University of La Verne

University of La Verne
Motto	Knowledge, Service, Vision
Established	1891 (as Lordsburg College)
Type	Private
Endowment	US $62,097,827 (2010)
President	Dr. Devorah Lieberman
Location	La Verne, California, USA
Campus	Suburban, 26 acres (11 ha)
Colors	Green and Orange
Nickname	Leopards
Mascot	Leo's
Website	www.laverne.edu

The University of La Verne is a private research university located in La Verne, California (about 35 miles (56 km) east of Los Angeles). Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Public Management, College of Education and Organizational Leadership, College of Law, and a Regional Campus Administration that oversees seven regional campuses. It awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Many of their classes are taught at smaller campuses throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

History

The University of La Verne was founded in 1891 as Lordsburg College by members of the Church of the Brethren, a German Christian sect originating from the Schwarzenau Brethren. Historically, the Brethren are considered one of the "peace churches", like the Quakers and the Mennonites.

Both the surrounding agricultural community and the College were renamed La Verne in 1917. The College reorganized in 1977 as the University of La Verne. At present, the structure of the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the College of Education, the College of Law, and Regional Campuses.

The school conferred its first master's degree in 1965 and began an adult education program in 1969. ULV awarded its first doctorate in 1979. In 1981, the University founded a campus in Orange County and has since opened campuses throughout southern California, including on some military bases. Its current publicity downplays its relationship to the Church of the Brethren, and the university describes itself as non-sectarian.

Campus heritage

Founders Hall on the main campus contains reminders of the university's Christian heritage. The founding plaque, placed in 1927, states that the university is "dedicated...to the cause of Christian education." In the top level of stacks at Wilson Library, the LaVerne founding fathers are shown in the costume of the Brethren. The cornerstone of the main building reads: "Christ Jesus Himself is the chief corner stone." Slots on the Board of Trustees are still held for members of the Brethren. The baccalaureate ceremony is held at the local Church of the Brethren, and the holder of the post of campus minister must be a member of the Church of the Brethren.

Campus locations

Main campus on Third Street

• Main Campus 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750
• La Verne Central Coast 4119 Broad Street, Suite 200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
• La Verne High Desert 15447 Anacapa Road, Suite 100, Victorville, CA 92392
• La Verne Inland Empire 3237 Guasti Road, Third Floor, Ontario, CA 91761
• La Verne Kern County 1201 24th Street Suite D-200, Bakersfield, CA 93301
• La Verne Orange County 2855 Michelle Drive, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92606
• La Verne San Fernando Valley 4001 W. Alameda Avenue, Suite 300, Burbank, CA 91505
• La Verne Ventura County 2001 Solar Drive, Suite 250, Oxnard, CA 93036
• University of La Verne College of Law 320 East D Street, Ontario, CA 91764

Military satellite campuses:

• Point Mugu NAS Point Mugu NAWC, CA 93042
• Vandenberg AFB Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-6312

Academics

La Verne Online offers select programs through on line coursework, and some programs offer student choice on whether to take a class on campus or online; some of the programs which participate are:

Programs include:

• Graduate Degree Programs
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Professional Development Courses for Educators
  • Doctor in Public Administration
  • Doctor of Organizational Leadership, Ed.D.

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
  • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
  • Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
  • General Education Course Offerings

The Elvin and Betty Wilson Library—La Verne’s main library—contains over 193,000 volumes and access to over 70 academic databases.

College of Law

Main article: University of La Verne College of Law

The University of La Verne College of Law was founded in 1970 and is located in Ontario, California. On February 13, 2006, the University of La Verne College of Law was provisionally accredited by the American Bar Association, allowing students to take the bar exam and become practicing attorneys in any U.S. jurisdiction. On June 30, 2011, the American Bar Association denied the University of La Verne full ABA accreditation, and the school remains without accreditation by the American Bar Association, although it is accredited by the State Bar of California and is currently reapplying for ABA approval.

Athletics

Ortmayer Athletics Complex and football field

La Verne offers 19 intercollegiate athletic teams—10 sports for men and nine for women. The ULV Leopards are a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and compete at the NCAA Division III level.

La Verne has captured numerous SCIAC Championships, and has claimed NCAA team titles in baseball (1995) and women's volleyball (1982, 2001).

Accreditation & memberships

The University of La Verne is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Military Memberships
Council of Civilian and Military Educators (CCME)
National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services (Naimes)
Western Association of Veteran Education Specialists (Waves)

Psychology
The Doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

Teaching/Education
Credential programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

Notable alumni

• Vernard Eller - author and Christian pacifist
• Phil Esbenshade - professional skateboarder and attorney
• Larry Kennan - executive director of NFL Coaches Association (NFLCA)
• Ross Mathews - "Ross the Intern" on NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• Steve Ortmayer - assistant head coach of University of Kentucky football team
• Anthony Zuiker — CSI creator and executive producer
• David Hollinger- History professor at UC Berkeley, author, former President of Organization of American Historians

External links

• University of La Verne
• US News Rankings and Reviews [2]