Tabor College (Kansas)
| Tabor College | |
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 Lohrenz Building, 2010 |
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| Established | 1908 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church |
| Admin. staff | 140 |
| Students | 669 |
| Location | Hillsboro, Kansas, USA [1] 38°20′55″N 97°11′59″W / 38.348522°N 97.199768°WCoordinates: 38°20′55″N 97°11′59″W / 38.348522°N 97.199768°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Royal Blue & Gold |
| Sports | football, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's track and field. |
| Nickname | Bluejays / Lady Jays. |
| Website | www.Tabor.edu |
Tabor College is a four-year Christian liberal arts college in Hillsboro, Kansas, United States. Tabor is currently owned and operated by the Mennonite Brethren Church and follows the confession of faith of that church.[2]
There were 557 students enrolled at the Tabor College Hillsboro campus for the Fall 2010 semester. Total enrollment, including the Tabor College School of Adult and Graduate Studies in Wichita, Kansas, was 669.[3]
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History [edit]
The college was founded in 1908 by members of the Mennonite Brethren and Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Christian churches.
Campus [edit]
Tabor's main campus is situated in Hillsboro, Kansas, located approximately 50 miles north of Wichita, Kansas. Nearby cities include Newton and McPherson.
Organization and administration [edit]
Tabor is owned and operated by the Mennonite Brethren Church.
Academic profile [edit]
Over 100 students are enrolled in the School of Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) degree completion program, which offers three undergraduate programs: Registered Nurse to Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Christian Ministry, and Business Administration. Students can enroll in core curriculum courses through the college's STEPS (Studies That Enhance Program Success) program. AGS also offers an MBA with a concentration in Accounting. The average length of time for a School of Adult and Graduate Studies degree completion program is 18 to 29 months.[citation needed]
The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) is a cooperative organization of Christ-centered, four-year colleges and universities rooted in the liberal arts and offering professional programs. Through Tabor’s affiliation with the CCCU, Tabor students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs.[citation needed]
Student life [edit]
Tabor students are provided with several service opportunities in keeping with the faith-based mission of the college. During new student orientation, students participate in a service day, working alongside others in Hillsboro and other sites in Newton and Wichita. Groups work with women's shelters, clothing banks, low-income housing projects, and other organizations.[citation needed]
Athletics [edit]
- See also Tabor Bluejays
Tabor College teams are known as the Bluejays. The college participate in 14 sports, including football, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's track and field.[citation needed] Tabor is a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) which is part of the NAIA.
Notable alumni [edit]
- Dennis Janzen was a six-time NAIA national champion women's volleyball coach at Fresno Pacific University.[4]
- Rolland Lawrence of the Atlanta Falcons[5] is the only other Tabor athlete to play professionally.[6]
- Dylan Pohlman, a soccer player and kicker for Tabor Football, played for the Wichita Stealth of AF2.[7]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ GNIS for Tabor College; USGS; August 17, 2011.
- ^ "History". Tabor College. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "It’s official: Tabor enrollment sets another record this fall". Hillsboro Free Press. 28 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "Janzen to step down as coach, focus on role as A.D.". FPUathletics.com.
- ^ http://www.pittsburghpassion.com/coaches/lawrence.shtml
- ^ Database Football NFL Players who attended Tabor College
- ^ http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=origcol&writer=49&article=834
External links [edit]
- Tabor College official website
- Tabor College official athletics website
- Tabor College at Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online
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