2015–16 Factbook Lees-McRae College
20 majors 13 minors
19 Competitive Athletic Teams NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas, USA Cycling Division I
11 Types of Student Housing
Hall, Cottage, Suite, Apartment and House Options
88% Career Outcome
Main campus placement in major-related careers or graduate school within six months of graduation
Founded in 1900 by the Rev. Edgar Tufts
Elevation of 4,000 ft.
Miles of hiking, running and biking trails on campus Highest campus in the eastern United States
15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
1,033 Total Students
30 states and 10 countries represented 19% minority
Pet-friendly Campus
Contents
More than 30 pets live on campus Mission 2 History 3 Leadership 4 Accreditation and Degrees Offered 5 Operations 6 Faculty and Staff 8 Tuition and Financial Assistance 9 Admission 10 Class Profile 11 Enrollment 12 Demographics 13 Campus and Residence Life 14 Athletics 15 Retention and Graduation 16 Degrees Conferred 17 Career Outcomes 18 College Finance 19 Facilities 20
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History “Banner’s Elk,” as the village was once called, is said to have been settled around 1850. By the end of the century, the Presbyterian Church was becoming established in the area and in the summer of 1895 Concord Presbytery sent a young student from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia to organize a church at Banner Elk. In 1897, the newly ordained Rev. Edgar Tufts returned as pastor of the church. In the winter of 1899, concerned with the limited offerings of the district school which was supplemented only by summer school work conducted by the church, Tufts took some of the young people of the neighborhood into his study for further instruction. This small group, called the Class of 1900, marks the beginning of Lees-McRae College. Tufts saw that this effort was not enough and that there was a need for a boarding school, especially for the girls of the mountain region. In 1900, a frame dormitory for 14 girls and one teacher opened after a small amount of money was raised and labor and lumber was promised. One of the summer school teachers was Mrs. Elizabeth A. McRae. Knowing the devoted character of her work, Mr. Tufts named the school for her. After a boys’ department opened at Plumtree, he added the name of Mrs. S.P. Lees, who had been a generous benefactor. The Lees-McRae Institute was charted by the state in 1907, and Tufts remained to serve the community until his death in 1923.
In 1927, a fire consumed the Plumtree buildings, and the boys unit moved to Banner Elk. Lees-McRae Institute became Lees-McRae College in 1931, gradually eliminating the high school department to form an accredited, coeducational junior college. In 1987, the Board of Trustees of Lees-McRae College voted to seek senior college status. In June of 1990, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Lees-McRae status as a senior (four-year) college. To complement its four-year academic programs, LeesMcRae began offering degree completion programs at offsite locations in the early 2000s. The 2+2 programs enable students with existing associate degrees to complete their education at the baccalaureate level. The institution serves these non-traditional learners at extended sites and through online learning. More than a hundred years after its founding, Lees-McRae College continues the vision of the Rev. Tufts, meeting the educational needs of the Southern Appalachian region and beyond. The College continues to fulfill its motto—in the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains—while extending educational opportunities and service to diverse populations.
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Board of Trustees Chuck Raymond, Chairman Linville, NC
McNair Tornow, Vice Chairman
Main Campus Banner Elk, NC
Beech Mountain, NC Glenda Abbate
Dianne May
Mayland Community College Surry Community College Western Piedmont Community College
Scott Barrett
Bob Meier ’78
Tommy Brigham ’72
Sandra Moss
Online Learning
Birmingham, AL
Les Broussard ’90
Philip Myers
Bob Capps
J.T. Rieves
Cathy Fields
Elizabeth Roberts
Cary Green ’92
Sandy Rouse ’72
Parker Grubbs ’95
Rev. Feild Russell
Semester
Ken Haigler
Mitchell Setzer ’85
Motto In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus
Edward Hood
Ronald Soldo
Larry Hopkins, MD ’70
Ken Sullivan ’59
Manuel Jessup ’76
Barbara Miller Whitton
Harvey Lowd
Delbert Williamson
Extended Sites
Weston, FL
Parkland, FL
Banner Elk, NC
Control Private, Non-Profit
Level Level II – Baccalaureate Degrees
Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Academic Calendar
Websites www.lmc.edu www.lmcbobcats.com
College Codes
FAFSA: 002939 FICE: 002939 SAT: 5364 ACT: 3116
Athletic Affiliations
NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas USA Cycling Division I
Colors Green and Gold
Mascot Wily the Bobcat
Santa Rosa Beach, FL Chapel Hill, NC Jonesborough, TN Winston-Salem, NC Wilmington, NC North Palm Beach, FL Winston-Salem, NC Greensboro, NC High Point, NC
Data requests may be sent to research@lmc.edu.
