Warner Pacific College
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| Warner Pacific College | |
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| Established | 1937 |
| Type | private, Christian |
| Endowment | $2.95 million |
| President | Dr. Andrea Cook |
| Students | 1333 |
| Location | Portland, OR, USA 45°30′22″N 122°35′35″W / 45.506°N 122.593°WCoordinates: 45°30′22″N 122°35′35″W / 45.506°N 122.593°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Warner Pacific blue Mount Tabor green |
| Affiliations | Church of God(Anderson, Indiana) |
| Website | warnerpacific.edu |
Warner Pacific College is an urban, Christian liberal arts college located in Southeast Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1937, the college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. A private college, it is affiliated with the Church of God.
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History [edit]
Warner Pacific College was founded in 1937 and is affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana).[1] Its 15 acre (0.06-km²) urban campus is located on the southern slope of Mount Tabor (adjacent to the 195-acre (0.79 km2) [0.79-km²] Mount Tabor Park.)
The college has long sought to expand its campus, most recently (in 2006) pursuing the purchase of a nine acre portion of city property adjoined to the park. In its negotiations, the college was represented by attorney and former Parks commissioner Jim Francesconi.[2]
Academics [edit]
Warner Pacific College's traditional undergraduate program offers 27 majors, four areas of pre-professional study, and 29 minors. For working adults, Warner Pacific College offers its adult degree program with an Associate Degree in organizational dynamics, Bachelor degrees in accounting, business administration and human development,[citation needed], a Master of Science degree in management and organizational leadership, a Master of Education degree, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and a Master of Accounting degree.
Enrollment totals 1,333 students with a student to faculty ratio of 14:1.[1] Students at Warner Pacific are from eighteen states and nine countries.[citation needed] The on-campus library contains 56,647 volumes.[1] The college was ranked as the 26th best amongst western regional colleges by U.S. News & World Report in 2011.[3]
Athletics [edit]
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| University | Warner Pacific College |
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| Conference(s) | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| NCAA | NAIA Division II |
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| Location | Portland, OR |
| Varsity teams | 9 |
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| Nickname | Knights |
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| Colors | Columbia blue and Black
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| Homepage | Warner Pacific College Athletics |
Warner Pacific teams, nicknamed athletically as the Knights, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC). Men's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer and track & field. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field and volleyball.
Notable alumni [edit]
- Vic Gilliam, politician[4]
- Rod Monroe, Democratic politician[5]
- Mel White[6]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c "America's Best Colleges 2008: Warner Pacific College.". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
- ^ Moore, Scott (November 23, 2006). "David vs. Goliath:The Battle for Mt. Tabor Heats Up". The Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2007-03-08.
- ^ Siemers, Erik (September 14, 2011). "UofO 101st, OSU 138th in U.S. News rankings". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
- ^ "Representative Victor S. 'Vic' Gilliam (OR)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 5 April 2009.
- ^ "Senator Rod Monroe". Oregon State Legislature. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- ^ Steve Inskeep. Religion, Politics a Potent Mix for Jerry Falwell, NPR, June 30, 2006
External links [edit]
- Warner Pacific College official website
- Warner Pacific College official athletics website
Media related to Warner Pacific College at Wikimedia Commons
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- Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)
- Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
- Warner Pacific College
- Educational institutions established in 1937
- Universities and colleges affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)
- 1937 establishments in Oregon
- Cascade Collegiate Conference
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members
- Universities and colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Universities and colleges in Portland, Oregon
