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University of North Florida
File:UNF seal.png
MottoNo one like you.
No place like this.
TypePublic
Established1969
Endowment$95.21 million[1]
PresidentJohn Delaney
Academic staff
558 [2]
Students16,509 [3]
Location
United States Jacksonville
,
Florida
Campus1,300 acres (5.3 km²)
ColorsNavy blue and Gray   
NicknameOspreys
MascotOzzie and Harriet Osprey
Websitewww.unf.edu
File:UNF logo.png

The University of North Florida (UNF) is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida, and a member institution of the State University System of Florida. It was established in 1969, and classes began in 1972. It currently has an enrollment of more than 16,000 students and employs over 500 full-time faculty. The current president is former Jacksonville mayor John Delaney. The school celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2007.

In March 2006, The Princeton Review ranked UNF number five in their list of "America's Best Value Colleges,"[4] and also named UNF as a "Best Southeastern College".[5] UNF's status as a "Best Value College" was recently reaffirmed in the 2009 edition of the Princeton Review.[6]

The University of North Florida NCAA Division I athletic teams, known as the North Florida Ospreys compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

History

The university was founded in 1969 after one thousand acres (4 km²) midway between downtown Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Beaches was put aside for the campus. Until this time, the only publicly funded institution of higher learning was Florida Community College at Jacksonville. J. J. Daniel, Chairman of the Florida Board of Regents, was instrumental in getting the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Construction on classrooms and buildings began in 1971 and UNF opened in the Fall of 1972 with an initial enrollment of 2,027 Juniors, supported by 117 faculty and more than 150 staff.[7] Originally, like the University of West Florida, UNF was designated as a "senior" college, meaning that it would enroll only upper classmen and graduate students.

UNF graduated a total of thirty-five students in 1973. The school was quick to expand, and was given accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1974. The school's mascot is the osprey and was officially adopted in November 1979 over other popular choices such as the armadillo, the manatee and the seagull.[8] The male and female versions of the mascot are known as Ozzie and Harriet.

In 1980, there was a legislative effort to merge UNF with the University of Florida and no longer be a self-sustained institution, but a bill proposing this was vetoed by Governor Bob Graham. Freshmen and sophomores were admitted for the first time in 1984. Enrollment at UNF exceeded 10,000 in 1995, and in Spring of 2000 it broke its commencement record, graduating over 1,000 students.[9]

The 2000s saw a significant development on campus as many new buildings including the Social Science building, Science and Engineering building, College of Education and Human Services building, Fine Arts Center, Student Union, and Osprey Fountains residence hall were built. In 2002, a 13-member Board of Trustees began work to oversee UNF.[10]

UNF was officially reclassified as an NCAA Division I school for its athletics programs in 2009.[11]

Campus

Social Sciences Building

UNF has twenty-eight major buildings and five housing facilities on campus. Many of the buildings bear the names of individuals who have made significant donations to the university, whether it be monetary or otherwise. Some of these buildings include the Coggin College of Business, the John E. Mathews, Jr. Computer and Information Sciences Building, and J. J. Daniel Hall. In addition, the current library bears the name of the university's first president, Thomas G. Carpenter. "The Green" is a central open grassy area on the campus that is popular with students.

The Social Science building received the 2007 Award of Excellence for University Building by the Southeast Construction Company for Energy and Environmental Design.[12] There is also a state-protected wildlife and bird sanctuary featuring miles of nature trails and numerous lakes and ponds with an abundance of wildlife on and around campus, from armadillos to alligators.

The size of the campus has grown to 1,300 acres (5.3 km2). In the Fall of 2007, the University began offering a shuttle service, which travels to various popular places on campus, including the dorms, UNF Hall, parking lots, Carpenter Library, and the UNF Arena.[13]

Library

Thomas G. Carpenter Library

The Thomas G. Carpenter Library, or building 12, is named after the University's first president, Thomas G. Carpenter. Groundbreaking began on August 8, 1978 and was completed on October 1, 1980.[14]

In May 2004 construction began on expanding the Library by adding a 4 story addition. This addition added 79,000 square feet (7,300 m2) and increased the capacity of the Library from 800 to 2,000, bringing the total square feet of the Library to 199,000. Construction costs were $22.5 million. The new addition was opened in December 2005.

