Carroll Media Kit

Have an inquiry? Sue Pierman Jeannine Sherman We’ve got you covered. Public Relations Strategist Vice President Office: 262.951.3104 of Marketing and Communications Mobile: 414.405.4436 Office: 262.524.7242 [email protected] [email protected] • Carroll University opened its doors in 1846 to become ’s very first, four-year institution of higher education. Today, the premier private, co-educational university consists of 136.9 acres in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In 2019, Money magazine ranked Waukesha one of the “100 Best Places to Live” in the United States. Over 84% of Carroll students live within the campus community—a residential setting in a safe, historic neighborhood 15 miles west of , 60 miles east of Madison and 100 miles north of Chicago.

• At Carroll, the hallmarks of an educational experience are excellent teaching, individualized attention and small class sizes. The university provides endless opportunities for internships, clinical and student teaching placements and vibrant cultural and social opportunities for our students.

Did you know?

• U.S. News “Best 2019” ranked Carroll University among the best in the Midwest region.

• Forbes.com recognized Carroll University in its Top Colleges 2019 rankings. • The Daily Meal named Carroll University in the top 75 best colleges for food in America for 2017.

• Carroll University earned a bronze level Bike Friendly University Designation from the League of American Bicyclists.

• Carroll University was the first to debut an Admissions Board—recruitment technology created by the Nervana Group.

• Before July 1, 2009, Carroll University was known as Carroll . • Carroll University offers 22 NCAA Division III athletic teams in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW)

• Some of Carroll University’s unique programs include: marine biology (2+2/Hawaii Pacific University), actuarial science, forensic science, radiologic technology, diagnostic medical sonography and physician assistant (master’s).

• Students can participate in nearly 60 different student organizations on campus. • In 2019, the Carroll University nursing program was ranked seventh in Wisconsin and in the top 25% of similar nursing programs in the country by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX program reports. Our students are sought after by many healthcare systems, and more than 80% of students are employed shortly after graduation.

• In 2016, Carroll opened a state-of-the-art science building – Michael and Mary Jaharis Science Laboratories, which was the first new academic building to be built on campus in the past 50 years and also the schools’ only all gift- and grant-funded structure.

• Doug and Nancy Hastad Hall opened in January 2018 and houses nursing, physics/engineering and exercise science programs.

• Carroll’s marching band, “The Pride of the Pioneers” reformed in 2018. Carroll University Mission Executive Leadership Dr. Cindy Gnadinger “Carroll University provides a superior education, President rooted in its Presbyterian and liberal arts heritage, and draws upon its Christian tradition to prepare Dr. Mark Blegen all students for vocational success, and Vice President for Academic Affairs lifelong learning and service in a diverse Dr. Theresa Barry and global society.” Vice President of Student Affairs and Student Life Stephen Kuhn Carroll University Ethos Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dana Stuart “At Carroll University, we are partners in creating Vice President of Finance and Administration a community that embraces respect, integrity, and Teege Metille stewardship. The quality of our life together is Vice President for Enrollment central to our mission of excellence in teaching, learning and service.” Jeannine Sherman Vice President of Marketing and Communications Dr. Charles Byler Facts At A Glance Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Tom Pahnke 95+ Areas of Study Dean of the College of Health Sciences Dr. Hamid Akbari Dean of the School of Business

Expert Guide Carroll University faculty are well-respected leaders in their fields. Most Popular Majors They are pioneers who possess a wealth of knowledge and are College of Arts College of Health School available to provide media expert opinions; comments on breaking and Science Sciences of Business news, trends and issues related to their respective areas of expertise; • Psychology • Nursing • Business Admin. and to offer insight and analysis on a broad range of topics. • Education • Exercise Science • Healthcare Admin. If you need help identifying an expert for a potential story, please • Biology • Health Sciences • Accounting contact us and we’ll connect you with the right person. Some of our top experts include: Student Demographics Dr. Julio Rivera | Yersin Professor of Applied Business Analytics Business and data analytics, data visualization, location intelligence (GIS), data mapping, demographics, marketing, undergraduate Wisconsin ����������69.3% research and higher education issues. Illinois ������������������25.3% Dr. Charles Byler | Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences History of United States foreign relations, civil-military relations Other ��������������������� 5.4% and American political history Dr. Lilly Goren | Professor of Political Science Wisconsin politics, presidential politics, women in politics, partisan politics, pop culture and public policy

