2016–17 Factbook Lees-McRae College
19 majors 16 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
84% 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 elevated campus in the eastern United States
13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
991 Total Students
From 34 states and 11 countries 16% 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 chartered 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 continues the vision of the Rev. Tufts, educating and inspiring students 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 McNair Tornow, Chairman Beech Mountain, NC
Les Broussard ’90, Vice Chairman Banner Elk, NC Glenda Abbate
Lu Napier
Kim Braswell-McPhail
Neil Ramo
Cathy Fields
Chuck Raymond
Parker Grubbs ’95
Elizabeth Roberts
Ken Haigler
Sandy Rouse ’72
Dr. Edward Hood
Rev. Feild Russell
Larry Hopkins, MD ’70
Mitchell Setzer ’85
Manuel Jessup ’76
Ronald Soldo
Semester
Harvey Lowd
Ken Sullivan ’59
Motto In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus
Dianne May
Richard Wack
Bob Meier ’78
Murray White, III
Sandra Moss
Barbara Miller Whitton
Philip Myers
Delbert Williamson
Main Campus Banner Elk, NC
Online Learning Extended Site Surry Community College
Weston, FL
Hilton Head, SC Chapel Hill, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Control Private, Non-Profit
Level 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
Published by the Office of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness | May 2017 Data requests may be sent to research@lmc.edu.
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Wilmington, NC North Palm Beach, FL Advance, NC
Westfield, NC
High Point, NC Bonita Springs, FL Atlanta, GA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Cincinnati, OH
Atlanta, GA Coconut Grove, FL Linville, NC
Charlottesville, VA Dallas, TX
Banner Elk, NC Catawba, NC
Hilton Head, SC Chapin, SC
Maitland, FL
High Point, NC Fort Myers, FL Wellington, FL
Cabinet Barry M. Buxton, PhD President
Jon H. Driggers
Todd M. Lidh, PhD
Suzette Fronk, JD
Craig McPhail
Blaine J. Hansen
Brent Thomas ’85
Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students Vice President of Finance and Business Affairs Vice President of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness
Erin Healey
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Vice President of Athletics and Club Sports 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 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
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
Biology 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
Human Resources
Academic Affairs
Advancement
Schools and Academic Programs Online Learning Records and Registration
Student Success
Fundraising
Coaching
Tutoring Services
Alumni Relations
NCAA Compliance and Title IX
Disability Services
Annual Giving
Writing Center
Corporate and Foundation Relations
Honors Program Library Services International Programs
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Athletics and Club Sports
Stephenson Center for Appalachia Summer Theatre
Athletic Facilities Athletic Training Sports Information
Enrollment Management
Finance and Business Affairs
Strategic Planning and Effectiveness
Student Development
Recruitment
Business Affairs
Planning
Student Life
Admissions
Student Accounts
Assessment
Residence Life
Financial Aid
Technology Services
Institutional Research
Housing
Conferencing and Events
Marketing
Post Office
Communications
Dining Services
Learning Systems
Campus Bookstore Facilities
Conduct Career Services Outdoor Programs Counseling Services Health Services
Security
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Faculty Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
53
48
48
45
43
1
1
2
2
2
77
57
44
42
45
131
106
94
89
90
Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
% of FT Faculty with Terminal Degree
65%
67%
