Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, commonly abbreviated SIUE, is a four-year
coed public university in Edwardsville
, Illinois
about 20 miles (32.2 km) from St. Louis
, Missouri
. SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale
, and is the younger of the two largest institutions of Southern Illinois University
. The University offers graduate programs through its Graduate School
.
In fiscal year 2010, SIUE faculty and staff received more than $28.7 million in grants and contracts for research, teaching and service initiatives. During the same period, the East St. Louis Center received $14 million in grants awards and applied those funds toward comprehensive programs, services and training for community residents.
Offering comprehensive programs, services and training to more than 6,000 people annually, the SIUE East St. Louis Center is dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals in East St. Louis and surrounding urban communities.
area. Organizations from across the area took it upon themselves to fill such a void. Southern Illinois University, over 100 miles (160.9 km) to the region's south, set up a residence center in 1949 in Belleville. In 1955, the Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce founded the Southwestern Illinois Council for Higher Education, tasked with creating a more permanent solution. SWICHE and the SIU Board of Trustees met and stated agreement in goals in 1956, and, that same year, an Executive Committee from the Board of Education in Alton invited Dr. Alonzo Myers, Chairman of the Department of Higher Education for Higher Education at New York University
, to perform a study of the need for higher education present in the Metro-East.
Dr. Myers's 1957 report, The Extent and the Nature of Needs for Higher Education in Madison and St. Clair Counties, outlined such a need: the 1950 census showed that students in the region in question were half as likely as others in the nation to finish a four-year degree program (owing specifically to the lack of a closer university and the financial infeasibility of going to school away from home in other state universities). Businesses in the area were in need of college-trained employees, but were forced to opt for hiring outside of the area, especially in the fields of business administration, nursing, education, and industrial technology. Myers concluded that, rather than more residence centers, private schools, or junior colleges, a branch of a four-year public university would best serve the needs of the area. He recommended SIU, the closest large public university, as the best candidate.
Acting on the report, SIU purchased both a former high school building of East St. Louis High School and the campus of Shurtleff College
in Alton as temporary facilities in 1957. Officials planned on about 800 students; 1900 enrolled, and enrollment doubled within two years.
The dual campus solution was temporary mostly because of lack of room for expansion: both facilities were in urban areas with little breathing room even at the time of purchase. Land for the current campus was purchased in 1960, almost 2660 acres (1,076.5 ha) of what was farmland; money for the purchase came from contributions from individuals, businesses, corporations, civic organizations, labor unions, corporations, industries, and PTAs; from loans from 14 Metro-East banks; and from allocated state funding. The location, west of Edwardsville, was chosen due to its accessibility by major roads, its usability as an educational campus, and its proximity to major urban areas in the Metro-East.
A bond issue was voted upon by the citizens of Illinois in 1960: the measure passed by more than 100,000 votes. A conference entitled Environmental Planning-Edwardsville Campus (EPEC) took place in 1961, highlighting the architectural and spatial design of the future campus. The campus was designed by architects Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum
. Ground broke in 1963 and, with the first two buildings completed, classes in the Edwardsville campus started in fall 1965. A series of dedication ceremonies from 1966 to 1967 highlighted the constant construction and growth of the campus.
Soon, the school became increasingly independent of its parent school in Carbondale. In 1971, the SIU Board of Trustees made official the campus's name as Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
, Kenya
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(ACPE). In May 2009, the School graduated its first Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree class.
SIUE has been recognized by U.S.News & World Report among 68 schools nationwide as an “up-and-coming school firmly focused on improving the job they’re doing today.” Washington Monthly, a national political magazine, ranks SIUE among the Top 50 master’s granting private and public colleges and universities in the nation; SIUE is 14th among public institutions on that list. Ratings are based on institutions’ commitment to the public good in three broad categories: Social Mobility, Research and Service.
U.S.News & World Report Best Colleges 2011 edition recognizes SIUE for numerous achievements, including being cited for the second consecutive year by its peers and recognized as an “up and coming school;” listed as one of 68 national universities and one of only three Midwestern regional universities for recently making “innovative changes in the areas of faculty, student life, campus life or facilities;” being listed for the sixth consecutive year in the capstone experience category, among 15 universities – including Brown
, Princeton
and Stanford – for its comprehensive Senior Assignment program measuring the competency of graduating seniors; and being among the top 20 public universities in the best Regional Universities Midwest (master’s granting) category for the seventh consecutive year. The overall scores are based on the academic preparedness of students, graduation rates, faculty characteristics and the reputation of SIUE in higher education.
