University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
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University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, commonly referred to as Pitt-Titusville or UPT, is a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh
located in Titusville, Pennsylvania
. UPT is primarily a two-year campus providing eight associate degrees, twelve certificate programs, and access to over 100 majors and pre-professional tracks with provided relocation and transfer programs for students pursuing baccalaureate degrees. UPT also offers students the ability to stay on campus in order to earn bachelors degrees in business management and human relations from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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The first entering class numbered some 75 students. McKinney and the adjacent Carriage House were remodeled for classroom, office, and library space.
, a city of approximately 6,000 residents. The campus is two hours north of Pittsburgh, two hours south of Buffalo, and two hours east of Cleveland.
Haskell Memorial Library, completed in 1975, is also located on land originally part of the McKinney Estate. It houses the campus collection of books and periodicals, a 200-seat auditorium, the UPT Computer Center, classrooms, faculty offices, and the George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education.
The George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education features state-of-the-art computer hardware and software, consisting of a Local Area Network (LAN) with 12 IBM-compatible PCs, and peripherals. The center is also equipped to receive and distribute distance learning programs through a state-of-the-art interactive video network.
The new $5 million Broadhurst Science Center opened in 1998. The 32000 square feet (2,972.9 m²) structure houses biology, chemistry, psychology, geology, physics, and computer laboratories, faculty offices, plus two demonstration/lecture halls and one general classroom, all with multi-media video capability. The building also features a 417-seat theatre/auditorium–the new home for Pitt-Titusville’s Spotlight on the Lively Arts cultural events series and other events that enrich the life of the campus and surrounding communities.
Adjacent to the above group of buildings is the J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union/Gymnasium, completed in 1982. The east wing of the building offers a full-sized gymnasium, an auxiliary gym, and racquetball courts. The west wing of the building houses a snack bar, a large multi-purpose room, a television lounge, the UPT Book Center, the Student Affairs Office, the UPT Health Center, and the UPT Learning Center, as well as several classrooms and administrative offices.
Behind the student union/gymnasium is UPT’s newest and largest residence facility, Spruce Street Residence Hall, completed in 1988.
Two additional residence facilities lie one block east of the center of campus and adjacent to Burgess Park. The Joe M. Ball Residence Hall provides single and double rooms and is also the site of the UPT dining hall, while the UPT Town Houses provide apartment-style living arrangements.
: a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations.
The University fields two intercollegiate athletic
teams—men's and women's basketball
—which are Division I members of the USCAA
. Multiple intramural sports are also offered throughout the year.
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
located in Titusville, Pennsylvania
Titusville, Pennsylvania
Titusville is a city in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,146 at the 2000 census. In 1859, oil was successfully drilled in Titusville, resulting in the birth of the modern oil industry.-History:...
. UPT is primarily a two-year campus providing eight associate degrees, twelve certificate programs, and access to over 100 majors and pre-professional tracks with provided relocation and transfer programs for students pursuing baccalaureate degrees. UPT also offers students the ability to stay on campus in order to earn bachelors degrees in business management and human relations from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, also known as Pitt-Bradford or UPB, is a comprehensive undergraduate college of the University of Pittsburgh that exists as a regional campus located in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Pitt-Bradford was listed among the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the North by U.S...
.
History
The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville was established in 1963 in response to a long-recognized need for higher educational opportunities in the Oil Creek Region. Following a successful fundraising campaign, UPT opened its doors in the fall of 1963 with classes being held in McKinney Hall. Joe M. Ball, a University of Pittsburgh administrator, was named the first president and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1986.The first entering class numbered some 75 students. McKinney and the adjacent Carriage House were remodeled for classroom, office, and library space.
Location
UPT is located in the city of Titusville, Crawford County, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, a city of approximately 6,000 residents. The campus is two hours north of Pittsburgh, two hours south of Buffalo, and two hours east of Cleveland.
Campus
The Titusville Campus, located on and adjacent to the former McKinney Estate, offers modern comfort and convenience in a traditional residential setting. McKinney Hall, built in 1870, houses administrative and faculty offices as well as classrooms. The Bennett Davis Building was formerly the carriage house of the estate. The recently restored Gazebo serves during warmer months of the year as a meeting place for campus organizations and as a location for special events.Haskell Memorial Library, completed in 1975, is also located on land originally part of the McKinney Estate. It houses the campus collection of books and periodicals, a 200-seat auditorium, the UPT Computer Center, classrooms, faculty offices, and the George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education.
The George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education features state-of-the-art computer hardware and software, consisting of a Local Area Network (LAN) with 12 IBM-compatible PCs, and peripherals. The center is also equipped to receive and distribute distance learning programs through a state-of-the-art interactive video network.
The new $5 million Broadhurst Science Center opened in 1998. The 32000 square feet (2,972.9 m²) structure houses biology, chemistry, psychology, geology, physics, and computer laboratories, faculty offices, plus two demonstration/lecture halls and one general classroom, all with multi-media video capability. The building also features a 417-seat theatre/auditorium–the new home for Pitt-Titusville’s Spotlight on the Lively Arts cultural events series and other events that enrich the life of the campus and surrounding communities.
Adjacent to the above group of buildings is the J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union/Gymnasium, completed in 1982. The east wing of the building offers a full-sized gymnasium, an auxiliary gym, and racquetball courts. The west wing of the building houses a snack bar, a large multi-purpose room, a television lounge, the UPT Book Center, the Student Affairs Office, the UPT Health Center, and the UPT Learning Center, as well as several classrooms and administrative offices.
Behind the student union/gymnasium is UPT’s newest and largest residence facility, Spruce Street Residence Hall, completed in 1988.
Two additional residence facilities lie one block east of the center of campus and adjacent to Burgess Park. The Joe M. Ball Residence Hall provides single and double rooms and is also the site of the UPT dining hall, while the UPT Town Houses provide apartment-style living arrangements.
Academics
Titusville offers eight Associate's degrees, twelve certificate programs, and over 100 relocation and transfer programs for students wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree. In addition, two bachelor's degrees are offered on the Titusville campus through the University of Pittsburgh at BradfordUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, also known as Pitt-Bradford or UPB, is a comprehensive undergraduate college of the University of Pittsburgh that exists as a regional campus located in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Pitt-Bradford was listed among the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the North by U.S...
: a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations.
Athletics
College athletics
College athletics refers primarily to sports and athletic competition organized and funded by institutions of tertiary education . In the United States, college athletics is a two-tiered system. The first tier includes the sports that are sanctioned by one of the collegiate sport governing bodies...
teams—men's and women's basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
—which are Division I members of the USCAA
United States Collegiate Athletic Association
The United States Collegiate Athletic Association is a national organization in the USA for the intercollegiate athletic programs of less than 100 small colleges, community collegs and junior colleges. It holds 11 "National Championship" tournaments in seven sports...
. Multiple intramural sports are also offered throughout the year.