Central State University

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established = 1887 cite web|url=http://www.centralstate.edu/prospects/legacy/about/history.html|title=History of Central State University|publisher=Central State University|accessdate=2008-07-01]
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type = Public, HBCU cite web|url=http://www.centralstate.edu/prospects/legacy/index.html|title=A Welcome from President John W. Garland|publisher=Central State University|accessdate=2008-07-01]
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students = 1,997
undergrad = 1,955
postgrad = 25
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city = Wilberforce
state = Ohio
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campus = Rural
former_names = Wilberforce State College
Central State College
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sports = Volleyball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Track and Field
Tennis
Golf
Football
Cheerleading

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nickname = Marauders and Lady Marauders
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athletics = NCAA
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website = [http://www.centralstate.edu/ www.centralstate.edu]

footnotes = :for|university in Oklahoma formerly named Central State University|University of Central Oklahoma

Central State University is a historically black university located in Wilberforce, Ohio. It is Ohio's only public HBCU.

History

Central State University's history began when Wilberforce University, was established in Tawawa Springs, Ohio, in 1856. In 1887, the Ohio General Assembly enacted legislation to create the Combined Normal and Industrial Department at Wilberforce University to provide teacher training and vocational education. This department operated as part of Wilberforce University but a separate appointed board of trustees governed the state-financed operations. The department expanded from a two- to a four-year program in 1941 and was legally split from Wilberforce in 1947, becoming the College of Education and Industrial Arts at Wilberforce. In 1951, the name was changed to Central State College. The institution achieved university status in 1965.

Academics

Central State University is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and the National Association of Schools of Music. [cite web|url=http://www.centralstate.edu/prospects/legacy/about/accreditation.html|title=Accreditations|publisher=Central State University|accessdate=2008-07-01]

Organization

Central State operates three colleges: the College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Business and Industrycite web|url=http://www.centralstate.edu/prospects/legacy/about/index.html|title=About Central State University|publisher=Central State University|accessdate=2008-07-01]

Campus

The main campus is located in Wilberforce, Ohio. It is four miles northeast of Xenia, Ohio, 18 miles east of Dayton, Ohio and midway between Cincinnati, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio (about 55 miles from each city). [cite web|url=http://www.centralstate.edu/prospects/legacy/about/location.html|title=Location|publisher=Central State University|accessdate=2008-07-01] A branch campus (CSU-Dayton) is located in Dayton.

Adjacent to the main campus is an outdoor education area, a natural reserve. Within a hundred yards of the Robeson Center is the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center.

;Student housingThe campus housing complex, which houses approximately 1,050 students, consists of six residence halls: Williamson Hall (freshmen male), Hunter Hall (freshmen male), Green Hall (freshmen female), Anderson Hall (freshmen female), Foundation Hall (co-ed upperclassmen), and Foundation Hall II (co-ed upperclassmen). [cite web|url=http://www.centralstate.edu/prospects/residence/index.html|title=Introduction To Life in the Residence Halls|publisher=Central State University|accessdate=2008-07-01]

;Benjamin Banneker Science HallOriginally constructed in 1950 with an addition completed in 1967, Banneker Hall houses science laboratories and a botanical laboratory and greenhouse.

;Beacom/Lewis GymnasiumConstructed in 1961, Beacom Gymnasium is the home of the Marauders volleyball and basketball teams and provides office space for the Department of Health, Physical education and Recreation. The original Beacom Gymnasium constructed in 1919 was destroyed by fire in 1971. The natatorium was constructed in 1949.

;Hallie Q. Brown Library/Clara A. Henderson Hall College of EducationThe Library/College of Education building was completed in 1985 and houses the main library, classrooms, and offices for the College of Education. The library portion of the building is named in honor of long-time educator and public speaker Hallie Q. Brown. The College of Education is named for teacher, department chairperson and dean, Dr. Clara A. Henderson.

;Camille O. & William H. Cosby Mass Communication CenterThe Cosby Center houses the university's telecommunications programs (including radio, television and print journalism) and the campus-based radio station WCSU. It was constructed in 1958 and named the Lucinda Cook Laboratory Demonstration School.

