Chapman University

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Chapman University
Motto:	ὀ Χριστòς καì ἡ Ἐκκλησíα (Christ and Church)
Established:	1861 (as Hesperian College)
Type:	Private
Endowment:	$176 Million
President:	James L. Doti
Faculty:	581 total; 264 full-time, 317 part-time
Students:	5,732
Undergraduates:	3,864
Postgraduates:	1,303
Location:	Orange, California, USA
Campus:	Suburban, 75 acres (.2 km²) (Located in historic Old Towne Orange)
Sports:	18 sports teams
Colors:	Cardinal & Grey
Mascot:	Panther
Website:	www.chapman.edu

Chapman University is a private, nonprofit university located in the city of Orange in Orange County, California, USA.

Contents 1 History and background 2 Rankings and titles 3 Expansion 4 Colleges and programs 5 Sigma Alpha Mu student rights controversy 6 School athletics 6.1 Club sports 7 Holocaust education 8 Notable Chapman University alumni 9 Notable Faculty 10 Movies and television 11 References 12 See also 13 External links

[edit] History and background

Founded as Hesperian College, the school began classes on March 4, 1861, timed to coincide with the exact hour of President Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. Its founding principle was a dedication to Lincoln's belief in equality in education. To that end, Hesperian admitted students of both sexes and all races--a radical educational concept at that time.^[1]

In 1920, the assets of Hesperian College were absorbed by California Christian College, which held classes in downtown Los Angeles. In 1934, the school was renamed after the chairman of its board of trustees (and primary benefactor), C.C. Chapman.

Today, Chapman University is the largest private university in Orange County.^{[citation needed]} It comprises four schools and four colleges, including the School of Law, the Argyros School of Business and Economics, the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the School of Education, the College of Performing Arts, the Schmid College of Science, the Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences and University College. It offers 46 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors. Chapman co-produces the OC Channel in a partnership with KOCE.^[2]

Chapman offers the Juris Doctor (law) degree, and M.A. degrees in education, educational psychology, English, film studies, psychology, school counseling, special education, teaching (elementary), and teaching (secondary). It offers M.S. degrees in food science and nutrition and human resource management. Also offered are a Master of Business Administration; a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing; a Master of Fine Arts in film production, film and television producing, and screenwriting; and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Public school credential programs include multiple subjects/BCLAD, single subject, single subject CLAD, pupil personnel school counseling (PPS), special education credentials mild moderate and moderate severe Level 1, special education credentials mild moderate and moderate severs Level II, and preliminary administrative services credentials. Many of the degree programs offer specializations.

Research facilities include the nationally recognized^[who?] A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research, Albert Schweitzer Institute, Center for Non-Profit Leadership, Ludie and David C. Henley Social Science Research Laboratory, Walter Schmid Center for International Business, Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Business Ethics, Center for the Study of the Cold War Era, John Fowles Center for Creative Writing, Center for Educational and Social Equity, Paulo Freire Democratic Project, a state-of-the-art human performance laboratory and research vivarium, food science and nutrition food-tasting and research laboratories, a community clinic for psychological counseling and research, and the Barry and Phyllis Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education.

Dr. James L. Doti has been president of Chapman University since 1991. Dr. Doti has received the Horatio Alger Award and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. He was honored by the Council for Advancement of Education as 2003 CEO of the Year. Doti is also chairman of the Association for Independent California Colleges and Universities, and is a member of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Council of Economic Advisors and serves on the Advisory Committee on Education Excellence.^{[citation needed]}

As of June 30, 2005, Chapman University’s endowments totaled $156 million. There are 44 endowed chairs and professorships.

Chapman is accredited by and is a member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also a member of the Independent Colleges of Southern California, the College Entrance Examination Board, the Western College Association, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and the Higher Education and Leadership Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It is also accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business International, the American Bar Association, the Institute of Food Technologists, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the Joint Review Committee of Athletic Training Standards and Guidelines, and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy. The School of Education is a member of the American Council on Education and the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education. Its teacher training and credential programs are approved by the California State Department of Education, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The graduate program in school psychology is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Though the school is related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), it is not considered^[who?] a "religious" university. Students are not required to take religion classes and the university is open to students of all backgrounds.

