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| Motto | An Environment for Excellence |
| Established | 1969 |
| Type | Public |
| Provost | Dr. David Carr |
| President | Herman J. Saatkamp Jr. |
| Faculty | 250 |
| Undergraduates | 6,700 |
| Postgraduates | 480 |
| Location | Galloway Township, New Jersey, USA |
| Campus | Suburban, 1,600 acres |
| Colors | White, Black, Azure |
| Nickname | Ospreys |
| Mascot | Talon (Osprey) |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III |
| Website | www.stockton.edu |
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, located in Galloway Township, 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 7,300 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.[1]
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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 also offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Stockton has continuing studies programs for professional development and life-long learning. The Division of Continuing Studies encompasses two offices: Health Sciences and Human Services (HSHS) and Management Development and Professional Services (MDPS).
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.[citation needed]
Ranking and special recognition
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey has been ranked 45th 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.[2] 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.
- Classified as "highly selective college" by the Princeton Review.
- Environmental Studies and Marine Science programs were selected by Peterson's Guides and the Alliance for Environmental Education for inclusion in Education for the Earth, A Guide to Top Environmental Studies Programs.
- Cited as one of New Jersey's ten "architectural treasures" by New Jersey Monthly (April 1999). Mentioned for its harmonious fit into the pinelands setting, Stockton's unique building design was created by renowned architects Robert Geddes and Michael Graves.
- Home to the 2001 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Champions. Coach Jeff Haines is named NCAA Division III "Coach of the Year"
- The Holocaust Research Center fosters research in holocaust studies to honor victims and survivors of the Holocaust, and to educate present and future generations in understanding racism, anti-Semitism, hatred and oppression.
- Stockton student Kim Marino, 2003 NCAA Division III Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Women's Pole Vault Champion and record holder.
- Home to Governor's School on the Environment since 1988.
- In April 2001, Professor Stephen E. Dunn received the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for his collection of poems, Different Hours
- In 2008, Stockton received the "Green Project of Distinction" award from Education Design Showcase for Housing V.
- After the F Wing renovation in 2006, Stockton received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Campus
The college has plans for facility growth that includes new residential housing, a new Campus Center, and new academic space. Stockton completed the new residential halls and is implementing a Master Plan focusing on academic programs and facilities as part of its ongoing strategy for sustained growth.[citation needed]
Notable facilities include:
- Art gallery
- Astronomical observatory
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Pomona campus
- Campus radio station WLFR-fm
- Campus-wide wireless network
- Computer labs, many open 24 hours a day
- Carnegie Library Center in Atlantic City
- Computer conferencing network
- Creative writing lab
- Holocaust Resource Center
- Marine science laboratory, field station and marina
- On-campus child care facilities
- On-campus outdoor research lab: 400 acres, including fields and lakes
- Performing Arts Center
- Southern branch of New Jersey Network (NJN)
- Southern Regional Institute/Educational Technology
Training Center, Mays Landing
- Sports Center
- William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy
Housing
Stockton has five housing units on campus. Housing II and III are traditional residence halls. Housing I, IV and V are all various apartment styles.
Founder’s Hall (Housing II) is an 11-building, suite-style complex, housing 520 students, with 17 residents per floor and 51 per building. Housing III is a five-building complex housing 300 students with 20 students per floor and 60 per building. The residential halls offer a more traditional college lifestyle for the first-year experience. All students who choose to live on campus in their freshman year are required to live within either Housing II or Housing III
A 255-unit, 1,012 bed garden apartment complex (Housing I) allows four students to live in close proximity while being part of a larger court community of 128. Housing IV consists of eight buildings of eight two-bedroom apartments with a total 246 beds that accommodates four residents in each apartment. Housing V, completed in 2008, consists of six buildings with a total of 384 beds. Housing V houses four students in each apartment in single-bedrooms.
The Housing I, IV, & V apartment style complexes all vary in layout, furnishings, sizes, pricing, and student privacy.
Unlike many other college housing dormitories, rooms in all residence hall complexes are completely furnished and contain trash cans, lamps, telephones, air conditioning, carpeting, and curtains. Cable TV and telephone service are also provided. Single rooms are generally available for new students.
