2005-2006
CAMPUS FACTBOOK
AND
STANDARD SURVEY RESPONSE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, CROOKSTON
This document is a general factbook for information about the Crookston Campus of the University of Minnesota. It also serves as a standard response to college guide and other surveys. The document is based on the Common Data Set developed by the College Board, along with a consortium of higher education groups and guidebook publishers. (A listing of the CDS questions and definitions can be found at <http://www.commondataset.org>).
Campus Profile
From its establishment as a university research farm in 1895, the campus has built a rich history and tradition of excellence. Expanded railroad access encouraged population growth and a regional residential high school, the Northwest School of Agriculture, was co-located with the Experiment Station in 1905. In response to the region’s emerging need for higher education, the campus transitioned to a two-year technical institute in 1965. In keeping with its commitment to serve the region’s evolving needs, the campus sought and received Regents’ approval for a baccalaureate mission in 1993.
As the only four-year polytechnic in Minnesota, UMC’s technology-rich educational environment and unique set of baccalaureate programs prepare graduates for rewarding careers, to meet the demands of contemporary society, and to create the social and economic basis for regional sustainability and statewide progress. UMC is an adaptive pioneer with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
As a coordinate campus within the University of Minnesota land grant system, UMC has a unique advantage of sharing in the system-wide policies, prestige, resources, services, and structures of a world class university. At the same time, UMC’s small-campus character, focus on undergraduate teaching and learning in a technologically rich environment, and unique portfolio of career-oriented degrees contribute to campus distinctiveness. Moreover, small class sizes, with instruction provided by credentialed faculty, support an environment conducive to faculty-student interaction and outside-of-class learning.
The Crookston campus
offers significant expertise in agricultural research, community outreach, and
regional economic development:
Founded 1905
Leadership
Dr. Charles H. Casey, Chancellor
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Applied Health
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Manufacturing Management
Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Science
Programs offered (see list below)
22 four-year degrees
6 two-year degrees
Fall 2005 enrollment
Undergraduate 1,053
Non-degree 1081
Total 2,134
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded (FY 2005)
Associate 21
Bachelors 203
Alumni
Number of alumni of record (2004-05) 6684
Number of alumni donors (2004-05) 718
Market Value of Institutional Endowment (6/30/05)
$8,803,806
Grant & Contract Awards
|
Dollars |
$1,011,869 |
|
Counts |
6 |
Staff Headcounts
|
Civil Service/Bargaining Unit |
47 |
|
P&A-Administrative |
7 |
|
Faculty-Tenured/Tenure Track |
45 |
|
Faculty-Other |
9 |
|
P&A- Professional |
32 |
|
Grand Total |
140 |
Employee Full-Time Equivalents
|
Civil Service/Bargaining Unit |
43 |
|
P & A Administrative |
7 |
|
Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty |
45 |
|
Other Faculty |
8 |
|
P & A Professional |
21 |
|
Total FTE |
124 |
Expenditures by Funding Source (FY2005)
|
State Appr, Tuition & Fees |
7,523,129 |
|
Indirect Cost Recovery |
0 |
|
Central Reserves |
0 |
|
Auxiliaries & ISOs |
1,021,482 |
|
Other Current Unrestricted Funds |
532,980 |
|
Federal Appr; Grants & Contracts |
301,211 |
|
State Special Appropriations |
-21 |
|
State of MN Grants & Contracts |
43,578 |
|
Other Current Restricted Funds |
59,523 |
|
Total FDCL Expenditures |
9,481,882 |
Number of buildings 32 (358,000 assignable square feet)
Campus
UMC has a 237-acre campus located on the northern edge of Crookston. The college is situated in the Red River Valley, one of the richest and most diversified agricultural regions in the United States. College facilities consist of 32 buildings. The attractive grounds include flower gardens bordering a spacious mall and a natural history area that contains virgin prairie land. The college has many well-equipped special purpose laboratories to support its instructional programs. More than three-fourths of the general purpose classrooms are equipped with an overhead projection system and electrical power and Internet access at every student seat. Instruction is supported by computer and two-way, audio-video interactive television connections to other higher education institutions and high schools. Facilities built within the last decade include the student center, renovated Kiehle auditorium, an indoor animal science arena and equine stable; an outdoor recreational and athletic complex; a horticulture complex, including four crop production greenhouses; an environmental science facility, and an early childhood center.
Accreditation
UMC’s associate and bachelor’s degree programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/ a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Suite 2400, 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602. (312) 263-0456. The dietetic technician program is approved by the American Dietetic Association.