60%
64%
56%
Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Student to Faculty Ratio
13:1
15:1
15:1
15:1
14:1
Full-time Instructional Full-time Librarians Part-time Instructional
Total
Full-time Instructional Faculty Rank | Fall 2016
Full-time Instructional Faculty Length of Service | Fall 2016 30+
2%
20-29
17%
15-19 (# of years)
24% 17%
41%
10-14 6-9 3-5 2 1
Professor
new
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
0
Instructor
2
4
6
8
10
(# of full-time faculty)
Staff Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Full-time
113
111
107
101
92
Part-time
14
16
16
17
12
127
127
123
118
104
Total
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Tuition and Fees Academic Year
2016–17
2015–16
2014–15
2013–14
2012–13
Tuition
$24,878
$24,154
$23,450
$23,450
$23,450
$700
$700
$700
$700
$500
Room (double occupancy)
$5,042
$4,896
$4,750
$4,750
$4,250
Board (maximum plan)
$5,350
$5,200
$5,044
$4,500
$4,250
$35,970
$34,950
$33,944
$33,400
$32,450
Fees
Total
Scholarships and Financial Aid Academic Year
2015–16
2014–15
2013–14
2012–13
2011–12
$10,003,896
$9,110,523
$8,428,297
$7,915,113
$8,222,223
$1,835,222
$1,660,616
$1,737,762
$1,293,269
$1,676,256
$12,699,917
$11,065,707
$9,996,046
$9,225,949
$8,958,458
$1,715,847
$1,654,457
$1,452,866
$1,495,534
$1,428,262
$181,227
$266,165
$183,830
$169,912
$158,596
Other Programs
$1,018,196
$870,184
$672,441
$568,850
$366,093
Total
$27,454,305
$24,627,652
$22,471,242
$20,668,627
$20,809,888
Federal Programs North Carolina State Programs Institutional Grants/Scholarships Athletic Scholarships Tuition Waivers
Federal Loan 3-Year Default Rate
FY 2013
Median Borrowing
AY 2015–16
Lees-McRae College
12.7%
Lees-McRae College
$21,000
National Average
11.3%
National Average
$29,000
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Admission Freshman Admission | All Locations Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
1,531
1,400
1,514
1,751
1,266
965
931
938
1,164
855
63%
67%
62%
66%
68%
187
198
216
226
182
19%
21%
23%
19%
21%
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Applied
329
428
436
334
293
Accepted
226
305
308
244
232
69%
71%
71%
73%
79%
142
202
201
167
171
66%
66%
65%
68%
74%
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 2016
Entering Students | Fall 2016 Majors 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 Special Education Sport Administration Theatre Arts Education Wildlife Biology Undeclared
5 33
100
87
Freshman (FTFY)
Freshman with Credit (FTFY)
Transfer
Total
21 21 3 13 4 4 3 6 3 22 3 7 6 7 1 36 65
225
Readmit
Average GPA | Entering Freshmen (FTFY) Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
High School GPA (weighted)
3.48
3.15
3.29
3.14
3.25
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
75th Percentile
580
540
540
530
520
Average
506
479
482
480
476
25th Percentile
440
410
420
420
420
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
75 Percentile
560
540
520
550
530
Average
501
483
473
489
481
25th Percentile
450
410
420
420
420
SAT Scores | Entering Freshmen (FTFY) Critical Reading | Fall Semester
Mathematics | Fall Semester th
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Enrollment Main Campus Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012*
302
354
383
307
272
80
81
75
127
136
Junior (60-89 hours)
126
134
107
94
114
Senior (90+ hours)
152
109
95
118
88
Total
660
678
660
646
610
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Junior (60-89 hours)
25
27
99
94
149
Senior (90+ hours)
16
60
48
101
78
Total
41
87
147
195
227
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Junior (60-89 hours)
139
178
89
48
Senior (90+ hours)
151
90
44
1
– –
Total
290
268
133
49
–
Freshman (1-33 hours) Sophomore (34-59 hours)
Extended Sites Fall Semester
Online+ Fall Semester
*Prior to the 2013-14 academic year, sophomores were classified with 28-59 hours. + Online programs began in the 2013-2014 academic year.
