Lourdes College

Lourdes College
Lourdes College: Discover Your Place
Founded	1958
Type	Private
Location	Sylvania, Ohio, United States
Alumni	3,775 members
Enrollment	2,035 students
Student to Faculty Ratio	15 to 1
Accreditation	[http://www.higherlearningcommision.org The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools] Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (Department 210, Washington DC 20055-0210, 202-887-6791 [http://www.cswe.org Council on Social Work Education] (CSWE) [http://www.ode.state.oh.us Ohio Department of Education] [http://www.nursing.ohio.gov Ohio Board of Nursing] Certified by the [http://regents.ohio.gov Ohio Board of Regents]

Lourdes College, located in Sylvania, Ohio, United States, and another school with the same name at cagayan de oro city, was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in order to educate sisters of the order.

A private commuter college, Lourdes offers baccalaureate degree programs in the arts and sciences, nursing and professional studies (including business, education, leadership studies and social work). The college also offers graduate degrees in education, nursing and organizational leadership.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Francis, Lourdes describes as one of its goals to offer its students the opportunity to learn in an environment that follows its Franciscan values of community, learning, reverence and service [cite web|url=http://www.lourdes.edu/why_lourdes/?s=69&c=90|title=Lourdes College: Why Lourdes?|accessdate=2008-07-26|date=2008|publisher=Lourdes College] . Lourdes is situated on 89 acres of woodlands, 10 miles west of Toledo, Ohio. Classrooms seat no more than 40, affording students the opportunity to better acquaint themselves with their professors and fellow classmates.

Lourdes also offers a wide variety of community outreach programs, including the [http://www.lourdes.edu/alumni_friends/?s=97&c=0 Appold Planetarium] , the [http://www.franciscancenter.org Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center] , the [http://www.lourdes.edu/alumni_friends/?s=98&c=0 Koester Greenhouse] and the [http://www.lourdes.edu/alumni_friends/?s=93&c=0 LifeLong Learning] program. The college's [http://www.franciscancenter.org/threatre_workshops/index.aspx Theater Vision] and [http://www.lourdes.edu/alumni_friends/?s=96&c=0 Life Lab] programs also offer hands-on educational programs for students.

Collaborative partnerships include programs in Sandusky, Ohio, and also with Owens Community College, the University of Findlay, Terra Technical College and Tiffin University. Articulation agreements are also in place with community colleges in northwest Ohio and southeastern Michigan.

Lourdes College celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 13, 2008.

History

Lourdes began in 1943 as an extension campus of the College of St. Theresa, Winona, Minnesota. [cite web|url=http://www.lourdes.edu/why_lourdes/?s=94&c=0|title=History of Lourdes College|publisher=Lourdes College|accessdate=2008-07-26] Lourdes Junior College was founded in 1958. Originally established to educate sisters of the Franciscan community, Lourdes College began to admit lay women in 1969 and lay men in 1975. [cite web|url=http://www.lourdes.edu/why_lourdes/?s=94&c=0|title=History of Lourdes College|publisher=Lourdes College|accessdate=2008-07-26]

The college received its certificate of authorization from the Ohio State Board of Education in January, 1958, and was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1964. It was independently incorporated as Lourdes College in 1973.

In 1982, the Ohio Board of Regents authorized Lourdes College to grant two baccalaureate degrees, the Bachelor of Individualized Studies and the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. In 1986 the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Nursing were authorized. These were then accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The BSN Program was accredited by the National League of Nurses in 1989. The Bachelor of Science was authorized in 1999. In 2002, graduate Ddegrees in Education and Organizational Leadership were accredited.

With student enrollment reaching an all-time high of 2,035 in the 2006-2007 academic year, Lourdes commenced construction of a new academic building in October 2006. The new building, which opened in 2007, met the demand for additional classrooms, a new learning center, and space for finance and information technology operations.

tudent Life

Student life at Lourdes College revolves around a variety of activities that provide spiritual, physical, social and cultural opportunities that complement the curriculum and the established philosophies, objectives and goals of the College.

Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry offers students the opportunity to become active members of the College community through spiritual, social and service opportunities. Students play an integral part in the shaping of prayer and liturgy, outreach opportunities, and activities that create a sense of community.

Volunteerism

Campus Ministry coordinates volunteer efforts among students, faculty, staff and administration to participate in the Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break, to help at local agencies such as Sylvania Area Family Services, Bethany House, and Helping Hands of St. Louis soup kitchen, and to increase awareness and involvement in local, national and global outreach projects and justice initiatives.

Honorary Organizations

Kappa Gamma Pi (Catholic College Graduate) ~ Phi Alpha (Social Work Honorary) ~ Phi Alpha Theta (History) ~ Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing) ~ Theta Alpha Kappa (Religious Studies & Theology)

tudent Organizations

Diversity Awareness & Action Committee ~ Drama Club ~ Equality Through Awareness (Disability Association) ~ Future Educators ~ Good Company Ensemble ~ Graduate Leadership Association ~ Latino Student Union (LSU) ~ L.I.N.K./Campus Ministry ~ Literati ~ Orbis Ars ~ Phi Beta Lambda (Business Fraternity) ~ PRISM (GLBT) ~ Sigma Alpha Pi (National Society of Leadership and Success) ~ Social Science Club ~ SNA (Student Nurses Association) ~ Zeta Delta Chi Community Service Organization

Recreational Activities

The office of Student Activities and Recreation offers a wide variety of activities during the academic year, including: pilates and yoga classes, fitness training seminars, volleyball, flag football, self defense, cornhole, ladder golf, badminton and indoor soccer. Lourdes also has a comprehensive fitness center, which includes treadmills, an elliptical machine, stair climbers, stationary bicycles, universal weight stations, and assorted free weights, table tennis, basketball, and other fitness related classes.

Other Activities and Special Events

Other activities offered at the College include the Coffeehouse series, performing arts series, Socrates Cafe, Fall Fest, FabFriday, and Spring Fling. Leadership workshops are also held regularly.

pecial Interest Groups – Music

Students with the gift of song are encouraged to join a Lourdes College choral group. Students and community volunteers are invited to assist with choral activities by joining the Lourdes College Choristers.

Programs and Degrees Offered

chools

[http://www.lourdes.edu/academics/?s=111&c=0 Arts and Sciences]

[http://www.lourdes.edu/academics/?s=105&c=0 Nursing]

[http://www.lourdes.edu/academics/?s=140&c=0 Professional Studies]

References

External links

* [http://www.lourdes.edu Official website]
* [http://www.lourdesworld.com LourdesWorld.com]
* [http://www.franciscancenter.org Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center of Lourdes College]
* [http://www.sistersosf.org Sisters of St. Francis]