East Texas Baptist University
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East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) is a private
, coeducation
al Christian
university in Marshall, Texas
, United States
associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas
.
Plantation, which is at the highest altitude in Harrison County
. ETBU was founded as the College of Marshall in 1912, after a campaign to create a Southern Baptist
college in East Texas
. The campus' first building, Marshall Hall, was completed in 1916. It was designed to house a gymnasium, library, chapel/theatre, administrative offices and classrooms. The College of Marshall opened the following year in 1917 as a two year junior college
and academy. It became East Texas Baptist College in 1944
.
In 1957, ETBU became an accredited member of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
. The accreditation was last reaffirmed in 2009, with the next reaffirmation due in 2019. ETBU also is accredited by The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas for Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN), the Commissions of Collegiate Nursing Education, and the National Association of Schools of Music
.
ETBU ranked twelfth among forty-eight schools in the category of Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the West Region in the U.S. News & World Report
's publication "America's Best Colleges 2008".
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Intramural Sports
Intramural Sports
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
, coeducation
Coeducation
Mixed-sex education, also known as coeducation or co-education, is the integrated education of male and female persons in the same institution. It is the opposite of single-sex education...
al Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
university in Marshall, Texas
Marshall, Texas
Marshall is a city in Harrison County in the northeastern corner of Texas. Marshall is a major cultural and educational center in East Texas and the tri-state area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Marshall was about 23,523...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas
Baptist General Convention of Texas
The Baptist General Convention of Texas is the oldest surviving Baptist convention in the state of Texas. The churches cooperating with the Baptist General Convention of Texas partner nationally and internationally with both the Southern Baptist Convention and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship,...
.
History
ETBU is located on the site of the former Van ZandtIsaac Van Zandt
Isaac Van Zandt was a political leader in the Republic of Texas. Van Zandt County, Texas, was named in his honor....
Plantation, which is at the highest altitude in Harrison County
Harrison County, Texas
Harrison County is a county of the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 62,110. It is named for Jonas Harrison, a lawyer and Texas revolutionary. It is located in the Ark-La-Tex region...
. ETBU was founded as the College of Marshall in 1912, after a campaign to create a Southern Baptist
Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention is a United States-based Christian denomination. It is the world's largest Baptist denomination and the largest Protestant body in the United States, with over 16 million members...
college in East Texas
East Texas
East Texas is a distinct geographic and ecological area in the U.S. state of Texas.According to the Handbook of Texas, the East Texas area "may be separated from the rest of Texas roughly by a line extending from the Red River in north central Lamar County southwestward to east central Limestone...
. The campus' first building, Marshall Hall, was completed in 1916. It was designed to house a gymnasium, library, chapel/theatre, administrative offices and classrooms. The College of Marshall opened the following year in 1917 as a two year junior college
Junior college
The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries.-India:In India, most states provide schooling through 12th grade...
and academy. It became East Texas Baptist College in 1944
Faculty
The student to faculty ratio is 16:1 and the average class size is 22. Ninety-five percent of full-time faculty members have earned doctorates or terminal degrees.Accreditation
ETBU is fully accredited with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
.
In 1957, ETBU became an accredited member of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
. The accreditation was last reaffirmed in 2009, with the next reaffirmation due in 2019. ETBU also is accredited by The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas for Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an American four year academic degree in the science and principles of nursing, granted by a tertiary education university or similarly accredited school...
(BSN), the Commissions of Collegiate Nursing Education, and the National Association of Schools of Music
National Association of Schools of Music
The National Association of Schools of Music is an association of post-secondary music schools in the United States and the principal U.S. accreditor for higher education in music...
.
ETBU ranked twelfth among forty-eight schools in the category of Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the West Region in the U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is an American news magazine published from Washington, D.C. Along with Time and Newsweek it was for many years a leading news weekly, focusing more than its counterparts on political, economic, health and education stories...
's publication "America's Best Colleges 2008".
Security
During the day, the campus is patrolled by the on-campus security officer. Security cameras record 24 hours a day and are monitored from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Call boxes are placed in strategic locations around campus. At night, the campus is monitored by private security officers (off-duty Marshall City Police Officers).Academic buildings
- Marshall Hall
- Scarborough Hall
- Ornelas Spiritual Life Center
- Ornelas Student Center
- Dean Healthplex
- Keys Gym
- Craig Hall
- Harvey Daniel Bruce
- Murphy Science Center
- Jenna Guest Music Building
- Bennett Student Center
- Redwine Instrumental Music Building
- Jenna Guest Music Building
- Fred Hale Business Building
- Mamye Jarrett Library
- Meadows Hall
Dorms
- Feagin Hall
- Ornelas Hall
- Mabee Housing Complex
- Lineberry Hall
- University Apartments
- Fry Hall
- Van Zandt buildings
Departments at ETBU
There are several academic departments at ETBU.- School of Business
- School of Christian Studies
- Department of Religion
- School of Education
- Department of Teacher Education
- Department of Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Athletic Training Education Program
- School of Humanities
- Department of Communication
- Department of History, Political Science, and Geography
- Department of Languages and Literature
- Department of Criminal Justice
- School of Fine Arts
- Art Program
- Department of Music
- Department of Theatre Arts
- School of Natural and Social Sciences
- Allied Health Program
- Department of Behavioral Sciences
- Department of Biology
- Department of Chemistry and Physics
- Department of Mathematics
- School of Nursing
- Department of Nursing
Men's athletics
NCAA Division III- Baseball
- Basketball -- Lenny FantLenny FantLeonard O'Neil Fant, known as Lenny Fant , was from 1957–1979 the men's basketball coach of the University of Louisiana at Monroe Indians . During his tenure, Fant compiled a ULM record of 326–221. His 326-game record was topped in 1999 by one of his understudies, ULM Coach Mickael E...