The nationally recognized online news magazine, The Daily Beast
, ranks SIUE 21st in the nation among its Top 50 Safest Colleges. SIUE police officers are academy trained and engaged in a Community Policing program. Under the SIUE Campus Violence Prevention Plan, there are more than 80 emergency phones on campus.
GI Jobs Magazine, a comprehensive guide for people transitioning out of the U.S. military, named SIUE a Military Friendly School for 2011. This honor places SIUE in the top 15 percent of all schools nationwide in offering programs and support for veteran and active duty military personnel.
A total of 2,152 SIUE students engaged in 23,019 hours of community service through volunteer efforts during 2009. The students’ commitment earned them a spot on the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
SIUE's School of Business has been ranked as a Best 310 Business School in the 2010 edition of the Princeton Review. SIUE is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB). Only 15 percent of business schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB, which is considered to be the premier accrediting body for business education; SIUE is one of four schools in the St. Louis area to be accredited as such.
The university is also accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
, the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, the American Council for Construction Education, the American Dental Association
, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
, the Council on Accreditation of Nursing Anesthesia Education Programs, the Council on Social Work Education
, the National Association of Schools of Music
, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
, the National Association of Schools of Theatre, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
. In addition, the American Art Therapy Association
and American Chemical Society
have formally reviewed and approved SIUE's programs as meeting their standards.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located on 2660 acres (1,076.5 ha) of beautiful trees and lakes (one of the largest campuses in the U.S. by land area). The campus is composed of several halls, multiple service facilities, and recreational areas.
As of 2007, the university is a member of the NCAA
and competes at the Division I level in the Ohio Valley Conference
(also competing in the Missouri Valley Conference
for men's soccer). SIUE previously competed in Division II as a part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference
(GLVC).
The teams are nicknamed the Cougars. The mascot was Cory the Cougar, but in 2010, the school decided to get a new mascot, named Eddie. He debuted his new name, and a new jersey wearing the number 57 during a men's basketball game January 24 against UT Martin. The number 57 on Eddie's jersey is in honor of the university's founding date, in 1957.
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
coed public university in Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 24,293. It is the county seat of Madison County and is the third oldest city in the State of Illinois. The city was named in honor of Ninian Edwards, then Governor of the Illinois...
, Illinois
Illinois
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about 20 miles (32.2 km) from St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
. SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public research university located in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1869, SIUC is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system...
, and is the younger of the two largest institutions of Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses...
. The University offers graduate programs through its Graduate School
SIUE Graduate School
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is an academic college of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville located in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA. It offers 40 master’s degree programs plus specialist degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates and three cooperative doctoral...
.
In fiscal year 2010, SIUE faculty and staff received more than $28.7 million in grants and contracts for research, teaching and service initiatives. During the same period, the East St. Louis Center received $14 million in grants awards and applied those funds toward comprehensive programs, services and training for community residents.
Offering comprehensive programs, services and training to more than 6,000 people annually, the SIUE East St. Louis Center is dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals in East St. Louis and surrounding urban communities.
History
During the Post–World War II economic expansion, a void of public higher education was noticeable in the growing Metro-EastMetro-East
Metro East is a region in Illinois that comprises the eastern suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It encompasses five Southern Illinois counties in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. The region's most populated city is Belleville at 45,000 residents...
area. Organizations from across the area took it upon themselves to fill such a void. Southern Illinois University, over 100 miles (160.9 km) to the region's south, set up a residence center in 1949 in Belleville. In 1955, the Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce founded the Southwestern Illinois Council for Higher Education, tasked with creating a more permanent solution. SWICHE and the SIU Board of Trustees met and stated agreement in goals in 1956, and, that same year, an Executive Committee from the Board of Education in Alton invited Dr. Alonzo Myers, Chairman of the Department of Higher Education for Higher Education at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, to perform a study of the need for higher education present in the Metro-East.
