Coastal Carolina University
| Coastal Carolina University | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ex Libertate Veritas ("From Liberty, Truth") |
| Established | 1954 |
| Type | Public |
| Endowment | $17.7 million |
| President | David A. DeCenzo |
| Academic staff | 556 |
| Students | 8,360 |
| Location | |
| Campus | Urban 307 acres |
| Colors | Teal and Bronze |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I Big South Conference 17 intercollegiate teams |
| Nickname | Chanticleers |
| Mascot | Chauncey the Chanticleer |
| Website | www.coastal.edu |
Coastal Carolina University (CCU or Coastal) is an independent, state-supported, liberal arts university in Conway, South Carolina, USA, located eight miles (13 km) west of Myrtle Beach. Founded in 1954, Coastal became an independent university in 1993. The University enrolls approximately 8,300 students on its 307-acre (1.24 km2) campus. Baccalaureate programs are offered in 51 major fields of study, along with graduate programs in education, business administration (MBA), coastal marine and wetland studies, and writing.
The school is composed of its main campus in Conway and also offers courses in Litchfield, Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. The University is a Sea-grant institute and owns part of Waties Island, a 1,105-acre (4.47 km2) barrier island which serves as a natural laboratory. Coastal Carolina is also the home of the Scholars Academy, a high school program for gifted students.
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[edit] Academic Organization
[edit] The E. Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business Administration
The business college, most commonly referred to as "Wall" offers six undergraduate majors: accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and resort tourism management. The PGA Golf Management program is one of only 20 programs in the nation accredited by the PGA of America. Business students can also minor in economics or international business. The business college also offers two graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program.[1] The Wall College is divided into three departments:
- Department of Marketing and Resort Tourism
- Department of Management and Decision Sciences
- Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
The Wall College is also home to several programs and centers.
- BB&T Center for Economic and Community Development
- Clay Brittain, Jr. Center for Resort Tourism
- Professional Golf Management Program
[edit] William L. Spadoni College of Education
The Spadoni College of Education grants the degrees Bachelor of Arts in the areas of Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Level Education, and Special Education / Learning Disabilies; Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Master of Education in the areas of Educational Leadership and Teaching & Learning; and Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education in six specialization areas, as well as an Online Teaching Endorsement.
The School of Teacher Education is divided into three academic units: the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Physical, and Special Education; the Department of Foundations, Literacy, and Technology; and the Department of Leadership, Middle Level, and MAT- Secondary Education. The Biddle Center for Teaching, Learning and Community Engagement
[edit] Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts
- Department of Communication
- Department of English
- Department of Foreign Languages
- Department of History
- Department of Music
- Department of Philosophy and Religion
- Department of Politics and Geography
- Department of Theater
- Department of Visual Arts
Coastal Carolina University Bands
The Coastal Carolina University Bands are currently under the direction of Dr. James Tully and are housed within the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
[edit] College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Department of Biology
- Department of Chemistry and Physics
- Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies Graduate Program
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Health Promotion
- Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
- Department of Marine Science
There has been much controversy in recent years regarding the math curriculum. With an average of roughly only 50% of students being able to pass Math 130 over the past five years efforts have been made to find the reason for such low pass rates.
[edit] Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
[edit] Accreditations
The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
In addition, several of the University's other programs have been accredited. They include:
- The E. Craig Wall, Sr. College of Business Administration - accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
- The Spadoni College of Education - accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) as well as the South Carolina State Board of Education.
- The Department of Computer Science - accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- The University is also an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
[edit] University Leaders
| Director | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Woodhouse | 1954 | 1955 |
| George C. Rogers | 1955 | 1961 |
| William C. Casper | 1961 | 1963 |
| Chancellor | From | To |
| Edward M. Singleton | 1963 | 1983 |
| Fredrick W. Hicks, III | 1983 | 1985 |
| Ronald G. Eaglin | 1985 | 1992 |
| Ronald R. Ingle | 1992 | 1993 |
| President | From | To |
| Ronald R. Ingle | 1993 | 2007 |
| David A. DeCenzo | 2007 | present |
[edit] Media and Campus Publications
[edit] Student Radio
- WCCU - Student-run online radio station launched in Spring 2009.
[edit] University Publications
- Coastal Today - A half-hour television program produced by the University.
