Holy Cross College (Indiana)

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Holy Cross College is a Roman Catholic, co-educational, residential institution of higher education in Notre Dame, unincorporated St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, immediately northeast of the City of South Bend. The College was founded in 1966 and it is administered by members of the Congregation of Holy Cross. The College’s unique baccalaureate program consists of three requirements that take students outside the classroom: a service project, an internship and an international experience. The addition of an athletics program has meant the College can now offer students an education in mind, body and spirit. This contemporary learning experience, paired with a caring college community, prepares each student for a lifetime of possibilities.

Majors/studies

Each student completes the same multidisciplinary core of courses, and then electives can be taken that will allow each student to gain knowledge and experience in areas of choice. The most popular major is liberal studies, but theology, education, psychology, business and history are also offered. In addition, students may elect to complete an optional academic concentration in several areas, including business and economics, information systems, literature, prelaw, psychology, and theology. Students have a major advisor, and those pursuing optional academic concentrations have a co-advisor. [http://www.hcc-nd.edu/prospects/academics/programs/bachelors/faq/]

As of 2008-2009, the number of majors available will be increased to include:Business,Education,Psychology, Communications, andHistory.

Campus Ministry

Among the most vibrant programs of the college is the Campus Ministry program. Billing itself as "Distinctively Catholic, Open to All" [http://www.hcc-nd.edu/students/ministry/] Campus Ministry offers many opportunities for spiritual growth in a Catholic setting. Central to campus spirituality is the Eucharist. Mass is offered on weekdays at 12:25 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00 p.m. GLORY is a Eucharistic Praise and Worship Holy Hour that precedes regular Eucharistic Adoration [http://www.hcc-nd.edu/prospects/ministry/eucharist_adoration/] on Tuesday nights.

The Mission Team is a faith development program where students grow in their faith and are supported by other students in living a moral and healthy lifestyle according to the teachings of the Catholic Church. [http://faculty.hcc-nd.edu/RKloska/MissionTeam/] The Mission Team had over 32 students participate in 06-07. Scholarships are available for its participants.

Financial aid

Holy Cross accepts many forms of financial aid in the form of: Federal Perkins Loan, Pell Grants, State Grants as well as offered scholastic scholarships.

Housing

Holy Cross has five residence halls for students. Pulte Hall and South Hall are apartment style housing; Pulte is an all male dorm and South is co-ed. Anselm Hall and Basil Hall are male dorms, and James Hall houses females.

Athletic program

Cross country

This team is preparing for its second year in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) competition. Coach Dave Barstis started the cross country team at Saint Mary's College, and coaches both the men and women's programs at Holy Cross.

Men's golf

This recent addition to the NAIA signed two athletes at Holy Cross' signing day. Coaches Ryan Gowen and Cody Risedorph are confident this team will be successful in its inaugural year. Tryouts are held within the first two weeks of the academic year.

Ice hockey

The Holy Cross ice hockey team competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). The team competes at The Ice Box, a local skating facility, and is forming a conference with schools from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

Men's soccer

The Holy Cross men's soccer team was one of the first to join the NAIA. In addition to the customized soccer fields on campus, this team also practices and competes at Soccer Zone, a local facility.

Women's soccer

The women's soccer program plans to join the NAIA in 2008.

Intercollegiate lacrosse

The lacrosse team is one of the oldest and most successful club sports on campus. It is open to students from Holy Cross and Notre Dame. Tryouts are held at the beginning of the spring semester.

Intercollegiate basketball

Holy Cross plays other colleges and universities from the greater South Bend area. In 2006, they competed in a two-day tournament in Iowa. This team also competes in the Mishawaka A league.

Cheerleading

The Saints cheerleaders are coming off their most impressive year and anticipate one even more so. This squad cheers for the Holy Cross basketball team, as well as increases school pride and morale. Tryouts are held within the first two weeks of the academic year.

New recreation center

The College broke ground on a new recreation center [http://www.hcc-nd.edu/visitors/news/archive/103/] in July 2007. This building is being named for Robert Pfeil and his wife, Dorothy. Pfeil is a former trustee and noteworthy donor to this facility. It will house a gymnasium, lockers, a student fitness center, offices for coaches and for student activities. The center is expected to open July 2008.

Notable alumni

*Skip Holtz ’84 - Son of Lou Holtz. Coach of the East Carolina University football team.
*Timothy DeGeeter ’89 - State representative for the 15th Ohio House District.
*Sal Vecchio ’85 - Film editor and narrator of National Geographic
*Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger - A motivational speaker best known as the inspiration for the motion picture Rudy

External links and references

* [http://www.hcc-nd.edu Official website]
* [http://www.hcc-nd.edu/pages/about/images/hcc_map.gifCampus map]