Dr. Myers's 1957 report, The Extent and the Nature of Needs for Higher Education in Madison and St. Clair Counties, outlined such a need: the 1950 census showed that students in the region in question were half as likely as others in the nation to finish a four-year degree program (owing specifically to the lack of a closer university and the financial infeasibility of going to school away from home in other state universities). Businesses in the area were in need of college-trained employees, but were forced to opt for hiring outside of the area, especially in the fields of business administration, nursing, education, and industrial technology. Myers concluded that, rather than more residence centers, private schools, or junior colleges, a branch of a four-year public university would best serve the needs of the area. He recommended SIU, the closest large public university, as the best candidate.
Acting on the report, SIU purchased both a former high school building of East St. Louis High School and the campus of Shurtleff College
Shurtleff College
Shurtleff College was founded 1827 in Alton, Illinois by Reverend John Mason Peck as Alton Seminary. It became Shurtleff College in 1836 honoring Dr. Brendon Shurtleff, of Boston, who donated $10,000 to the college. Andrew Carnegie in 1910 donated $15,000 for construction of a library...
in Alton as temporary facilities in 1957. Officials planned on about 800 students; 1900 enrolled, and enrollment doubled within two years.
The dual campus solution was temporary mostly because of lack of room for expansion: both facilities were in urban areas with little breathing room even at the time of purchase. Land for the current campus was purchased in 1960, almost 2660 acres (1,076.5 ha) of what was farmland; money for the purchase came from contributions from individuals, businesses, corporations, civic organizations, labor unions, corporations, industries, and PTAs; from loans from 14 Metro-East banks; and from allocated state funding. The location, west of Edwardsville, was chosen due to its accessibility by major roads, its usability as an educational campus, and its proximity to major urban areas in the Metro-East.
A bond issue was voted upon by the citizens of Illinois in 1960: the measure passed by more than 100,000 votes. A conference entitled Environmental Planning-Edwardsville Campus (EPEC) took place in 1961, highlighting the architectural and spatial design of the future campus. The campus was designed by architects Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum
Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum
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. Ground broke in 1963 and, with the first two buildings completed, classes in the Edwardsville campus started in fall 1965. A series of dedication ceremonies from 1966 to 1967 highlighted the constant construction and growth of the campus.
Soon, the school became increasingly independent of its parent school in Carbondale. In 1971, the SIU Board of Trustees made official the campus's name as Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
Academics
Total enrollment in fall 2010 was 14,133 (undergraduate and graduate), the largest overall enrollment in the University's history; the new freshman class of 2,065 is up from 1,748 in 2005, representing the largest group of new freshmen in SIUE’s history. The average ACT Score for SIUE’s fall 2010 freshman class was 22.5; the national average freshman ACT score is 21.0. There are more than 80,000 living alumni. The international student population approaches 400. The top five countries represented on campus are IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
, China
China
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and Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
- College of Arts and SciencesSIUE College of Arts and SciencesSIUE College of Arts and Sciences, often referred to as CAS, is an academic college of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville located in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA. It is home to 44 degree programs in the arts and humanities, as well as in the social and natural sciences. CAS courses are...
- School of BusinessSIUE School of BusinessSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business is located in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA. It offers undergraduate programs in Accounting, Computer Management & Information Systems, Economics & Finance, and Business Administration...
- School of EducationSIUE School of EducationSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education is an academic college of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville located in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA...
- School of EngineeringSIUE School of EngineeringThe School of Engineering is one of the eight academic units of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Engineering Building houses laboratories for research and instruction for the school.The school offers study in:* Civil Engineering...
- School of NursingSIUE School of NursingSIUE School of Nursing is an academic college of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville located in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA. The School offers educational programs in the Traditional BS Option, the Accelerated BS Option, the RN to BS Option and Graduate Programs including Family Nurse...
- School of Dental MedicineSouthern Illinois University School of Dental MedicineSouthern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is an academic college of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville located in Alton, Illinois, USA. The school is one of two dental schools in the state of Illinois. Its mission is to improve the oral health of the people of Southern...
- School of PharmacySIUE School of PharmacySIUE School of Pharmacy is an academic college of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville located in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA. It opened its doors in 2005 with its first class graduating in 2009...
- Graduate SchoolSIUE Graduate SchoolSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is an academic college of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville located in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA. It offers 40 master’s degree programs plus specialist degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates and three cooperative doctoral...
