Visitors Guide 2013 by Westfield State

Visitors Guide

A Message from the President | 1

Welcome to Westfield State University! Founded in 1838 by reformer/educator Horace Mann as America’s first public institution of higher learning without barrier to gender, race or economic class, Westfield State continues to make history as the crown jewel of the state university system of Massachusetts. As you visit our beautiful campus, I think that you’ll discover why U.S. News & World Report ranked us in the top tier of Regional Universities–North in the latest “Best Colleges” editions and why MASSInc. named us Massachusetts’ Best Education Value in a “cost versus value” study of all public and private institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth. We’ve much to celebrate-affordability, exceptional academics and student services, a first-rate program of global education, internships and experiential learning. We also have an award-winning athletics program, a calendar of world-class cultural and community events and state-of-the art facilities. Helping students to meet the challenges of a changing world, Westfield State is a great place to study, to work and to grow. Enjoy your visit and come back often. Evan S. Dobelle, President

Evan S. Dobelle President

2 | HISTORY

“ A complete university experience, a classic New England setting, a cohesive and creative community: that’s

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Westfield State.

HISTORY Westfield State is an education leader committed to providing every generation of students with a learning experience built on its founding principle as the first co-educational college in America to offer an education without barrier to race, gender or economic status. This spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies that creates a vital community of engaged learners who become confident, capable individuals prepared for leadership and service to society. 1838: Founded by Horace Mann as the first public coeducational school for teacher education in the U.S. 1839: Opened in Barre, Mass. as Normal School for teacher training 1844: Moved to Westfield

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1847: Alumni Association established 1892: Dedication of Court Street building (now City Hall) 1925: Student government established 1932: Name changed to State Teachers College and a four year program instituted 1956: Current campus dedicated 1960: Name changed to State College at Westfield 1960s: Graduate and Continuing Education instituted 1967: Name changed to Westfield State College 2009: Largest freshman class and highest enrollment in universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history 2010: Name changed to Westfield State University

4 | Distinctions

Distinctions  Westfield State University is one of the top 40 public institutions in the north, according to US News & World Report, 2012.  Best education value in Massachusetts, public or private, when measuring quality and success of programs and relative costs of higher education (Mass Inc study, 2010)  One of the highest six-year graduation rates among the Massachusetts universities  One of the largest producer of new teachers among the Massachusetts state universities  Commonwealth Honors Program  Urban Education Program  Only public university in New England offering a bachelor of science in Regional Planning  Highest percentage of undergraduate students who choose to live on campus among the state universities

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 One of two largest employers in the City of Westfield  Only four-year public university in “New England’s Knowledge Corridor”  Enrolls students from every county in Massachusetts  Participant in New England Regional Program for tuition adjustment for students from adjacent states  Winner of nine MASCAC athletics conference Smith Cup championships  Ranked among the top 15 percent of military friendly schools by GI Jobs magazine, 2012  Selected as one of the Chronicle of Higher Education's 2011 Great Colleges to Work For  Designated as a “Top Military Friendly College” by Advanced Military Education Magazine for a second consecutive year

“ Westfield creates opportunities for students to grow and take chances. With a highly-regarded faculty, rich and diverse academic programs, real world internships, top-notch athletic facilities, and a big, beautiful campus, your life will be transformed by what happens inside the classroom and

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out of it.

6 | Enrollment and Student Profile

Enrollment and Student Profile Admissions (Fall 2012)  5,430 freshman applications  749 transfer applications (day division)  78% on-line applications  3.15 average GPA of entering freshmen  1030 average SAT of entering freshmen  990 freshmen enrolled (day)

Enrollment (Fall 2012)  5,953 total enrollment  4,600 undergraduate day students  685 undergraduate continuing education students  668 graduate and post-baccalaureate students  2,850 resident students  3,150 commuting students  582 enrolled through Disability Services  53% women  47% men  17:1 student/faculty ratio  5,580 in-state  420 out-of-state  8% of the 2011 freshman class were in the top 10% of their high school class and 29% were in the top 25%

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Retention rate  79.8% (Fall 2010 – Fall 2011)

Graduation rate  58.3% (6 year rate for the 2005 cohort)  60.5% (6 year rate for the 2004 cohort)  66% of 2010 graduates secured employment less than 6 months after graduation.

