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|affiliations = [[Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches]] <br /> [[Acadia Divinity College]] <br /> [[Council for Christian Colleges and Universities|CCCU]] <br /> [[Evangelical Fellowship of Canada]], [[Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate|CUSID]],
|affiliations = [[Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches]] <br /> [[Acadia Divinity College]] <br /> [[Council for Christian Colleges and Universities|CCCU]] <br /> [[Evangelical Fellowship of Canada]], [[Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate|CUSID]],
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==Library and Archives==
==Library and Archives==
Crandall University houses the Baptist Heritage Center whose 300 artifacts preserve the material history of Atlantic Baptists, the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches, and its predecessor organizations. The collection and archives includes objects used in worship services, furniture, musical instruments, church building architecture pictures and printed material.<ref>[http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/GetMuseumProfile.do?lang=en&chinCode=guadxf Baptist Heritage Center]</ref>
Crandall University houses the Baptist Heritage Center whose 300 artifacts preserve the material history of Atlantic Baptists, the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches, and its predecessor organizations. The collection and archives includes objects used in worship services, furniture, musical instruments, church building architecture pictures and printed material. <ref>[http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/GetMuseumProfile.do?lang=en&chinCode=guadxf Baptist Heritage Center]</ref>


==History==
==History==
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The institution moved to a new campus constructed on the Gorge Road, north of the central business district, in 1996. The name was also changed to '''Atlantic Baptist University''', a reflection of expanded student enrollment and academic accreditation. ABU sports teams play under the name ''Blue Tide''. The institution was the first, and thus far only, [[English language|English]] university in Moncton. The ''Atlantic Baptist University Act'' was passed by the [[Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick]] in 2008.<ref>http://www.gnb.ca/legis/bill/FILE/56/2/Bill-64-e.htm Atlantic Baptist University Act</ref>
The institution moved to a new campus constructed on the Gorge Road, north of the central business district, in 1996. The name was also changed to '''Atlantic Baptist University''', a reflection of expanded student enrollment and academic accreditation. ABU sports teams play under the name ''Blue Tide''. The institution was the first, and thus far only, [[English language|English]] university in Moncton. The ''Atlantic Baptist University Act'' was passed by the [[Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick]] in 2008.<ref>http://www.gnb.ca/legis/bill/FILE/56/2/Bill-64-e.htm Atlantic Baptist University Act</ref>


In 2009, a $24 million expansion to the campus, including a new academic building, a second residence and a sports complex were unveiled. The new academic building and residence are completed and will allow the student enrollment to increase to 1200.
In 2009, plans for a $24 million expansion to the campus, including a new academic building, a second residence and a sports complex were unveiled. Construction is currently underway. The expansion will allow the student enrollment to increase to 1200.


On August 21, 2009 it was announced that the institution had changed its name to '''Crandall University''' in honour of Rev. [[Joseph Crandall]], a pioneering Baptist minister in New Brunswick.<ref>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/08/21/nb-atlantic-baptist-university-crandall-557.html Atlantic Baptist University changes name</ref>
On August 21, 2009 it was announced that the institution had changed its name to '''Crandall University''' in honour of Rev. [[Joseph Crandall]], a pioneering Baptist minister in New Brunswick.<ref>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/08/21/nb-atlantic-baptist-university-crandall-557.html Atlantic Baptist University changes name</ref>
In 2011 Crandall University got a new Chargers mascot for the changes to the school in 2011.
In 2011 Crandall University got a new mascot for the changes to the school in 2011.


