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	9,335
Location	Conway, South Carolina, USA
Campus	Urban 630 acres
Colors	Teal and Bronze
Athletics	NCAA Division I Big South Conference 18 intercollegiate teams
Nickname	Chanticleers
Mascot	Chauncey the Chanticleer
Website	www.coastal.edu

Coastal Carolina University (Coastal or CCU) 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 9,300 students on its 630-acre (2.5 km²) campus. Baccalaureate programs are offered in 65 major fields of study, along with graduate programs in education, business administration (MBA), accountancy, coastal marine and wetland studies, and writing. Coastal Carolina is home to Kimbel Library, an academic library.

The school is composed of its main campus in Conway and also offers courses in Litchfield and 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.

Academic organization

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. 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

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.

• School of Teacher Education

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

Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts

• Department of Communication, Languages and Cultures
• Department of English
• Department of History
• Department of Music
• Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
• Department of Politics and Geography
• Department of Theatre
• 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.

• Concert Bands
• The Spirit of the Chanticleer Marching Band and Pep Band

College of Science

• 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 Mathematics and Statistics
• Department of Psychology and Sociology
• 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.

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

• Chanticleer Company

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).

Leadership

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

Media and campus publications

Radio and television

• WCCU - Student-run online radio station launched in Spring 2009.
• Coastal Today - A half-hour television program produced by the University.

Print media

• Coastal Carolina Magazine
• Coastal Carolina Newsletter

Student publications

• The Chanticleer - The student newspaper
• Archarios - A student-produced literary art magazine
• Tempo - A student-produced features magazine

Student life

University Housing

Main Campus Housing

• The Chancellors - Ingle and Eaglin Halls

Traditional suite and semi-suite residence halls

• The Woods - Dogwood, Oak, Cypress, Elm, Maple and Palmetto Halls

Suite-style living units with 4 single bedrooms

• The Gardens - Azalea and Magnolia Halls

Semi-suite living units each with a shared bedroom and common spaces

University Place

Located 1/2 mile from Main Campus

• University Place

46 Apartment-style living units

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 the governing body of the campus and is in charge of allocating and disbursing funds to the clubs and organizations on campus. The current President and Executive Vice President of the SGA are Desmond Wallace and Nicholas James Baldino. Other executive positions include Chief of Staff, President Pro-Tempore, Vice President for Finance and Vice President for Public Relations. Elections for SGA positions are held each spring. The SGA's legislative body is composed of two senators from each grade and college who are elected by the student body. SGA has passed legislation to change various policies on campus. Over the years, they have passed legislation to create the HTC Center, Rowdy Rooster and have made replacement CINO cards free to students as well as more. SGA meetings are currently held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Wall building 317.

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, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Fishing, and Quidditch.

The Chanticleer Rugby club, a member of USA Rugby South, won the Small College National Championship in 2009. The club also won the 2009 NSCRO Men's Division III Rugby Tournament.

Greek life

NIC and independent fraternities

• Delta Chi
• Kappa Sigma
• Pi Kappa Phi
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Tau Kappa Epsilon
• Phi Gamma Delta

Panhellenic sororities

• Alpha Delta Pi
• Alpha Xi Delta
• Gamma Phi Beta
• Sigma Sigma Sigma
• Phi Sigma Sigma

NPHC organizations

• Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Alpha Phi Alpha
• Delta Sigma Theta
• Zeta Phi Beta (Suspended until 2015)
• Kappa Alpha Psi
• Phi Beta Sigma
• Omega Psi Phi

Athletics

Main article: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

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. From the then-college's 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.

Notable alumni

Athletics

Name	Notability
Mickey Brantley	Former Seattle Mariners and Yomiuri Giants outfielder
Amber Campbell	Hammer thrower who competed in both the 2005 & 2009 World Championships,and the 2008 & 2012 Olympic Games
Kheli Dube	Forward, New England Revolution (MLS)
Tom Gillis	PGA Tour professional
Gary Gilmore	CCU Head Baseball Coach, also played collegiate baseball at CCU
Keith Glauber	Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher
Dustin Johnson	6 Time PGA Tour winner & member of the 2010 & 2012 USA Ryder Cup Team & 2011 Presidents 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
Josh Norman	Cornerback, Carolina Panthers
Stu Riddle	Former Head Coach, Kalamazoo Outrage. Member of the 1996 New Zealand Olympic Soccer Team
Maurice Simpkins	Linebacker, NFL
Jerome Simpson	Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings. 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, Carolina Panthers

Arts, entertainment, and media

Name	Notability
Michael Russo	General Manager of the Lakewood BlueClaws baseball team Single-A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies
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).
Chad Mureta	Entrepreneur, author, and mobile app developer
Elise Testone	Contestant on American Idol Season 11
Adam Roberts	Broadway Actor Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Michael Chambers	World renowned puppeteer and interpretive dancer. Class of 1996
Dan "NYD" Stasiukiewicz	Contestant on the Voice, Contestant on Bank of Hollywood, has appeared on Shipmates, Burn Notice, Magic City, Operation Dumbo Drop, Golden Gloves winning boxer, musician and winner of the Long Island Open Golf tournament.

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

External links

• Official website
• Coastal Carolina Athletics official website