Total Enrollment | Fall Semester 1,200
991
1,033 940
(# of students)
1,000 800
290
837
268
133
49
87
147
195
227
660
678
660
646
610
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
41
600 400
890
200
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Extended Sites
Online
Demographics Student Gender Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Male | Female
Male | Female
Male | Female
Male | Female
Male | Female
Main Campus
40% | 60%
41% | 59%
42% | 58%
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Online and Extended Sites
22% | 78%
21% | 79%
14% | 86%
17% | 83%
24% | 76%
Student Age | Average and Range Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Main Campus
20; 16–42
20; 16–58
20; 16–57
20; 17–56
21; 17–58
Online and Extended Sites
32; 18–63
33; 18–65
34; 18–64
33; 18–58
36; 18–63
North Carolina Students Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Main Campus
67%
64%
65%
60%
55%
Online and Extended Sites
97%
97%
98%
97%
99%
Honors Students Fall Semester
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Main Campus
98
92
87
78
64
Countries Represented | Fall 2016 Australia Bahamas
Canada Germany
Nigeria Netherlands
New Zealand Singapore
United Kingdom Zimbabwe
Top 10 States Represented | Fall 2016 1. North Carolina (743) 2. Virginia (38) 3. Florida (32) 4. South Carolina (23) 5. Georgia (19) 6. Tennessee (18) 7. New York (15) 8. Maryland (9) 9. Pennsylvania (9) 10. Indiana (9) 2016–17 Factbook | 13
Campus and Residence Life Main Campus | Fall 2016 Student Housing
Gender
Class
Style
Residents
Avery
Female
All
Hall
135
Baldwin
Female
Sophomore +
Hall
19
Bentley
Female
Sophomore +
Hall
17
Cannon Honors Cottage
Both
Sophomore +
Hall
11
Hemlock Village
Both
Sophomore +
Suite
47
McMillan
Both
Sophomore +
Hall
44
Tate
Male
Sophomore +
Hall
76
Female
Sophomore +
Hall
59
Virginia
Male
Freshman
Hall
73
Campus Houses
Both
Junior/Senior
House
72
Campus Apartments
Both
Junior/Senior
Apartment
23
Tennessee
pet-friendly residence
Main Campus | Fall 2016 Residents
Student Organizations | Fall 2016 Clubs/Groups
Commuters
87% 13%
Library Resources | Fall 2016 Resource Books E-Books Databases
Quantity 70,132 173,083 143
Media
1,488
Serials
146,586
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Business Leadership Developers CAT (Club of Athletic Training) Common Ground Ministry Herpetology Club Highlanders High Mountain Harmony InterVarsity Nerd Club Nurses’ Association Order of the Tower Outdoors Club Peer Allies Pet Council Sigma Beta Delta (Business Fraternity) ProCo (Programming Committee) Sois Toi Meme Student Government Association Three Meals Deep Beta Omega Kappa Fraternity (ΒΏΚ) Delta Omicron Theta Sorority (ΔΟΘ) Delta Zeta Nu Sorority (ΔΖΝ)
Club Sports Cheerleading Competition Climbing eSports Skiing and Snowboarding
Athletics Main Campus | Fall 2016
Athletes* | Fall 2016 NCAA Division II
Men
Women
Basketball
27
18
Cross Country
10
8
Lacrosse
25
14
Soccer
31
23
Softball
–
22
Tennis
6
8
Track and Field
23
18
Volleyball
13
15
Cycling (affiliated with USA Cycling Division I)
18
10
153
136
Total
Athlete
41%
Non-athlete
59%
*Student-athletes who participate on multiple teams are counted on each team
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Retention Rate 2015 to 2016
2014 to 2015
2013 to 2014
2012 to 2013
2011 to 2012
First-time, First-year Students
58%
63%
66%
60%
55%
Transfer Students (Main Campus)
83%
69%
50%
66%
66%
Transfer Students (Online and Extended)
85%
85%
82%
84%
78%
Entering Cohort
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
First-time, First-year Students
36%
36%
38%
38%
35%
Transfer Students (Main Campus)
44%
48%
65%
64%
60%
Transfer Students (Online and Extended)
78%
80%
79%
80%
82%
Fall to Fall Semester
Graduation Rate*
*6-year graduation rate per federal guidelines
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Degrees Conferred Main Campus | First Major Academic Year
2015–16
2014–15
2013–14
2012–13
2011–12
Athletic Training*
6
4
3
4
3
Biology
9
13
11
15
12
23
11
13
16
28
Communication Arts & Design
8
9
9
7
8
Criminal Justice
5
4
8
6
6
Elementary Education
3
1
3
5
7
English
1
2
3
3
2
History
1
1
–
1
3
Interdisciplinary Studies*
–
–
2
2
7
Musical Theatre
1
4
6
1
2
Performing Arts Studies
4
4
6
2
9
Physical Education*
–
2
1
2
3
Psychology
9
11
12
14
9
Religious Studies
2
1
4
2
3
Sociology*
–
–
–
1
–
Sport Administration
7
7
16
4
10
Theatre Arts Education
–
2
–
–
4
27
19
23
9
15
119
95
120
94
131
2015–16
2014–15
2013–14
2012–13
2011–12
2
–
1
–
–
Criminal Justice
24
16
30
31
15
Elementary Education
29
19
28
30
52
Human Services
13
–
–
–
–
RN to BSN
60
71
48
35
23
128
106
107
96
90
Business Administration
Wildlife Biology
Total
Online and Extended Sites Academic Year Birth to Kindergarten Education*
Total
*Programs are no longer accepting new students.