National recognition
In spring 2009, the SIUE School of Pharmacy received full accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy EducationAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education is a non-profit accreditation agency recognized by Council on Higher Education Accreditation and the US Department of Education...
(ACPE). In May 2009, the School graduated its first Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree class.
SIUE has been recognized by U.S.News & World Report among 68 schools nationwide as an “up-and-coming school firmly focused on improving the job they’re doing today.” Washington Monthly, a national political magazine, ranks SIUE among the Top 50 master’s granting private and public colleges and universities in the nation; SIUE is 14th among public institutions on that list. Ratings are based on institutions’ commitment to the public good in three broad categories: Social Mobility, Research and Service.
U.S.News & World Report Best Colleges 2011 edition recognizes SIUE for numerous achievements, including being cited for the second consecutive year by its peers and recognized as an “up and coming school;” listed as one of 68 national universities and one of only three Midwestern regional universities for recently making “innovative changes in the areas of faculty, student life, campus life or facilities;” being listed for the sixth consecutive year in the capstone experience category, among 15 universities – including Brown
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
, Princeton
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
and Stanford – for its comprehensive Senior Assignment program measuring the competency of graduating seniors; and being among the top 20 public universities in the best Regional Universities Midwest (master’s granting) category for the seventh consecutive year. The overall scores are based on the academic preparedness of students, graduation rates, faculty characteristics and the reputation of SIUE in higher education.
The nationally recognized online news magazine, The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast is an American news reporting and opinion website founded and published by Tina Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker as well as the short-lived Talk Magazine. The Daily Beast was launched on October 6, 2008, and is owned by IAC...
, ranks SIUE 21st in the nation among its Top 50 Safest Colleges. SIUE police officers are academy trained and engaged in a Community Policing program. Under the SIUE Campus Violence Prevention Plan, there are more than 80 emergency phones on campus.
GI Jobs Magazine, a comprehensive guide for people transitioning out of the U.S. military, named SIUE a Military Friendly School for 2011. This honor places SIUE in the top 15 percent of all schools nationwide in offering programs and support for veteran and active duty military personnel.
A total of 2,152 SIUE students engaged in 23,019 hours of community service through volunteer efforts during 2009. The students’ commitment earned them a spot on the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
SIUE's School of Business has been ranked as a Best 310 Business School in the 2010 edition of the Princeton Review. SIUE is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business was founded in 1916 to accredit schools of business worldwide. The first accreditations took place in 1919. The stated mission is to advance quality management education worldwide through accreditation and thought leadership. It is regarded...
(AACSB). Only 15 percent of business schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB, which is considered to be the premier accrediting body for business education; SIUE is one of four schools in the St. Louis area to be accredited as such.
The university is also accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
ABET, Inc., formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, is a non-profit organization that accredits post-secondary education programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology...
, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education is a non-profit accreditation agency recognized by Council on Higher Education Accreditation and the US Department of Education...
, the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, the American Council for Construction Education, the American Dental Association
American Dental Association
The American Dental Association is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 155,000 members. Based in Chicago, the ADA is the world's largest and oldest national dental association and promotes good oral health to the public while representing the dental...
, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The American Speech–Language–Hearing Association is a professional association for speech–language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally...
, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is an autonomous nursing education accrediting agency that contributes to the improvement of the public's health. The CCNE is recognized by the U.S...
, the Council on Accreditation of Nursing Anesthesia Education Programs, the Council on Social Work Education
Council on Social Work Education
The Council on Social Work Education is the national association for social work education in the United States of America.The CSWE sets and maintains standards of courses and accreditation of bachelor's degree's and Master's degree programs in social work.The CSWE specifies foundation social work...
, 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...
, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization. It is an association of schools of public policy schools at universities mostly in the United States and several abroad...
, the National Association of Schools of Theatre, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education was founded in 1954 to accredit teacher certification programs at U.S. colleges and universities. NCATE is a council of educators created to ensure and raise the quality of preparation for their profession. NCATE is recognized by the U.S....
. In addition, the American Art Therapy Association
American Art Therapy Association
The American Art Therapy Association is a U.S. national professional association of over 5,000 practicing art therapists, students, educators, and related practitioners in the field of art therapy, with both U.S. and international members...
and American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has more than 161,000 members at all degree-levels and in all fields of chemistry, chemical...
have formally reviewed and approved SIUE's programs as meeting their standards.
