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The University of Minnesota-Crookston (UMC) is a four-year university located in Crookston, Minnesota. With approximately 2,100 students, it is the smallest campus in the University of Minnesota system.
Academics The University of Minnesota-Crookston offers bachelor of science and bachelor of applied science degrees in 23 programs, and associate of science and associate of applied science degrees in six programs. Many degree programs have emphasis areas. The degree programs are delivered through five academic centers: The curriculum of UMC degree programs focus on applied skills and graduates of UMC have high placement rates in positions within their chosen discipline. Class sizes range from 10 - 45 students with a faculty to student ratio of 15 to 1. In 2006, the University of Minnesota-Crookston received full accreditation for the maximum period of ten years from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools *. Administration The University of Minnesota-Crookston (UMC) is governed by policies established by Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. The President of the University of Minnesota provides oversight to the Chancellor of UMC. Two Vice Chancellors with responsibilities for Academic & Student Affairs, and Finance & University Services, serve under the Chancellor. Dr. Thomas Baldwin is the Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs and Eric Johnston-Ortiz is Vice Chancellor for Finance and University Services. Departmental oversight rests with the Vice Chancellors. National recognition UMC has received national recognition for its technology integration and academic offerings including: Athletics The athletic teams at UMC are known as the Golden Eagles and compete in NCAA Division II athletics in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The mascot is an eagle named "Regal". Mens teams include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and golf. Womens teams include basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, equestrian, tennis, and golf. Technology UMC gained national attention in 1994 when it became the first university in the United States to issue laptop computers to every full-time student. Technology is deeply integrated in teaching and learning throughout the institution. UMC offers a Bachelor of Applied Health degree online and will offer online Bachelor of Science in Business and Bachelor of Manufacturing Management degrees beginning in the spring semester of 2007. Campus The UMC campus consists of 29 buildings on 237 acres. Classroom and administrative buildings encircle a central mall and are connected by enclosed walkways. The campus has undergone many recent capital improvement projects including a new Early Childhood Development center, a complete renovation of the historic 1910 Kiehle Hall, the construction of a new Student Center, and the completion in 2006 of the Centennial Hall student dormitory with two-bedroom apartment style units. All student rooms have high speed Internet access and ample wireless access to provide service to the student laptop computers. Construction began in 2006 on a new central heating plant. Student organizations UMC supports over 30 student clubs and organizations that focus on academic, recreation, political, religious, and social interests *. Over 80% of UMC students belong to at least one club or organization. The Crookston Student Association (CSA) is the student government body and serves as a conduit for student concerns to administration *. History In 1895 the Minnesota legislature appropriated $30,000 to construct experimental research farms at Morris and Crookston, Minnesota. The Great Northern Railway (US), under the guidance of James J. Hill , donated 476 acres. The Northwest Experiment Station was established. In 1905 the Minnesota legislature appropriated $15,000 to establish the Northwest School of Agriculture, a regional residential agricultural high school. The school provided training in "the technical and practical business of agriculture and in the art of homemaking." The school year began in October and ended in March to accommodate farm students. In 1906 the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) officially opened. In 1963 the University of Minnesota Bureau of Field Studies began examining the need for a two year institution of higher education at the NWSA and in 1965 the University of Minnesota Technical Institute, a two-year (Associate) degree granting institution, was formed. In 1988, the name was changed to the University of Minnesota-Crookston (UMC). In 1993, the University of Minnesota-Crookston became a baccalaureate granting institution. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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