In Housing II & III, appliances that are permitted include popcorn poppers, coffee makers, humidifiers and air purifiers. Appliances that are not permitted in Housing II & III for health and safety reasons include toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, electric frying pans, and electric space heaters. The two residence hall complexes, Housing II and Housing III, offer a more traditional college lifestyle in comparison to the apartments.
Stockton has four Living Learning Communities (LLCs) that are designed to connect students, faculty and staff around curricular and co-curricular themes and interests. Themes include diversity, global citizenship, sustainability, and positive living. The LLCs are housed in Housing I, IV, and V.
As an alternative, it is not unusual for students to room together in nearby apartment communities. Many are located 5 minutes away in Galloway, NJ.
A New Age Green Campus
The College is an environmentally friendly campus featuring a geothermal heat pump, fuel cells, and photovoltaic panels.
In 2002, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey installed a 200 kW fuel cell in 2002 at an initial cost of $1.3 million dollars. The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) provided a grant to cover most of the cost of the unit, with the college paying only $ 305,000. South Jersey Industries (SJI) also provided a rebate of $710,000 for the unit. The fuel cell provides just under 10% of the total energy for the campus, maintaining Stockton’s status as the college with the lowest energy cost per student in New Jersey.
Stockton achieved LEED certification for its new sustainable design. In 2006, the F-Wing expansion, including classrooms, offices and an atrium received the prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Stockton’s commitment to environmentally responsible design is echoed in the many green initiatives that have both saved energy and decreased greenhouse gas emissions. These include the installation of solar panels on its buildings, the development on campus of one of the largest geothermal heating and cooling systems in the world.
A new aquifer thermal energy storage system ATES, the first of its kind in the United States, began operation in 2008. The technology of the ATES system reduces the amount of energy used to cool Stockton’s buildings by storing cold water in an underground aquifer in the winter and drawing it back out in the summer to help cool campus buildings.
In 2008, Stockton approved an agreement with Marina Energy LLC for the installation of solar panels on The Big Blue athletic center roof to provide electricity to the college. Marina Energy is a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries. The college will pay nothing for the equipment but will sign a 10-year agreement to buy the generated power. In 2009 the job was completed.
Later in the year, Housing V was built to accommodate the rising demand for student housing. It incorporates geothermal heating and cooling using closed loop technology for a total of 450 tons cooling capacity. To eliminate the possibility of groundwater contamination in the event of a leak, freeze protection is provided in the circulating fluid. The design accommodates future solar thermal heating systems. Upper story deciduous trees were planted along the south facing facades of the residence halls to provide shade during the summer months, but allow the warmth of the sun to wash the buildings during the winter. This design received the "Green Project of Distinction" award from Education Design Showcase.
Currently Stockton has the largest outdoor solar carport in the nation.
Stockton College’s next green project will be the largest single building project in Stockton’s history and shall be built in keeping with the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Gold Standard in sustainable design. The new Campus Center will provide 153,000 square feet of space for dining, bookstore, theater, lounges and offices but will use 25% less energy than standard construction, 40% less water usage and low emitting adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings. Additional "green" features of the building include a storm water collection system to irrigate an on-site "rain garden" of indigenous and adapted plant species, and a sophisticated energy management system for heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting.
Notable faculty and staff
- Larry James (1947-2008), gold medalist at the 1968 Summer Olympics, who was athletic director at the college for 28 years. In 2007, the college's track and soccer facility was named "G. Larry James Stadium".[3]
Notable alumni
- Christopher J. Connors (born 1956), member of the New Jersey Senate.[4]
- Santiago Solari (born 1976) Argentine footballer.[5], Associated Press, February 21, 2001. Accessed November 8, 2008
- Eddie Manion, musician
- Tim Lenahan, (born 1959), Head Men's Soccer Coach, Northwestern University
External links
- Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - official website
- America's Best Colleges 2007: Richard Stockton College of New Jersey from U.S. News & World Report
References
- ^ Institution Directory: R, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Accessed April 8, 2008.
- ^ America's Best Colleges 2008: Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, U.S. News & World Report. Accessed April 8, 2008.
- ^ Litsky, Frank. "G. Larry James, Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies at 61", The New York Times, November 7, 2008. Accessed November 8, 2008.
- ^ Senator Connors' Legislative Website, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed May 2, 2008.
- ^ Millward, Robert. "European Soccer Roundup"
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