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Atlanta, GA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Cincinnati, OH Mableton, GA Charlottesville, VA Dallas, TX
Banner Elk, NC Catawba, NC
Hilton Head, SC Chapin, SC
Fort Myers, FL Wellington, FL
Cabinet Barry M. Buxton, PhD President
Bo Bennett, PhD
Vice President of Extended Campus and Online Learning
Jon H. Driggers
Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students
Suzette Fronk, JD Published by the Office of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness | January 2016
Bonita Springs, FL
Vice President of Finance and Business Affairs
Blaine J. Hansen
Vice President of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness
Todd M. Lidh, PhD Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Craig McPhail
Vice President of Athletics and Club Sports
Brent Thomas ’85 Vice President of Advancement
Accreditation Lees-McRae College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lees-McRae College. Program Accreditation: Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education; Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; and Teacher Education Accreditation Council
Degrees Offered Lees-McRae offers a variety of major and minor programs of study on the main campus and through extended sites and online learning. The programs and locations listed below are categorized by the following codes: BA (Bachelor of Arts), BAAS (Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences), BS (Bachelor of Science), BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts), C (Concentration), M (Major), MI (Minor), L (Licensure), MNC (Main Campus), SCC (Surry Community College) and ONL (Online Learning). Program | All Locations
Degree
Type
Location
Athletic Training
BS
M
MNC
Biology
BS –
M, MI C
MNC
BA, BS –
M, MI C
MNC
BA, BS –
M, MI C
MNC
BA, BAAS, BS
M, MI
MNC, ONL
–
MI
MNC
–
MI
MNC
BA, BS
M, L
MNC, SCC, ONL
English
BA
M, MI
MNC
Emergency Medical Services & Management
BS
M
MNC
BA, BS
M, MI
MNC
BAAS
M
ONL
–
MI
MNC
Musical Theatre
BFA
M
MNC
Nursing (pre-licensure)
BSN
M
MNC
Performing Arts Studies
BA, BS
M, MI
MNC
Psychology
BA, BS
M, MI
MNC
Religious Studies
BA, BS
M, MI
MNC
BSN
M
ONL
Special Education
BA, BS
M, L
MNC
Sport Administration
BA, BS
M
MNC
Theatre Arts Education
BA, BS
M, L
MNC
BS –
M C, MI
MNC
Health Sciences, Nutrition
Business Administration Accounting, Finance, Marketing
Communication Arts & Design Art & Design, Communication Arts, Creative Marketing
Criminal Justice Cycling Education Elementary Education
History Human Services Mathematics
RN to BSN
Wildlife Biology Wildlife Rehabilitation
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College Operations Board of Trustees President
Academic Affairs
Academic Divisions Records and Registration
Advancement
Advancement Alumni Relations Annual Giving
Honors Program Library Services International Programs Student Success Tutoring Services Disability Services Writing Center Stephenson Center for Appalachia Summer Theatre
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Corporate and Foundation Relations
Athletics and Club Sports NCAA Compliance and Title IX Athletic Facilities Athletic Training Sports Information Coaching
Enrollment Management Recruitment Admissions Financial Aid
Extended Campus and Online Learning
Finance and Business Affairs
Strategic Planning and Effectiveness
Student Development
Online Learning
Business Affairs
Planning
Student Life
Extended Sites
Student Accounts
Assessment
Residence Life
Human Resources
Institutional Research
Housing
Technology Services
Communications
Telecommunications
Marketing
Conferencing and Events
Learning Management
Judicial Career Services Outdoor Programs
Counseling Services Post Office Dining Services
Health Services
Campus Bookstore
Facilities Security
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Faculty Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
48
48
45
43
46
1
2
2
2
2
57
44
42
45
53
106
94
89
90
101
Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
% of FT Faculty with Terminal Degree
67%
60%
64%
56%
56%
Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Student to Faculty Ratio
15:1
15:1
15:1
14:1
14:1
