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Huntington University was chartered under the laws of the State of Indiana as Central College in 1897 by the Board of Education of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ for the higher education of the young people of said church and others. The institution was named Central College because of its central location to churches in the denomination. Through-out its history, the University has fulfilled its founding mission by providing education firmly rooted in the liberal arts and preparing those entering service professions such as teaching, pastoral ministries and medicine, as well as business, law and other professions. Huntington University is the direct successor of Hartsville College, chartered in 1850 under the name of Hartsville Academy. Hartsville closed in June 1897 and many students transferred to the new college in Huntington. In 1898, the Hartsville campus was destroyed by fire. The Hartsville College bell was recovered and taken to Huntington as a symbol of the close ties between the two schools. Today, the bell is displayed outside the RichLyn Library. The opening of Huntington University has been called a work of divine providence. In 1896, the General Board of Education of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ made plans to open a new institution of higher learning. Before these plans were publicized, an unsolicited proposal was received from the Huntington Land Association. Three entrepreneurs (among them a United Brethren minister) proposed a strategic partnership: the Land Association would donate a three-story brick building, additional campus ground and operational cash. In return, the Church would equip and operate a school and sell lots in the surrounding neighbor-hood. Called a direct answer to prayer, the opportunity was precipitated upon us like a clap of thunder, said Bishop Milton Wright (whose sons, Orville and Wilbur, would be the first to fly). Through this cooperation of Church and community, the University cornerstone was laid in August 1896. A year later, the local newspaper estimated that 1,200 people turned out for the dedication of the University. Very impressive were the services at Central College, reported the Huntington Herald, using the institutions original name. The new Central College was dedicated Tuesday afternoon, and the doors of the institution thrown open to all for their education as taught from the Word of God. Bishop Wright offered the prayer of dedication on September 21, 1897: It has been Thy good pleasure, O Lord, to give Thy people this property, this building, and these grounds to be used for the purpose of Christian education. Now, with hearts of gratitude to Thee, we desire to consecrate this edifice and these grounds to Thee. And now, O Lord, we dedicate this building from tower to foundation-stone with all its furniture of any and every kind, and all that may hereafter be put into it in harmony with piety and propriety, and dedicate these grounds with all improvements which may be made now or hereafter We dedicate all these to Thee, O Lord, to the cause of Christian education, in the name of the triune God, Amen. Central College was renamed Huntington College in May 1917 in response to community interests. The institution became Huntington University on June 1, 2005. It retains its strong association with both the local community and the Church of the United Brethren in Christ as it continues to serve the young people of said church and others. Huntington University is located in the northern part of Huntington, Indiana, a community of 20,000. The city is situated on the banks of the Wabash River. Its healthful climate, beautiful scenery, splendid commercial location, fine churches and quality school system make Huntington an excellent college town. The University buildings are located on a large and beautiful campus in the northeast section of the city. The drives, walks, groves and ravines make the campus unusually attractive throughout the year. The site consists of over 160 acres, largely wooded, and includes a central pedestrian mall and a memorial fountain. The fountain is circled by academic buildings such as the RichLyn Library; Becker Hall, the original College Hall opened in 1897 that now houses classrooms and administrative offices; and the large new science building completed in 2002. A small campus lake provides focal interest for the student union, dining commons, fine arts center and president's home. Living areas are divided between the centrally located modern residence halls and the apartment village tucked into the woods at the edge of campus. Athletic facilities and fields fill out the side of campus facing the adjacent residential neighborhood. A nature area owned by the University is within a few minutes of campus. The Thornhill Nature Preserve is located north of campus, where the Reiff Nature Center provides a beautiful setting for classes and meetings. Huntington County has its own airport for private aircraft, while Fort Wayne International Airport provides commercial air service only 25 miles away. The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, Phone 800-621-7440) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC, 20026-1023, Phone 