Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Infobox University


name = Richard Stockton College
established = 1971
type = Public
head_label = President
head = Herman J. Saatkamp Jr.
city = Pomona
state = New Jersey
country = USA
undergrad = 6,700
postgrad = 480
postgrad_label = graduate, doctorate and post-bac
faculty = 250
campus = Suburban, 1,600 acres
mascot = Talon (osprey)
free_label = Athletics
free = 16 NCAA Division III sports teams
website = [http://www.stockton.edu www.stockton.edu]

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, located in Pomona, New Jersey, an hour from Philadelphia and 20 minutes from Atlantic City, is a public liberal arts and professional studies institution of the New Jersey system of higher education. The College was named for Richard Stockton, one of the New Jersey signers of the Declaration of Independence. Founded in 1969, the College accepted its charter class in 1971. In 1969, classes were held in Atlantic City; the campus in Pomona, New Jersey began operating in 1971. More than 7,000 students are enrolled at the College, which provides distinctive traditional and alternative approaches to education.

The college has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1975 and was most recently reaccredited in 2007. [ [http://www.msche.org/institutions_directory.asp?txtRange=r Institution Directory: R] , Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Accessed April 8, 2008.]

Academic studies

Stockton's academic programs provide opportunities for study in fields including Criminal Justice, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biology, Business, and Literature. Additionally, courses are offered in emerging fields such as Computational Science, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Homeland Security.

Stockton's academic programs and faculty have been recognized by such nationally recognized organizations as the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, the National Science Foundation, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the Pulitzer Prize committee, the United States Air Force Academy, and "The New York Times". In addition, Stockton faculty and students have participated this past year in research funded competitively by 30 different organizations in excess of $5 million. Fact|date=May 2008

Ranking

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey has been ranked among the nation’s top public colleges and universities in the 2008 survey of America's Best Colleges. In the annual survey, released by "U.S. News & World Report" in August 2007, Stockton College is ranked among the Best Universities/Master’s in the North. [ [http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drglance_9345_brief.php America's Best Colleges 2008: Richard Stockton College of New Jersey] , "U.S. News & World Report". Accessed April 8, 2008.] Stockton, which was ranked in this category for the first time, is in the top tier and among the top 20 public institutions. Previously, Stockton had been classified as a national liberal arts college. U.S. News and World Report revised the categories early in 2007, resulting in placements in a different category for a number of institutions, including Stockton.

Campus

The college has plans for facility growth that includes new residential housing, a new Campus Center, and new academic space. Stockton is presently constructing new residential halls and implementing a Master Plan focusing on academic programs and facilities as part of its ongoing strategy for sustained growth. Fact|date=May 2008

The College is an environmentally friendly campus, featuring a geothermal heat pump and fuel cell and photovoltaic panels. The ATES project (Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage), now in progress, will provide energy efficient, low-cost air conditioning.Fact|date=May 2008

The College’s off-campus facilities include: The Carnegie Library Center, Southern Regional Institute and Educational Technology Training Center, Nacote Creek Marine Science and Environmental Field Station, and the Astronomy Observatory. In addition, the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center is located on the Pomona campus.Fact|date=May 2008

Notable alumni

*Christopher J. Connors (1956-), member of the New Jersey Senate. [ [http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/BIO.asp?Leg=300 Senator Connors' Legislative Website] , New Jersey Legislature. Accessed May 2, 2008.]
*Santiago Solari (1995) Argentine footballer

References

External links

* [http://www.stockton.edu/ Richard Stockton College of New Jersey] - official website
* [http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drglance_9345_brief.php America's Best Colleges 2007: Richard Stockton College of New Jersey] from "U.S. News & World Report"