Full-time Instructional Full-time Librarians Part-time Instructional
Total
Full-time Instructional Faculty Rank | Fall 2015
Full-time Instructional Faculty Length of Service | Fall 2015 30+
15-19 (# of years)
19%
20-29
12%
21%
48%
10-14 6-9 3-5 2 1
Professor
0
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
2
4
6
8
10
(# of full-time faculty)
Instructor
Staff Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Full-time
111
107
101
92
102
Part-time
16
16
17
12
13
127
123
118
104
115
Total
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Tuition and Fees Academic Year
2015–16
2014–15
2013–14
2012–13
2011–12
Tuition
$24,154
$23,450
$23,450
$23,450
$22,164
$700
$700
$700
$500
$400
Room (double occupancy)
$4,896
$4,750
$4,750
$4,250
$4,000
Board (maximum plan)
$5,200
$5,044
$4,500
$4,250
$4,000
$34,950
$33,944
$33,400
$32,450
$30,564
Fees
Total
Scholarships and Financial Aid Academic Year
2014–15
2013–14
2012–13
2011–12
2010–11
Federal Programs
$9,110,523
$8,428,297
$7,915,113
$8,222,223
$7,770,154
North Carolina State Programs
$1,660,616
$1,737,762
$1,293,269
$1,676,256
$1,838,152
$12,986,329
$9,996,046
$9,225,949
$8,958,458
$8,857,159
$1,654,457
$1,452,866
$1,495,534
$1,428,262
$1,533,278
Tuition Waivers
$266,165
$183,830
$169,912
$158,596
$266,577
Other Programs
$870,184
$672,441
$568,850
$366,093
$310,476
$26,548,274
$22,471,242
$20,668,627
$20,809,888
$20,575,796
Institutional Grants/Scholarships Athletic Scholarships
Total
Federal Loan 3-Year Default Rate
FY 2012
Median Borrowing
AY 2014–15
Lees-McRae College
10.4%
Lees-McRae College
$21,000
National Average
11.8%
National Average
$28,950
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Admission Freshman Admission | All Locations Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
1,400
1,514
1,751
1,266
1,697
931
938
1,164
855
1,084
67%
62%
66%
68%
64%
198
216
226
182
207
21%
23%
19%
21%
19%
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Applied
428
436
334
293
240
Accepted
305
308
244
232
187
71%
71%
73%
79%
78%
202
201
167
171
140
66%
65%
68%
74%
75%
Applied Accepted Acceptance Rate
First-time, First-year Students Enrolled Yield (Enrolled/Accepted)
Transfer Admission | All Locations Fall Semester
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Students Enrolled Yield (Enrolled/Accepted)
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Class Profile | Main Campus Entering Students | Fall 2015
Entering Students | Fall 2015 Majors Athletic Training Biology Business Administration Communication Arts & Design Criminal Justice Elementary Education Emergency Medical Services & Management English History Musical Theatre Nursing (pre-licensure) Performing Arts Studies Psychology Religious Studies Sport Administration Theatre Arts Education Wildlife Biology Undeclared
5
52
115
83
Freshman (FTFY)
Freshman with Credit (FTFY)
Transfer
Total
Readmit
16 10 17 3 13 9 1 3 1 3 43 3 7 0 10 2 55 59
255
Average GPA | Entering Freshmen (FTFY) Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
High School GPA
3.15
3.29
3.14
3.25
3.16
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
75th Percentile
540
540
530
520
540
Average
479
482
480
476
466
25th Percentile
410
420
420
420
410
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
75 Percentile
540
520
550
530
540
Average
483
473
489
481
475
25th Percentile
410
420
420
420
410
SAT Scores | Entering Freshmen (FTFY) Critical Reading | Fall Semester
Mathematics | Fall Semester th
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Enrollment Main Campus Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012*
2011*
354
383
307
272
267
81
75
127
136
172
Junior (60-89 hours)
134
107
94
114
105
Senior (90+ hours)
109
95
118
88
130
Total
678
660
646
610
674
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Junior (60-89 hours)
27
99
94
149
133
Senior (90+ hours)
60
48
101
78
83
Total
87
147
195
227
216
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Junior (60-89 hours)
178
89
48
Senior (90+ hours)
90
44
1
– –
– –
268
133
49
–
–
Freshman (1-33 hours) Sophomore (34-59 hours)
Extended Sites Fall Semester
Online+ Fall Semester
Total
*Prior to the 2013-14 academic year, sophomores were classified with 28-59 hours. + Online programs started with the 2013-2014 academic year.
