Walsh University
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| Motto | Sed Deus Dat Incrementum |
|---|---|
| Type | Private school |
| Established | 1960 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| President | Richard Jusseaume |
| Undergraduates | 2,371 (2014)[1] |
| Postgraduates | 493 (2014)[1] |
| Location |
North Canton, Ohio 40°52′25″N 81°22′15″W / 40.8736111°N 81.3708333°WCoordinates: 40°52′25″N 81°22′15″W / 40.8736111°N 81.3708333°W |
| Mascot | Cavalier |
| Website | www.walsh.edu |
Walsh University is a private non-profit, four-year, Roman Catholic university in North Canton. In 2014, there were approximately 2,864 students. It was founded in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction,[2] initially as a liberal arts college. Walsh College became Walsh University in 1993. The University offers more than 70 majors, and seven graduate programs including a Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Occupational Therapy and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Walsh has satellite campuses in Akron, Medina, Canfield, and Castel Gandolfo, Italy. It is endorsed by The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College.
History
The school's namesake is Bishop Emmett Michael Walsh of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.[2]
Walsh University was first founded as LaMennais College in Alfred, Maine in 1951 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction on an idea by Ferdinand Waldo Demara,[3] who was then posing as a monk, to educate young men as brothers and teachers. LaMennais College continued in Alfred, Maine from 1951 until 1959. Because of a chance 1957 conversation between Brother Francoeur of La Mennais College and Monsignor William Hughes of Youngstown, Ohio about the Brothers' wish to move LaMennais College from Alfred, Maine, Bishop Walsh invited the Brothers to choose Canton, Ohio as the new location. Bishop Walsh donated $350,000 to the Walsh College project.[4] In 1959 the present location of Walsh University began as 50 acres (20 ha) of farm land on which two buildings were constructed, College Hall (Farrell Hall) and LaMennais Hall which continues to house the Brothers and international priest-students.[4]
Throughout the school's history, the Brothers have played an active role, serving as faculty during the original years and playing a part in the growth and development of facilities and programs. Several have served as President.[5]
On July 12, 2010, Walsh University was approved for the Division II membership process in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The move to the NCAA was a multiple-year process that included a two-year candidacy period followed by a one-year provisional season, in which the Cavaliers were not allowed to advance into NCAA postseason play.[6] Following the successful transition, the university became a full member of the NCAA DII in 2013.[7] Walsh previously competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a member of the American Mideast Conference, while its football team competed in the Mid-States Football Association.
Campus
The university campus is made up of 26 buildings on a 136-acre (55 ha) campus. The Walsh University Peace Pole represents visitors including Willy Brandt, Coretta Scott King, Mother Teresa, and Elie Wiesel who came to Walsh University to advocate for peace.[8]
Organization and administration
Walsh's current president is Richard Jusseaume ('67).
Academic profile
Walsh University offers the following graduate degrees: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT); Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT); Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed); Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.); Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development; and a Master of Arts in Theology. In addition, Walsh offers post-baccalaureate programs such as: Certificate in Healthcare Management; Nursing Education Certificate; Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate; Grade 4/5 Endorsement; and a LEAD Teaching Licensure.
The university offers 70 majors, seven graduate programs, and accelerated degrees for working adults, including RN-BSN and RN-MSN programs for registered nurses with an associate degree, or another type of diploma, who want to earn a bachelor's degree or master's degree.Undergraduate degrees offered include: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.); Bachelor of Science (B.S.); Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.); Associate of Arts (A.A.); and Associate of Science in Computer Science (A.S.C.S.).
About one-third to one half of the student body live on campus in one of 10 residence halls.
While both are Catholic educational institutions of the same name and close location, Walsh is unaffiliated with (and sometimes confused with) nearby Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls.
Walsh University is the owner of North Canton's Hoover Park, which was formerly owned by the Hoover Company.[9] The Hoover Historical Center is located there.
