Carson-Newman College

Infobox University


motto= Truth, Beauty, Goodness
name=Carson-Newman College
established=1851
type=Private
president=
city=Jefferson City
state=Tennessee
country=USA
undergrad=1,942
postgrad=173
staff=199
campus=Suburban, 100 acres
nickname=Eagles
colors=Orange & Blue
website= [http://www.cn.edu/ www.cn.edu]

Carson-Newman College is a historically Baptist liberal arts college located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Enrollment as of 2006-2007 was about 2,050. The college's students come from 44 U.S. states and 30 other countries. Studies are offered in approximately 90 different academic programs. Currently, the five most popular majors are: Nursing, Education, Business, Pre-Medicine/Biology, and Psychology. In addition to the overall institutional accreditation by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, many individual majors and programs are nationally accredited. Graduates from C-N go on to continue their education at some of the top seminaries and post-graduate institutions in America. C-N is recognized as having one of the top nursing programs in the state, and the pre-medicine programs consistently place students in top medical programs throughout the nation.

Administration

On May 4, 2007, the board of trustees elected longtime political science professor and associate provost Joe Bill Sloan as interim President of Carson-Newman College [ [http://www.cn.edu/news/fullstory.cfm?story=45962365. C-N News ] ] On March 25, 2008 it was reported that the presidential search committee has begun interviewing a short list of candidates for the vacant presidency, leading to speculation that a new president could be in place as early as the Fall of 2008. [ [http://www.cn.edu/presidentialsearch/news.cfm Carson-Newman Committee Begin Search for Next President ] ] On July 8, 2008, the trustees appointed Baylor University Provost Dr. J. Randall O'Brien president of the college. [ [http://www.cn.edu/news/fullstory.cfm?story=601897024 C-N News ] ]

History

Established as Mossy Creek Missionary Baptist Seminary in 1851, the school began by holding classes in a local Baptist church. Within a few years the institution became Mossy Creek Baptist College and occupied its own buildings on the site of the present campus.

In 1880, the college was named Carson College for James Harvey Carson (1801-1880), who left $15,000 of his estate to the school, [ [http://books.google.com/books?id=hQGdmfjqBP0C&pg=PA238&dq=%22James+Harvey+Carson Higher education in Tennessee, by Lucius Salisbury Merriam - 1893] ] [ [http://www.tnhillbillie.net/tn/jefferson/articles/jbmalone.html tnhillbillie.net] reports the bequest was $20,000] . For several years it existed alongside Newman College, a separate facility for the education of women named for William Cate Newman, who had donated money to the women's college. In 1889, the two colleges united as one of the first coeducational institutions in the South.

In 1919, Carson-Newman became officially affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. The College was admitted to membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1927 and the Association of American Colleges in 1928.

During most of its history, Carson-Newman College has served as a residential four-year, liberal arts college with courses of study leading to the baccalaureate degree. On campus, art galleries, theaters, a television studio and a state-of-the-art recital hall offer opportunities for students to exhibit their talents and to participate in a variety of visual and performing arts and productions.

Carson-Newman College has maintained its commitment to training ministers and Christian professionals while expanding its liberal arts program to include 53 undergraduate areas of study. In 1988, Carson-Newman College introduced five "Steeples of Excellence": the Center for Wellness, the Center for Educational Service to Appalachia, the Center for Baptist Studies, the Center for Global Education, and the Louis and Mary Charlotte Ball Institute for Church Music. These "Steeples" are areas of traditional strength in which the college seeks to establish a national reputation for excellence.

In 1997, Carson-Newman dedicated its Laboratory for Learning in the name of Dr. Ernest L. Boyer, past president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Established in 1993, this endeavor has garnered recognition for its efforts to transform education both inside and outside the classroom. Carson-Newman was one of only 17 colleges and universities in the United States chosen to participate in this national initiative.

