Student Ambassador Facts Hillsdale College Flashcards
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Mission Statement
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Hillsdale College is an independent, nonsectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women "grateful to God for the inestimable blessings" resulting from civil and religious liberty and "believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings." It pursues the stated object of the founders: "to furnish all persons who wish, irrespective of nation, color, or sex, a literary and scientific education" outstanding among American colleges "and to combine with this such moral and social instruction as will best develop the minds and improve the hearts of its pupils."
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Honor Code (Word for Word)
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A Hillsdale College studnet is honorable in conduct, honest in word and deed, dutiful in study and service and respectful of the rights of others. Through education the student rises to self-government.
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The Liberal Arts
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The subjects we study aim to introduce us to the best that has been thought, written, made, done etc. in the Western Tradition through the lens of history, literature, philosophy, religion, politics, the arts, and the sciences. Freed from ignorance and equips us with the tools to convert knowledge into wisdom. Not a trade school. We know how to learn. Teach us what it means to be human.
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Virtus tentamine gaudet.
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Strength rejoices in the challenge.
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Founding:
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Freewill Baptists, but has always been non-sectarian. "Michigan Central College" in Spring Arbor. First American College to prohibit discrimination based on race, religion or sex. (Blacks accepted since 1844, 2nd college to grant 4 year degrees to women)
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Civil War
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Highest percentage of men enlisted in Civil War than any other college except the military academies. 4 Hillsdale Students won Congressional Medal of Honor 3 were generals Many more gave their life for the cause.
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20th Century
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1930s and 1940s college almost foreclosed, President Phillips saved it through developing business programs. 1970s government started interfereing in college affairs, so in 1984 they no longer accepted government funding ($5 million)
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Endowment
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$431 million
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How many students?
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1,444, 47% male, 53% female
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Where from?
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35% Michigan, 65% from 48 states and 9 foreign countries
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Most popular majors
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Business, Biology, English, History and Politics
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Faculty facts
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172, 87% hold highest degree in their field faculty to student ratio is 10:1
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Freshmen retention
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96%
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Graduate placement
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97% employed or enrolled in grad school within six months 75% of studnet who applied to medical school were granted admission in comparison with the national rate of 40%
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Average freshmen scores
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29 ACT 1980 SAT 60% in top 10% of their class 3.8 incoming GPA
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Scholarship and finanical aid
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Need based, athletic, fine arts, and academic awards
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General major info
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32 majors including 5 languages 7 interdisciplinary majors 9 Pre-professional programs
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Off Campus study:
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WHIP Scotland, Argentina, Oxford, France, Germany, England
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Varsity sports
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7 men: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, track, tennis 7 women: basketball, cross-country, softball, swimming, track, volleyball, tennis
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Core Curriculum
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Physical science, Biology, Great Books x2, Western Heritage, American Heritage, Constitution, Physical Wellness, Fine Arts, English course, Intro to Philosophy or Religion, Math, Social Science, Competency in Foreign Language, CCA
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Why don't you accept any federal or state taxpayer funding?
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Dept of Health, Ed, and Welfare tried to interfere with college affairs. Education should shape the governed, rather than having government shape education. Counting students based on race and ethnicity was mandated, which conflicted with the school's mission. We believe it's actually more fair to look at everyone's academic and community involvement. After the Supreme Court ruled that due to the federal funds accepted the government had the right to interfere, the college announced that they would no longer accept any federal or state money ($5 million). This is now supplemented with private donars.
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Financial Facts
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Tuition = $24,000 Room and board = $9,500 97% of student receive financial aid Average student aid package $16,700 per year Jobs on campus, get more money as you go through the years
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Clubs on Campus
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over 48
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Catholic Society
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weekly discussion group, prayer group, Bible studies, Rosary and on-campus mass
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College Republicans
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Brings speakers to campus. One of the largest and most active groups.
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Debate/Speech/Mock Trial
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intercollegiate events.
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GOAL
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volunteering throughout community. Includes buddy reading, Adopt a grandparent, big brother big sister, hillsdale community health center, peer tutoring
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Intervarsity
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Largest student organization. Large group, small group, daily prayer in teh chapel.
