Keystone College

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Keystone College
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Motto Progress Through Effort
Established 1868
Type Private, 4-year, Co-Educational
Endowment $7.1 million[1]
President Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr.
Undergraduates 1,773 [1]
Location La Plume and Factoryville, Pennsylvania, USA
Campus Residential Area
270 acres (1.1 km²)
Colors Orange and Blue
Sports 14 men's and women's teams
Nickname Giants
Mascot "Orange Giant"
Website Keystone College
One College Green
La Plume, PA 18440

Keystone College is a small private college located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its official mailing address is La Plume, Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County; however, much of the campus is in Factoryville, Pennsylvania in Wyoming County. The school was founded in 1868.

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[edit] History

Keystone Academy was founded in 1868 by Dr. John Harris. The Academy was originally chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1868, with instruction beginning the following year in the local Baptist church in Factoryville. At the time it was chartered, Keystone Academy was the only high school between Binghamton, New York and Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1934, Keystone Academy was rechartered as Scranton-Keystone Junior College. In 1944, the name of the College was shortened to Keystone Junior College. The current name Keystone College was adopted in 1995. In 1998, the college received formal approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

[edit] Presidents of the College

  • Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr. 1995-present
  • Charles F. Kennedy 1994-1995
  • Dr. Robert E. Mooney, Jr. 1987-1994
  • Margaretta Belin Chamberlin 1985-1987
  • Dr. Louis V. Wilcox, Jr. 1983-1985
  • John B. Hibbard 1975-1983
  • Dr. Harry K. Miller 1960-1975
  • Dr. Blake Tewksbury 1945-1960
  • Byron S. Hollinshead 1934-1945

[edit] Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

  • Harry Dowling '69: 2010-present
  • William Bender: 2008-2010
  • Diane Paparo '76: 2006-2008
  • David L. Tressler: 2004-2006

[edit] Alma mater

Hail Alma Mater, our voices are raised to thee.
Of you, Alma Mater our praises will ever be.
To Keystone College, we give our thanks anew,
We go forth and promise, to pledge our lives to you!

Hail Alma Mater, endeavor shall be our creed.
For you, Alma Mater by virtue ever lead.
To Keystone College, we give our thanks anew,
We go forth and promise, to pledge our lives to you!

[edit] Campus

Keystone College is nestled on a 270 acre (1.1 km²) tract at the gateway to the Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The campus is 15 miles northwest of Scranton, on U.S. Routes 6 and 11 and is spread over both Lackawanna and Wyoming counties. Keystone College is committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. The college has taken many steps towards the achievement of a green campus.[2]

[edit] Academic Buildings

  • Harris Hall: named after John Howard Harris, founder and benefactor of Keystone Academy.
  • Capwell Science Hall
  • Brooks Hall
  • Miller Library
  • Kemmerer Hall
  • Children’s Center
  • Gardner Hall
  • Art Center

[edit] Administration/Non-Academic Buildings

  • Alumni Hall
  • Hedgewood
  • Hibbard Campus Center
  • Patrick Hall
  • Sabiston Hall
  • Sickler Hall
  • Sisson Hall
  • Ward Hall

[edit] Athletic Facilities

  • Gambal Athletic Center: Ace Spalding Arena, Fornicola Wellness Center, Weight Training Room
  • Ned Boehm Field
  • Edmunds Field
  • Christy Mathewson Field
  • Diane Murray Tennis Center

[edit] Residence Halls

  • Moffat Residence Hall
  • Frear/Reynolds Residence Hall
  • Keystone Commons
  • Hollinshead Residence Hall
  • Tewksbury Residence Hall
  • Davis Hall
  • 39 College Avenue
  • 43 College Avenue
  • 49 College Avenue
  • Townhouse Island