Total Enrollment | Fall Semester 1,200
1,033 940
(# of students)
1,000
890
837
890
268
133
49
87
147
195
227
216
678
660
646
610
674
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
800 600 400 200
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Extended Sites
Online
Demographics Student Gender Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Male | Female
Male | Female
Male | Female
Male | Female
Male | Female
Main Campus
41% | 59%
42% | 58%
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
43% | 57%
Extended Sites and Online
21% | 79%
14% | 86%
17% | 83%
24% | 76%
24% | 76%
Student Age | Average and Range Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Main Campus
20; 16-58
20; 16-57
20; 17-56
21; 17-58
20; 17-53
Extended Sites and Online
33; 18-65
34; 18-64
33; 18-58
36; 18-63
36; 18-62
North Carolina Students Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Main Campus
64%
65%
60%
55%
55%
Extended Sites and Online
97%
98%
97%
99%
98%
Honors Students Fall Semester
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Main Campus
92
87
78
64
59
Countries Represented | Fall 2015 Australia Bahamas
Brazil Canada
Germany Netherlands
New Zealand South Korea
United Kingdom
Top 10 States Represented | Fall 2015 1. North Carolina (766) 2. Florida (47) 3. South Carolina (31) 4. Virginia (31) 5. Georgia (21) 6. Tennessee (18) 7. New York (15) 8. Maryland (12) 9. Pennsylvania (11) 10. Indiana (8) 2015-16 Factbook | 13
Campus and Residence Life Main Campus | Fall 2015 Student Housing
Gender
Class
Style
Residents
Avery
Female
All
Hall
143
Baldwin
Female
Sophomore +
Hall
20
Bentley
Female
Sophomore +
Hall
19
Cannon Honors Cottage
Both
Sophomore +
Hall
13
Hemlock Village
Both
Sophomore +
Suite
47
McMillan
Both
Sophomore +
Hall
45
Tate
Male
Sophomore +
Hall
92
Female
Sophomore +
Hall
65
Virginia
Male
Freshman
Hall
72
Campus Houses
Both
Junior/Senior
House
73
Campus Apartments
Both
Junior/Senior
Apartment
18
Tennessee
pet-friendly residence
Main Campus | Fall 2015 Residents
Student Organizations | Fall 2015 Clubs/Groups
Commuters
90% 10%
Library Resources | Fall 2014 Resource Volumes (books and bound periodicals) E-Books
Quantity 83,975
Beekeeping Club CAT (Club of Athletic Training) Common Ground Ministry Highlanders High Mountain Harmony InterVarsity Nerd Club Order of the Tower Peer Allies Pet Council Phi Beta Lambda (Business Fraternity) Prism (LGBTQ) ProCo (Programming Committee) Student Government Association Beta Omega Kappa Fraternity (ΒΏΚ) Kappa Nu Fraternity (ΚΝ) Delta Omicron Theta Sorority (ΔΟΘ) Delta Zeta Nu Sorority (ΔΖΝ)
132,772
Microfilms
7,194
Club Sports
Audiovisual Materials
1,488
Cheerleading Competition Climbing Team eSports Skiing and Snowboarding
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Athletics Main Campus | Fall 2015
Athletes* | Fall 2015 NCAA Division II
Men
Women
Basketball
29
16
Cross Country
11
10
Lacrosse
29
13
Soccer
25
30
Softball
–
21
Tennis
7
6
Track and Field
23
21
Volleyball
13
13
Cycling (affiliated with USA Cycling Division I)
27
8
164
138
Total
Athlete
40%
Non-athlete
60%
*Student-athletes who participate on multiple teams are represented in each sport
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Retention Rate 2014 to 2015
2013 to 2014
2012 to 2013
2011 to 2012
2010 to 2011
63%
66%
60%
55%
67%
Entering Cohort
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
First-Time, First-Year Students
36%
38%
38%
35%
24%
Fall to Fall Semester First-Time, First-Year Students
6-Year Graduation Rate
Success Rate* Entering FTFY Cohort | Fall 2010
(success rate)
65% 55% 45% 35% 25%