In 2012, Crandall University received criticism for receiving municipal funds for having an allegedly anti-gay hiring policy.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/06/01/new_brunswick_university_under_fire_for_antigay_hiring_policy.html | location=Toronto | work=The Star}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/05/31/nb-crandall-hiring-policy-205.html | work=CBC News}}</ref> Crandall University is an affiliate of the [[Council for Christian Colleges and Universities]].
In 2012, Crandall University came under public scrutiny for receiving municipal funds despite being perceived as having an anti-gay hiring policy.<ref>http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/06/01/new_brunswick_university_under_fire_for_antigay_hiring_policy.html</ref><ref>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/05/31/nb-crandall-hiring-policy-205.html</ref>


==Programs==
==Programs==
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*[[Bachelor of Science]]
*[[Bachelor of Science]]
**[[Biology]]
**[[Biology]]
*[[Bachelor of Theology]]
==Athletics==
In 2014, the Chargers' Men's Basketball team ranked 3rd in the national league standings (CCAA). {{cn|date=February 2014}}


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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*[[Ralph Richardson (Chancellor)|Ralph Richardson]], first chancellor of the university
*[[Ralph Richardson (Chancellor)|Ralph Richardson]], first chancellor of the university
*[[Ken LeBlanc (entrepreneur)|Ken LeBlanc]], Entrepreneur
*[[Ken LeBlanc (entrepreneur)|Ken LeBlanc]], Entrepreneur
⚫
{{Col-end}}
*[[William Christopher Ellis]], film and theatre actor{{Col-end}}

==Leadership Award Recipients==
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{{Col-begin}}
*[[Myron Brinton, Winston Steeves]],1987
*[[Earl Morrison, Claude Taylor]], 1989
*[[Roy Bell, T.Elgar Roberts]], 1990
*[[Naomi Hersom]],1991
*[[J. Murray Armstrong, Pierre Allard]], 1992
*[[Jessie Fitch, Brian Stiller]], 1993
*[[Carmen Moir]], 1994
*[[Robert Berry, H. Jack Stultz]], 1995
*[[Charles and Francis Harvey (spring), George Rawlyk (fall--posthumously]], 1996
*[[Jarold Zeman]], 1997
*[[John Keith, Andrew MacRae]], 1998
*[[Roberta Murray, Robert Wilson]], 1999
*[[Richard Tobias]], 2000
*[[Don Simmons]]{{Disambiguation needed|date=April 2014}}, 2001
*[[Kenneth MacLeod, David Cook (posthumously)]], 2002
*[[Gilbert Bilezikian]], 2003
*[[Carson Pue, Rubert Tingley]], 2004
*[[Rod Wilson, Charles Scranton]], 2005
*[[Wanda Thomas Bernard]], 2006
*[[Carla Nelson, Craig Evans]], 2007
*[[Samuel Mikolaski]], 2008
*[[John Stewart]]{{Disambiguation needed|date=April 2014}}, 2009
*[[Margaret Munro, Archibald McLean]], 2010
*[[James Murray]]{{Disambiguation needed|date=April 2014}}, 2011
*[[Arthur Maxwell, Merville O. Vincent]], 2012
*[[Brian MacArthur]], 2013{{Col-end}}


==Controversy==
==Controversy==
The University has been criticized by some who say public money (municipal, provincial and federal) has been used to fund programs and expansions to a school with anti-gay policies. The school's Moral Code states that sexual relationships are to take place in the confines of a marriage between one man and one woman - staff and faculty are expected to adhere to the University's Moral Code.<ref name="CBC_Controversy_1">{{Citation |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2013/02/05/nb-crandall-university-funding-709.html |title=Crandall University drops request for city funding |newspaper= CBC.ca|date=2013-02-05|accessdate=2013-04-06}}</ref>
The University has been criticized for accepting public money (municipal, provincial and federal) to fund programs and expansions to the campus but maintaining a hiring policy which would prohibit gay faculty.<ref>http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/06/01/new_brunswick_university_under_fire_for_antigay_hiring_policy.html</ref> A year after the controversy erupted, the University opted to not apply for $150,000 in public funding that it had received annually in order to avoid changing its hiring policy. <ref name="CBC_Controversy_1">{{Citation |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2013/02/05/nb-crandall-university-funding-709.html |title=Crandall University drops request for city funding |newspaper= CBC.ca|date=2013-02-05|accessdate=2013-04-06}}</ref>



==See also==
==See also==
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Crandall University
Atlantic Baptist College
MottoCristus Praeeminens
Motto in English
Christ First
TypeBaptist, private
Established1949
ChancellorJack Stultz
PresidentDr. Bruce G. Fawcett
Students685[1]
Location
Moncton
,
New Brunswick
,
Canada
CampusUrban
Sports teamsChargers: Men's and Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer
Mets: Men's Baseball
Coloursblue   and gold  
AffiliationsConvention of Atlantic Baptist Churches
Acadia Divinity College
CCCU
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, CUSID,
Websitehttp://www.crandallu.ca/

46°8′2.15″N 64°51′42.86″W / 46.1339306°N 64.8619056°W / 46.1339306; -64.8619056 Crandall University is a small Liberal Arts university located in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Crandall is operated by the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches.