Currently, the Library has 300 public workstations, 17 group study rooms, 37 carrels, 21 faculty, 24 support staff, over 1.4 million microform units, over 800 videos, 13,000 electronic journals, over 52,000 electronic books, and over 800,000 volumes. Electronic resources are available off campus. Free wireless Internet is provided throughout the entire building and laptops are available for checkout to currently enrolled students. [15]

Student Union

UNF Student Union
Main article: Student Union (University of North Florida)

The UNF Student Union, which opened in 2009, contains a two-story bookstore, restaurants, game-room, auditorium, ballroom, bank, and amphitheater. It is the home of UNF Student Government, The Spinnaker, Osprey Television, Osprey Radio, Greek Life, and other student organizations. The Student Union comprises two buildings, with a covered walkway in between known as "Osprey Plaza." The structure cost $50 million to construct, and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified building. It is also one of the first Gold LEED-certified buildings in Jacksonville.[16]

Museum

UNF acquired the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville in 2009 as a cultural resource. The affiliation with the museum allows UNF to improve the facility's operations and marketing. Credit bearing art classes and student art shows are currently planned. The deal is expected improve the museum and improves UNF's art and design programs. The acquisition improves UNF's downtown presence and strengthens ties with the city.[17] Coincidentally, UNF's Downtown Center which operated from 1978 to 1987 was in the building before it became the art museum.[18]

Academics

Tuition

For the 2008-2009 academic school year, annual undergraduate tuition $3,775 for in-state students and $15,417 for out of state students.[3]

Tuition is expected to increase 15% for the 2009-2010 school as a result of statewide budget shortfalls. The increase will not be covered by the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship as the terms of the scholarship have changed.[19]

Admissions

UNF has an acceptance rate of 64% and a freshmen retention rate of 77%. The average SAT score in the fall of 2008 was 1191, and the average GPA was 3.6.[20] The median ACT score is 21 - 24. [21]

Colleges

Coggin College of Business
Brooks College of Health
College of Education

UNF is organized into five colleges which offer 53 undergraduate degree programs and 28 graduate-degree programs with a 2003 student-to-faculty ratio of 22:1.

  • College of Arts and Sciences. Has an enrollment of 6,218, making it the largest college by enrollment at UNF[22]. Academic Departments include Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Communication, Criminology and Criminal Justice, English, History, Mathematics and Statistics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science and Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and World Languages. Dean: Barbara Hetrick.
  • Coggin College of Business. One of UNF's three original colleges.[23] Programs of the college are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The college is home to 90 faculty and staff and 3,721 students.[22] Undergraduate programs are offered in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Financial Services, International Business, Management, Marketing and Transportation and Logistics. Dean: John P. McAllister.
  • College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction (CCEC). Comprising the School of Computing, School of Engineering, and Department of Construction Management. Enrollment is 1,360 students. Dean: Peter A. Braza.
  • College of Education and Human Services. Also offers a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Student enrollment is 2,010[22] Dean: Larry Daniel.
  • Brooks College of Health. Offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, and Bachelor of Science in Health. Offers master's degree programs in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Administration and Science Rehabilitation Counseling. They also offer Doctorate programs in Nursing (DNP) and Physical Therapy (DPT); 1,969 students were enrolled in 2007[22] Dean: Pamela S. Chally.