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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Degrees Conferred Main Campus | First Major Academic Year
2014–15
2013–14
2012–13
2011–12
2010–11
Athletic Training
4
3
4
3
3
Biology
13
11
15
12
13
Business Administration
11
13
16
28
23
Communication Arts & Design
9
9
7
8
14
Criminal Justice
4
8
6
6
4
Dance*
–
–
–
–
1
Elementary Education
1
3
5
7
19
English
2
3
3
2
1
History
1
–
1
3
4
Interdisciplinary Studies*
2
2
7
4
International Studies*
– –
–
–
–
2
Musical Theatre
4
6
1
2
2
Performing Arts Studies
4
6
2
9
2
Physical Education*
2
1
2
3
3
11
12
14
9
12
Religious Studies
1
4
2
3
1
Sociology*
–
–
1
–
–
Sport Administration
7
16
4
10
14
Theatre Arts Education
2
–
–
4
0
Wildlife Biology
19
23
9
15
14
Total
95
120
94
131
136
2014–15
2013–14
2012–13
2011–12
2010–11
–
1
–
–
–
Criminal Justice
16
30
31
15
16
Elementary Education
19
28
30
52
33
RN to BSN
71
48
35
23
26
106
107
96
90
75
Psychology
Extended Sites and Online Academic Year Birth to Kindergarten Education*
Total
*Programs are no longer accepting new students.
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Career Outcomes Employed
Main Campus | 2014–15
Continuing Education
Career Outcome*
Knowledge Rate+
20%
88%
84%
100%
75%
85%
100%
100%
82%
Total
67%
Athletic Training
33%
Biology
38%
Business Administration
89%
Communication Arts & Design
88%
88%
89%
Criminal Justice
25%
33%
80%
67% 46% 11%
Elementary Education
100%
100%
100%
English
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
0%
100%
100%
100%
40%
100%
90%
83%
Health & Physical Education
33%
67%
History Musical Theatre
100%
Performing Arts Studies
40%
Psychology
50%
40%
Religious Studies
100%
100%
100%
Sport Administration
100%
100%
57%
Sport Science
100%
100%
100%
Theatre Arts Education
100%
100%
100%
100%
68%
97%
73%
100%
80%
86%
78%
100%
70%
Wildlife Biology
8%
92%
Extended Sites and Online | 2014–15 Total
83%
Criminal Justice
42%
Elementary Education
86%
RN to BSN
92%
13% 50%
8%
*Career outcome rate, per National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards, includes graduates who are employed in field, participating in voluntary or armed services or enrolled in continuing education. The rate does not include those not seeking employment. + The knowledge rate is the percent of graduates for which the institution has reasonable and verifiable information concerning post-graduation activities. NACE standards recommend a minimum of 65%.
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College Finance Financial Position Fiscal Year
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Total Assets
$52,054,475
$47,706,562
$42,068,795
$43,340,640
$42,616,309
Total Liabilities
$12,009,721
$12,249,900
$13,066,772
$14,342,218
$17,284,002
Total Net Assets
$40,044,754
$35,456,662
$29,002,023
$28,998,422
$25,332,307
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Unrestricted Operating Revenues
$16,958,216
$17,243,122
$15,794,376
$15,397,638
$16,047,579
Operating Expenses
$15,615,732
$15,178,072
$14,923,087
$15,684,811
$15,936,479
$1,342,484
$2,065,050
$871,289
$(287,173)
$111,100
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Net Tuition per Student
$10,019
$10,319
$9,604
$8,725
$7,864
College Debt per Student
$10,896
$12,800
$12,992
$14,345
$14,826
Endowment per Student
$22,389
$22,785
$21,041
$22,118
$17,543
Fiscal Year
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
CFI*
5.48
5.64
2.60
3.06
2.47
Operating Activities Fiscal Year
Total Operating Activity
Financial Metrics Fiscal Year
Composite Financial Index
*CFI is a measure of an institution’s overall financial health. Minimum advisable is 3.00.