202-466-7496) Accredited with conditions National Association of Schools of Music (11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA, 20190, Phone 703-437-0700) Indiana Department of Education, Division of Professional Standards (101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1953) American Association for Christian Counseling American Association for Employment in Education American Association for Higher Education American Association of Christian Counselors American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers American Association for College Admission Counseling American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities American Chemical Society American Choral Directors Association American College Personnel Association American Council on Gift Annuities American Counseling Association American Historical Association Association for Christians in Student Development Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges Association of Christian Schools International Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences Association of College Administration Professionals Association of College and University Housing Officials Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers Association on Higher Education and Disability Broadcast Music, Inc. Central Association of College and University Business Officers Christian Association for Psychological Studies Christian Center for Urban Studies Christian College Teacher Education Coordinating Council Christian Scholars Review Christian Stewardship Association Christians in Theatre Arts College Entrance Examination Board Council for Advancement and Support of Education Council for Adult and Experiential Learning Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Council of Independent Colleges Council on Social Work Education Independent Colleges of Indiana Indiana Association of College and University Business Officers Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Indiana Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling Indiana Broadcasters Association Indiana Conference of Higher Education Inter-College Adult Network Jerusalem University College Midwest Archives Conference Midwest Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers NAFSA: Association of International Educators National Association for Music Education National Association of Basketball Coaches National Association of CARS Users National Association of College Admissions Counselors National Association of College and University Business Officers National Association of College Auxiliary Services National Association of Colleges and Employers National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics National Association of Drug and Alcohol Counselors National Association of Evangelicals National Association of Foreign Student Advisors National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education National Association of Schools of Music National Association of Social Workers National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators National Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Athletic Trainer Association National Board for Certified Counselors National Career Development Association National Christian College Athletic Association National College Athlete Honor Society National Communication Association National Council for Accreditation of Teachers Education National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Fire Protection Association National Network of Youth Ministry National Religious Broadcasters National Research Center for College and University Admissions National Soccer Coaches Association of America North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals Private Academic Library Network of Indiana The Tuition Exchange, Inc. The University is a Christ-centered liberal arts institution of higher education with a strong historic and ongoing relation-ship with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA. With the conviction that all truth is Gods truth, the University exists to carry out the mission of Christ in higher education. Through a curriculum of demonstrated academic excellence, students are educated in the liberal arts and their chosen disciplines, always seeking to examine the relationship between the disciplines and God's revelation in Jesus Christ. The Universitys mission will be accomplished as we . . .
As a Christian university, Huntington is committed to developing the whole person, assisting students to understand all areas of human knowledge from the perspective of a Christian worldview and preparing them to impact their world for Christ. While the programs of the University are designed especially for students who desire to study in such an environment, the University welcomes students of all faiths who understand the objectives of the University and are willing to abide by its regulations. The University is committed to a strong liberal arts emphasis, with general requirements in the arts, history, literature, philosophy and natural and social sciences for all students, regardless of the vocation or profession for which they are preparing. In developing the whole person, the University emphasizes intellectual, physical, social and religious objectives.
