Centenary College of New Jersey

infobox university
name=Centenary College
mission statement= Student Centered Learning... Unparalleled Service
established=1867
type=Private University
president=Kenneth L. Hoyt, Ph.D
city=Hackettstown
state=New Jersey
country=USA
undergrad=3,976
faculty=150
campus=(main)42 acres, (equine) 65 acres
free_label=Athletics
free=14 teams
colors= Centenary Blue and Grey
affiliations = United Methodist Church
website=http://www.centenarycollege.edu|www.centenarycollege.edu

:"For other institutions of higher education using the name Centenary College, see Centenary College"

Centenary College was founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church. Centenary has evolved from a coeducational preparatory school to a girls' preparatory school (1910), to a Junior college for women(1940), to a four-year women's college (1976), to a coeducational baccalaureate-degree-granting institution(1988) and finally to a master-degree-granting institution(1995). In 1999 the Center for Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) was founded. Centenary College is located in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

General

Centenary was founded in 1867 by the United Methodist Church and offers undergraduate and graduate studies. There are currently 1,507 traditional undergraduate and graduate students, 692 students enrolled in the college's Center for Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS), and 270 part-time undergraduate students. Centenary College also offers accelerated online programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level including an MBA in Management, Marketing, Human Resources, and Finance.

Centenary College is a fully accredited member of the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Centenary is located in a suburban setting in Warren County, New Jersey, in the Kittatinny Mountains, about an hour's drive west from New York City and east of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

The College developed a Master Development Plan for the Hackettstown campus to address the needs for students and provide a cultural resource for the surrounding northwest New Jersey region. The Master Development Plan also calls for additional classrooms, Lackland Student Center, a renovated and expanded Reeves Recreation Center, improved pathways, and more parking.

Athletics

Students participate in 14 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports. The school joined the Colonial States Athletic Conference for the 2007-08 season, after having been a member of the Skyline Conference. Students enrolled in the college's Equine programs may participate in competitions through intercollegiate organizations such as the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association or the Intercollegiate Dressage Association or with the Hunter/Jumper's Club.

Teams

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/baseball/ Baseball] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/mens-basketball/ Men's Baskettball] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/womens-basketball/ Women's Basketball] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/cross-country Cross County] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/equestrian/ IHSA] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/equestrian/ IDA] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/equestrian/ Hunter/Jumper] [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/golf/ Golf] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/mens-lacrosse/ Men's Lacrosse] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/womens-lacrosse/ Women's Lacrosse] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/mens-soccer/ Men's Soccer] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/womens-soccer/ Women's Soccor] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/softball/ Softball] , [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/volleyball/ Vollyball] , and [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/athletics/wrestling/ Wrestling] .

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Business

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=1383 Associate of arts in Liberal Arts] - Online Associate
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=1399 Bachelor of Science n Business Administration] - Online Bachelor
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=855 Accounting] - Bachelor of Science
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=855 Business Administration] - Bachelor of Science

Communication and Fine Arts

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=856 Art and Design] - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=856 Fashion Design] - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=856 Fashion Merchandising] - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=856 Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts] - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=856 Communication] - Bachelor of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=856 Theater Arts] - Bachelor of Arts

Education

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=864 Elementary Education Certification] - Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=864 Secondary Education Certification] - Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

English and Foreign Languages

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=865 English] - Bachelor of Arts

Equine Studies

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=875 Communication for the Equine Industry] - Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=875 Equine Science] - Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=875 Equine Business Management] - Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=875 Riding Instruction and Training] - Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science

Mathematics and Natural Sciences

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/prospective-students/undergraduate-studies/degree-programs/mathematics-natural-science/ Biology] - Bachelor of Science
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/prospective-students/undergraduate-studies/degree-programs/mathematics-natural-science/ Mathematics] - Bachelor of Arts

ocial Sciences

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=887 Criminal Justice] - Bachelor of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=891 Global Studies] - Bachelor of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/prospective-students/undergraduate-studies/degree-programs/social-behavioral-sciences/political-science/ Political & Governmental Affairs] - Bachelor of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=1471 Social Work] - Bachelor of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=894 Sociology] - Bachelor of Arts

Behavioral and Historical Studies

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=1820 History] - Bachelor of Arts
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=1820 Psychology ] - Bachelor of Arts

Certification Programs

^{[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=885 Certification in Criminalistics]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/prospective-students/certifications-certificates/nj-teaching-certification/ NJ Teaching Certification]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/prospective-students/certifications-certificates/supervisor-licensure/ Supervisor Licensure]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/prospective-students/certifications-certificates/teacher-of-students-with-disabilities-certification/ Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=875#3158 Therapeutic Riding Instruction]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/prospective-students/certifications-certificates/the-writing-agenda/ Writing Certificate]}

Masters Programs

Online

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=705 Business Administration]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=706 Educational Practice]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=590 Leadership and Public Administration]

Accelerated On-Ground

[http://www.centenarycollegeinfo.com/ Business Administration]

Traditional

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=704 Business Administration]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=576 Educational Leadership]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=580 English Literature]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=584 Instructional Leadership]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=592 Special Education]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=569 Counseling]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=573 Counseling Psychology]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=590 Leadership and Public Administration]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=589 Psychoanalysis]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=2210 Psychoanalytic Counseling]
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=591 School Counseling]

Campuses

Centenary college consists of four campuses: the main campus at Hackettstown, satellite campuses in Parsippany, New Jersey and Metro Park located in Iselin and the Equestrian Center in Long Valley.