The Charity

Crandall University 106736150RR0001 was registered as a charitable organization in Canada on 1967-01-01. The primary areas in which the charity is now carrying on programs to achieve its charitable purposes, ranked according to the percentage of time and resources devoted to each program area follow:

  • Universities and colleges 100%

The charity carried on charitable programs to further its charitable purpose(s) (as defined in its governing documents) this fiscal period:

  • provides Bachelor degrees in Arts, Business Administration, Science and Education.
  • provides certificate programs in Arts and Education[2]

Library and Archives

Crandall University houses the Baptist Heritage Center whose 300 artifacts preserve the material history of Atlantic Baptists, the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches, and its predecessor organizations. The collection and archives includes objects used in worship services, furniture, musical instruments, church building architecture pictures and printed material. [3]

History

The school was founded in 1949 under the name United Baptist Bible Training School (UBBTS), and served as both a secondary school and a Bible school. Over two decades, the focus of the school gradually shifted toward post-secondary programs. In 1968, UBBTS became a Bible and junior Christian liberal arts college, and in 1970 the name was changed to Atlantic Baptist College (ABC). A sustained campaign to expand the school's faculty and improve the level of education resulted in ABC being able to grant full Bachelor of Arts degrees in 1983.[4] Its campus at this time was located along the Salisbury Road, west of Moncton's central business district.

The institution moved to a new campus constructed on the Gorge Road, north of the central business district, in 1996. The name was also changed to Atlantic Baptist University, a reflection of expanded student enrollment and academic accreditation. ABU sports teams play under the name Blue Tide. The institution was the first, and thus far only, English university in Moncton. The Atlantic Baptist University Act was passed by the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in 2008.[5]

In 2009, plans for a $24 million expansion to the campus, including a new academic building, a second residence and a sports complex were unveiled. Construction is currently underway. The expansion will allow the student enrollment to increase to 1200.

On August 21, 2009 it was announced that the institution had changed its name to Crandall University in honour of Rev. Joseph Crandall, a pioneering Baptist minister in New Brunswick.[6] In 2011 Crandall University got a new mascot for the changes to the school in 2011.

In 2012, Crandall University came under public scrutiny for receiving municipal funds despite being perceived as having an anti-gay hiring policy.[7][8]

Programs

Notable alumni

Controversy

The University has been criticized for accepting public money (municipal, provincial and federal) to fund programs and expansions to the campus but maintaining a hiring policy which would prohibit gay faculty.[9] A year after the controversy erupted, the University opted to not apply for $150,000 in public funding that it had received annually in order to avoid changing its hiring policy. [10]


See also

References

  1. ^ "Full-time plus Part-time Enrollment" (PDF). Association of Atlantic Universities. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  2. ^ http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html Canada Revenue Agency Charities listing
  3. ^ Baptist Heritage Center
  4. ^ http://www.crandallu.ca/cu/history Crandall University - History
  5. ^ http://www.gnb.ca/legis/bill/FILE/56/2/Bill-64-e.htm Atlantic Baptist University Act
  6. ^ http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/08/21/nb-atlantic-baptist-university-crandall-557.html Atlantic Baptist University changes name
  7. ^ http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/06/01/new_brunswick_university_under_fire_for_antigay_hiring_policy.html
  8. ^ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/05/31/nb-crandall-hiring-policy-205.html
  9. ^ http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/06/01/new_brunswick_university_under_fire_for_antigay_hiring_policy.html
  10. ^ "Crandall University drops request for city funding", CBC.ca, 2013-02-05, retrieved 2013-04-06
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