Accreditation
- The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Council for the Association of Educator Preparation
- Ohio Board of Counseling & Social Work
- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Graduate School
Walsh University offers graduate programs in Counseling, Education, Business, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Theology, and a clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy. As a graduate student at Walsh University, students pursue the mastery of a subject and the understanding of its relationship to kindred subjects as the form and substance of graduate work. The programs seek further to impart special skills in research, sharpened powers of independent thought and delivery of professional services.
Several of the graduate programs are offered in accelerated format so that working adults may pursue their degrees at their preferred pace.[10]
Study abroad programs
Walsh University has four regular study abroad programs led by Walsh faculty:[11]
Students may study and visit Rome's cultural and current locales.
Rome Experience – Students explore the city's history, art, and culture, with an added focus on communication and theology.
Uganda Experience – Using a sociological lens, students examine Ugandan history, traditions, social institutions, and present challenges for development in this service and reflection-oriented immersion experience.
Tanzania – Students and faculty in this program explore the state of healthcare and nursing education in Tanzania while working alongside Tanzanian nurses and nursing students in this practical, cross-cultural experience. In addition to visiting hospitals and clinics, the group explores life in town of Moshi, and the hills of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
In addition, Walsh University has run faculty-led programs to El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Israel, England, France, Spain and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Further, Walsh has cooperative agreements with agencies such as CCSA and CAPA, allowing Walsh students to experience studies and/or internships abroad.
Athletics
Walsh competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division II level as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The mascot is the "Cavaliers." School colors are maroon and gold.
Championships include:
- The men's basketball team won the 2005 NAIA National Championship.[12]
- The women's basketball team won the 1998 NAIA National Championship.
- The men's baseball team advanced to the 2007 NAIA World Series for the first time in school history.
The university's football team play their home games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Notable people
Alumni
- Rayshaun Kizer, 2006, gridiron football player[13]
- Joe Morgan, 2011, professional football player. Morgan transferred from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to Walsh in 2009.[14][15]
- Brian Rogers, 2005, professional football player, professional mixed martial artist.[16]
- Brandon Weems, 2008, college scout for the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Carol Miller, 1993, Vice President of Corporate Innovation, American Greetings
- Lamar Skeeter, 2011, Assistant coach with the Utah Jazz
Faculty
- Bob Huggins, basketball coach at Walsh from 1980–1983. He led the Cavaliers to a perfect 30–0 regular season. (They finished 34–1 overall).[17][18]
References
- 1 2 "Walsh University - Student Life - Best College - US News". Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- 1 2 Drake, Tim (September 22, 2010). "Ohio's Hidden Catholic Gem: Walsh University Embraces Catholic Identity". ncregister.com: Blogs: Tim Drake. National Catholic Register. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
- ↑ Robert Crichton. "Reference to Brother John Payne of the Brothers of Christian Instruction a/k/a Fred Demara". pp. 115–119.
- 1 2 "LaMennais Brothers Blogspot". Lamennaibrothers.blogspot.com. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
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- ↑ Looney, Josh (July 15, 2013). "Division II adds new conference, members". NCAA. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
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- ↑ "Park Brochure" (PDF). Walsh.edu. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
- ↑ "Graduate Programs | Doctoral Programs | Master's Degrees". Walsh.edu. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
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- ↑ "Former Cavalier DB Rayshaun Kizer Sets New AFL Interceptions Mark ", Walsh University, July 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Joe Morgan". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ↑ "Saints parting ways with troubled playmaker Joe Morgan - ProFootballTalk". Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ↑ "Sherdog MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Staff Directory - WVU Athletics". WVUsports.com. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ↑ "Bob Huggins - Men's Basketball - Walsh University". Retrieved 16 December 2014.
Further reading
- Drake, Tim (September 22, 2010). "Ohio's Hidden Catholic Gem: Walsh University Embraces Catholic Identity". ncregister.com: Blogs: Tim Drake. National Catholic Register. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
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