Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center
Established 1870
Type Public, state-funded
Endowment 7.5 million
President Keith T. Miller
Provost Deborah Erickson
Faculty 286
Students 5,500
Location Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States
Mascot Bald Eagle
Website www.lhup.edu

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, commonly abbreviated LHU, is a state university in Lock Haven, in central Pennsylvania located along the Susquehanna River, and is roughly 30 miles (48 km) from the major towns of Williamsport and State College. Lock Haven University is one of the fourteen members of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The main campus consists of 200 acres (81 ha), and the branch campus covers 12.9 acres (5.2 ha).[1] It enrolls approximately 5,500 students, including 500 students at a branch campus in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. It offers 69 undergraduate programs and 4 graduate programs.

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[edit] History

The Lock Haven University Bald Eagle

LHU was founded in 1870 as the Central State Normal School. By 1927 it was known as the State Teacher's College in Lock Haven and in 1960 the name was changed to Lock Haven State College. In 1983, the school joined the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and became known as Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. The Clearfield campus in Clearfield, Pennsylvania was established in 1989.

LHU's previous president Craig Dean Willis retired from Lock Haven in 2004 and nearly immediately began an interim presidency at Eastern Michigan University. The vacancy left by Willis was promptly filled by Keith T. Miller, a graduate of the University of Arizona.

[edit] Mission statement

“ Dedicated to supporting and strengthening its students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community, Lock Haven University affirms its commitment to intellectual growth, cultural enrichment, and public service. ”

[edit] Campus

The campus covers 200 acres (81 ha) on the western side of the city of Lock Haven. The university owns another 12.9 acres (5.2 ha) at the LHU Clearfield Campus and 44 acres (18 ha) at the Sieg Conference Center.[2] University property also includes a new East Campus in the former Lock Haven High School building.[3]

[edit] Residence halls

LHU has Seven traditional residence halls and one apartment building.

Gross Hall High Hall McEntire Hall North Hall Smith Hall Woolridge Hall
Completed in 1973 1970 1969 1967 1960 1964
Houses 192 students 203 400 208 248 205

[edit] Campus Village

An apartment-like setting, offering more independence to older students. Campus Village is generally reserved for FLS and international exchange students[4] but any student can apply to live in Campus Village.

[edit] Academic buildings

Carillon on campus

[edit] Raub Hall

Completed in 1964. This building houses the Departments of History, Political Science, Economics and Management, English and Foreign Languages. It also offers a computer assisted teaching classroom, a developmental writing laboratory, a computer lab and classrooms.

[edit] Robinson Hall (Learning Resource Center)

Completed in 1981. This building houses the Departments of Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary and Special Education, Psychology, Mathematics, Communications Media and Philosophy. Other features include the Hamblin International Hall of Flags Auditorium, a full production television studio and radio station, a Math Lab and tutoring center devoted to remediation and placement testing, and classrooms.[5]

[edit] Akely Hall

Completed in 1930 and one of the oldest building on campus. It was originally constructed as a laboratory school but now houses the Computer Science, Accounting and Management Department as well as many computer labs.[6]

[edit] Ulmer Hall

The main building, renovated in 1996, was constructed in 1952 and contains laboratories for the natural and earth sciences and classrooms. A building addition in 1969 added a greenhouse, planetarium, additional classrooms, laboratories and research facilities.

[edit] Sloan Fine Arts Center

Completed in 1973, the building contains classrooms, faculty offices, both a small and large theatre for student and professional performances and lectures, and a gallery which hosts six exhibitions throughout the year. The Departments of Fine Arts, the Department of communications, and Performing Arts are located here.

[edit] Administrative buildings

[edit] Sullivan Hall

Originally constructed as a library in 1938, this building is now the University administration building. The three-story structure houses The Office of the President, Offices for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Vice President of Student Affairs, and the Vice President for Finance, Administration, and Technology, Housing, Social Equity, Cultural Diversity, Institutional Research, and Planning and Assessment The Linda J. Emanuel Teaching and Learning Center.

[edit] Russell Hall

Russell Hall was originally constructed as a residence hall and was the last single-sex residence hall on campus, housing women only until it was renovated to house administrative offices. However with higher enrollment Russell Hall once again houses students, however it is no longer a single sex dorm. The first floor houses the Bursars, Financial Aid, Tutoring, Counseling, and Registration offices. The 2nd and third floor now house students. [7]

[edit] Stevenson Library

Lock Haven University and its library began in 1870 as the Central State Normal School. All classrooms, dormitories, the dining room, the library, and the auxiliary rooms were housed in the original Sullivan Hall, located approximately where North Hall stands. During the night of December 9, 1888, the entire structure burned to the ground. For the next 16 years, the library needs were met by reading rooms provided by two campus literary societies, The Price Literary Society and the Shakespeare Society.

