Visitors Guide 2013

Visitors Guide

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Evan S. Dobelle President

Welcome to Westfield State University!

Founded in 1838 by reformer/educator Horace Mann as Americas first public institution of higher learning without barrier to gender, race or economic class, Westfield State continues to make history as the crown jewel of the state university system of Massachusetts.

As you visit our beautiful campus, I think that youll discover why U.S. News & World Report ranked us in the top tier of Regional UniversitiesNorth in the latest Best Colleges editions and why MASSInc. named us Massachusetts Best Education Value in a cost versus value study of all public and private institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth.

Weve much to celebrate-affordability, exceptional academics and student services, a first-rate program of global education, internships and experiential learning. We also have an award-winning athletics program, a calendar of world-class cultural and community events and state-of-the art facilities.

Helping students to meet the challenges of a changing world, Westfield State is a great place to study, to work and to grow. Enjoy your visit and come back often.

Evan S. Dobelle, President

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Westfield state is an education leader committed to providing every generation of students with a learning experience built on its founding principle as the first co-educational college in America to offer an education without barrier to race, gender or economic status. This spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies that creates a vital community of engaged learners who become confident, capable individuals prepared for leadership and service to society.

1838: Founded by Horace Mann as the first public coeducational school for teacher education in the U.S.

1839: Opened in Barre, Mass. as Normal School for teacher training

1844: Moved to Westfield

A complete university experience, a classic

New England setting, a

cohesive and creative

community: thats

Westfield State.

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1847: Alumni Association established1892: Dedication of Court Street building

(now City Hall)1925: Student government established1932: Name changed to State Teachers

College and a four year program instituted

1956: Current campus dedicated1960: Name changed to State College at

Westfield1960s: Graduate and Continuing Education

instituted1967: Name changed to Westfield State

College2009: Largest freshman class and highest

enrollment in universitys history2010: Name changed to Westfield State

University

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distinctionsWestfield State University is one of

the top 40 public institutions in the north, according to US News & World Report, 2012.

Best education value in Massachusetts, public or private, when measuring quality and success of programs and relative costs of higher education (Mass Inc study, 2010)

One of the highest six-year graduation rates among the Massachusetts universities

One of the largest producer of new teachers among the Massachusetts state universities

Commonwealth Honors ProgramUrban Education ProgramOnly public university in New England

offering a bachelor of science in Regional Planning

Highest percentage of undergraduate students who choose to live on campus among the state universities

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One of two largest employers in the City of Westfield

Only four-year public university in New Englands Knowledge Corridor

Enrolls students from every county in Massachusetts

Participant in New England Regional Program for tuition adjustment for students from adjacent states

Winner of nine MASCAC athletics conference Smith Cup championships

Ranked among the top 15 percent of military friendly schools by GI Jobs magazine, 2012

Selected as one of the Chronicle of Higher Education's 2011 Great Colleges to Work For

Designated as a Top Military Friendly College by Advanced Military Education Magazine for a second consecutive year

Westfield creates opportunities for

students to grow and

take chances. With

a highly-regarded

faculty, rich and

diverse academic

programs, real world

internships, top-notch

athletic facilities,

and a big, beautiful

campus, your life will

be transformed by

what happens inside

the classroom and

out of it.

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enroLLMent And stUdent ProfiLe

Admissions (Fall 2012)5,430 freshman applications 749 transfer applications (day division)78% on-line applications3.15 average GPA of entering freshmen1030 average SAT of entering freshmen990 freshmen enrolled (day)

Enrollment (Fall 2012)5,953 total enrollment4,600 undergraduate day students685 undergraduate continuing education

students668 graduate and post-baccalaureate

students2,850 resident students3,150 commuting students582 enrolled through Disability Services53% women47% men17:1 student/faculty ratio 5,580 in-state420 out-of-state8% of the 2011 freshman class were in the

top 10% of their high school class and 29% were in the top 25%

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Retention rate79.8% (Fall 2010 Fall 2011)

Graduation rate58.3% (6 year rate for the 2005 cohort)60.5% (6 year rate for the 2004 cohort)66% of 2010 graduates secured

employment less than 6 months after graduation.

