Our Lady of Holy Cross College
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| Our Lady of Holy Cross College | |
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| Established | 1916 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Students | 1,250 |
| Location | New Orleans, LA, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | www.olhcc.edu |
Our Lady of Holy Cross College (OLHCC) is a liberal arts college in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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[edit] History
OLHCC was founded in 1916 as a two year normal school by the Marianites of Holy Cross. Its original location was in the Bywater area of New Orleans.[1] It became a 4 year institution in 1938. In 1947, a 40-acre (16 ha) parcel of land in Algiers was donated to the Marianites. The college completed a move across the river to this new site in 1960. Its area was later reduced by a sale. Men were first admitted in 1967.
In August 2011, the Marianites dismissed the college's president and all 19 of its trustees without warning.[2] The move prompted an investigation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges, the college's regional accreditor.[3] Following the investigation, SACS placed the college on probation for six months.[4]
[edit] Campus
OLHCC is on a 16-acre (65,000 m2) campus in a middle-class residential neighborhood of the Algiers area of New Orleans on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It is built primarily in the Southern Colonial style.
[edit] Academics
The college offers bachelor's degrees and master's degrees and is regionally accredited.[5][6]
[edit] Affiliations
OLHCC is a Roman Catholic college, founded by the Marianites of Holy Cross.
[edit] Student life
The college states that it enrolls roughly 1,250 students.[7]
[edit] Notable persons
Norman Robinson (television news reporter) is a notable alumnus.
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[edit] Notes
- ^ Betty L. Morrison (1977). A History of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana. Her Publishing Co., Inc.
- ^ John Pope (August 16, 2011). "Holy Cross College disposes of president, 19-member board". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
- ^ John Pope (August 19, 2011). "Our Lady of Holy Cross College dismissals being investigated by accreditation group". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
- ^ Bruce Nolan (December 6, 2011). "Holy Cross College put on probation by accrediting agency". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ^ "Commission on Colleges". Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 01/08/07. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
- ^ "NLNAC Accredited Nursing Program". National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. Retrieved 2009-03-10. Can type "Louisiana" into search box to see accredited programs in Louisiana
- ^ "Our Lady of Holy Cross - Facts & Figures". 2007. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
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