Through Appalachian Outreach, many churches send volunteers to spend their summers working with the institution in poverty relief efforts, and many C-N students have been among volunteers to respond to national disasters. The first ministry team permitted to work with China’s leprosy patients consisted of Carson-Newman faculty, students and staff. Recent summers have seen a host of C-N missions and education initiatives across the globe, including China, Costa Rica and Djibouti. The College also offers programs to assist pastors and church leaders. The Norton Institute provides educational opportunities and spiritual enrichment through area churches. Over 1,000 C-N students are annually involved in Christian missions and service opportunities through the College’s Campus Ministries Office.

Majors and programs

Carson-Newman offers the following programs of study:

*Art: Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Photography
*Athletic Training
*Biochemistry
*Biology: Biotechnology, Environmental Studies, Health Professions, Research/Teaching
*Business: Accounting, Administration, Financial Economics, Health Care Administration, Management, Marketing
*Chemistry
*Child and Family Studies
*Communication: Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Radio/Television/Film, Speech
*Computer Information Systems
*Computer Science
*Consumer Services: Interior Design, Retailing
*English: Creative Writing, Literature
*Exercise Science
*Film Studies
*Food, Nutrition, Dietetics
*French
*General Studies
*History
*Human Exceptionalities
*Human Services
*Languages
*Leisure Services
*Liberal Studies: Elementary Education
*Linguistics
*Mathematics
*Music: Composition, Band, Vocal, Instrumental, Theory, Church Music, Performance
*Nursing
*Philosophy
*Physical Education
*Physics: Professional, Applied
*Political Science
*Pre-Professional: Dentistry, Engineering, Health Information Management, Law, Medical Technology, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Veterinary Medicine
*Psychology
*Religion: Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, Church Recreation/Youth Ministry, Ministries
*Sociology
*Spanish
*Special Education
*Teacher Licensure
*Theatre

= Athletics = Carson-Newman is a member of the South Atlantic Conference and fields seventeen varsity teams in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II competition. Men's varsity sports at Carson-Newman are: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, and Wrestling. Women's sports are: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball

The college's athletic facilities include Burke-Tarr Stadium, McCown Field, the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex, six tennis courts, a softball complex, Holt Fieldhouse, and Butler-Blanc Gymnasium. Construction has begun on a new Football Operations Building in the south endzone at Burke-Tarr Stadium. This facility will be ready for the 2008 season. Its coach Ken Sparks who is a graduate of the school and has been coaching the team since 1980 ranks fourth in most wins among active NCAA coaches. [ [http://carsonnewmaneagles.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/sparks_ken00.html carsonewmaneagles.cstv.com Player Bio:Ken Sparks - caronewmaneagles.cstv.com - Retrieved January 18, 2008] ]

In 2007, the C-N baseball team won the South Atlantic Conference Tournament after defeating Tusculum College twice in one day. The team planned to travel to Tampa, Florida, to compete in the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament.

Notable Alumni

*Millard F. Caldwell — 29th governor of Florida
*Todd Collins — former NFL football player & Super Bowl Champion with the St. Louis Rams
*Michael Eric Dyson —author, professor, and Baptist minister.
*Junior Glymph — NFL football player
*Clayton Holmes — former NFL football player & Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys
*Steve Josue — NFL football player
*Cedric Killings — NFL football player
*Chris Marion — member of classic rock band, Little River Band
*B. Carroll Reece — Member, US House of Representatives, 1921-1931 and 1933-1947.
*Ken Sparks, fourth winningest coach among active NCAA coaches
*John Q. Tilson — Member, US House of Representatives, 1909-1913 and 1915-1932; House Majority Leader 1925-1932.
*Carl Torbush — NCAA football coach.
*Herbert S. Walters — United States Senator from Tennessee from 1963 to 1964
*Bradford Weems — well known personal trainer
*Leonard Weaver — current Seattle Seahawks fullback
*Clyde Wright — Former Major League Baseball pitcher
*Sparky Woods — Former NCAA football coach (Appalachian State and South Carolina) most notably
*Skip Johns — NFL football player (Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots)

References

External links

* [http://www.cn.edu Official Carson-Newman College Website]
* [http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=60571 Carson-Newman Names New President]