The University recognizes that, as a Christian institution, it must make itself not a refuge from the contemporary world but an arena for encounter with the world and creative response to it. The University must emphasize the necessity for the students to make a critical and personal response to the issues encountered in the various fields of study and challenge students to think through the relationship between their Christian faith, their academic pursuits, their career goals and their personal lives. These challenges should include unsolved problems and open questions, as well as issues for which satisfactory solutions have already been worked out. The University must accept disagreement and controversy as a normal and healthy part of its life as a university, rather than viewing them as a threat to be avoided by silence on controversial topics. The University recognizes that it is unsuccessful if students learn information but are not challenged to rethink their values; students become familiar with a major field of study but are not ready to do independent and critical thinking in those fields; students learn about current problems, issues and controversies but feel no need to make personal responses to them; students maintain Christian beliefs and practices but insulate their Christian faith from other aspects of their experience and do not think through, broaden and deepen their faith in response to the challenges presented both by their academic and career pursuits and by their awareness of current problems and issues. Huntington University was founded by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ upon a vital evangelical Christian faith. The Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty are united in the conviction that this faith should characterize the entire program of the institution. While the program is designed especially for students who seek such an environment in which to continue their education, the University welcomes students of all faiths who understand the objectives of the institution and are willing to abide by its regulations. The faculty of Huntington University subscribe to the following statement of faith: We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity
of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His
miracles, in His vicarious We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. Huntington University strives to create and promote an atmosphere that will encourage students to develop the highest attainable degree of maturity within the framework of an evangelical Christian faith. Regulations for conduct, as set forth in the Student Handbook, have been established in the light of this objective. The primary obligation of all students is to live as responsible members of a Christian community, seeking to live up to their own ideals as they themselves grow personally, morally and spiritually. The Christian life is primarily positive rather than negative; creative, loving service to others is far more important than adherence to a list of detailed prohibitions. However, the University feels that a few specific prohibitions are necessary in the best interests of the student body as a whole and in order to establish a wholesome atmosphere on campus. Gambling and the drinking of alcoholic beverages are not permitted on or off campus; use of tobacco is not permitted on the University campus or at University-sponsored activities off campus. Social dancing (other than choreographed dramatic productions, aerobic, square dance or that which is part of classroom instruction) is not sponsored by the University. Sincere Christians may differ on these matters, and no condemnation is implied of those who take a different view. However, students in accepting admission agree to govern themselves by the regulations of the University, and even if they personally do not regard these practices as moral issues, they are bound by their agreement. Huntington is a residential campus. The University views the educational process as extending beyond the classroom, where-by the residence hall program provides learning as well as living environments which enhance the social and intellectual development of students. Six residence halls in three separate complexes house students in modern and well-maintained facilities. Hardy Hall for women and Wright Hall for men are more traditional residence halls joined by a common lobby. Baker Hall for men and women offers a suite arrangement where each floor has three to four suites and each suite has four to five rooms. Each suite shares a common bath and lounge. Roush Hall is for women and offers a modified suite arrangement with two rooms and a bath per suite. Meadows and Miller Halls are upperclass residence halls for men and women that offer a suite arrangement where each floor has a full kitchen. Students who live in either Meadows or Miller Halls can elect to be on a modified meal plan and do a substantial amount of cooking in the halls. Each residence hall provides space for small meetings, study, social interaction, television, recreation, laundry and kitchen facilities. Forester Village Apartments are primarily for single, upper-class students and for married students. Located at the south-east side of the campus, Forester Village is a modern complex of two-bedroom apartments within three- or four-apartment units. Life at Huntington University provides a wide range of co-curricular opportunities for learning, recreation and fellow-ship. Campus government, the fine arts, sports, clubs and special features are all available. Campus student government is conducted through the Student Senate. The President of the Student Senate serves as a member of the Universitys Board of Trustees. Students also serve on most faculty and administrative committees. Student government publishes three periodicals the bi-weekly Huntingtonian; an annual creative writing magazine, Ictus; and the yearbook, Mnemosyne. Students serve as editors, writers, managers, photographers and reporters for these publications. Fine arts options for students invite participation in a wide variety of music, art and theatre activities. Musical ensembles provide opportunities for both instrumental and vocal per-formers. Some ensembles focus on special musical styles, which may range from renaissance to contemporary music. Music ministry through Christian service teams enables talented students to represent the University throughout the year. Drama and musical productions