, later the award-winning coach at the University of Louisiana at MonroeUniversity of Louisiana at MonroeThe University of Louisiana at Monroe is a coeducational public university in Monroe, Louisiana and part of the University of Louisiana System.-History:...
, coached basketball at ETBU from 1954-1957. - Cross-Country Running
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis (Beginning Fall 2011)
Intramural Sports
- Basketball
- Flag-Football
- Kickball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Women's athletics
NCAA Division III- Basketball
- Cross-Country Running
- Soccer
- Softball (2010 National Champions)
- Tennis (Beginning Fall 2011)
- Volleyball
Intramural Sports
- Basketball
- Flag-Football
- Kickball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Mascot
The mascot for ETBU is a tiger, "Toby." ETBU also has a live Tiger mascot named "Sarge" who is housed off campus.Notable alumni
- John DowdyJohn DowdyJohn Vernard Dowdy was an American politician. Dowdy was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from the 7th District of Texas from 1953 to 1967 and then served as a congressman from the 2nd District of Texas until 1973, when he decided to retire under indictment for bribery.According...
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
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- Brock GillBrock GillBrock Gill, is an illusionist. In 2005, he hosted "Miracles of Jesus", a three hour documentary produced by the BBC and aired on the Discovery Channel. Gill is also a part of Freedom Experience, a nation-wide city tour that combines action sports, music, and illusion...
, Magician, illusionist - Chris ElrodChris ElrodChris Elrod is the lead pastor and founder of Compass Point Church, a Christian church plant in Lakeland, Florida. A pastor, speaker, blogger and writer, Elrod is best known as a successful Christian comedian who toured extensively throughout North America from 1990 to 2000.- Biography :Born in...
, Christian comedian and writer - Clyde Fant, Mayor of ShreveportShreveport, LouisianaShreveport is the third largest city in Louisiana. It is the principal city of the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana and is the 109th-largest city in the United States....
, LouisianaLouisianaLouisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties... - Sam B. HallSam B. HallSam Blakeley Hall, Jr. , American politician, was a Congressman representing Texas's 1st congressional district from 1976 to 1985 and then a federal judge of the U.S...
, member of the United States House of Representatives (1976-85) and United States District JudgeUnited States federal judgeIn the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
(1985-94). - George E. HearnGeorge E. HearnGeorge Earl Hearn was from 1965-2000 a professor of psychology at Baptist-affiliated Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana, and a former two-term member of the Pineville City Council under then Mayor Fred H. Baden.-Background:Hearn was born to Thomas Watson Hearn, Sr...
, Psychologist at Louisiana CollegeLouisiana CollegeLouisiana College is a private institution of higher education located in Pineville, Louisiana, affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention, serving a student body of approximately 1,300 students. The college operates on a semester system, with two shorter summer terms... - Josiah Holland, Recording artist Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
- Jack HylesJack HylesJack Frasure Hyles was a leading figure in the Independent Baptist movement, having pastored the First Baptist Church of Hammond in Hammond, Indiana, from 1959 until his death. He was also well-known for being an innovator of the church bus ministry that brought thousands of people each week from...
(circa 1953), Independent BaptistIndependent BaptistIndependent Baptist churches are Christian churches generally holding to conservative Baptist beliefs. They are characterized by being independent from the authority of denominations or similar bodies. Members of such churches comprised three percent of the United States adult population according...
pastor - Cameron McCaslandCameron McCaslandCameron McCasland is a Regional Emmy Nominated American film maker.- Early life :McCasland was raised in Edgewood, Texas....
, Emmy Nominated Film Maker - Nody Parker, 1965 alumnus, semiprofessional baseball pitcher and coach
- Rudy RobbinsRudy RobbinsRudy Warner Robbins was a Western entertainer known for his singing, songwriting, acting, writing, and his past performance of film and television stunts...
, 1956 alumnus, WesternWestern (genre)The Western is a genre of various visual arts, such as film, television, radio, literature, painting and others. Westerns are devoted to telling stories set primarily in the latter half of the 19th century in the American Old West, hence the name. Some Westerns are set as early as the Battle of...
actorActorAn actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, singer, songwriterSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, and stuntmanStuntmanA stuntman or stunt performer is someone who performs dangerous stunts.Stuntman may also refer to:*The Stunt Man, a 1980 film starring Peter O'Toole*Stuntman , a 2002 video game**Stuntman: Ignition, its sequel... - Bob UtleyBob UtleyBob Utley is a contemporary Bible teacher who is best known for his commentary series that covers the Old and New Testaments.-Education:Utley attended East Texas Baptist University from 1969–1972 and graduated with a Bachelors in Religion. He then pursued a Masters in Divinity from Southwestern...
, Professor, author, pastor