In 1904, the library was reorganized. Caroline R. Flickinger was the first librarian. Since that time there has been a steady growth in the number and type of library materials and services. This growth has taken the library through two previous buildings into this structure. The present building was designed to be flexible enough to provide for current needs and to allow future development. Currently, an online public access catalog and an automated circulation system are in place. This online catalog is available on the campus network.

The library is named for a citizen of Lock Haven, George B. Stevenson (1889–1965). He served for many years as a Pennsylvania State Senator. After he retired, he was appointed the librarian of the state senate. Stevenson also served as a mayor of Lock Haven, as postmaster, and as a trustee of the university. The system of dams on the West Branch valley of the Susquehanna River was a concept of Senator Stevenson.

As you use the building and its various collections you may have suggestions or criticisms. There may be certain titles-books, periodicals, records, microforms-that you feel we need. There may be additional services we could offer. Please give these suggestions to any staff member and we will certainly consider them.

Robert S. Bravard, Director of Library Services (1970-1998)

Stevenson Library is the university's library. It is a new state of the art facility which offers students many different options. Its archive collection includes every student newspaper (The Eagle Eye) since 1965, as well as every yearbook (The Praeco) since 1913 until it was discontinued in 1980; and was reinstated in 2006. The archive collection also provides the university with rare books and photographs.[8] The library offers internet database services that gives the university access to full text magazine and newspaper articles, DVDs, books, and an array of information. The Children's Library on the ground floor of the building contains over 20,000 children's books.[9] Stevenson also offers reference services, wireless internet, computer access, and a 24-hour study lounge.

[edit] Media

Lock Haven University sign

[edit] Television

Lock Haven University's student-operated television station, The Havenscope, LHUTV broadcasts news, sports, and other programs. Its studio occupies 2,300 square feet (214 m2) next to WLHU, Lock Haven University's radio station. The television studio is wholly digital and consists of a teleprompter system, two editing bays, and a full complement of field production equipment. It includes two backdrops, one for news broadcasts and one for interviews. The studio is on the sixth floor of Robinson Hall and is equipped with a green screen, at least three main broadcast cameras, a sound mixing board, switchboard, character generator, several broadcast monitors, a roll-in system, and many other broadcast systems. The studio usually airs at least one show a week called LHU in Review hosted by LHU students which covers news, sports and other topics. The television station also broadcasts sporting events, soap operas, game shows, and many other programs.

[edit] Radio

Lock Haven University's radio station is WLHU Toxic Radio, located in the same facility as their new and improved television studio, allowing easy access between the two stations. WLHU has a free format program schedule using a well equipped studio which broadcasts daily, as well as broadcasting many sporting events and many other programs throughout the school year.

[edit] Newspaper

Lock Haven University's student campus newspaper, The Eagle Eye, has a modern computer production facility that includes a desktop graphics text scanner, CD-ROMS, digital photography, world wide web interface, and the page-making program most widely used in commercial newspapers. Students may earn a staff position on the newspaper in their first year at the university.

[edit] Student Government

The Student Cooperative Council, Incorporated is the student government of Lock Haven University. The council is housed in the Parsons Union Building. The council works on behalf of the students and is run by students. The organization is made up of the following organs:

[edit] Student Senate

The Student Senate is composed of 50 (1 per 100 students) members who, are elected and serve, an academic year for the student body. Senators represent their constituents on and off campus by bringing students concerns, opinions, and by voting on the status of clubs and organizations at biweekly meetings. Meetings are open to the public and are held throughout the academic year. This organ is the true voice of the student body.

Senators elect two senators for the following stipend positions:

[edit] Executive Council

The Executive Council is made up of three elected officers; and seven chosen members (and confirmed by senate) the elected officers to serve a year in their respected positions:

  • President (Elected)
  • Vice President (Elected)
  • Treasurer (Elected)
  • Corresponding Secretary (Chosen)
  • Campus Food Service Liaison (Chosen)
  • Public Relations & Marketing Liaison(Chosen)
  • Student Activities Liaison (Chosen)
  • Student Life Liaison (Chair)
  • Special Projects Liaison (Chosen)

The duties of each chair are specified in the SCC, Inc Constitution. The president’s main focus is to guide and oversee the agenda for their administration. The members of the Executive Council carry out the agenda through their specific chair positions.

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[edit] Concerts

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