Hackettstown Campus

The Hackettstown campus is the main campus and location of most undergraduate classes, as well as housing for undergraduates. The campus consists of seventeen buildings, eight of which are dormitories.

Dormitories

Reeves - Freshmen Only
Smith - International
Lotte
Van Winkle - Women Only Dormitory, Basement houses Centenary TV station
Washabaugh
Andreson
Founders - Apartment Style
Bennett Smith - Apartment Style

Buildings

Seay Building - Classrooms, Chapel, Cafeteria, Theatre, Tilly's, Main college Offices; Admissions, Business Office, Campus Life, Financial Aid,Human Resources, Health Services, Information Technology, Presidents Office, WNTI Radio, ect.
Ferry Building - Classrooms and some offices; Student Activities, Campus Ministry.
Trevorrow - Science and Art Building; Classrooms, Labs, Fashion Department, Science Department.
Taylor Memorial Library - Library, Classrooms, Print Shop, Coffee Bar.
Harris & Betts Smith Learning Center - Academic Success Center, Classrooms.
Reeves Gymnasium - Gym, Pool, Weight Room, Athletics Department.
Brotherton Hall - Professor offices, Classrooms, Woman's Center.
Littell Technology Center - Classrooms, Graphics Department, Students in Free Enterprise(SIFE) office.
Lackland Center - Under Constructionl will house new classrooms, offices, theatre.

Equestrian Center

The Equestrian Center is located in Long Valley, New Jersey. It consists of several large paddocks, an outdoor eventing course, two indoor arenas and one outdoor arena. The Equestrian Center sites on 65 acres of land and consists of many large paddocks, an eventing course, two indoor arenas, one outdoor arena, two large classrooms, and three barns.

[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=1377 "In 2007 Centenary Equestrian Center hosted the American National Riding Commision Championships, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone Finals, and the Intercollegiate Dressage Association Championships."]

Parsippany

Home to the CAPS or Center for Adult and Professional Students. Most of the CAPS classes as well as staff are located here. Classes generally take place in the evening. Parsippany boasts a small cafe, offices for staff, a student computer lab, a student workroom, and 13 classrooms

Metro Park

Located in Iselin. Metro Park is a satellite campus for the CAPS program with evening classes only. This campus consists of six classrooms, two offices, a small conference room, a small dinette, a server room, and a student work room.

tudent Activities

[http://www.wnti.org/ WNTI 91.9] - College's Radio Station, located in the Seay Building.
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/parents/student-activities/communications-clubs/ Centenary College Television] - College's own television station with original programming. Located in the basement of Van Winkle Hall.
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/parents/student-activities/communications-clubs/ The Quill] - Centenary's student newspaper. Printed quarterly by the college for students, by students.
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/parents/student-activities/environmental-group/ Enviromental Group] - The goal of this organization is to create a sense of responsibility to our resources and our community. Holds monthly meetings.
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/parents/student-activities/film-club/ Film Club] - Weekly Gatherings to watch, review, and discuss classic movies.
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/parents/student-activities/greek-life/ Greek Life] - Centenary is home to Omega Rho Fraternity and Theta Epsilon Nu (Peithosphian Sorority).
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/parents/student-activities/intramurals/ Intramurals] - Students have the opportunity to take place in many intramural type games during the school season.
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/parents/student-activities/sife/ SIFE] - Students in Free Enterprise
[http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/parents/student-activities/student-government/ Student Government] - Centenary also boasts an active Student Government.

Notable alumni

*Bette Cooper, Miss America 1937. [ [http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0814FD3B59177A93C3AB178AD95F438385F9 "SORORITIES ADMIT 85 AT CENTENARY JUNIOR; Majority of Students Named to Three Societies Are From New York Area"] , "The New York Times", November 21, 1937. Accessed December 6, 2007. "Miss Bette Cooper of this community, who was chosen Miss America for 1937 at the Atlantic City beauty contest in September, is a new member of Delta Sigma Sigma."]
*Debbie Harry (1945-), lead singer of Blondie
*Cole Kimball (1985-), pitcher drafted by the Washington Nationals. [ [http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/?id=1625 "Centenary’s Kimball Chosen by Nationals in 12th Round."] , Centenary College of New Jersey press release dated July 7, 2006. Accessed January 13, 2008. "A graduate of Hackettstown High School, and a resident of Great Meadows NJ, Centenary has been a terrific fit for Cole’s most recent two seasons."]

References

External links

* [http://www.centenarycollege.edu Official website]