Debt Reduction | Fiscal Year 16
(in millions)
14 12 10 8 6 4 2
$9,403,555
$10,304,401
$10,900,063
$12,250,628
$14,292,008
2014
2013
2012
2011
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Facilities Building
Year Built
Sq. Footage
Function
Alumni House
1958
4,954
Offices
Athletic Coaches House
1963
1,821
Offices
Avery Residence Hall
1966
37,376
Residence Hall
Baldwin Residence Hall
1938
2,688
Residence Hall
Bentley Residence Hall
1947
4,080
Residence Hall
Bookstore/Security/Performing Arts Studio
1949
8,311
Bookstore/Security/Classrooms
Bowman Building
1963
25,155
Classrooms/Offices
Business Affairs
1920
1,725
Offices
C.D. Chesley Indoor Tennis Courts
1990
12,960
Athletic Facility
Cannon Honors Cottage
1927
2,872
Residence Hall
Cannon Student Center
1990
22,125
Student Services/Dining
Carol and Glenn Arthur Student Recreation Complex
1938
17,164
Fitness Center
Chaffee Administration Building
1955
12,859
Offices
Daniel Boone VI Cottage
1937
2,909
Guest Housing
Facility Services Building
1989
6,528
Facility Services
Hayes Auditorium
1975
9,806
Auditorium
Haigler Athletic Center
1999
2,488
Athletic Facility/Offices
Hemlock Hall
1948
4,000
Guest House
Hemlock Village I
2003
5,167
Suite-style
Hemlock Village II
2003
5,167
Suite-style
Hemlock Village III
2003
5,167
Suite-style
Historic Cheese House
1936
703
Conferencing and Events
James H. Carson Library
1969
35,220
Library
Lauritsen Building
1961
2,672
Offices
Lauritsen Technical Theatre and Design Studio
2014
4,008
Design Lab
MacDonald Dining Hall
1975
16,995
Dining Hall
May School of Nursing and Health Sciences
2014
18,348
Classrooms/Labs
May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
2012
2,400
Classrooms/Labs
McMillan Residence Hall
1959
8,946
Residence Hall
McRae House
1936
1,850
House
North Carolina Building
1922
11,841
Classrooms/Offices
Physical Plant Operations
1992
2,240
Maintenance
Raven Ridge
1990
3,850
Presidential Residence
Robb Center for Career Exploration
1934
1,230
Offices
Rock House
1920
1,725
Office of the President
Staff Residence House I
1961
2,204
House
Staff Residence House II
1968
3,264
House
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Building
Year Built
Sq. Footage
Function
Staff Residence House III
1968
3,264
House
Staff Residence House IV
1963
1,831
House
Staff Residence House V
1963
1,831
House
Stephenson Center for Appalachia
1934
1,072
Offices
Student Apartments (12 units)
1965
5,808
Apartments
Student Residence House I
1964
2,576
House
Student Residence House II
1963
1,799
House
Student Residence House III
1963
1,799
House
Student Residence House IV
1968
3,264
House
Student Residence House V
1963
3,264
House
Student Residence House VI
1963
1,519
House
Student Residence House VII
1963
1,519
House
Student Residence House VIII
1963
1,519
House
Student Residence House IX
1963
1,831
House
Tate Residence Hall
1932
23,244
Residence Hall
Tennessee Residence Hall
1931
18,560
Residence Hall
Tufts Bell Tower
1924
650
Bell Tower
Virginia Residence Hall
1926
14,976
Residence Hall
Whitesell Building
1943
6,978
Art Studio
Williams Physical Education Center
1974
28,982
Athletic Facility/Offices
Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station The Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station is the centerpiece of the Wildlife Biology program. The 70-acre preserve is located on the Elk River just minutes from main campus and includes a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats typical of the Southern Appalachians. The 1,500 sq. ft. field station is a fully operational ecology lab equipped with field and lab gear for student projects and research. The preserve and field station presents students with the opportunity for ecological field studies in a natural setting.
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