8 | By The Numbers

BY THE NUMBERS

#1 Top cost-effective university in Massachusetts 17:1

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wireless campus

4,600 undergraduate students 53% women; 47% men

70 student clubs and organizations

Financial Aid  84% of students receive some type of financial assistance  29% receive federal grants  46% receive state aid  21% receive institutional aid  72% receive a student loan  156 scholarships awarded worth $511,180  299 students earned $497,442 through Federal Work Study Program

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Academic Profile  Degrees offered: B.A., B.S.,

B.S.W., B.S.E., M.Ed., M.S., M.A., M.P. A., M.S.W., C.A.G.S.  31 undergraduate majors  34 minors  Most Popular Majors:

• Criminal Justice • Business Management • Education • Psychology • Communication

10 | programs of study

Programs of Study Art Athletic Training Biology Business Management Chemistry Communication Computer Information Systems Computer Science Criminal Justice Economics Education English Environmental Science Ethnic & Gender Studies General Science History Liberal Studies Mathematics Movement Science Music Nursing Political Science Psychology Regional Planning Social Work Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Undelcared

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Graduate programs Master of Science in Accountancy Master of Science in Criminal Justice Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis Master of Arts in English Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Public Administration Master of Social Work Master of Education Initial Licensure Professional Licensure Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Graduate Certificates Homeland Security Studies Applied Behavior Analysis

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256 acres • 24 buildings • 9 residence halls • 216 bed Downtown Residence Hall 1. The Horace Mann Center* Administration & Finance Admission Office Advancement and College Relations Alumni Office College for Kids Community Education Criminal Justice Department Event Management Financial Aid Graduate & Continuing Education Human Resources Office Marketing Office Media Relations President’s Office Student Accounts 2. The Woodward Center* Alumni Field* Athletics Department Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies Department 3. Bates Hall* English Department Geographic Information Systems Technology Lab (GIS) History Department Music Department

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4. Tim & Jeanne’s Dining Commons* The Fr. John Dean Dining Hall Pandini’s The Tekoa Room 5. Ely Hall* Arno Maris Art Gallery Bookstore Campus Center Campus Voice Newspaper Office Communication Department Commuter Affairs Ely Library Ely Studio Theater Dunkin Donuts Subway Restaurant TV Studio Wellness Center & Indoor Pool WSKB Radio Station 6. Ferst Interfaith Center** 7. Juniper Park Elementary School** Center for Teacher Education & Research 8. Facilities 9. Parenzo Hall* Academic Achievement Office Academic Advising Center/Peer Advising Academic Affairs Office Art Department

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Dever Stage Education Department International Programs Office Macintosh Lab Media and Technical Services Parenzo Gymnasium Political Science Department Reading and Writing Center Registrar Urban Education Program Office 10. Banacos Academic Center* Tutoring Center Disability Services Learning Disabilities Program 11. Public Safety Complex* Campus Police and Parking Office Residence Halls 12. Apartments** 13. Dickinson Hall** 14. Courtney Hall* 15. Davis Hall** 16. New Hall* 17. Lammers Hall** Career Services Office, Counseling Center 18. Scanlon Hall* Scanlon Banquet Hall* Scanlon Living Room*

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19. University Hall* (Opening Fall 2013) 20. Wilson Hall* Biology Department and Green House Center for Instructional Technology Computer & Information Science Department Economics & Management Department Environmental Science Department Geography & Regional Planning Department Information Technology Liberal Studies Program Mathematics Department Philosophy Department Physical Science Department Psychology Department Savignano Auditoriums 21. Mod Hall Ethnic & Gender Studies Honors ProgramNursing Sociology Social Work World Languages * Handicap Accessible ** Partially Accessible Interactive map available at

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14 | Accreditations

Westfield State is accredited by:

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) The Music program is accredited by:

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) The Teacher Licensure programs are accredited by:

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education The Athletic Training program is accredited by:

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) The Health Fitness Program is accredited by:

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) The Social Work program is accredited by:

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

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EMT Certification:

Westfield State is designated as a Commonwealth of Massachusettsaccredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training institution The Computer Science program is accredited by:

The Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

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“ It is a true honor to teach what you love, enjoy what you do, and love the people with

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whom you work.

Faculty Profile  211 full-time faculty and librarians  135 tenured  89% hold terminal degrees

Alumni Profile  37,000 total alumni  75% of alumni live in Massachusetts

Notable alumni  Joseph Silas Diller (1873), Curator, Smithsonian Institution  Frances and Mary Allen (1876), photographers  George Cortelyou (1882), U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Postmaster General  Samuel Edward Courtney (1882), first African-American to serve a full 3-year term on the Boston School Committee  Nettie Marie Stevens (1883), geneticist proving how chromosomes determine gender  Flora White (1887), proponent of progressive education movement  Olive Searle (1911), cancer researcher  Leonard Collamore (1956), originator and producer of “As Schools Match Wits”  Eduardo C. Robreno (1967), first CubanAmerican federal judge  Terry M. Craven (1973), Associate Justice, Juvenile Court, Suffolk County

