Organization:York College (Nebraska)
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1890 |
Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ |
| President | Samuel Smith |
| Students | 500 |
| Location | York , Nebraska , United States |
| Campus | Urban, 50 acres (20 ha) |
| Athletics | NAIA |
| Nickname | Panthers |
| Website | www |
York College is a private college affiliated with the Churches of Christ and located in York, Nebraska. It was founded in 1890.
History
York College was founded in 1890 by the United Brethren Church. In 1946 the merger of the United Brethren Church and the Evangelical Church (see Evangelical Association) transferred control of the school to the Evangelical United Brethren Church. In 1956 the church transferred control to members of the Churches of Christ. The college has more than 7,500 alumni. Average enrollment is around 500 students.[1][2]
Campus
The college's campus is situated on fifty acres of land and includes seventeen major buildings.
Facilities include the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center (built in 2015) that serves as home for the music and theater departments; the Campbell Activity Center (built in 2012) which provides a home for chapel, intramurals and other student events; the Holthus Field House (built in 2003), a 35,000 square-foot indoor athletics practice facility; and the Kiplinger Apartments and Gibbs Hall (both built in 2006), apartment-style residence halls for upper classmen. The Mackey Center (built in 1998) has a readily identifiable clock tower. The Mackey Center houses the admissions office, cafeteria and the Clayton Museum of Ancient History featuring the Stanback Collection. Along with newer facilities, the campus also includes several classic college structures built in the early 20th century. Though not originally part of campus, the Prayer Chapel (built in 1901) was moved from its original site in 1999, restored, and is now a focal point for the college and the York community. A well-developed park-like setting unifies the campus, providing a great atmosphere for campus activities and learning.[3][4]
Academics
The college provides both residential, traditional undergraduate education and online, non-traditional programs. Baccalaureate degrees offered include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Science.[5] York College also offers the Master of Arts through York College Online.[6]
York College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college's teacher education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).[7]
Students and faculty
York's student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. On-campus student enrollment is typically around 425 in the fall semester with a typical class size of 22. About 100 students are enrolled in the college's online program. The student population includes students from 30 states and 10 countries.
Student life
Co-curricular activities include 14 athletic teams, Christian outreach and service groups, performance ensembles, social clubs, literary publications, honor societies and a wide range of intramural sports.
Athletics
The York College Panthers compete at the varsity level as part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II. The college is a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).[8] Women's varsity sports include basketball, cheer & dance, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. Men's varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field and wrestling.[9] York College was formerly a member of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.
References
- ↑ "History of York College". York.edu. https://www.york.edu/college-history.html. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
- ↑ "York College Enrollment Up". York.edu. https://www.york.edu/news/york-college-enrollment-up. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ↑ York College 2017-2018 Academic Catalog, pp.19-21, York College, February 8, 2018
- ↑ "York College Campus". York.edu. https://www.york.edu/campus-buildings.html. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ↑ "On Campus Degrees". York.edu. February 7, 2018. https://www.york.edu/on-campus.html.
- ↑ "York College Online". York.edu. February 8, 2018. https://online.york.edu/.
- ↑ "Accreditation". York.edu. February 2014. https://www.york.edu/accreditation.html. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ↑ "KCAC Announces the Addition of York College". kcacsports.com. http://www.kcacsports.com/article/3637.php#.VY1p-lIjkZA. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Panther Athletics". York.edu. http://www.ycpanthers.com/. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
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