Endicott College
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Endicott College is a private college located in Beverly, Massachusetts. Founded in 1939, Endicott has evolved from a two year women’s college to a four year co-educational college. Endicott has been ranked as one of America’s best comprehensive colleges by U.S. News and World Report.[1]
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| Motto | Discover the Experience... |
| Established | 1939 |
| Type | Private |
| Endowment | US $14.9 million |
| President | Richard E. Wylie |
| Undergraduates | 1,750+ undergraduate students |
| Postgraduates | 1,100 School of Graduate and Professional Studies |
| Location | Beverly, Mass., USA |
| Campus | Located on ocean's scenic edge on New England's historic North Shore, 230 acres |
| Athletics | 24 varsity teams |
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| Website | www.endicott.edu |
[edit] College History
Endicott College was founded in 1939 by Dr. Eleanor Tupper and her husband, Dr. George O. Bierkoe. The College was issued its first charter by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1939. In 1944, it was officially approved by the Commonwealth for the granting of Associate in Arts and Associate of Science degrees. Eight years later in 1952, Endicott was accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Endicott graduated its first class, a group of 20 students, in 1941. Today, there are more than 1,750 undergraduate students, 1,100 students enrolled in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, 100 students in Madrid and Mexico, and more than 15,000 alumni. In the fall of 1994, the College welcomed its first co-educational class.
Today Endicott offers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. The College introduced a Master in Education degree in the fall of 1996. Special concentrations include Arts and Learning, Elementary Education, Integrative Education, International Education, Montessori Education, Organizational Management, Reading and Literacy, Special Needs, Sport Management, and Training and Organizational Management in Hospitality. In the Spring of 2001, a Master of Business Administration was approved.
[edit] Schools
Schools at Endicott College include:
- Art and Design
- Arts and Sciences
- Business and Technology
- Communication
- Education
- Hospitality and Tourism Administration
- Nursing and Health Sciences
- Sport Science and Fitness Studies
- The Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies
[edit] Athletics
The Endicott Athletic Department holds memberships in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, Division III), the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC), the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), the New England Football Conference (NEFC), the Northeast Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA), the North East Collegiate Hockey Association (NECHA), and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
The department sponsors intercollegiate varsity teams in the following sports: cross country, football, soccer, volleyball, hockey, tennis, basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, golf, an equestrian team, and varsity club cheerleading, crew, dance, ice hockey, and sailing.
[edit] Clubs and Intramurals
The School of Sport Science and Fitness Studies and the Post Center, through their staffs, offer club activities in fitness and intramural sports. Clubs offered include a Sport Marketing Club, Sport Activators Club, and Athletic Training Club. Yearly intramural and recreational events include Flag Football, Volleyball, Floor Hockey, 3–3 Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Softball, 5–5 Basketball, Arena Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Racquetball, Tennis, and Pond Hockey. Fitness activities include Step Aerobics, Kickboxing, Power Yoga, Tae Kwon Do, Butts & Gutts, Band-Tastic, Jazzercise, Abs Solutely, Women’s Self-Defense, Circuit Training, Latin Dance, and Endurance Step. Club Sports include Adventure Based Council, Cheerleading Squad, Crew, Dance Team, Fitness Club, Hockey, Kayaking, and Sailing.
[edit] The Endicott Campus
- Further information: Endicott College Residence Halls
[edit] Art Center
Built in 1962 and renovated in 2000, the Art Center houses two Mac computer labs, art studios, a lecture hall, the photography studio, classrooms, and offices. The central lobby is home to the J. David Broudo Gallery of Art, and the lower level includes the Student Art Gallery.
[edit] Birchmont (Founder's House)
Birchmont was built in 1959 as a trustee center and residence for the co-founders, President and Dean of Endicott, Dr. George O. Bierkoe and Dr. Eleanor Tupper. It is now the home of the President and a meeting area.
[edit] Callahan Center
The Callahan Center is a focal point for student activities. It was constructed in 1964 and houses dining facilities, health services, mail services, the copy center, bookstore, snack bar, Solarium, and the offices of Student Development.
