Indiana University of Pennsylvania Totally Explained

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania (or IUP) is a public university located in the borough of Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA, northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PaSSHE) and is the commonwealth's fifth largest university. It is governed by a local Council of Trustees and the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. IUP has branch campuses at Punxsutawney, Northpointe, and Monroeville. The university also operates an Academy of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney and a police academy at its main campus.

History

IUP was conceived as Indiana Normal School, first chartered in 1871 by Indiana County investors. The school was created under the Normal School Act, which passed the Pennsylvania General Assembly on 20 May 1857. Normal schools established under the act were to be private corporations in no way dependent upon the state treasury. They were to be "state" normal schools only in the sense of being officially recognized by the commonwealth.
The school opened its doors in 1875 following the mold of the French Ecole Normale. When it opened its doors it enrolled just 225 students. All normal school events were held within a single building which also contained a laboratory school for model teaching. In 1927 it became Indiana State College. In 1965, the institution achieved university status and became Indiana University of Pennsylvania, or IUP.
IUP maintains a total enrollment of over 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students making it the largest school in the system and the only one elevated to doctoral granting status in PaSSHE's enabling legislation Pennsylvania Act 188 of 1982. Today IUP is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Intensive university and is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities, NCATE, and AACSB.

Colleges

IUP offers over 100 undergraduate degree programs and 40 graduate degree programs. The university is organized into 7 colleges/schools. They are: Eberly College of Business and Information Technology

, College of Education and Educational Technology

, College of Fine Arts

, College of Health and Human Services

, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

, School of Continuing Education

, and College of Humanities and Social Sciences

. Robert E. Cook Honors College was founded to offer an even more rigorous liberal studies curriculum. The Honors College replaces standard classes with a seminar style, discourse-based "Honors Core." This college was endowed by Robert E. Cook, an IUP mathematics alumnus.
The university awards the: A.A., B.A., B.S., B.S.Ed., B.F.A., M.A., M.S., M.Ed., M.F.A., Ed.D., Psy.D., and Ph.D. The highest non-degree award presented by IUP is the President's Medal of Distinction. A Pharm.D. is currently in the planning stages.

Campus

IUP's main campus is a mix of old and new red brick structures. Its original building, a Victorian structure named John Sutton Hall once housed the entire school (see postcard image). Today Sutton Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at the heart of campus--there was a fight to preserve it in 1974 when the administration scheduled it for demolition. Ironically, today it houses many administrative offices and reception areas. Breezedale Alumni Center is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Victorian mansion was once home to a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice.
   The campus boasts a planetarium, University Museum, black box theater, recently renovated Hadley Union Building (HUB), extensive music library, and a newly remodeled Cogswell Hall for the university's music community. Stapleton Library boasts 900,000-plus bound volumes and over 2 million microform units. At the heart of campus is the Oak Grove. Many alumni recall this spot because of its centrality and the many events that occur there. In January 2000 former President Lawrence K. Pettit established a board to create the Allegheny Arboretum at IUP. This group works to furnish the Oak Grove with flora native to the region.
   The university's Student Cooperative Association also owns College Lodge several miles from campus. It provides skiing, biking, hiking, and disc golfing opportunities. Boat access is also made available through the Cooperative Association.
   Current president Tony Atwater announced an initiative to demolish many of the 1970 era dormitories on campus. Demolition began during summer 2006 and facilities will be replaced with residence halls that are more modern. These suite style rooms are similar to those being built at other universities in PaSSHE.