Chapman University's main campus displays the second largest piece of the Berlin Wall owned by an American university. It is also home to the largest free-standing spiral staircase west of the Mississippi River.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Rankings and titles

Undergraduate and graduate school enrollment has doubled since 1992, and average SAT scores are around 1818. Chapman has the highest five-year growth rate (15%) of any private college in California.^[3]

In U.S. News & World Report's 2008 rankings of the best colleges in America, Chapman University is listed as 12th among masters-level universities in the Western region. U.S. News also lists Chapman 15th in the West among its 2006 picks for best-value universities offering masters programs.^{[citation needed]} The Princeton Review's Best 361 Colleges 2006 chose Chapman for inclusion for a second year, as one of the top 15 percent of colleges and universities in the U.S.^{[citation needed]}

In 2006, Chapman won the XVth District American Advertising Federation NSAC competition and advanced to the National Finals. It competes in Division III athletics and holds numerous division titles.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Expansion

Chapman began an aggressive, ten year construction program with the opening of Beckman Hall in 1998. And in 1999, Chapman launched its largest fundraising effort ever—a $200 million comprehensive campaign for facilities, programs and endowments—which surpassed its goal and drew in $214 million by the time it ended in May 2002.

• 1998 - Beckman Hall - Argyros School of Business and Economics
• 1999 - Kennedy Hall - School of Law
• 2001 - Henley Residence Hall
• 2004 - Fish Interfaith Center
• 2004 - Leatherby Libraries
• 2004 - Oliphant Hall - College of Performing Art's Conservatory of Music
• 2005 - Glass Residence Hall
• 2006 - Marion Knott Studios - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
• 2007 - Fahmy Attallah Piazza
• 2008 - Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex

The recently completed Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex features a new football stadium, soccer field, aquatics center, and olympic pool. Additionally, a new residence and dining facility (with 300 beds and a rock wall) is being constructed as the University continues to grow on-site campus housing.

[edit] Colleges and programs

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• Argyros School of Business and Economics^[4]

• School of Education

• Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Knott Studios

• School of Law in Kennedy Hall
  • LL.M. in Taxation Program
  • LL.M. in Prosecutorial Science

• Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Pre-Med
  • Pre-Law
  • Communication

• Schmid College of Science
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Physics, Computational Science and Engineering
  • Psychology

• College of Performing Arts
  • Conservatory of Music
  • School of the Arts
    • Dance
    • Theatre
    • Art

• Donald P. Kennedy Intercollegiate Athletic Program

• University College
  • Continuing Education for Adult Education. The classes are offered for nine week periods, meeting once a week at night for working professionals.
    • California Locations
      • Antelope Valley • Coachella Valley • Edwards AFB • Fairfield • Folsom • Hanford • Irvine • Lemoore • Manhattan Beach • Modesto • Monterey • Moreno Valley • Ontario • Roseville • San Diego • Santa Maria • Travis • Victor Valley • Visalia • Walnut Creek • Yuba City
    • Washington Locations
      • Ft. Lewis • Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor • Lacey/Hawks Prairie • McChord AFB • Whidbey Island

[edit] Sigma Alpha Mu student rights controversy

In 2006 and 2007, Chapman found itself in a controversy over student rights. In the spring of 2006 the University decided to introduce a new fraternity. Thirteen national fraternity organizations competed, but only one was chosen. One of the unsuccessful applicants, Sigma Alpha Mu, a historically Jewish fraternity, continued to organize and meet as a non-recognized fraternity. Dean of Students, Joseph Kertes notified the 20 students involved that they were subject to disciplinary action if they used the university's name or recruited on campus. The students filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, alleging that Chapman's actions had violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the incident resulted in controversy on campus. ^[5]

^[6] The local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union intervened on behalf of the students, asserting that Chapman had violated their constitutional rights to free speech and free association. ^[7] A settlement agreement was reached between the ACLU and the University on December 13, 2007, allowing unrecognized student groups to promote themselves in designated areas on campus, provided that they prominently disclaim any affiliation with the university. ^[8]

[edit] School athletics

Participating in the NCAA's Division III Independent intercollegiate play, Chapman University's athletic program consists of 18 intercollegiate teams, and 3 club sports. The men's intercollegiate program competes in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and water polo. The women's program competes in basketball, crew, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.

Chapman's baseball has won championships in 1968 (DII) and 2003, men's tennis in 1985, 1987, 1988 (all at the DII level), and softball in 1995 to combined for 6 NCAA national championships.

[edit] Club sports

Chapman has several men's club sports, including: crew, ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, swimming, and sailing.

