Siena Heights University
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 Seal of Siena Heights University |
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| Established | 1919 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Adrian Dominican Sisters |
| President | Sister Peg Albert, OP, PhD |
| Academic staff | 216 |
| Admin. staff | 133 |
| Undergraduates | 2,307 (948 on the Adrian Campus) |
| Postgraduates | 372 |
| Location | Adrian, MI, USA |
| Campus | Rural |
| Former names | St. Joseph's College for Women (1919–1939), Siena Heights College (1939–1998) |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Saints |
| Mascot | Halo the Husky Dog |
| Affiliations | WHAC (NAIA) |
| Website | www.sienaheights.edu |
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Siena Heights University (SHU) is a Roman Catholic postsecondary institution in Adrian, Michigan. It is affiliated with the St. Joseph Academy and Montessori Children’s House.
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[edit] History
The institution was founded in 1919 as St. Joseph's College for Women by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. In 1939, it was renamed as Siena Heights College after Saint Catherine of Siena. In 1969, it became coeducational. In 1998, it was renamed as Siena Heights University.
[edit] Campuses
The main campus is 55 acres with 14 buildings in Adrian, Michigan. The main campus has the distinction of being the first all wireless college or university in the state of Michigan. There are satellite campuses in Southfield, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Battle Creek, Lansing, Jackson, Ann Arbor, and Port Huron.[1]
[edit] Affiliation
Siena Heights is affiliated with and sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS).[1] The institution is closely associated with the St. Joseph Academy and Montessori Children’s House.[2]
The college seal uses the Dominican Shield of the International Order of Preachers, consisting of four white and four black gyrons or triangles. These symbolize the unity of a body of people working together for the common good. The "cross fleury" (or cross with a fleur de lis at each end) superimposed on the gyrons, signifies victory, duty and self-sacrifice. The sable (or black of the shield) symbolizes wisdom, silence, fortitude and penance. The light color signifies peace, purity, charity and sincerity. The motto surrounding the shield, "Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare," means "to praise God, to bless His people and to preach His gospel." The shield may also be surrounded by the six- or eight-pointed star that is the distinguishing symbol of St. Dominic.[3]
[edit] Academics
The university has 45 academic programs of study[4] between the undergraduate, graduate and professional studies colleges.[5] The undergraduate college is further divided into five academic divisions: Business & Management, Computing, Mathematics & the Sciences, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Science, Visual & Performing Arts & Teacher Education.[6]
The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.[1]
[edit] Athletics
Siena Heights athletic teams are known as the Saints,[7] the university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and competes in the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) as its primary conference, women's lacrosse competes in the National Women's Lacrosse League (NWLL), [8] while football will join the Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) in 2012.[9] The university offers ten men's and nine women's sports.[1] The mascot of the Saints is "Halo the Husky" created by student & world renowned pantload Matt Larson. In 2011, the school will have its first college football program under head coach Jim Lyall.[10]
[edit] Student life
Fulltime students on the Adrian campus live on campus for three years or until the student reaches senior status or 21 years of age (must be attained prior to September 1st). First year students must reside in the residence halls. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may opt to live in the Campus Village apartments. Some students may be exempt from housing if they meet certain criteria. Approximately 450 students live in one of the two on-campus residence halls, with an additional 155 students living in the Campus Village apartments.
There are several clubs and organizations, as well as a Greek system.[1]
Siena has a school newspaper called Spectra and a biannual literary magazine called Eclipse. The alumni publication is the Reflections Alumni Magazine.[11]
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b c d e Siena Heights: Facts
- ^ "St. Joseph Academy". InnerCircleMediaGroup. 2008. http://sjaschool.org/. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
- ^ "Saints Guide Student Code of Conduct 2008-2009". Siena Heights University Doug Goodnough. 2008. http://www.sienaheights.edu/files/saintsguide.pdf. Retrieved 2008-01-23.
- ^ Siena Heights: Programs
- ^ Siena Heights: Academics
- ^ Siena Heights: Academic Divisions
- ^ SHU Saints
- ^ "NWLL announces addition of three new members". NWLL. April 26, 2011. http://www.nwll.net/seasons/2010-11/releases/042611newmembers. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "Saints Football Accepted Into MSFA". Siena Heights University. May 9, 2010. http://www.shusaints.com/sports/PreviewNewsMore.aspx?NewsArticleID=5020. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ Dannelly, Jason (May 3, 2011). "Stan Parrish to Volunteer With Siena Heights Saints Football". Victory Sports Network. http://football.victorysportsnetwork.com/article.php?articleID=14245. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
- ^ "Adrian Dominican Sisters Website". Adrian Dominican Sisters Media Group. 2006. http://www.adriandominicans.org. Retrieved 2006-12-17.
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