Notable and Flagship Programs

Fine Arts Center and the Green

The Department of Music is very well known for its Jazz Studies program, founded by famed jazz euphonium player Rich Matteson and currently headed by legendary saxophonist Bunky Green. The faculty of the Jazz Studies program includes other legendary jazz musicians such as Danny Gottlieb, Dennis Marks, and Lynne Arriale. The UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 is internationally renowned, having performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival, a two week tour of China, and was twice named the top collegiate jazz band in the nation by Down Beat Magazine.[24] A special component of the UNF Jazz Studies Program is the Great American Jazz Series, which regularly brings in internationally known jazz artists as residents. This series, along with other opportunities, has enabled students to perform in concert with more than 100 esteemed artists, such as Herbie Hancock, the Count Basie Orchestra, Joe Henderson, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Dave Brubeck, Joe Williams, Dianne Reeves, Mike Stern, Dave Weckl, Christian McBride, Louie Bellson, Billy Taylor, Arturo Sandoval, Jimmy Heath, Wynton Marsalis, Benny Green, Russell Malone, and Branford Marsalis, among many others.[24]

In Fall 2006, the Coggin College of Business was added to the Princeton Review's Best 282 Business Schools list:

We chose schools for this book based on our high regard for their academic programs and offerings, institutional data we collect from the schools, and the candid opinions of students attending them who rate and report on their campus experiences at the schools,” said Robert Franek, vice president of publishing for Princeton Review. "We are pleased to recommend the University of North Florida’s Coggin College of Business to readers of our book and users of our website as one of the best institutions they could attend to earn an MBA."[25]

Two of the Coggin College of Business flagship programs are Transportation and Logistics and International Business. The Transportation and Logistics program was ranked 13th in the nation by Supply Chain Management Review, paving the way for national prominence. The college came in ahead of the highly regarded programs at Stanford, Harvard, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, and is the leading logistics program in the southeast.[26] For the second year in a row the College was recognized by the Princeton Review. It won "Outstanding Business School" in the 2009 edition of the "Best 296 Business Schools."[27] Also the College of Business is one of 549 schools that is accredited by the AACSB which honors the best business schools in the world.[28]

UNF also offers an honors program and a division of continuing education.

In 2009, UNF signed a partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University to begin a student and faculty exchange program.[29]

Student Life

Activities

Osprey Plaza at the student union at night

UNF's Greek life is the largest student entity on campus with approximately 1,300 students and 23 Greek-lettered groups. Fraternities include Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Upsilon, Chi Phi, Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Omega Psi Phi, and Sigma Chi. Sororities include Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Gamma, Delta Sigma Theta, Gamma Eta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Zeta Phi Beta, Zeta Tau Alpha, and Sigma Gamma Rho.[30]

UNF has over 175 clubs and organizations for students.[31] Intercollegiate club sports like rugby[32] and lacrosse, and ice hockey team are available. [33] Students also participate in intramural sports on campus like soccer, ultimate frisbee, and sand volleyball on campus. [34] In 2008, "SWOOP" a UNF intramural flag football team won the American Collegiate Intramural Sports men's national championship. [35] The Game Room is a popular place on campus for students to spend time and play pool, table tennis, board games, and video games. The game room also offers weekly activities such as game tournaments, trivia night, and capture the flag.[36] Athletic recreation on campus includes basketball and racquetball at UNF Arena, the Dottie Dorion Fitness Center, the UNF skate park, two beach volleyball courts, and golf at the Hayt Golf Learning Center.[37]

Osprey Productions is UNF's entertainment group that puts on free events for students. These include concerts, comedy shows, movies, games, karaoke, and open mic nights. [38]

The UNF Eco-Adventure Program allows students to use the miles of nature trails and multiple lakes on campus. The lakes are open to canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Students can also check out free outdoor equipment from the Eco-Adventure check out center.[39]