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financial Aid84% of students receive some type

of financial assistance29% receive federal grants46% receive state aid21% receive institutional aid72% receive a student loan156 scholarships awarded worth

$511,180299 students earned $497,442

through Federal Work Study Program

17:1 student to faculty ratio

#1 Top cost-effective university in Massachusetts

70 student clubs and organizations

9 residence halls

21 Varsity Teams4,600 undergraduate students

53% women; 47% men

100% wireless campus

BY the nUMBers

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Academic ProfileDegrees offered: B.A., B.S.,

B.S.W., B.S.E., M.Ed., M.S., M.A., M.P . A., M.S.W., C.A.G.S.

31 undergraduate majors34 minorsMost Popular Majors:

Criminal JusticeBusiness ManagementEducationPsychologyCommunication

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ProgrAMs of stUdYArtAthletic TrainingBiologyBusiness ManagementChemistryCommunicationComputer Information SystemsComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeEconomicsEducationEnglishEnvironmental ScienceEthnic & Gender StudiesGeneral ScienceHistoryLiberal StudiesMathematicsMovement ScienceMusicNursingPolitical SciencePsychologyRegional PlanningSocial WorkSociologySpanishTheatre ArtsUndelcared

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grAdUAte ProgrAMsMaster of Science in AccountancyMaster of Science in Criminal JusticeMaster of Arts in Applied Behavior AnalysisMaster of Arts in EnglishMaster of Arts in PsychologyMaster of Public AdministrationMaster of Social WorkMaster of Education

Initial LicensureProfessional Licensure

Certificate of Advanced Graduate StudyGraduate Certificates

Homeland Security StudiesApplied Behavior Analysis

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1. The Horace Mann Center*Administration & FinanceAdmission OfficeAdvancement and College RelationsAlumni OfficeCollege for KidsCommunity Education Criminal Justice DepartmentEvent ManagementFinancial AidGraduate & Continuing EducationHuman Resources OfficeMarketing OfficeMedia RelationsPresidents OfficeStudent Accounts

2. The Woodward Center*Alumni Field*Athletics DepartmentMovement Science, Sport and Leisure

Studies Department

3. Bates Hall*English DepartmentGeographic Information Systems

Technology Lab (GIS)History DepartmentMusic Department

4. Tim & Jeannes Dining Commons*The Fr. John Dean Dining HallPandinisThe Tekoa Room

5. Ely Hall*Arno Maris Art GalleryBookstoreCampus Center Campus Voice Newspaper OfficeCommunication Department Commuter AffairsEly Library Ely Studio TheaterDunkin DonutsSubway RestaurantTV StudioWellness Center & Indoor PoolWSKB Radio Station

6. Ferst Interfaith Center**7. Juniper Park Elementary School**

Center for Teacher Education & Research8. Facilities9. Parenzo Hall*

Academic Achievement OfficeAcademic Advising Center/Peer AdvisingAcademic Affairs OfficeArt Department

256 acres 24 buildings 9 residence halls 216 bed Downtown Residence Hall

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Dever StageEducation DepartmentInternational Programs OfficeMacintosh LabMedia and Technical ServicesParenzo Gymnasium Political Science DepartmentReading and Writing CenterRegistrarUrban Education Program Office