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Career Outcomes Employed
Main Campus | 2015–16 Total
67%
Athletic Training
33%
Biology
78%
Business Administration
77%
Communication Arts & Design
43%
Criminal Justice
67%
Elementary Education
67%
Continuing Education
Career Outcome*
Knowledge Rate+
16%
84%
91%
67%
100%
100%
100%
100%
96%
86%
88%
67%
100%
100%
100%
33% 11% 18% 43%
33%
English
100%
100%
100%
History
100%
100%
100%
Musical Theatre
100%
100%
100%
100%
75%
Performing Arts Studies
67%
Psychology
80%
80%
91%
Religious Studies
50%
50%
100%
100%
67%
67%
89%
91%
91%
100%
50%
Sport Administration Wildlife Biology
33%
100% 58%
8%
Extended Sites and Online | 2015–16 Total Birth to Kindergarten Education
88%
2%
100%
Criminal Justice
67%
71%
72%
Elementary Education
86%
86%
97%
Human Services
73%
91%
85%
RN to BSN
98%
98%
100%
18%
*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
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
$56,973,238
$55,175,332
$52,054,475
$47,706,562
$42,068,795
Total Liabilities
$9,980,971
$11,209,879
$12,009,721
$12,249,900
$13,066,772
Total Net Assets
$46,992,267
$43,965,453
$40,044,754
$35,456,662
$29,002,023
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Unrestricted Operating Revenues
$19,941,572
$18,732,882
$16,958,216
$17,243,122
$15,794,376
Operating Expenses
$18,148,484
$17,553,466
$15,615,732
$15,178,072
$14,923,087
$1,793,088
$1,179,416
$1,342,484
$2,065,050
$871,289
Fiscal Year
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Net Tuition
$9,923
$9,736
$10,019
$10,319
$9,604
College Debt
$7,706
$9,623
$10,896
$12,800
$12,992
Endowment
$18,853
$20,503
$22,389
$22,785
$21,041
Fiscal Year
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
CFI*
5.13
4.88
5.53
5.67
2.73
Total Assets
Operating Activities Fiscal Year
Total Operating Activity
Financial Metrics | Per FTE
Composite Financial Index
*CFI is a measure of an institution’s overall financial health. Minimum advisable is 3.00.
Debt | Fiscal Year 16
(in millions)
14 12 10 8 6 4 2
$7,767,492
$8,968,404
$9,403,555
$10,304,401
$10,900,063
2016
2015
2014
2013
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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
Carriage House
1961
1,872
Storage
Chaffee Administration Building
1955
12,859
Offices
Daniel Boone VI Cottage
1937
2,909
Guest Housing
Daniel May Woodworking Shop
2016
1,800
Facility Services
Dotti M. Shelton Learning Commons
1969
35,220
Library
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
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
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Building
Year Built
Sq. Footage
Function
Staff Residence House II
1968
3,264
House
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, built in 2002, 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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