Thomas Panke | Dean of the College of Health Sciences Health science education, interprofessional education, exercise physiology, activity and chronic disease management. Gender breakdown Geographic draw 68.1% Female 29 states represented Dr. Jessica Lahner | Visiting Lecturer of Psychology 31.9% Male 26 countries represented Child development and psychology Dr. Susan Lewis | Professor of Biology and Marine Biology Total Enrollment Animal behavior, parental care and cooperative social behavior Dr. Kimberly Redding | Associate Professor of History World War I, World War II, Holocaust, oral history, spiritual life of millennials, international and cross-cultural education Full-time undergraduate ������������� 2,773 Steve Staab | Head Athletic Trainer and Instructor Graduate ���������������������������������������������� 525 Sports injury prevention, treatment and student athletes Story Ideas Pioneers serve | Freshman service day the country with this requirement. The goal of the curriculum is to Each year, our incoming freshmen spend a day volunteering with provide opportunities for students to experience, interact with and local non-profits in the Waukesha and Milwaukee community learn from other cultures—something that is essential in our global before classes begin. They learn new skills, work on team building society today. with their peers and assist with projects. Carroll University and the UCC: Animal behavior program Working together in the community Carroll is ranked on the 2020 Universities.com list of top This multifaceted partnership has allowed Carroll students to animal behavior programs in the U.S. Carroll’s longstanding gain real-world experiences while providing services for members partnership with the Milwaukee County Zoo sets our program of the United Community Center. Find out how connecting these apart by giving students access to a nationally recognized partners is improving student interest and success, and building research training site just minutes from campus. All animal relationships between two communities. behavior students are required to develop hands-on skills via internships at places like the Racine Zoo, the Wildlife in Need Other great things happening Center or the behavior services department of the Humane at Carroll University during the year: Society. The degree prepares students for careers that include • Commencement | Occurs each May. zookeeper, animal trainer, wildlife biologist, researcher, wildlife • Stellar students | We’re always learning about inspiring stories rehabilitator or laboratory manager. from our Pioneers!

Cross-cultural experiences teach students • Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center to think globally • Grants | From supporting academic programs to allowing us to All students are required to complete a cross-cultural experience provide increased resources for victim’s services, our staff and before graduation. Carroll is one of a handful of schools across faculty are furthering their goals with the help of many grants.

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Campus Map 9. Education Hall 20. Van Male Natatorium 32. Humphrey Memorial Chapel 43. Explorer House 55. President’s House 10. Jean Kilgour-Trailblazer Tennis Center 21. Physical Therapy Building and Art Center 44. Charles Street Hall 56. Sneeden House 2019–20 11. Quad/Graphics Team Center 22. Van Male Field House 33. College of Health Sciences 45. Student Health Services 57. North Bergstrom Hall 12. Schneider Stadium 23. Memorial Library 34. Hartwell Avenue Apartments 46. Discovery House 58. South Bergstrom Hall 1. Pioneer Hall 13. Crofts Morava Pavilion 24. Main Hall 35. Business Hall 47. Voyager House 59. Haertel Field 2. Prairie Hall 14. Community Garden 25. Rankin Hall 36. Swarthout Hall 48. Wright House 60. Center for Graduate Studies 3. Frontier Hall 15. Mathematics 26. Voorhees Hall 37. Steele Hall 49. Walter Young Center 61. Sentry Building 4. College Avenue Apartments 16. Bike Shop 27. Medallion Plaza 38. A. Paul Jones Scholars Hall 50. Campus Center 62. Paul Fleckenstein Research Laboratory 5. Richard Smart House 17. Michael and Mary Jaharis 28. Main Lawn 39. Betty Lou Tikalsky House 51. Shirley Hilger Hall 6. Jean Kilgour Field Science Laboratories 29. Shattuck Music Center 40. Enterprise House 52. Kilgour Hall 7. Dennis Punches Track and Field Complex 18. Doug and Nancy Hastad Hall 30. Van Male Plaza 41. Public Safety 53. MacAllister Hall Explore online at 8. Carroll Street Apartments 19. Ganfield Gymnasium 31. Otteson Theatre 42. Human Resources 54. Student Affairs carrollu.edu/map

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