939 that the college broadened its mission and became Post Junior College. In 1960 Dr. Harold B. Post became president, and in 1965 Post College acquired its current day campus property on Country Club Road.
In this same year Mr. Harold B. Leever became the Chair of the Board of Trustees. New buildings were constructed to support the campus, and in 1968 the Traurig Library was dedicated. In 1970 the Leever Student Center opened and shortly thereafter Post College’s first off-campus site was established in Meriden, Connecticut. Post Junior College, having been previously accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, became Post College, a four-year institution of higher education in 1976, and its first baccalaureate degrees were awarded four years later. The Drubner Center was acquired 1986, providing the Post College with an athletic facility to support its growing NCAA Division II athletic programs.
In anticipation of growth and a greater concern for global issues, Post College affiliated with the Teikyo University in Japan and became Teikyo Post University in 1990. With an increase in the number of students from Japan and additional financial resources, Teikyo Post University initiated new programs and acquired additional properties on and off campus. A new on-campus dormitory for more than 150 students, designed in a suite format, was completed in 2002. With changes in the demographics and the economy in Japan, Teikyo University transferred control of Teikyo Post University to a new Board of Trustees and a new name, Post University, in 2004. This change resulted in additions to the curriculum, including expanding liberal arts offerings, reinforcing an emphasis on the quality of instructional experiences, initiating ground-breaking programs focused on each student’s personal development and providing a greater emphasis on preparing students for their journey into careers.
Post University continues to expand its academic offerings and in 2006 initiated its first master’s degree program. This program, approved by the State of Connecticut and accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Schools, is one in a series of new initiatives for Post University. In 2006, Post University also announced the creation of its new Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op) to support all of its academic programs. This program provides career-related job opportunities for students during the summer months after their sophomore and junior years. In addition to its traditional residential day campus program, Post University continues to be the largest provider of online educational programs in Connecticut with a rapidly growing presence throughout the United States and internationally. Initiatives are currently underway to expand our international opportunities to include undergraduate and graduate experiences in Rome, Italy, as part of our integrated academic programming.
Over the years Post University has grown in both enrollment and stature within the larger academic community. Throughout all of its growth, Post University has, and continues to have, a commitment to Each Student, Every Day.
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Athletics The mission of the Post University intercollegiate athletics program is two-fold: to support the University’s focus on career development through academic preparation; and to play an integral role in fostering self-awareness and personal development.
We subscribe to the NCAA’s belief in and commitment to the student-athlete: “The collegiate model of athletics in which students participate as an avocation, balancing their academic, social and athletics experiences.” Post believes in the importance of physical activities in the development of the student-athlete and encourages your participation. Our athletic program creates an environment that fosters an individual’s personal and academic development. It develops a competitive spirit and excellence in performance. Your involvement fosters and develops teamwork and leadership—important characteristics identified in the overall mission of the University.
Overview The Post University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on the Division II level. The school is also a member of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Competition within the CACC and the ECAC occurs within New England and Mid-Atlantic states.
Post University athletics routinely participate in postseason play and our coaches strive to develop student athletes who graduate as individuals that understand leadership.
The Post University Drubner Center, our fully operational sport facility, includes: a gymnasium/basketball court, two tennis courts, two racquetball courts, two weight rooms, batting cage, cardio-vascular workout room and a four-lane swimming pool. The Drubner Center is the home site for volleyball games in the fall, as well as men’s and women's basketball in the winter.
In the fall our soccer teams play at the picturesque La Moy Field. This is one of the finest soccer fields in the northeast, hosting CACC championship games and numerous high school state playoff contests. The field—with newly refurbished dugouts for softball—is also home to our Eagle softball team each spring.
The newly renovated Municipal Stadium is the Eagles baseball team’s field and the site of Post University's home baseball games. It also has a thirty-year history of hosting minor league professional baseball. The 3,000-seat stadium features a locker room made especially for the Eagles, a state of the art scoreboard, a press box and a concession stand.
Hop Brook Lake and Park, run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides an ideal locale for Post University Cross Country meets. The 536-acre park has recreation opportunities, abundant wildlife, and a peaceful atmosphere, all within walking distance of our campus. The over seven miles of hiking, biking and running trails are meticulously maintained. It is a rich resource for every student at Post.
Post University offers an extensive intramural program. Basketball, racquetball, tennis, volleyball, whiffle ball, ultimate frisbee and flag football are only some of what we offer. Intramurals enjoy the use of all the facilities across the campus and we encourage participation. Intramurals are also a great way to meet new people—and have some fun.
Programs Post University offers 12 varsity programs, 2 club programs, and 2 sub-varsity teams. In the fall: cross-country, men & women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and women’s tennis have their CACC season. Each team is eligible for postseason play. Winning a conference championship results in a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Our cross-country programs are new to the school and are becoming competitive in the CACC. Teams practice at Hop Brook Park and run just under a dozen meets a year. The men’s soccer team is one of the best in the conference. Post has won three CACC titles. The women’s soccer program, begun just 10-years ago, has been chosen three times for the ECAC Championships. The women’s volleyball team has gone to the CACC finals three times in four seasons. In 2005, women’s volleyball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, and men & women’s cross-country all participated in the conference championships. Post was one of just two member schools to see the women’s soccer, men’s soccer, and women’s volleyball teams make the championships.
Our women’s tennis team will begin in the fall of 2006 with the goal of building a winning program. The team will practice on campus at the school’s tennis facility.
Our winter here is fairly quiet—unless you enter the Drubner Center, home to Post’s men’s and women’s basketball teams on a game night, when it becomes the loudest spot in the region. Our women’s basketball team is improving every year and will be among the best in the CACC in the years to come. Our men’s team has won a CACC Championship in 2003 and reached the CACC and the ECAC Finals in 2004. Post also offers a sub-varsity program for students to improve their game and their chances of walking onto the varsity squad.
In the spring, we have four programs, with our men’s tennis being the newest. You will see them in action in the spring of 2006, competing with several area schools.
Our golf team was the first to advance to the NCAA Tournament as an at-large selection. Our Eagles golf team has been ranked as high as second in the region and, runners-up in each of the last two CACC Tournaments. We finished fourth of the eight teams at the NCAA Super-Regional in 2005. Our softball team won the CACCs in 2003 and made the tournament in each of the last five years. Our baseball program, coached by AJ McNamara, has set as its goal to become competitive in the CACC and in the region. We also have a sub-varsity baseball program.
There are two club sports at the school, equestrian and dressage. All students are welcome to participate. The dressage team, while new to the school, has already seen one team-member go to the national championships; and our equestrian club is one of the best programs in the northeast.
Summary Post University athletics routinely participates in postseason play and our coaches strive to develop student athletes who will graduate as experienced team players who understand the value of shared efforts and the role of outstanding leadership.
Our coaches push players—whether the leading scorer or the 15th man—to accomplish their best, both on and off the field. This attentive and focused preparation allows Post University Student-Athletes to graduate equipped with the tools and skills to realize their ambitions. Our intercollegiate athletic programs at Post University are about Each Student Every Day and we strongly encourage you to participate. At Post you are more than just a number, our coaches are full-time and here to help you. Our administrators are also always willing to help, whether it is career advice or questions about your sport. Athletics is an opportunity for you to learn and succeed. At Post University, you have the chance to demonstrate your ability to do great things in your future.
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