10. Banacos Academic Center*Tutoring CenterDisability ServicesLearning Disabilities Program

11. Public Safety Complex*Campus Police and Parking OfficeResidence Halls

12. Apartments**13. Dickinson Hall**14. Courtney Hall*15. Davis Hall**16. New Hall*17. Lammers Hall**

Career Services Office, Counseling Center18. Scanlon Hall*

Scanlon Banquet Hall*Scanlon Living Room*

19. University Hall* (Opening Fall 2013)20. Wilson Hall*

Biology Department and Green HouseCenter for Instructional TechnologyComputer & Information Science DepartmentEconomics & Management DepartmentEnvironmental Science DepartmentGeography & Regional Planning DepartmentInformation Technology Liberal Studies ProgramMathematics DepartmentPhilosophy DepartmentPhysical Science DepartmentPsychology DepartmentSavignano Auditoriums

21. Mod HallEthnic & Gender StudiesHonors ProgramNursingSociologySocial WorkWorld Languages

* Handicap Accessible ** Partially Accessible

Interactive map available at westfield.ma.edu/map

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Westfield state is accredited by:

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

the Music program is accredited by:The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

the teacher Licensure programs are accredited by:

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) andThe Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

the Athletic training program is accredited by:

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)

the health fitness Program is accredited by:

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

the social Work program is accredited by:

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

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eMt certification:

Westfield State is designated as a Commonwealth of Massachusetts-accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training institution

the computer science program is accredited by:

The Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

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faculty Profile211 full-time faculty and librarians135 tenured89% hold terminal degrees

Alumni Profile37,000 total alumni75% of alumni live in Massachusetts

notable alumniJoseph Silas Diller (1873), Curator,

Smithsonian InstitutionFrances and Mary Allen (1876),

photographersGeorge Cortelyou (1882), U.S. Secretary

of Commerce and Postmaster GeneralSamuel Edward Courtney (1882), first

African-American to serve a full 3-year term on the Boston School Committee

Nettie Marie Stevens (1883), geneticist proving how chromosomes determine gender

Flora White (1887), proponent of progressive education movement

Olive Searle (1911), cancer researcherLeonard Collamore (1956), originator and

producer of As Schools Match WitsEduardo C. Robreno (1967), first Cuban-

American federal judgeTerry M. Craven (1973), Associate

Justice, Juvenile Court, Suffolk County

It is a true honor to teach what you

love, enjoy what

you do, and love

the people with

whom you work.


Paula Meara (1975), first woman metropolitan Chief of Police in New England

Joseph Carvalho III (1975), President, Springfield Museums Association, retired

Dennis Picard (1976), director, Storrowton Village, an authentic recreation of a 19th century village

William J. Sullivan III (1977), head of the Special Operations Division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service Worldwide

Gerry Scott (1980), President of The Wall Street Analyst Forum, NYC

Paula Long (1983), MA High Tech 2007 Woman to Watch as a founder and vice president of EqualLogic, Inc.

Don DelNegro (1984), Athletic Trainer, Boston Bruins, 2011 Stanley Cup Winners

Peter P. Laviolette (1986), Jr., coach, Olympic hockey and Philadelphia Flyers, winners of the Stanley Cup, 2006

Thaddeus C. Penas (1992), Advocacy and Communications Advisor with the Stop TB Partnership of the World Health Organization

Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick (1970), Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year 2011

Michael Flynn (1997), MA State Teacher of the Year (2007)

Shauna Wilson-Ogundi (2005), teacher, activist and actress who was recently in the movie American Gangster

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AthLetics

colors: Blue and whiteteam name: OwlsMascot: NestorWebsite: westfieldstateowls.com

21 varsity teamsWinner of ten Smith CupsWestfield Owls hold MASCAC titles in

football, mens soccer, womens soccer, volleyball, mens indoor track and field, baseball, softball, and mens and womens cross country.

10% of students participate in varsity athletics

More than 2,500 students participate in 45 intramural sports and activities

Member, NCAA Division III

Westfield athletics has an established

championship

culture. The entire

campus rallies

around our sports

programs. Theres

a tremendous

amount of school

spirit here.