Housing

Osprey Village

The University of North Florida has six areas of on-campus housing, three of which offer similar, suite/efficiency-like rooms: "The Crossings," "Osprey Landing," and "Osprey Cove" each of these designed for triple occupancy. Additionally, "Osprey Hall" offers more a traditional, dorm-like environment with double occupancy along with communal bathrooms and showers. "Osprey Village" offers an apartment-like feel with either double or quadruple occupancy. "Osprey Hall," "The Crossings", "Osprey Landing", and "Osprey Cove" are designated for freshmen while "Osprey Village" is an upperclassmen residence. "Osprey Fountains" is available to both uppeclassmen and underclassmen. The 5 story building houses 1,000 students and consists of 365,000 square feet (33,900 m2). The building is divided into two towers, North and South, that each contain two "houses" per floor. It includes a convenience store, grill and common area, kitchens, recreational facility, laundry rooms, swimming pool and a lazy river.[40]

The majority of UNF students reside off campus. Many live in apartment complexes, such as The District, The Flats at Kernan, and condominium complexes close to the University. The bulk, however, reside at private residences in various parts of Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.

Dining

File:Osprey Cafe.jpg
Osprey Cafe logo

The University of North Florida currently operates ten dining facilities on campus, plus three convenience stores called "Outtakes." The "Osprey Cafe" is the main buffet style restaurant on campus, and is popular for students with meal plans. Other on campus choices include Starbucks, Sbarro, Freshen's Smoothies and Olo Sushi, and the UNF Hall Bistro. The Student Union has a food court with extra options like Quiznos, Salsarita's, Coyote Jack's, and Chef Yan Can Cook, and the "Boathouse".[41] The "Boathouse" restaurant is a UNF tradition that first opened on campus in 1973 and has been rebuilt or renovated multiple times. It is currently in the student union and also functions as a place for on-campus entertainment. [42]

Media

The Spinnaker is the student-run newspaper that publishes weekly. UNF's student-run television channel is "Osprey TV", which shows full length movies, UNF athletics and events, and original student programming. It is channel 118 on the campus.

The university is the home of literary journal Fiction Fix, which has published five issues since its inception in 2002. Issues have included works by authors from UNF, North-East Florida, and across the United States. It is now working towards its first internet issue.

"Inside UNF" is the official alumni magazine and can be viewed online here.

There is also a monthly TV show called "UNF: Campus Connection", which airs locally on The CW Television Network, Dishnetwork and across the state on public access stations.[43]

Alma Mater

UNF Alma Mater[44]

We recall those days of gladness,
Nestled midst the lakes and pine,
Where we sought the gift of knowledge,
Alma Mater, pride of mine.
Sing her glory and her praises!
Let them ring from sea to sea!
North Florida we proudly honor,
U-N-F, all hail to thee!
Near the shores of the Atlantic
where the Osprey soars on high,
Stands our Alma Mater strong and true,
with her colors gray and blue.
Sing her glory and her praises!
Let them ring from sea to sea!
North Florida we proudly honor,

U-N-F, all hail to thee!

Athletics

Main article: North Florida Ospreys
File:UNF athletics logo.png
UNF Arena

The University of North Florida Ospreys compete at the NCAA Division I level. UNF began intercollegiate sports in 1983 as a member of the NAIA, then later moved the NCAA Division II, and is currently a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference in NCAA Division I.

UNF competes in 17 sports and has won the Sunshine State Conference's all-sports title four times. In 2005 the Men's Baseball team competed for the Division II world series, capturing 2nd place overall. In addition the men's tennis team also was national Division II runners-up. UNF has captured the Peach Belt Conference Commissioner's Cup five consecutive times. The Ospreys have brought home four national titles—men's golf in 1991 and 1993, and women's tennis in 1986 and 1994. UNF's first Division I conference title came in 2008 when the men's golf team captured the Atlantic Sun crown. [45]

On September 2, 2008 the University announced plans for UNF Varsity Village.[46] The project will cost an estimated $30 million which will provide two new facilities and upgrades to existing facilities. The two new facilities will be a student wellness and sports education center, and a new baseball stadium with a seating capacity of 3,000. The existing stadium, Harmon Stadium will be renovated to include 1,200 seats and used for softball. Other improvements include upgrades to the Arena and Hodges Stadium.