[edit] Center for Research & Development/Global Institute for Student Aspirations
Located on the site of the former Brooks Hall, the Research Center was constructed in Fall 2006. The Center for Research & Development and the Global Institute for Student Aspirations are housed in this building.
[edit] College Hall
Currently used as the main administration building, College Hall was purchased from the estate of William Amory Gardner in the late 1940s. Originally it was used as a classroom building and dormitory. An office wing was built in 1960, a substantial renovation will be completed Fall, 2006.
[edit] Conference Center at Water's Edge
Constructed in 1955 on land given by Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Chalifoux, the building was originally named for Dr. George O. Bierkoe, co-founder, trustee, and first President of Endicott. Until 1999 it was utilized as the College gymnasium. Today, it is an oceanfront conference center. (formerly Bierkoe)
[edit] Grove Hall
Grove Hall was originally part of the Sears estate. It was remodelled in 1946, in 1987, and in 1992. Once a residence hall, in 2004 it became the site of The Pub, a recreational area for students who are 21 and older.
[edit] Diane Meyers Halle Library
The Library was built originally in 1965. In 2002, an addition to the Library was constructed, which allows access to the internet. An Academic Support Center, Internship Office, Career Center, Cyber Café, Archives/Museum and additional space for the Library collection were included in the construction project.
[edit] Interfaith Chapel
The Chapel was constructed in 1979 as a non-denominational center and contains the office of the College Chaplain. In 2000 the Chapel was renovated. Scheduled services and masses are held here, as well as other College events.
[edit] The Lodge
Constructed in 2004, this facility was built with post and beam construction. Over 200 students can gather in this space, which is used for student activities, socializing, and relaxing. Barbecue pits, which can be used seasonally, are located adjacent to the Lodge.
[edit] Misselwood
This 4.5 acre oceanfront French manor estate was built in 1928 by the Agassiz family, a prominent Boston family, and purchased by Endicott in 2003. The building houses the Event and Conference Services, as well as the School of Hospitality and Tourism Administration's non-traditional classroom.
[edit] Post Sports Science and Fitness Center
The Center opened in 1999. This 84,000-square-foot facility houses the School of Sport Science and Fitness Studies. The building also includes: classrooms; training rooms; labs; offices; fitness, dance, weight and aerobic rooms; racquetball courts; locker rooms; a competition gymnasium seating 1,200; and a field house with a suspended running track and a traversing wall.
[edit] Tea House
Originally a play house for the children of Herbert M. Sears who lived in Reynolds Hall, the Tea House is scheduled to be renovated as an informal art and design center for students.
[edit] Tower Hall
Originally the stable of the Sears estate, Tower Hall was used as Endicott's first gymnasium. In 1941 a 200-seat Theater Workshop was constructed and, in 1963, the building was renovated. Tower then served as the site of the Endicott Children's Center. In 1998, the building underwent total renovation and is used for student housing, utilizing apartment-style design.
[edit] Trexler Hall
Originally the stable of the Gardner estate, Trexler Hall was acquired along with College Hall in 1940. In 1954 it was converted to a library with a small number of residence rooms. After the construction of the library in 1965 it was reconverted to a student residence. It is named for Samuel G. Trexler, an original trustee of Endicott.
[edit] Tupper Manor at Water's Edge
Tupper was purchased in 1943 from the estate of Bryce Allan, owner of Allan Steamship Lines, and named for Dr. Eleanor E. Tupper, founder, original trustee, and second president of Endicott College. It is the manor house for the Conference Center at Water's Edge.
[edit] The William and Tia Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies (formerly Bullock Hall)
Bullock was originally the carriage house of the Bryce Allen estate. It was acquired by Endicott in 1943 and used for residential space. The building was renovated in 2003 and became the home of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, which houses classrooms, computer labs, and office space. (formerly Bullock Hall)
[edit] Samuel C. Wax Academic Center
The science wing was completed in 1969. An auditorium was completed in 1970 to link the science wing to the Professional Arts wing which was completed in 1979. This facility was further expanded in 1996.
[edit] External links
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