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League AffiliationsMassachusetts State College Athletic

Conference (MASCAC)Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC)New England Football Conference (NEFC)

Mens teams Baseball Ice Hockey Basketball Indoor Track & Field Cross Country Outdoor Track & Field Football Soccer Golf

Womens teams Basketball Indoor Track & Field Soccer Outdoor Track & Field Cross Country Competitive Cheerleading Field Hockey Softball Golf Swimming & Diving Lacrosse Volleyball


opportunities Beyond the classroomMore than 70 clubs and organizations350 internship placements per semester National Student Exchange with nearly 200

colleges and universities in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

International Exchange in more than 35 countries

Short-term faculty led international courses during winter and summer breaks

25 30 Washington Center Internships with $150,000 in scholarships annually

Walt Disney World Internship ProgramFirst Year ExperienceCommunity Service Clearinghouse offers

unlimited opportunities for community service and engagement at more than 50 community organizations

Fitness Programs for students and nearly 3,500 undergraduate Wellness Center members

More than 1500 student activities are offered outside the classroom annually, in addition to varsity and intramural sports.

Reading and Writing CenterPeer Advising, Disability Services and

Tutoring CenterThe Owl Advantage Program rewards

students for their participation in events outside of the classroom.

There are so many great opportunities

here-not just to

pursue your major,

but other interests,

too. This school

can really change

your life.


special initiativesWestfield River Environmental CenterCenter for Teacher Education and

Research (CENTER)Pioneer Valley Readiness Center (PVRC)Westfield Professional Development

School network (WPDS)Pioneer Valley Educational Readiness

Center (PERC)Producer/host of Emmy nominated

As Schools Match Wits, regional high school quiz show

Discover Westfield Day for high school students

High School Scholar/Dual Enrollment Opportunities

Teaching American History Grant ProgramPublic Education Government ProjectHelping Out Our Town (HOOT) Day

community volunteer opportunityConnections: First Year Forward, success

programming for first-year studentsCivic Learning and Democratic

Engagement, in courses across the curriculum

NFS grant, Discovering the Art of Mathematics: Inquiry Based Learning in Mathematics for Liberal Arts

Theres a cultural explosion

happening in the

Pioneer Valley, and

Westfield State is

proud to be one

of the institutions

leading the

charge

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A dedicated Veteran Service Office and Resource Center with a permanent staff A year round place ready to assist you in your transition and continued educational pursuit from admission to graduation

Annual Veteran Resource Fair which feature 20+ non-profit organizations whose sole aim is to help veterans, military personnel, and their families

community/cultural resourcesCollege for KidsTeen U summer residential

programs for teensCommunity EducationArno Maris Gallery and Westfield State

Downtown Art GalleryEly Studio Theater productionsGuest Lecture SeriesWoodward CenterCommunity Service ClearinghouseMusic Department Student and

Faculty Concerts and RecitalsDever Stage music, theatre, dance

and moreCertified Emergency Medical Technician

Training ProgramAddiction Counselor Certification Program

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directions10 minutes from Mass Pike,

Exit 320 minutes from Springfield30 minutes from Northampton/Amherst30 minutes from the Berkshires2 hours from Boston, Providence,

and Albany3 hours from New York City

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Presidents Message ............................... 1

History .............................................. 2 3

Distinctions ...................................... 4 5

Enrollment & Student Profile .............. 6 7

By the Numbers ...................................... 8

Financial Aid ........................................... 8

Academic Profile...................................... 9

Undergraduate Majors ........................... 10

Graduate Programs ............................... 11

Campus Map ................................ 12 13

Accreditations ............................... 14 15

Faculty Profile ........................................ 16

Alumni Profile ........................................ 16

Notable Alumni ............................. 16 17

Athletics ....................................... 18 19

Opportunities Beyond the Classroom ...... 20

Special Initiatives .......................... 21 22

Community/Cultural Resources .............. 22

Directions ............................................. 23

Westfield State University 577 Western Avenue PO Box 1630 Westfield, MA 01086-1630

westfield.ma.edu

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