AIB College of Business
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| Motto | "Ethical, productive, and engaged citizens." |
|---|---|
| Type | Not-for-profit Private University |
| Active | 1921–2010 |
| Address | 2500 Fleur Drive , , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue, Red, White |
| Nickname | Eagles |
| Affiliations | University of Iowa |
| Mascot | E.O. the Eagle |
| Website | www.aib.edu |
AIB College of Business was an independent, nonprofit, coeducational college of business in Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States. Based in 17 buildings on 20 acres (81,000 m2) near downtown Des Moines, the college grew to offer 23 Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree programs and four Bachelor of Science degrees.
Facing financial difficulties in 2015, the college announced plans to become the Des Moines campus of the University of Iowa.[1] This plan eventually evolved into gifting the campus and remaining assets to the University of Iowa while becoming the Iowa Center for Higher Education, a branch campus of the larger school.[2]
History
American Institute of Business was founded in 1921 by Everett O. Fenton and Ray Hansen. The institution was first located at the Victoria Hotel on Sixth Avenue in Des Moines. In 1935, AIB moved to Tenth Street and Grand Avenue, the heart of the downtown business district. It educated students at that location for 37 years. In 1941, the college was reorganized as a nonprofit. In 1957, Keith Fenton became AIB's second president. In 1986, AIB became accredited with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. In 1998, Keith Fenton retired as president of AIB after 42 years of service. The Administration Building was renamed the Keith Fenton Administration Building. In 1999, Nancy Williams was elected president of AIB after 16 years with the College. In 2000, the college changed its name from American Institute of Business to AIB College of Business to better reflect its mission and purpose.
On January 26, 2015, the University of Iowa and the college made public plans to convert the college into the Des Moines campus of the University of Iowa. Details about the transition were not immediately available but officials with the two schools stated that the transition would take at least a year, and when finished the University would own the college's land and buildings and students enrolling at that campus would be Iowa students.[3]
Education
AIB offered Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Court Reporting and Steno Reporting. The college also offered Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree programs in the fields of Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Sports and Event Management, Travel and Tourism, Media Communications, and Voice Captioning. Business Administration degrees were offered in the areas of Leadership, Financial Services, and Sales and Marketing. All Associate degree majors were also available online. AIB was one of the few institutions in the United States that offers a college degree in Voice Captioning.
The average tuition rate at AIB in 2009 per student was $26000 per year including fees and books. The student to faculty ratio is approximately 18:1. Of the 7 degree programs offered at AIB, 5 of them are eligible for distance education.[4]
Athletics
AIB athletic teams were known as the Eagles. The college competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a member of the Midwest Collegiate Conference (MCC). Men's sports included baseball, basketball, golf and soccer; while women's sports included basketball, dance, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball. AIB also offered cheerleading as a co-ed sport.
The AIB Eagles played their basketball home games in the AIB Activities Center – a $5 million facility that can accommodate more than 1,100 people. The facility, built in 1999, features a gymnasium, running track, cardio room and weight room. It also has men’s and women’s locker rooms, a press box, scoreboards and concession areas.
Housing
The college featured the following on-campus living accommodations to students:
- Dalton Hall
- Davidson Hall
- Kay Smith Eagles Hall
- Fenton Hall
- Honors Hall
- Merk Hall
- Opie Hall
- Power Hall
References
- ^ "AIB College of Business to Become Des Moines Campus of the University of Iowa". 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- ^ "Proposal: AIB to be Renamed 'Regional Regents Center'". whotv.com. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
- ^ "AIB to transition to becoming new UI-Des Moines campus". 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- ^ http://www.american-school-search.com/review/aib-college-of-business