Campus
Academic buildings
- Student Success Center, opened in 2009, houses academic and personal support services all in one convenient location. Study lounge, meeting rooms, and a Mac computer lab are available to students 24 hours a day. The building features a coffee shop and the offices of student government, disability support services, academic advancement, health services, a career development center, and international programs.
- SIUE School of Pharmacy building began offering courses to students admitted to the SIUE doctor of Pharmacy program in August 2005. The building is located in SIUE's University Park, which is a 330 acres (133.5 ha) technology park providing a unique opportunity for private sector emerging industries and businesses to enhance their competitive positions through beneficial relationships with the University.
- SIUE School of Engineering building, opened in 2000, includes classrooms, laboratories, and offices for Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
- Alumni Hall, opened in 1976, encompasses the School of Nursing and the departments of Speech Communication, Art Education, Art Therapy, Geography, and Public Administration and Policy Analysis.
- The Art and Design Building, opened in 1994, contains art classrooms and studios.
- The B. Barnard Birger Hall contains the offices of the SIUE Foundation and the SIUE Alumni Association.
- Dunham Hall (named after Katherine DunhamKatherine DunhamKatherine Mary Dunham was an American dancer, choreographer, songwriter, author, educator, and activist...
), opened in 1966 and added on to in 1995, houses the departments of Music, Mass Communications, and Theater and Dance. - The Theater Department also uses the Metcalf Experimental Theater, a separate building named after James F. Metcalf (father of actress Laurie MetcalfLaurie MetcalfLauren Elizabeth "Laurie" Metcalf is an American actress. She is widely known for her performance as Jackie Harris on the ABC sitcom Roseanne, Mary Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, the voice of Mrs. Davis in the Toy Story film series and as Debbie Salt in Scream 2...
) that opened in 1984. This facility was a replacement for an old Quonset hut that was used for productions. - Founders Hall, opened in 1976, is home to the schools of Business and Education as well as the Dean's College.
- Korte StadiumRalph Korte StadiumRalph Korte Stadium, otherwise known as "The Ralph", is a 3,000-capacity stadium located in Edwardsville, Illinois. It has an athletics track, and is also used for soccer...
(named after Ralph Korte) and the adjacent Bob GuelkerBob GuelkerBob Guelker is a deceased U.S. soccer coach and administrator. He coached 24 years at the collegiate level, winning seven national championships. He also coached the U.S. teams at both the 1971 Pan American Games and the 1972 Summer Olympics...
Field opened in 1994 and serve the university's athletics, mainly soccer and track and fieldTrack and fieldTrack and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
. - The Lovejoy Library (named after Elijah Parish Lovejoy), opened in 1965, holds over 800,000 volumes and almost 600,000 titles across its four floors.
- Morris University Center (named after former SIUE president Delyte W. Morris), opened in 1967, is the central hub of student activity, containing dining halls, ballrooms, conference rooms, and the university bookstore. The Student Success Center was added onto the complex in 2009.
- Peck Hall (named after John Mason PeckJohn Mason PeckJohn Mason Peck was an American Baptist missionary to the western frontier of the United States, especially in Missouri.-Biography:...
), opened in 1965, houses the departments of Anthropology, History, Sociology, Literature, Social Work, English, Foreign Languages, Political Science, and Philosophy. - Rendleman Hall (named after former SIUE president John S. Rendleman), opened in 1969, is the main administrative building and houses admission review and processing, bursar’s office, and housing office.
- The Religious Center, completed in 1971, is located near the Art and Design Building. It is topped by a plexiglass Geodesic dome which resembles a globe with Edwardsville oriented at the top. The center was designed and dedicated by R. Buckminster Fuller. The 90th Meridian runs through the building.
- The Science Building, opened in 1966, contains the classes, labs, and offices of the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics. An $80 million project to build a Science Laboratory Building and renovate the existing Science Building is underway. The College of Arts & SciencesSIUE College of Arts and SciencesSIUE College of Arts and Sciences, often referred to as CAS, is an academic college of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville located in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA. It is home to 44 degree programs in the arts and humanities, as well as in the social and natural sciences. CAS courses are...
also has a construction webcam on its website. - The Vadalabene CenterVadalabene CenterThe Sam M. Vadalabene Center also known as the VC, is multi-purpose arena on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a capacity of 4,200. It is home to the Cougar basketball, volleyball, and wrestling team. The facility opened in 1984...