;Galloway/Alumni Tower The Galloway Tower/Walter G. Sellers AlumniThe facility houses the offices of the CSU General Alumni Association.The building was named in honor of Dr. William Galloway, a physician who served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Combined Normal and Industrial Department. It was rebuilt following the 1974 tornado that destroyed the original Galloway Hall. Funds to reconstruct the tower were raised by alumni and friends of Central State University. During the university's Centennial celebration in 1987, the Alumni Center was named in honor of Walter G. Sellers Sr., a 1951 CSU graduate. ;Jenkins Technology Education BuildingHome of the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, the building is named in honor of Carl C. Jenkins, a superintendent of the Combined Normal and Industrial Department. An earlier building, constructed in 1941, was also named for Jenkins and housed the Physical Education Department, Army ROTC, and Bookstore and Grill. Destroyed in 1974, the original Jenkins Hall housed the audio-visual department, the campus radio station, the bookstore, and office of the CSU Federal Credit Union at the time.

;The C.J. McLin International Center for Water Resources ManagementThree programs are housed in the facility opened in 1987: Water Resources Management, Geology, and Earth Sciences.

;Lackey/Lee Health Center The Lackey/Lee Health CenterOpened in 1978, the center houses administrative offices, examination and treatment rooms, and laboratory facilities. It replaced the former campus health center, also named for Dr. Lackey and earlier known as Tawawa Hospital, which was among the buildings destroyed in 1974. The building is named for Dr. Harry M. Lackey (university physician from 1921 to 1953), Bishop Benjamin F. Lee (president of Wilberforce University from 1876 to 1884), Benjamin F. Lee, Jr. (a faculty member), and Benjamin F. Lee, III (physician who served the campus and the community).

;McPherson Memorial StadiumMcPherson Stadium is home to the Marauder track and field teams. Originally constructed in 1949, the structure has been renovated to expand and modernize the locker room, training room, and office spaces. It is named in honor of Combined Normal and Industrial Department graduate William Patrick McPherson who was killed in action in World War II. Originally constructed through the Works Projects Administration, the stadium has been altered over the years.

;Lionel H. Newsom Administration BuildingThe administration building was dedicated in 1978 and named in honor of Dr. Lionel H. Newsom, president of Central State from 1972 to 1985. It was constructed on the remaining portion of the Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library, heavily damaged in the 1974 tornado. The building houses administrative and financial offices, the administrative computer center, and the Office of the Registrar.

;Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts CenterThe Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center houses the art and music departments, classrooms, and studios. It was dedicated in 1978 in honor of Paul Robeson. The building includes an 850-seat auditorium and a recital hall. A large sculpture of Robeson sits in front of the center and was commissioned by Camille and William Cosby.

;Charles S. Smith College of BusinessSmith Hall was completed in 1970 and named in honor of Charles S. Smith, founder of the College of Business Administration. It houses the College of Business Administration's classrooms and laboratories and an academic computer center.

;Norman E. Ward Sr. University CenterThe building houses a bookstore, grill, and commuter lounge, and office spaces for the Admissions Department, Financial Aid Department, Career Services Department, Student Government Association, Housing Department, and the Dean of Students. It is named for 1950 graduate, Norman Ward Sr, an outstanding athlete, teacher, coach, and administrator.

;Charles H. Wesley HallWesley Hall houses the College of Arts and Sciences' administrative offices, classrooms and offices. It is named in honor of Central State University's first president, Wesley Hall (1941 to 1967).

tudent activities

tudent Organizations

There are approximately 30 student organizations operating on campus. These student organizations are classified under six categories: Academic, Business, Special Interest, Religions, Honorary and Greek letter organizations. The Office of the University Center and Student Development in conjunction with the SGA's Inter organization Committee monitors the recognized student organizations activities.

tudent Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a liaison between the students and the administration, sharing decision making responsibility with the faculty and staff on matters that affect campus life. The SGA also oversees many student activities, represents the student body, and serves as an advisory body.

Greek Letter organizations

Central State is home to all nine of the historically Black Greek letter organizations. Organizations are governed by the CSU National Pan-Hellenic Council and overseen by the Director of the University Center and Student Development.

Athletics

Central State participates on the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in eleven different sports.cite web|url=http://www.centralstate.edu/athletics/overview.html|title=Department overview |publisher=Central State University|accessdate=2008-07-01] Their athletic teams are called the Marauders. CSU's main athletic rival is Kentucky State University.fact|date=August 2008

Marching band

The university's marching band, nicknamed the "Invincible Marching Marauders", was featured prominently in the 2006 film "Dave Chappelle's Block Party" and performed at the Honda Battle of the Bands.

University Chorus

The Central State University Chorus has twice been nominated for a Grammy.

Notable alumni

External links

* [http://www.centralstate.edu/ www.centralstate.edu] - Official web site

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