Post University
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| Motto | "Student Focused, Career Driven" |
| Established | 1890 |
| Type | For-Profit University |
| President | Dr. Ronald W. Ogrodnik |
| Location | Waterbury, Connecticut, USA |
| Colors | green & white |
| Mascot | "Swoop" The Eagle |
| Website | http://www.post.edu |
Post University is a small university located in Waterbury, Connecticut. Post University was established in 1890. Prior to May 1990, it was known as Post College. It was affiliated with Teikyo University in Tokyo, Japan from 1990 to 2004, and during that time it was named Teikyo Post University.The university offers day, evening, and online courses, and has three satellite centers in Meriden, Danbury, and Norwalk.
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[edit] Administration
The school is currently a private for-profit school.[1] The CEO of Post University is currently Thomas Samph. Post University is owned by Generation Partners located in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Dr. Ronald W. Ogrodnik, the former president of Argosy University and interim president for DeVry University campuses in California, has recently become president of Post.
[edit] Accreditation
Post University is Accredited by the Department of Higher Education through the State of Connecticut as well as through the NEACS [New England Association of Schools and Colleges]. The state of Connecticut periodically reviews most study material and lessons in Posts online and offline programs to ensure their quality.
[edit] Majors offered
Post offers bachelors degrees in accounting, business administration, biology, criminal justice, computer information systems, envronmental science, equine management, finance, early childhood education, legal studies (paralegal), management, human services, psychology, and sociology, as well as an MBA in Corporate Innovation or Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance, Leadership, and a Master of Science in Human Services. Post University has distinguished itself with its programs in equine management, accounting, business administration/management, human services, and legal studies.[2]
[edit] Athletics program
Post University offers several NCAA Division II sports programs.
[edit] Athletic programs offerred
- Men's Sprint Football
- Men's Basketball
- Men's Baseball
- Men's Tennis
- Men's Cross Country
- Men's Golf
- Men's Soccer (2008 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Champions)
- Men's Swimming
- Men's Tennis
- Women's Basketball
- Women's Softball -
- Women's Cross Country
- Women's Soccer
- Women's Swimming
- Women's Lacrosse
- Women's Cross Country
- Women's Volleyball
[edit] References
- ^ New President Guides Post Into New Niche: Career Preparation, Republican-American, August 20, 2006.
- ^ http://www.post.edu/online/programs.shtml
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 41°32′07″N 73°04′46″W / 41.5352°N 73.0795°W
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