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 Paula Meara (1975), first woman metropolitan Chief of Police in New England  Joseph Carvalho III (1975), President, Springfield Museums Association, retired  Dennis Picard (1976), director, Storrowton Village, an authentic recreation of a 19th century village  William J. Sullivan III (1977), head of the Special Operations Division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service Worldwide  Gerry Scott (1980), President of The Wall Street Analyst Forum, NYC  Paula Long (1983), MA High Tech 2007 Woman to Watch as a founder and vice president of EqualLogic, Inc.  Don DelNegro (1984), Athletic Trainer, Boston Bruins, 2011 Stanley Cup Winners  Peter P. Laviolette (1986), Jr., coach, Olympic hockey and Philadelphia Flyers, winners of the Stanley Cup, 2006  Thaddeus C. Penas (1992), Advocacy and Communications Advisor with the “Stop TB Partnership” of the World Health Organization  Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick (1970), Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year 2011  Michael Flynn (1997), MA State Teacher of the Year (2007)  Shauna Wilson-Ogundi (2005), teacher, activist and actress who was recently in the movie American Gangster

18 | Athletics

“ Westfield athletics has an established championship culture. The entire campus rallies around our sports programs. There’s a tremendous amount of school

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spirit here.

Colors: Blue and white Team Name: Owls Mascot: Nestor Website: westfieldstateowls.com

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 21 varsity teams  Winner of ten Smith Cups  Westfield Owls hold MASCAC titles in football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s indoor track and field, baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s cross country.  10% of students participate in varsity athletics  More than 2,500 students participate in 45 intramural sports and activities  Member, NCAA Division III

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League Affiliations  Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC)  Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC)  New England Football Conference (NEFC)

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Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Competitive Cheerleading Softball Swimming & Diving Volleyball

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Basketball Soccer Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse

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Opportunities Beyond The Classroom

“ There are so many great opportunities here-not just to pursue your major, but other interests, too. This school can really change

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your life.

 More than 70 clubs and organizations  350 internship placements per semester  National Student Exchange with nearly 200 colleges and universities in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands  International Exchange in more than 35 countries  Short-term faculty led international courses during winter and summer breaks  25 – 30 Washington Center Internships with $150,000 in scholarships annually  Walt Disney World Internship Program  First Year Experience  Community Service Clearinghouse offers unlimited opportunities for community service and engagement at more than 50 community organizations  Fitness Programs for students and nearly 3,500 undergraduate Wellness Center members  More than 1500 student activities are offered outside the classroom annually, in addition to varsity and intramural sports.  Reading and Writing Center  Peer Advising, Disability Services and Tutoring Center  The Owl Advantage Program rewards students for their participation in events outside of the classroom.

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Special Initiatives  Westfield River Environmental Center  Center for Teacher Education and Research (CENTER)  Pioneer Valley Readiness Center (PVRC)  Westfield Professional Development School network (WPDS)  Pioneer Valley Educational Readiness Center (PERC)  Producer/host of Emmy nominated “As Schools Match Wits,” regional high school quiz show  Discover Westfield Day for high school students  High School Scholar/Dual Enrollment Opportunities  Teaching American History Grant Program  Public Education Government Project  Helping Out Our Town (HOOT) Day community volunteer opportunity  Connections: First Year Forward, success programming for first-year students  Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement, in courses across the curriculum  NFS grant, Discovering the Art of Mathematics: Inquiry Based Learning in Mathematics for Liberal Arts

“ There’s a cultural explosion happening in the Pioneer Valley, and Westfield State is proud to be one of the institutions leading the

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charge

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 A dedicated Veteran Service Office and Resource Center with a permanent staff – A year round place ready to assist you in your transition and continued educational pursuit from admission to graduation  Annual Veteran Resource Fair which feature 20+ non-profit organizations whose sole aim is to help veterans, military personnel, and their families

Community/Cultural Resources  College for Kids  Teen U summer residential programs for teens  Community Education  Arno Maris Gallery and Westfield State Downtown Art Gallery  Ely Studio Theater productions  Guest Lecture Series  Woodward Center  Community Service Clearinghouse  Music Department Student and Faculty Concerts and Recitals  Dever Stage music, theatre, dance and more  Certified Emergency Medical Technician Training Program  Addiction Counselor Certification Program

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Directions  10 minutes from Mass Pike, Exit 3  20 minutes from Springfield  30 minutes from Northampton/Amherst  30 minutes from the Berkshires  2 hours from Boston, Providence, and Albany  3 hours from New York City

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24 | INDEX

President’s Message................................ 1 History............................................... 2 – 3 Distinctions....................................... 4 – 5 Enrollment & Student Profile............... 6 – 7 By the Numbers....................................... 8 Financial Aid............................................ 8 Academic Profile...................................... 9 Undergraduate Majors............................ 10 Graduate Programs................................ 11 Campus Map................................. 12 – 13 Accreditations................................ 14 – 15 Faculty Profile......................................... 16 Alumni Profile......................................... 16 Notable Alumni.............................. 16 – 17 Athletics........................................ 18 – 19 Opportunities Beyond the Classroom....... 20 Special Initiatives........................... 21 – 22 Community/Cultural Resources............... 22 Directions.............................................. 23

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