Notable Osprey alumni include Tony Bingham (2nd round pick of the Denver Nuggets in the 1998 NBA Draft), Will Fontaine (San Francisco Giants relief pitcher from 1996-99), Devon Webb (St. Louis Rams defensive back from 2002-2003), and Dwayne "Hogg" Loggins (legendary McNeese State strength and conditioning coach from 1976-1989).

See also

References

  1. ^ NACUBO info
  2. ^ http://www.unf.edu/unfinfo/factsheet/2008/snapshot.html/ 2008 Factsheet
  3. ^ a b http://www.unfspinnaker.com/printeditions/33/33-06.pdf
  4. ^ Press Release
  5. ^ Press Release
  6. ^ UNF Named Among Top 50 ‘Best Value’ Public Colleges for 2009, Press Release For: January 8, 2009
  7. ^ University of North Florida website: UNF 35th Anniversary
  8. ^ Warner, Gary. "How the Osprey Became UNF's Mascot". Retrieved 2007-09-27.
  9. ^ "UNF History: From Past to Present". Retrieved 2007-09-27.
  10. ^ http://www.unf.edu/unfinfo/unf_history/timeline_four.html
  11. ^ http://unfospreys.com/news/2009/7/8/gen_0708095344.aspx
  12. ^ UNF's social sciences building gets recognition, Florida Times Union Article
  13. ^ Diener, Sarah (2007-08-22). "On-campus shuttle routes open" (PDF). The Spinnaker. Retrieved 2007-09-27. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ UNF From the Ground Up:Named Buildings, Colleges, and Sites Thomas G. Carpenter Library
  15. ^ Thomas G. Carpenter Fact Sheet
  16. ^ http://www.unfspinnaker.com/news/2009/04/09/an-in-depth-look-at-the-student-union/
  17. ^ http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2009-apr-museum-brings-unf-back-downtown Museum of Contemporary Art
  18. ^ http://www.unf.edu/library/sc/downtowncenter.html
  19. ^ http://www.unfspinnaker.com/news/2009/06/25/tuition-rate-set-in-stone-for-2009-10/
  20. ^ http://www.unf.edu/TwoWings.aspx?id=14293
  21. ^ http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3648&profileId=1 UNF Admissions
  22. ^ a b c d 2007 Fact Sheet
  23. ^ http://www.unf.edu/coggin/about/timeline.htm Coggin College of Business Timeline
  24. ^ a b UNF Department of Music Ensembles Cite error: The named reference "jazz series" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  25. ^ UNF's Coggin College Among "Best" Business Schools
  26. ^ Spring 2006 Coggin College of Business Newsletter
  27. ^ Coast News
  28. ^ AACSB profile on UNF's Coggin College of Business
  29. ^ http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/news/index_international_relations_extended.htm
  30. ^ http://www.unfgreeks.com/page.php?page_id=107369
  31. ^ [1]
  32. ^ http://www.unfrugby.net/
  33. ^ http://www.unfhockey.com/
  34. ^ http://www.unf.edu/recsports/intramurals/intramurals.htm
  35. ^ http://www.acisports.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=369&Itemid=157
  36. ^ http://www.unf.edu/dept/robinson/Game%20Room.html
  37. ^ http://www.thegolfplex.com/
  38. ^ http://www.unf.edu/groups/osprod/opindex.html
  39. ^ http://www.unf.edu/recsports/nature/Eco%20Adventure%20Program.htm
  40. ^ Jacksonville.com - In the pipeline
  41. ^ http://www.dineoncampus.com/unf/?cmd=Menus
  42. ^ https://www.dineoncampus.com/Documents/unf/Catering/BH%20Menu%20LOW%20RES.pdf
  43. ^ Past episodes are available at UNFTV's website
  44. ^ http://www.unf.edu/acadaffairs/commencement/almamater.html
  45. ^ http://www.unfospreys.com/sports/2007/11/14/aboutunf.aspx 2008 Men's Golf Title
  46. ^ UNF announces plans for Varsity Village

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