provide opportunity for expression in theatre under qualified coaching. Frequent photographic, painting and sculpture exhibitions represent student work. Clubs, classes, honor societies, student professional organizations and residence hall groups provide a further range of activities. The Forester Lecture Series brings a variety of special speakers to campus. Frequent concerts, programs, recitals and other musical events are presented through the Merillat Centre for the Arts and by the University Music Department. The Student Activities Board regularly sponsors special entertainment with films, games, Christian contemporary music concerts and special projects. A broad intramural sports program encourages active participation by all interested students. Sports participation may be in one or more of fourteen intercollegiate sports for men and women, including soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, cross country, track, baseball, softball and golf. Students interested in a particular varsity sport are encouraged to contact the University Office of Admissions and the coach of the sport for further information. The Office of Student Development offers various services to students with personal, career and academic needs. Individual counseling by professional counselors is available and confidential. Psychological testing can be provided as needed through a local mental health facility. Residence directors and assistants are available during ex-tended hours for personal needs and concerns. Students are encouraged to seek out these resource persons in addition to faculty and other administrators. The Office of Career Development offers a multitude of services ranging from career counseling, on-line career information and assessments and graduate school information. A Job Search Techniques class is offered to juniors and seniors to help them prepare for the job search from graduation and throughout their career. The office works with nearby colleges and universities in providing interview opportunities through career fairs. Education majors are able to participate in the annual Teacher Recruitment Day. Career services are available to alumni. Credentials packets developed by the student prior to graduation are sent to requested graduate schools and prospective employers. The Learning Center, located in Loew-Brenn 102, provides academic support to students in individual or small group settings. Learning Center staff coordinate peer tutoring, by appointment, with trained peer tutors in a wide variety of courses. In addition, the Learning Center director provides individualized assistance to students in evaluating and improving study habits and skills such as time management and test taking. The Writing Center is open to students who wish to improve their writing skills. English majors provide personal assistance so students may learn to express ideas more effectively. This support ranges from brainstorming and organizing a project to editing compositions, to improving grammar, punctuation and spelling. Drop-in hours for the Writing Center are posted for each semester. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Huntington University makes reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. The director of the Learning Center is the advocate and coordinator of services for students with disabilities at the University. Any student who has a learning, orthopedic, sensory or psychiatric condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities and who would benefit from accommodations may be eligible for assistance. Students may contact the Learning Center in person, by phone at 260-359-4290 or by e-mail at kchafin@huntington.edu for more information. RichLyn Library provides an excellent learning resource for the University. Overlooking Lake Sno-Tip, the library pro-vides a pleasant study environment with a large atrium and informal lounge areas, individual study carrels and small study rooms. The library displays a portion of the Wilson fine art collection, providing a rich learning resource to patrons. Its collection includes over 190,000 items, over 13,000 bound periodical volumes and over 42 Internet subscription-based databases. Many other carefully selected Web resources may be accessed from the librarys home page. The on-line public catalog is Web-based, which allows for convenient dormitory access. Students may borrow books from other Indiana libraries using the remote access interlibrary loan module. They may also renew their books on-line. Additionally, the library is wireless, and all study carrels are supplied with electric outlets. Special collections include government documents, curriculum materials and kits, audio-visual media collection, music scores and listening lab, as well as archives in a fully equipped historical center, used for the University and the United Brethren in Christ denomination. The Spiritual Formation Program is designed to challenge students, staff and faculty to commitment and growth in their Christian life. The program aims to provide depth and dialogue in applying academic and spiritual disciplines to todays issues, express cultural diversity through the arts and music and call individuals to servanthood, mission, career and relationship through campus-wide community.
Several categories of
programs ensure that these varied objectives are met. Chapel programs
that meet twice a week promote the spiritual enrichment and growth of
students, staff and faculty. Ekklesia, a student-led chapel offered
weekly in the evening, allows student leadership to develop spiritually
enriching programs for their peers. Bible Study programs that meet
once a week provide an in-depth look at a particular book or topic of the
Bible. On occasion, Convocations are offered in place of the Bible
Study. Convocations focus on a current issue or theme
relating to the Christian liberal arts purposes of the University. In
addition, campus community events provide opportunities for the
Huntington community Chapels and Bible Study/Convocations are a vital part of the University program, and students and faculty are expected to attend regularly. In signing the Community Life Agreement, each student assumes personal responsibility for attendance and respectful conduct. Attendance is regularly reported to the dean of Christian faith and life. Failure to meet attendance expectations may lead to denial for continued University enrollment. |
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