- Coastal Carolina Magazine
- Coastal Carolina Newsletter
[edit] Student Publications
- The Chanticleer - The student newspaper
- Archarios - A student-produced literary art magazine
- Tempo - A student-produced features magazine
[edit] Student life
[edit] Housing
- The Rivers - Waccamaw and Santee Halls
- The Woods - Dogwood, Oak, Cypress, Elm, Maple and Palmetto Halls
- The Gardens - Azalea and Magnolia Halls
- University Place - University Place
[edit] Student activities
Student organizations include the Student Government Association (SGA), S.T.A.R. (Students Taking Active Responsibility) and the Coastal Productions Board, along with a number of other academic, honor, service, interest, social and religious organizations. Intramural sports are also offered through the Department of Campus Recreation.
The SGA is charged with allocating and dispersing funds to the clubs and organizations on campus. The current President and Vice President of the SGA are Taylor Eubanks and Derek Frimpong.[2] Elections for SGA positions are held each spring. The SGA's legislative body is composed of Senators elected by the students, some Senator positions are also appointed by the various deans of colleges.
A crowning achievement of the University's student activities, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleer Rugby team (a member of USA Rugby South ) won the Small College National Championship in 2009.
[edit] Club Sports
Coastal Carolina University also boasts an array of competitive and non-competitive club sports including : Baseball, Hockey, Soccer (M), Soccer (W), Lacrosse(M), Lacrosse(W), Triathlon, Wrestling, Saltwater Anglers, Surfing, Wake Sports, Rugby, SCUBA, Equestrian, Field Hockey, and Fishing.
[edit] Greek life
[edit] NIC and Independent Fraternities
- Delta Chi
- Kappa Sigma
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Tau Kappa Epsilon
- Phi Gamma Delta
[edit] Panhellenic Sororities
[edit] NPHC Organizations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha
- Alpha Phi Alpha
- Delta Sigma Theta
- Zeta Phi Beta (Suspended until 2015)[3]
- Kappa Alpha Psi
- Phi Beta Sigma
- Omega Psi Phi
[edit] Athletics
Coastal Carolina's athletic programs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big South Conference (the football team competes in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision). The primary colors of the university's athletic programs are teal, black and bronze.
Until the mid-1960s Coastal's teams were known as the Trojans. Upon its affiliation with the University of South Carolina, the push was made for a mascot more in line with the parent's mascot (the Gamecock); the ultimate choice was the Chanticleer (pronounced SHON-ti-clear), the proud, witty rooster made famous in "The Nun's Priest's Tale" of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (the mascot itself would be named Chauncey). When Coastal became an independent university in 1993, despite some calls for "a complete split from USC" (i.e., change the mascot), the Chanticleer remained the school's mascot.[4]
[edit] Notable alumni
[edit] Athletics
| Name | Notability |
|---|---|
| Mickey Brantley | Former Seattle Mariners and Yomiuri Giants outfielder |
| Amber Campbell | Hammer thrower who competed in 2005 World Championships and 2008 Olympic Games |
| Kheli Dube | Forward, New England Revolution (MLS) |
| Gary Gilmore | CCU Head Baseball Coach, also played collegiate baseball at CCU |
| Keith Glauber | Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher |
| Tom Gillis | PGA Tour professional |
| Dustin Johnson | 4 Time PGA Tour winner & member of the 2010 USA Ryder Cup Team |
| Luis Lopez | Former Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos infielder |
| Kirt Manwaring | Catcher who played with the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros |
| Joseph Ngwenya | MLS forward, currently playing with D.C. United |
| Stu Riddle | Former Head Coach, Kalamazoo Outrage. Member of the 1996 New Zealand Olympic Soccer Team |
| Jerome Simpson | Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bengals. Drafted in the 2nd Round (46th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft |
| Quinton Teal | Defensive back, San Diego Chargers |
| Tyler Thigpen | Quarterback, Buffalo Bills |
| Mike Tolbert | Fullback, San Diego Chargers |
| Maurice Simpkins | Linebacker, NFL |
[edit] Arts, Entertainment, and Media
| Name | Notability |
|---|---|
| Bailey Hanks | Actress and winner of MTV's Legally Blonde - The Musical: The Search for Elle Woods |
| Michael Kelly | Actor featured in films such as Dawn of the Dead (2004), Invincible (2006), Changeling (2008) & The Adjustment Bureau (2011). |
[edit] Notes
[edit] References
- Coastal Carolina University Welcome
- Coastal Carolina University Location
- Coastal Carolina University Quick Facts
- Coastal Carolina University Factbook
- Coastal Carolina Athletics
- Coastal Carolina University History and Traditions
[edit] External links
- Coastal Carolina University
- Coastal Carolina Athletics official website
Coordinates: 33°47′41″N 79°00′42″W / 33.794722°N 79.011667°W
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