Facilities

Academic Buildings: John A.H. Keith Hall (history, political science), Joseph Uhler Hall (psychology, criminology), Zink Hall (health, physical education), Davis Hall (journalism/education), Edna Sprowls Hall (art), Hamlin E. and Dorothy Cogswell Hall (music), Andrew W. Wilson Hall (criminology), Jane Leonard Hall (English, geography), Jean R. McElhaney Hall (economics, sociology, anthropology), Reschini House (technology education), Patrick J. Stapleton Jr Library (main library), Rhodes R. Stabley Library (media, children's library), Jeannie Ackerman Hall (fashion, family/consumer science, interior design), Eicher Hall (writing center), Eberly College of Business, Stright Hall (mathematics, computer sciences, graduate school), Sally B. Johnson Hall (safety sciences, nursing), Weyandt Hall (science), Matthew J. Walsh Hall (science), Pierce Hall (ROTC), George A. Stouffer Hall (counseling, communications, education), Walter M. Whitmyre Hall (honors college) Administrative Buildings: Willis Pratt Hall (student activities), Albert Pechan Health Center, Campus Towers (university police, visitor center), President's Residence, Silas M. Clark Hall (bursar, registrar), McClellan Gordon Hall, Samuel W. Jack Cogeneration Plant (power plant), Robertshaw Building, R&P Office Building, John Sutton Hall ("Old Main") Public Venues: Olive K. Folger Hall (food court, Crimson Events Center), Hadley Union Building (HUB), John S. Fisher Auditorium, David J. Waller Hall, George P. Miler Stadium, Memorial Field House, Foster Hall (dining), Daugherty Field, Oak Grove, Flagstone Amphitheater, Breezedale Alumni Center Residential Buildings: Florence Wallace Hall, Esch Hall, Whitmyre Hall (honors college), David L. Lawrence Hall (Governor's Quad), William W. Scranton Hall (Governor's Quad), Raymond P. Shafer Hall (Governor's Quad), Campus Towers, University Towers, McCarthy Hall, Elkin Hall, Susan Snell Delaney Hall, Suites on Maple Former Facilities: Thomas Sutton Hall (dining/residence), Corrine Menk Wahr Hall (men's residence), Administrative Annex/Military Hall, Memorial Athletic Field, Stanley House, Catawba House, McGregor Hall, Mabel Mack Hall (Tri-Halls), Hope Stewart Hall (Tri-Halls), Agnes Turnbull Hall (Tri-Halls), and J. Nicholas Langham Hall, Gordon Hall. Planned Facilities: Kovalchick Convocation Center, Student Residential Revival III

Campus Issues

Similar to many universities of comparable size, IUP has been featured in local news stories regarding several students' actions. The university lost one student in Spring 2005; his death was due to a drug overdose (External Link

). The spring 2005 death caused the university to rework its drug and alcohol policy, creating harsher sanctions. Later that year, at the start of the fall term, another student took his life because of personal problems that led to depression (External Link

). Several weeks later, the university suspended the entire cheerleading squad over violations of university policy with regards to hazing. This suspension was in reference to an intoxicated female cheerleader caught returning to her dormitory after an initiation party (External Link

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Current president Dr. Tony Atwater's new policies include a year's suspension for a student caught providing alcohol to minors. This punishment is imposed if the student is found 'in violation' by internal student conduct procedures . (External Link

) Former President Lawrence Pettit and Provost Mark Statskiewicz experienced an overwhelming vote of no confidence from the faculty in December 2001. Much of the debate centered around safety, curricular irregularities, and shared governenace. Closing of the University School, a laboratory school modeled after John Dewey's, helped fuel the debate. The school had existed since the university's inception, actor Jimmy Stewart was among its list of graduates.
Tensions have also existed over perceived centralization of PaSSHE. The Student Government Association, faculty union, and University Senate aligned against system Chancellor Judy Hample. Campus dissent seems to have dissipated since Dr. Atwater assumed the presidency.

Greek Organizations

Fraternities

Acacia, Alpha Chi Rho, Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Kappa Tau, Phi Mu Delta, Pi Lambda Phi, Sigma Chi, Sigma Pi, Sigma Tau Gamma, Theta Chi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Phi Omega (Community Service), Kappa Sigma, Phi Sigma Pi, Tau Kappa Epsilon,Street Family,The Family, NSMH

Sororities

Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Tau Sigma, Delta Zeta, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Theta Phi Alpha, Zeta Tau Alpha, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Accolades

IUP faculty has won nearly 60 Fulbright Exchange Awards since 1959, enabling them to study and conduct research in 27 countries. Two faculty members have been awarded the Rome Prize. In addition, the university's John P. Murtha Institute of Homeland Security has garnered numerous grants. It facilitates research and trains first responders and members of the military to prevent potential terrorist acts.
Arts are a big part of IUP culture as evidenced by continual theatrical appearances at venues such as the Kennedy Center and Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh. IUP's "Legend" Marching Band is known as "The Pride of Pennsylvania" and "The Beast of the East" and is well-known throughout the region.
IUP students have earned accolades including: Fulbright Scholar, Phi Kappa Phi grants, Barry M. Goldwater Scholar, Ronald E. McNair Scholar, Gilman Scholar, Finnegan Fellow, and the PaSSHE Ali-Zaidi award.

