Alvernia University
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400 St. Bernardine St. Reading, PA 19607 PA Tel. 610-796-8200 Toll Free 888-258-3764 Fax 610-796-8324 |
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http://www.alvernia.edu
Alvernia University (formerly Alvernia College) is a private, Catholic, Franciscan liberal arts college. It offers about 40 undergraduate majors and about 20 undergraduate minors, as well as associate of science degrees in business and computer information systems, six master's degrees programs, and a doctor of philosophy program. Its main campus is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, with additional courses taught in Pottsville and Philadelphia. The university has a total enrollment of some 3,000 students. Alvernia was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters. The institution gained university status in 2008.
Officers:
President: Thomas F. Flynn
Provost: Shirley J. Williams
VP Finance and Administration: Douglas F. Smith
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| Motto | Latin: Doceat Christus vos facere. (I have done my part; may Christ teach you to do yours.) |
| Established | 1958 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Thomas F. Flynn, Ph.D |
| Students | 2,900 (1,500 undergraduate, 600 continuing education, 780 graduate) |
| Location | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Campus | Suburban, 121 acres |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Athletics | 8 men's and 10 women's sports (NCAA Division III, MAC Freedom Conference, ECAC) |
| Mascot | Crusader |
| Website | www.alvernia.edu |
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Alvernia University is a private university located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Once known as Alvernia College, the school gained university status in 2008.
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History
Alvernia University was founded in 1926 as a teacher's seminary by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. In 1958,the institution expanded into a four-year college.[1] In 2008, Alvernia celebrated its 50th Anniversary and was granted university status by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Academics
Alvernia offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and minors. Pre-professional programs are available in dentistry, law, medicine, and veterinary studies. Master's degrees are awarded in occupational therapy, business administration, nursing, community counseling, education, and liberal studies. A Ph.D. program in leadership is also available.
Since 1967, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools has granted Alvernia accreditation. The Education program for elementary and secondary teachers is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Occupational Therapy program is fully accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing has approval by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Athletic Training. The Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Behavioral Health course are certified by the Pennsylvania Certification Board. The Business Department is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
Library
Library holdings are 100,000 print, audiovisual, and computer materials; approximately 900 periodicals and 400 current subscriptions. The Library supports Polish-American and Italian-American cultural centers.[2]
Athletics
Alvernia's intercollegiate teams compete at the NCAA Division III level in the Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC), a highly competitive conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference.[3]
References
- ^ "Alvernia University History". Alvernia University. http://www.alvernia.edu/about. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ "Dr. Frank A. Franco Library Learning Center". Alvernia University. http://www.alvernia.edu/library/index.html. Retrieved December 24, 2011.
- ^ "Alvernia University Athletics". Division III level MAC ECAC. AU Athletics. http://athletics.alvernia.edu/sports/2005/8/17/aboutathletics.aspx?tab=aboutathletics. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
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