(named after Sam M. Vadalabene), opened in 1983, is the focal point for SIUE athletics, containing a majority of the university's sports facilities. The Center was expanded in 1993 with the addition of the Student Fitness Center, which was improved in 2009.
Other facilities
- University Park is a 330 acres (133.5 ha) mixed-use technology park located in the St. Louis metropolitan area on the SIUE campus at the I-270/I-55 corridor in the city of Edwardsville. It is home to 22 business, industry and state tenants classified as agricultural-biotechnology, professional services, health sciences and information technology. The Park has direct access to more than 900 faculty members and more than 14,000 students on SIUE's campus, fully developed sites with utilities at lot lines, detailed site information - including soil type and environmental reports, and includes featured properties for lease.
- The Southwest Illinois Advanced Manufacturing Center (SIAM) was launched in 2005, performing applied and basic research for product/process development and improvement. The center is funded by the U. S. Department of Commerce Economic Development AdministrationEconomic Development AdministrationThe Economic Development Administration is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that provides grants to economically distressed communities to generate new employment, help retain existing jobs and stimulate industrial and commercial growth.-History:The EDA was established under...
. The Hoffman Center on the N.O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community CollegeLewis and Clark Community CollegeLewis and Clark Community College is a comprehensive community college in the Metro-East region of Illinois in Godfrey, enrolling 13,500 credit students and more than 33,000 total students annually....
in EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IllinoisEdwardsville is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 24,293. It is the county seat of Madison County and is the third oldest city in the State of Illinois. The city was named in honor of Ninian Edwards, then Governor of the Illinois...
provides over 35000 sq ft (3,251.6 m²) of space for SIAM. - The Environmental Resource Training Center (ERTC) is designated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) as the Illinois center for continuing education of personnel involved in the operation, maintenance and management of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems. The ERTC is located on the north side of the campus along New Poag Road.
Housing
Housing consists of several residence halls and Cougar Village, which are the university's on-campus apartments. All campus student accommodations are suite-style and furnished. Each contains social lounges and multiple service units such as computer labs and Learning Resource Centers.- Evergreen Hall is the newest residential hall, opened in 2007, and houses about 500 students. Designed for upper-class residents, it features apartment and suite-style living. Students are able to choose from multiple floor plans. The hall also has multiple service facilities, such as fitness center and meeting rooms.
- Bluff Hall opened in 2001 and houses 500 freshmen students. The hall is set up to promote interaction between young students. Bluff is home to SIUE Focused Interest Communities (groups based on common interest or academic majors).
From 1969 to 1980, the campus hosted the Mississippi River Festival Mississippi River FestivalThe Mississippi River Festival was a summer outdoor concert series held during the years 1969-1980 on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois. The Festival was notable due to its central midwest location, the natural ambience of its outdoor venue, and the consistent...
, a summer outdoor concert series that featured performances from high profile artists including The WhoThe WhoThe Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
, YesYes (band)Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
, ChicagoChicago (band)Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The self-described "rock and roll band with horns" began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, becoming famous for producing a number of hit ballads. They had...
, The Eagles, and The Grateful Dead. - Prairie Hall opened in 1998. It houses 500 freshmen students, with the Freshmen Horizons Program (a program to promotes social interaction and academia) located in the hall. Prairie Hall contains meeting rooms and a computer lab.
- Woodland Hall is the oldest residence hall (opened in 1994) and houses 500 freshmen students. The hall is multifunctional and contains conference and meeting rooms. Woodland Hall has a small student cafe, Woodland Cart, which provides students with a with meal items during the week. The Hall now includes a wing dedicated to students who dedicate their time to "being green": Students Improving Society has community services events and wing social events to encourage other students in "being green."
- Cougar Village is a group of student apartments which opened in 1970. Composed of 62 buildings that house approximately 1500 undergraduate students, graduate students, and family residents (family of professional students or staff). The village was originally called Tower Lake Apartments, after the man-made lake on the north side of campus located behind the water tower and the heating and refrigeration plant; the "400" side of the village lies along the eastern shore of the lake. Tower Lake is now called Cougar Lake. Freshmen cannot seek housing in Cougar Village. Apartments provide multiple floor plans and are a short walk or shuttle ride from campus.