Athletics

IUP's athletic department (The Crimson Hawks) sponsors 19 varsity sports, including 8 for men and 11 for women. IUP competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) of NCAA Division II. Men's Sports: football, basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, swimming, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field Women's Sports: basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, cross country, volleyball, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field. Club Sports (not sponsored by the University): men's ice hockey, women's ice hockey, men's lacrosse, equestrian, men's rugby, women's rugby, water polo, and paintball.
IUP annually produces teams and individuals that compete for championships on the conference, regional and national levels. The 2004-05 school year saw 12 sports either send their teams or individuals to NCAA postseason competition.
The IUP football team is considered one of the best year-to-year teams in NCAA Division II. IUP has been to the NCAA Division II National Title game twice (1990 and 1993). In both cases, IUP came up short, finishing the season as runner-up. While Division II teams rarely appear on TV, IUP has appeared on regional telecasts in 1968 at the Boardwalk Bowl and 2006 against California University of PA. The team has also been on national TV while playing in the Division II National Title games in 1990 and 1993. On November 2, 2006, a game against Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was nationally televised on the TV channel, CSTV. (External Link

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Mascot

IUP originally dubbed its sports teams the "Indians", a nod to the town and school's name, and used a costumed student as mascot. The Indian mascot was eliminated in the 1990s and later replaced by Cherokee, a black bear. In December 2006, the Council of Trustees acquiesced to NCAA pressure and adopted the new nickname and logo. The university was also later forced to change the mascot. After a campus poll it was decided that the new mascot would be called the IUP "Crimson Hawk", a scarlet fowl who hatched out of an egg on IUP's 2007 opening season football game against Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. In 2008, the name for the mascot was revealed at a men's basketball game. He was dubbed, Norm, in reference to the school's previous name, Indiana Normal School.

People

Clearfield County native Jane E. Leonard, the normal school's first preceptress, played a pivotal role in overseeing students in the early years. She maintained an apartment in John Sutton Hall until her death in 1924; she devoted nearly 50 years to the institution. Her funeral was held in the school chapel, now Gorrell Recital Hall.

Roll of Presidents

IUP's executive has changed names and roles with the evolving institution. The original title for the chief executive was principal whilst president was reserved for Mr. John Sutton as presiding officer of Indiana Normal School's Board of Trustees. (External Link

) Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1965-)

Dr. Tony Atwater; President, 2005-Present
Dr. Diane Reinhard, Interim President, 2004
Dr. Derek Hodgson; President, 2003-2004
Dr. Lawrence K. Pettit; President, 1992-2003
Dr. Charles Fuget; President, 1991-1992
Dr. John D. Welty; President, 1984-1991
Dr. John D. Welty; Interim President, 1984
Dr. John E. Worthen; President, 1979-1984
Dr. Bernard J. Ganley; Interim President, 1979
Dr. Robert C. Wilburn; President, 1975-1979
Dr. William W. Hassler; President, 1969-1975

Indiana State Teachers College (1927-1965)

Dr. Willis E. Pratt; President of the College/University, 1948-1968

Dr. John Davis; Acting President, 1962

Dr. Ralph E. Heiges; Acting President, 1948

Dr. Joseph M. Uhler; President of the College, 1942-1947

Dr. Leroy A. King; President of the College, 1939-1942

Dr. Samuel Fausold; President of the College, 1937-1939

Mr. Charles R. Foster; President of the College, 1927-1936 Indiana Normal School (1875-1927)

Dr. John A.H. Keith; Principal/President of the College, 1917-1927

Dr. James E. Ament; Principal, 1907-1917

Dr. David Jewtt Waller; Principal, 1893-1907

Dr. Charles Deane; Principal, 1891-1893

Mr. Z.X. Snyder; Principal, 1888-1891

Mr. Leonard H. Durling; Principal, 1881-1888

Mr. John H. French; Principal, 1878-1881

Mr. David M. Sensenig; Principal, 1876-1878

Dr. Edmund B. Fairfield; Principal, 1875-1876

Notable alumni

There are more than 80,000 people around the world who call IUP their alma mater. The list below features distinguished alumni alphabetically within their field. Notable alumni include:

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