Centenary University

Centenary University

Type	Private Liberal Arts College
Established	1867
Affiliation	United Methodist Church
President	David P. Haney[1]
Academic staff	73 full-time
Undergraduates	1,708
Location	Hackettstown, New Jersey, U.S.
Campus	42 acres (Main Campus), 65 acres (Equestrian Center)
Colors	Centenary Blue and Grey
Mascot	Cyclone
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III
Website	centenaryuniversity.edu

Centenary University was founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church. Centenary has evolved from a coeducational preparatory school to a girls' preparatory school (1910), to a Junior college for women (1940), to a four-year women's college (1976), to a coeducational baccalaureate-degree-granting institution (1988) and finally to a master-degree-granting institution (1995).^[2] In 1999, Centenary founded the Center for Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) program. In 2011, the program was renamed the School of Professional Studies (SPS). Centenary's main campus is located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States.

History

Centenary was founded as the Centenary Collegiate Institute by the Newark Methodist Episcopal Church in 1867 with Johnathan Townley Crane as one of the founders. It was built at a cost of $200,000. George H. Whitney, D.D., was president from 1869 to 1895.^[3]

In 1998, trees knocked over by intense winds caused extensive damage to two dorm halls: Smith and Lotte Hall. Both structures were salvaged and continue to operate.

General

Centenary offers undergraduate and graduate studies. In 2012, Centenary reported enrollment of 1,340 traditional full-time and 110 part-time undergraduate students, and 1,126 adult accelerated and graduate students.

Centenary was the first college in the State of New Jersey to require service education as a condition of graduation. International students from twenty different countries come to Centenary to complete their post-secondary education.

Centenary is located in a suburban setting in Warren County, New Jersey, in the Kittatinny Mountains, 52 miles west of New York City, 35 miles south of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and 26 miles northeast of Easton, PA and the Lehigh Valley.

Accreditation

• Centenary University is a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Centenary is also accredited by the National Association of State Directors for Teacher Education and Certification.^[4]
• Centenary has fully accredited status from the Teacher Education Accreditation Council,^[5] full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education, and specialized accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

Main campus and learning centers

Centenary University Main campus is located in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The Centenary Equestrian Center located in Long Valley, New Jersey provides riding and education facilities for its Equine Studies Department. The college also operates two satellite learning centers located in Parsippany, New Jersey and Edison, New Jersey to service its adult student programs.

Hackettstown Campus – 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ.

This is the main campus of Centenary University and location to most of Centenary's academic, administrative, athletic and collegiate activities, as well as housing for its undergraduate students. It consists of ten main buildings and eight residence buildings.

Buildings:

• Seay Building – Classrooms, Hendricks Chapel, Student Activities Center, Little Theater, Main College Offices; Admissions, Alumni Affairs, Bursar, Campus Life, College Relations, Financial Aid, Health Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, President's Office.
• Brotherton Hall – Professor offices, Classrooms.
• Ferry Building – Classrooms and offices; Student Activities, Campus Ministry Commuter Council.
• Harris & Betts Smith Learning Center – Academic Success Center, Student Veterans Organization, Classrooms.
• Littell Technology Center – Classrooms, Graphics Department, ENACTUS office.
• Lackland Center – Classrooms, Dance Studio, Dining Center, Theaters, TV studio, WNTI Radio station.
• Reeves Gymnasium – Athletics Department, Gym, Pool, Weight Room, Wrestling Center.
• Smith Hall – International Studies Department.
• Taylor Memorial Library – Library, Print Shop, Coffee Bar.
• Trevorrow – Science and Fine Art Building; Classrooms, Labs, Fashion Department, Science Department.

Residence Halls:

• Anderson – Co-ed (Male and female only floors)
• Bennett-Smith – Apartments (Co-ed floors, male and female only suites)
• Founders – Apartments (Co-ed floors, male and female only suites)
• Lotte – Co-ed (male and female floors)
• Reeves – Freshmen only
• Smith – International & Freshmen only
• Van Winkle – Co-ed (Male and female only floors)
• Washabaugh – Co-ed (Male and female only floors)

Equestrian Center – 12–56 Califon Road, Long Valley, NJ.

The Equestrian Center is located in Long Valley, New Jersey. It consists of several large paddocks, an outdoor eventing course, two indoor arenas and one outdoor arena. The Equestrian Center sits on 65 acres (260,000 m²) of land.

In 2007 and 2012 Centenary Equestrian Center hosted the American National Riding Commission Championships, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone Finals, and the Intercollegiate Dressage Association Championships.^[6]

Parsippany Center – 300 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ.

Home to Centenary's School of Professional Studies faculty and staff. Classes take place in the evening. Parsippany boasts a small cafe, offices for staff, a student computer lab, a student workroom, and 13 classrooms operating with a broadband WiFi network.

Edison Center – 333 Thornall Street, Edison, NJ.

The Edison office serves as a satellite location for the Centenary School of Professional Studies. This location consists of six classrooms, two offices, a small conference room, a small dinette, a student work room, and a wireless broadband network. The building complex host a cafeteria and ample parking.

Athletics

Centenary University teams participate in 14 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports. The Cyclones joined the Colonial States Athletic Conference for the 2007–08 season, after having been a member of the Skyline Conference. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, equestrian, golf, lacrosse, soccer and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, equestrian, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball. Students enrolled in the college's Equine programs may participate in competitions through intercollegiate organizations such as the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, the Intercollegiate Dressage Association, or with the Hunter/Jumper's Club.

Noted athletic achievements: In 2009 Centenary's Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team won the National Championships in Murfreesboro, TN. Lindsay Clark, a Centenary Student, also won the USEF/Cacchione Cup.^[7]

The 2010 women's soccer team won the CSAC Championship, earning them an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The 2013 men's soccer team replicated this feat.

Notable alumni

• Bette Cooper (born 1920), Miss America 1937.^[8]
• Debbie Harry (born 1945), lead singer of Blondie.^[9]
• Cole Kimball (born 1985), pitcher drafted by the Washington Nationals.^[10]
• Carol McCain (born 1937 or 1938), Former wife of U.S. Senator and former 2008 Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain.
• Arden Davis Melick (class of 1960), author of "Wives of the Presidents", Advertising Hall of Fame.
• Gail Phoebus (born 1950), politician who has represented the 24th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2015.^[11]

References

External links

• Official website

Coordinates: 40°50′53″N 74°50′02″W / 40.848°N 74.834°W / 40.848; -74.834