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Intramural sports
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flag football, sand volleyball, indoor volleyball, basketball etc
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Student Federation
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allocates student fees, grants funds to campus organisations, approves formation of compus clubs and oversees student publications.
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Honoraries
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31 in total from languages to politics to music to leadership
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Central Hall
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1st floor: Registrar and Financial Aid 2nd Floor Business Office 3rd Floor: Admissions 4th Floor Deans of Men and Women Built in 1853 as original academic building on Hillsdale College's new campus. 1874 burned and had to be rebuilt Bible in the original cornerstone contains a prayer that says "May earth be better and heaven be richer because of the life and labor of Hillsdale College." Mention Dean/Student relationships
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Moss and Delp Halls
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Moss: Mail room, president's office, alumni offices Delp: professors offices Built in 2000 Mention professor/student relationships
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Strosacker and Dow Science
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Top floor: chemistry Main floor: biology Basement: Physics and math Students have full access to the facilities and equipment here (rare for undergraduates)
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Library
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Over 1 million volumes Heritage room: rare and first edition books as well as Alwin C. Carus Coin Collection Plans to expand: archives room Personal libraries of Ludwig von Mises and Russell Kirk Employs students Printing is free
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Sage Center
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Markel Auditorium, Art and dance studios Houses the theater dance and art departments Any student can participate in the arts at Hillsdale college
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Howard Music Hall
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27 practice rooms McNamara Rehearsal Hall Music professors offices Some of the best in liberal arts music. Any student can participate, lessons are cheap
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Sports Complex
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Swimming pool, Weight room, fitness room, dance studio, IM fields, football stadium, basketball court etc Open to all students, free admission to events
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Biermann Athletic Center
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finished in 2013 widest 200-meter track in the world with 9 lane straightaway used for tennis and volleyball also made out of the same surface as the London Olympic Games
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Lane and Kendall
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have 40 classrooms, faculty offices mainly humanities and social sciences open for student use until 2 am
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Grewcock student Union
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Cafeteria, AJ's cafe, Bookstore, Formal Lounge built in 2008 mention the Grewcocks
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Knorr Student Center
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Old student center Dow hotel Career services help with resumes and mock interviews
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Accounting, Finance and Marketing
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Must know tactical skills, but also how to relate to people. (Business classes and psychology and sociology classes)
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American Studies
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WHIP, understand America is a result of their history, so some ancient history is required
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Art
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Chicago Art Institute and Toledo Museum of Art as well as shows at Hillsdale
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Biology, Biochemistry and Chemistry
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largest in Natural science division, gives historical perspective as well as the typical courses marine biology trip in Florida 3 advanced chemistry labs, microbiology lab, anatomy lab with 3 cadavers
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Christian Studies
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stress on thorough and appreciative knowledge of the biblical and theological elements woven into the culture of Western Civilization visiting speakers on a regular basis
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Classical Studies, Greek and Latin
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Eta Sigma Phi honorary, vital to understand political science, religion, philosophy or literature
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Economics
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promotes undersatnding of how economic ideas and peaceful practice of commerce have contributes to the development of our Western heritage
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Education
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does not offer certification, classical education minor, liberal arts teacher apprenticeship, Mary Randall Preschool and Hillsdale Academy
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English
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a solid grounding in english and american literature, effective writing, and deepened love for literature
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Foreign Languages (French, German and Spanish
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promote study of civilization, lagnuage and literature of languages. summer and semester study abroad options in Argentina, France, Germany and Spain
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History
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reflection upon the ideas, events, cultural patterns and leaders responsible for shaping our Western and American heritage. Read primary sources, not textbooks
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Mathematics
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historically it was part of the quadrivium the basis of the liberal arts.
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Philosophy and Religion
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aims to provide the intellectual tools necessary to study, interpret, and cticially evaluate philoshical and religious beliefs and then integrate theses obth intellectually and personally
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Physics
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history of physics, as well as cutting edge technology, x-ray lab, and a quantum optics lab
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Politics
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WHIP, prepare students for an active life as a good, thoughtful, and courageous citizen of a free republic
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Speech
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designed to encourage in students an undersatnding of the nature and fuction of rhetorical communication in a free society
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Sports Studies
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not just sports skills, but how to live a healthy lifestyle