[edit] Holocaust education

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Chapman University's Holocaust education programs have seen increasing prominence, and the Rodgers Center's Director, Dr. Marilyn Harran, was awarded the 2008 Spirit of Anne Frank Outstanding Educator Award in a ceremony in New York City.^[9] Other Chapman faculty with some association with the Holocaust Center include Justice Richard Fybel of the California Court of Appeal, who serves as an adjunct professor, and Prof. Michael Bazyler,^[10] a Chapman law professor and prominent Holocaust restitution activist-litigator.

The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education^[11] was founded in February 2000 with the mission of "preparing young people to become witnesses to the future." Among its most important programs is the sponsorship of an annual Holocaust remembrance writing competition for area public school students. It also sponsors a regular lecture series, which has included such figures as noted writer and activist Elie Wiesel, and Judea Pearl, father of slain journalist Daniel Pearl. In addition, the Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library^[12] dominates the fourth floor of the University's Leatherby Libraries, and provides a dedicated space where scholars and visitors may gather to learn from survivors, visual testimonies and printed resources. On April 11, 2005, 60 years to the day that he was liberated from the Buchenwald concentration camp, Elie Wiesel returned to Chapman to dedicate the Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library,^[13] and a large bust of Wiesel stands at the entrance to the facility. Included in the Samueli Library are features celebrating Holocaust survivors within the Chapman community, including Leon Leyson,^[14] the youngest person on "Schindler's List," and former Dean of Students Joe Kertes, a Hungarian Jew born while his parents were still interned in a camp.

[edit] Notable Chapman University alumni

• George Argyros - business executive, former U.S. Ambassador to Spain, former owner of Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball.^[15]
• David Bonior - U.S. Congressman from Michigan (1977-2003), House Minority Whip (1995-2002), House Majority Whip (1991-1995).[2]
• Randy Jones - former professional Baseball Player, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, 1976, Cy Young Award Winner.[3]
• Steve Lavin - ESPN College Basketball Analyst, former head coach of UCLA men's basketball team (1996-2002).[4]
• Loretta Sanchez - U.S. Congresswoman (1997-present).[5]
• Roger Craig Smith - American Voice Actor [6]

[edit] Notable Faculty

• Yakir Aharonov is a quantum physicist, winner of the 1998 Wolff Prize, and discoverer of many important quantum effects, including the Aharonov-Bohm effect in 1959.

• Paul Apodaca[7][8], Associate Professor of Sociology and American Studies, of Navajo and Mixton ancestry, is a noted expert on the Indians of Southern California, a past editor of the Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology, and a consultant to the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian.

• Muzammil Siddiqi is an adjnuct professor of religion, a prominent Islamicist theologian, and recognized as one of the most influential people in Southern California by the Los Angeles Times.

• Vernon Smith is an experimental economist, and winner of the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

• Ronald D. Rotunda is a prominent Constitutional law and legal ethics scholar.

• Tom Campbell is a former Dean of the UC-Berkeley Haas School of Business and former member of Congress.

• Richard A. Falk is a progressive international law scholar and activist.

• Hugh Hewitt is a law professor, radio host and well-known blogger.

• Marvin Meyer is a religion professor, an authority on Gnosticism, and one of the authors of The Gospel of Judas and other texts.

• Marilyn Harran^[16] is a professor of religion and history, founding director of the Rogers Holocaust Center, and 2008 winner of the Spirit of Anne Frank Award as Outstanding Educator.^[17]

• John Badham[9] is a film professor and noted film and television director (Saturday Night Fever, Heroes (TV series)).

• Bill Dill[10] is a film professor and noted cinematographer (Soul Food (TV series),Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday).

[edit] Movies and television

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Numerous movies have been filmed on or near Chapman's campus^[18], including:

Getting Wasted (1980) Cool Runnings (1993) The Next Karate Kid (1994) Crimson Tide (1995)[18] That Thing You Do (1996) Independence Day (1996) Small Soldiers (1998) Big Momma's House (2000) Havoc (2000)[18] Requiem for a Dream (2000) The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)[18]

The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) Donnie Darko (2001) Clockstoppers (2002) American Wedding (2003)[18] First Daughter (2004) Surviving Christmas (2004) Bride and Prejudice (2004) Accepted (2006)

Also, various television shows have used Chapman's campus, including:

• Wishbone
• The West Wing
• "MTV's Next"
• Ghost Whisperer
• The Incredible Hulk

[edit] References

[edit] See also

• OC Channel

[edit] External links

• Official school website
• Official Athletics website
• Chapman Radio
• Chapman University's Film School

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