The Community
Crookston is located in the Red River Valley, one of the world’s richest agricultural areas. Immigration to the area began when the St. Paul & Pacific announced in 1872 that a railroad route was to extend to the Canadian border and would cross the Red Lake River where the city now stands. In 1879 the existing settlement was incorporated and named Crookston, after Colonel William Crooks, chief engineer of the railroad. The early economic foundation of the area was based on fur and lumber trade, but quickly changed to farming. Starting as a trail point near a river crossing for the squeaky Red River fur carts, the young town soon became a center for sodbusters. For 20 years it was also a major timber center. Since World War II, Crookston has prospered from the development of large agricultural products processing plants and manufacturing industries. Among its outstanding industrial enterprises are the largest plant for edible sunflower seed processing in the United States and one of the largest plants for sugar beet processing in the world. Other industries include a fiberglass and injection molding plant, a metal fabrication plant, and a city bus manufacturer. Crookston offers many health care facilities, including a modern community hospital, an expanded medical clinic, a mental health center, a chemical dependency treatment facility, and several dental clinics. Crookston’s location provides opportunities for hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor activities. The community also has abundant recreational facilities, including a regulation nine-hole golf course, a twelve-lane bowling alley, a movie theater, two indoor skating arenas, an indoor community swimming pool, an outdoor athletic complex with multiple softball diamonds and tennis courts, and an attractive campsite in a city park. Crookston is only 30 minutes from Grand Forks, North Dakota, which has a population of more than 70,000 and offers additional opportunities for shopping, entertainment, and other services, including the University of North Dakota and the Grand Forks International Airport.
Features
UMC is nationally known as the original “Laptop University” providing every full-time student and faculty member with a notebook computer and Internet access virtually everywhere on campus. Nearly 200 colleges and universities from across the globe have sent representatives to learn more about UMC's technology initiatives and to see the distinctive mobile computing environment enjoyed by UMC students, faculty, and staff. Students gain a technological edge in the job market because of their day-to-day experience with computer technology within their selected major. UMC’s polytechnic mission balances academic theory and hands-on application and all students complete an internship within their major.
Honors
§ UMC has been ranked a U.S. News "Best College" every year since 1999 in the "Midwest Public Colleges" category.
§ Yahoo! Internet Life Online ranked UMC the number one "Most Wired College in America" in its category in January 2001.
§ UMC's technology initiatives have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Converge Magazine, Online Learning Magazine, and on Minnesota Public Radio.
UMC Degrees and Programs:
Degree
options as of the 2005-06 academic year
|
.Bachelor of Science Degree |
|
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• Accounting B.S. |
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• Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management B.S. |
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• Agricultural Business B.S. |
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- Food Service
Administration |
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- Sustainable
Development |
|
- Hotel and
Restaurant Management |
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• Agricultural Education B.S. |
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- Resort and Spa
Management |
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- Agricultural
Science and Technology Education |
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• Information Technology Management B.S. |
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- Natural and Managed
Environmental Education |
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• Natural Resources B.S. |
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• Agricultural Systems Management B.S. |
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- Natural Resource
Management |
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- Farm and Ranch
Management |
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- Natural Resource
Law Enforcement |
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- Power and Machinery |
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- Park Management |
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- Precision
Agriculture |
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- Water Resource
Management |
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• Animal Industries Management B.S. |
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- Wildlife Management |
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- Pre-Veterinary
Medicine Track |
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• Plant Industries Management B.S. |
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• Applied Studies B.S. |
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- Agronomy |
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- Applied Studies |
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- Horticulture |
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- Respiratory Care |
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• Sport and Recreation Management B.S. |
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• Aviation B.S. |
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• Bachelor of Applied Health (B.A.H.) |
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- Agricultural
Aviation |
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• Bachelor of Manufacturing Management (B.M.M) |
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- Business Aviation |
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- Natural Resources
Aviation |
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Minors |
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- Law Enforcement
Aviation |
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• Business Management |
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• Business Management B.S. |
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• Information Technology Management |
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- Business Aviation |
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• Music |
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- Entrepreneurship
and Small Business Management |
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• Sports and Recreation Management – Coaching |
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- Management |
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• Technical Communications |
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- Marketing |
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• Communication
B.S. |
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Associate Degree |
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• Computer Software Technology B.S. |
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• Agriculture A.A.S |
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• Early Childhood Education B.S. |
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• Business A.S. |
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- Primary Education |
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• Dietetic Technician A.A.S. |
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- Program Management |
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• Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management A.A.S. |
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• Equine Industries Management B.S. |
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• Information Management A.A.S. |
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- Pre-Veterinary
Medicine Track |
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• Marketing and Management A.A.S. |
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• Golf Facilities and Turf Systems B.S. |
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• Health Management B.S. |
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Certificate Programs |
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• Health Sciences Pre-Professional B.S. |
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• Applied Health |
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- Pre-Chiropractic
Track |
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• Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management |
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- Pre-Dentistry Track |
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• Manufacturing |
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- Pre-Medicine Track |
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- Pre-Occupational
Therapy Track |
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- Pre-Pharmacy Track |
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- Pre-Physical
Therapy Track |
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Common Data Set Items 2005-06
A. GENERAL
INFORMATION
A0. Respondent Information (Not for Publication)
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Name |
Robert B. Nelson |
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Title |
Registrar/Institutional Research
Director |
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Office |
109A Hill Hall |
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Mailing Address,
City/State/Zip/Country |
2900 University Avenue,
Crookston, MN 56716 |
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Phone |
218-291-8560 |
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Fax |
218-281-8575 |
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E-mail Address |
nelson@UMCrookston.edu |
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A1. Address Information
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Name of College or University |
University of Minnesota,
Crookston |
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Mailing Address,
City/State/Zip/Country |
2900 University Avenue,
Crookston, MN 56716 |