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Chadron State College is a four-year public college in the Nebraska State College System in Chadron, Nebraska . The college is located in the northern part of the Nebraska Panhandle , in the Pine Ridge area; this area differs significantly in geography from the rest of the state. The school opened in June, 1911, though a previous institution dated from the late 1800s. The college has an enrollment of about 3,000 students. Many majors are offered, but it specializes in education. Five of its 25 major buildings are listed in the National Register Of Historic Places . The athletic teams are known as the Eagles. The college's theme is "A tradition of excellence in education and service." HISTORY The 1909 Nebraska Legislature provided for a new higher education institution in northwest Nebraska. The Board of Education of State Normal Schools selected Chadron as the location of its fourth institution in January, 1910. The school opened in June, 1911. Chadron State College is the only four-year and graduate-degree granting college in western Nebraska, and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission , formerly the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and subject-oriented accrediting agencies. The college now offers more than 50 majors leading to bachelor’s degrees and has numerous professional studies options. Many pre-professional programs in the health sciences are available, including the Rural Health Opportunities Program conducted jointly with the University Of Nebraska Medical Center and the High Plains Health Opportunities Program offered in conjunction with Creighton University . The current president of the college is Dr. Janie Park. Preceding her was Dr. Thomas Krepel (1998-2005). LOCATION Chadron State College is located in northwest Nebraska in the Pine Ridge. Outdoor recreational opportunities such as fishing, hunting and cross-country skiing are available in the area. "Outside Magazine" has selected Dawes County , where Chadron is located, as one of the nation's top 100 counties in which to live. In early 2000, "Sports Afield" designated Chadron as one of the "top 50 outdoor sports towns" in the nation and also said Chadron was one of the four best mountain biking towns in the United States. Chadron is a community of nearly 6,000. Chadron State College is the only senior-level, accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. FACILITIES The 281-acre campus is located next to pine-studded hills, and has 25 major buildings, five of which are listed in the National Register Of Historic Places , with a replacement value of more than $60 million and more than one million square feet of floor space. The college features a library, classrooms and laboratory and research facilities are available in seven classroom buildings and the library. The library contains more than the equivalent of 250,000 volumes. Its automated catalogue is part of the Nebraska State College network and provides access to similar systems throughout the nation and around the world. During the past 15 years, several new facilities have been built, including the Edwin and Avis Nelson Physical Activity Center, a wood-fired heating plant, the Student Center, and the Lindeken-Carillon Clock Tower. Three more buildings have been renovated since 1998, including Edna Work Hall, a dormitory for honor students. As of spring 2006, Joseph Sparks Hall is under renovation and will house administrative offices when renovation work is finished in 2007. Nearly 3,000 students attend Chadron State College and can live in five residence halls or a family apartment complex. Buildings Dormitories
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ACADEMICS Training is offered in several academic and pre-professional programs. The academic areas are divided into the School of Arts and Sciences and School of Professional and Graduate Studies. The college offers four-year degrees as well as graduate programs leading to master's and specialists degrees in education. A master of business administration degree was begun in 1994. Pre-professional training is offered for those seeking careers in medicine, law, engineering, etc. All of the programs are fully accredited. Through its Distance and Alternative Learning Programs, the college provides off-campus and online services throughout western Nebraska. About 50 courses are available each semester in Scottsbluff at Western Nebraska Community College or the Panhandle Education Center . Courses also are offered at Alliance, North Platte, and Sidney. A component of Chadron State College’s off-campus offering is its Interactive Distance Learning System. The system allows both audio and video interaction between the instructor and the students at off-campus sites, and is also used frequently for conferencing by college personnel, businesses, health care providers and government agencies. Chadron State College offers courses and workshops each summer. The college has on-line courses available throughout the year. ACTIVITIES Students at Chadron State College can participate in extracurricular activities. There are more than 70 student clubs and organizations on campus. Athletes have earned 97 All-American and 38 Academic All-American/Scholar-Athlete honors since 1980. In addition, the college has a rodeo club and a fine arts program. The college helps support the Post Playhouse at nearby Fort Robinson each summer. The Galaxy Series and Distinguished Speaker Series have brought noted entertainers and speakers to the campus, including 2005 U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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