[edit] Academics

[edit] Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Biological Science: Natural Sciences-Environmental Biology
  • Biological Science: Natural Sciences-Forensic Biology Concentration
  • Biological Science: Natural Sciences-General Biology Concentration
  • Biological Science: Natural Sciences-Pre-Chiropractic (3 + 3)
  • Biological Science: Natural Sciences-Pre-Medical Professional Track
  • Biological Science: Natural Sciences-Pre Physical Therapy (4 + 3)
  • Biological Science: Natural Sciences-Pre Physican Assistant (4 + 3)
  • Biological Science: Natural Sciences-Wildlife Biology
  • Business
  • Business-Online Degree
  • Communication Arts and Humanities
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4)
  • Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4) Special Education (Pre K-8)
  • Environmental Resource Management
  • Information Technology
  • Middle Level Education Language Arts (4-8)
  • Middle Level Education Social Studies (4-8)
  • Professional Studies: Organizational Leadership
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Sport and Recreation Management
  • Teaching: Art Education (K-12)
  • Teaching: Child and Society (non-certification program)
  • Teaching: Mathematics (7-12)
  • Teaching: Social Studies Education (7-12)
  • Visual Arts

[edit] Associate Degrees

  • Allied Health: Medical Technology Emphasis
  • Allied Health: Nursing/Cytotechnology Emphasis
  • Allied Health: Occupational Therapy/Respiratory Care Emphasis
  • Allied Health: Radiotherapy/Medical Imaging/Cardiac Perfusion Emphasis
  • Art
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts
  • Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4)
  • Environmental Studies
  • Forestry Resource Management
  • Information Technology
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Liberal Studies
  • Wildlife Biology

[edit] Academic Minors

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Investigation
  • Digital Media
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance
  • Forensic Biology
  • Homeland Security
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Sport and Recreation Management
  • Theatre

[edit] Accelerated Certification Programs

  • Accelerated Certificate Program - Math Education
  • Accelerated Certificate Program - Art Education
  • Accelerated Certificate Program - Social Studies Education

[edit] Student life

[edit] Publications

The Key is the student newspaper, which is published during the fall and spring semesters. [2]

[edit] Sports

  • Sport Management and Recreation Team (SMART)
  • Sports and Recreation Management Club
  • Wrestling
  • Cheerleading
  • Keystone Snow Team

[edit] Clubs and organizations

  • Act 101
  • Campus Activities Board
  • Commuter Council
  • Criminal Justice Club
  • Eco Club
  • Equestrian Club
  • Forensic Science Club
  • Inter-Hall Counci
  • Jr. Professional Chefs of NEPA
  • Keystone Art Society
  • KeystoneMofyah Steppers Club
  • Keystone Service Club
  • Marquise Club
  • Multicultural Affairs Student Association (MCASA)
  • Opposing Prejudice Ending Negativity (OPEN)
  • Prevention Activities Committee (PAC)
  • Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
  • Snow Team
  • Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA)
  • The Keystone Players
  • The Winner's Circle Club
  • Twenty-One Plus Students (T.O.P.S.)
  • WKCV-LP Radio

[edit] Traditions

  • Ringing of the Sam Lily Bell is the call to Convocation.
  • Walking across the amphitheater stage on the Riparian Trail on the last day of classes during freshman year ensures timely graduation.
  • Crossing a pedestrian bridge to the Woodlands Campus on the day of an exam lends good luck.
  • Shaking hands with a teammate in front of the Christy Mathewson statue on game day brings good luck to the Giants.

[edit] Athletics

Keystone is a member of the Colonial States Athletic Conference. The College is a Division III school under NCAA. Teams are known as the Giants.

[edit] Men's teams

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field

[edit] Women's Teams

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] References

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2011. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2011 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2010 to FY 2011" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers. June 30, 2011. p. 22. http://www.nacubo.org/Documents/research/2011_NCSE_Public_Tables_Endowment_Market_Values_Final_January_17_2012.pdf. Retrieved February 3, 2012. 
  2. ^ http://www.keystone.edu/about_us/keystonecampus/greenkc/

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Coordinates: 41°33′32″N 75°46′30″W / 41.559°N 75.775°W / 41.559; -75.775

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