Student newspapers
The school newspaper, The Alestle, is named for the school's three campuses: Alton (the location of the dental school), East St. Louis and Edwardsville. The Alestle is a member of the Illinois College Press Association, the Associated Collegiate Press and UWIRE. The Alestle is published exclusively online on Tuesdays and in print on Thursdays during fall and spring semesters, and on Wednesdays during summer semesters.Athletics
| Cougar Mascots SIUE once housed two live cougar mascots. From 1968 to 1985, the female cougar, Chimega (an Indian word for cougar), was the official mascot. On March 18, 1985, Chimaga died of old age. In July 1982, Kyna became the second official mascot of SIUE. After only five years at SIUE, Kyna was sent to a Wildlife Preserve in Southern Illinois near Metropolis Metropolis A metropolis is a very large city or urban area which is a significant economic, political and cultural center for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections and communications... . SIUE no longer houses live mascots. |
As of 2007, the university is a member of the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
and competes at the Division I level in the Ohio Valley Conference
Ohio Valley Conference
The Ohio Valley Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the midwestern and southeastern United States. It participates in Division I of the NCAA; the conference's football programs compete in the Football Championship Subdivision , the lower of two levels of Division I...
(also competing in the Missouri Valley Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
for men's soccer). SIUE previously competed in Division II as a part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference
Great Lakes Valley Conference
The Great Lakes Valley Conference is an intercollegiate athletic conference which competes at the NCAA's Division II level. Member institutions are located in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin....
(GLVC).
The teams are nicknamed the Cougars. The mascot was Cory the Cougar, but in 2010, the school decided to get a new mascot, named Eddie. He debuted his new name, and a new jersey wearing the number 57 during a men's basketball game January 24 against UT Martin. The number 57 on Eddie's jersey is in honor of the university's founding date, in 1957.
Student government
The SIUE student government is a combined undergraduate and graduate student senate. The student government at SIUE is composed of two branches. The legislative branch consists of twelve senators elected by the student body every year. The Executive Board consists of the Student Body President, Student Body Vice President, and Student Trustee who are also elected by the student body. The Executive Board also consists of four officials: Financial Officer, Internal Affairs Officer, Organization Relations Officer, External Affairs Officer and School Spirit & Pride Chair. The officials of the Executive Board are appointed by the Student Body President which needs to be confirmed by the Senate. The primary function of the student senate is to serve as an advocate on student issues and voice students' concerns about campus issues.Greek Life
Greek Life allows students to make friends, enhance academic skills, develop leadership skills, and have fun. The Greek community at SIUE has 19 fraternities and sororities and four governing councils who have a rich tradition of campus leadership and community involvement.Volunteer service
Volunteer programs through the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Kimmel Leadership Center’s Volunteer Services allow students to help others, while having a lasting, positive impact on their lives. Students at the University also can take part in the Student Leadership Development Program, which consists of 60 hours of volunteer service and attending a structured reflection session. Half of the volunteer hours must be completed in the community. Participants can receive credit toward a leadership transcript by documenting service hours and by providing an account of skills obtained and duties performed.Student leadership
The Student Leadership Development Program offers a wide variety of opportunities that complement the classroom experience. These opportunities can give you a competitive edge as you enter the work force, or apply for scholarships, or Graduate School. All enrolled SIUE students may participate in the program regardless of academic major or class standing.Notable alumni
General
- www.siue.edu — Official web site
- http://www.siue.edu/news/bestCollege.shtml-- Best Colleges of 2010
- Campus map at siue.edu
- http://www.alestlelive.com The Alestle—Student newspaper
- Belleville News Democrat article on SIUE enrollment
Program-specific
- Southwest Illinois Advanced Manufacturing Center at siue.edu
- SIUE School of Engineering at siue.edu
- SIUE School of Pharmacy at siue.edu
- SIUE School of Nursing at siue.edu
- SIU School of Dental Medicine at siue.edu
- SIUE School of Business at siue.edu
- SIUE College of Arts and Sciences at siue.edu
Athletics
- www.siuecougars.com — Official athletics web site
- www.siueclubfootball.com -- club football web site
- SIUE roster at American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA)