Colorado State University-Pueblo 2011-2012 ABOUT CSU-PUEBLO Colorado State University-Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of around 5,000 students, including around 120 international students. Fully accredited and part of the Colorado State University System, CSU-Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework, superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio, and state-of-the-art technology for an ever-changing global economy. Invaluable hands-on experiences prepare CSU-Pueblo graduates for the demands of the modern world. CSU-Pueblo's is nestled in a historically and culturally rich city of more than 100,000 located in the colorful Pikes Peak region of Among its unique qualities, CSU-Pueblo: Southern Colorado. Pueblo is situated on the Front Range, within Offers a degree in mechatronics. This is one of only seven convenient driving distance of both Denver and Colorado Springs. in the nation as well as an automotive industry degree that incorporates a business management minor. Students can choose from 28 undergraduate programs in the Distributes more than $42 million in financial aid annually College of Science and Mathematics, the Hasan School of Business, through grants, loans, scholarships and work study the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of opportunities. Through its Commitment to Colorado Education, Engineering and Professional Studies. Nearly all of our program, Pell-eligible students with a family income of less classes are taught by faculty members, so you can be assured of than $50,000 will have tuition and mandatory fees covered expert instruction and a quality education. by financial aid. Features cutting-edge academic programs, reflected most We provide students with unique academic programs to make recently by being named the lone U.S. test site for an their professional dreams a reality and a diverse selection of Australia-based nursing simulation method that involves extracurricular activities to broaden their perspectives. Annual pioneering, role-playing techniques. student life offerings include a Distinguished Speakers Series, Partners with the Pueblo Symphony to allow students to concerts by Grammy Award winners like Ludacris and Kanye West audition and perform with and internationally known in addition to movies, outdoor pursuits like ice climbing, hiking, and conductor who also serves on the University faculty. kayaking, and comedy performances like Second City. 4 | P a g e Colorado State University-Pueblo 2011-2012 Ranks among the safest campuses in Colorado, based on a intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get recent report compiling 10 years of campus crime statistics involved in campus life, meet new people, and stay in great shape. at public Colorado institutions, thanks to a partnership with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department. Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Department of Athletics hosted Offers its students unique experiences near and far, from three national championship events on campus generating more ice climbing and kayaking adventures to alternative, than $3 million in economic impact from nearly 1,000 visiting service-based spring break trips and a 10-day European student athletes. The University will host yet another national performance tour by the University’s Chamber and Concert championship event when the 2013 NCAA Division II Track and Choirs. Field Championships bring 600+ athletes to town in May, 2013. CSU-Pueblo is proud of its athletic history and continues a tradition We invite you to continue your exploration of Colorado State of excellence, competing at the NCAA Division II level as a member University-Pueblo. Click here, http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu, to of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. In addition to offering view additional information about the University. 16 varsity intercollegiate sports, CSU-Pueblo also has active 5 | P a g e Colorado State University-Pueblo 2011-2012 FAST FACTS On-Campus* Enrollment Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Census Degrees Conferred: (FY 2011-2012) Undergraduate: 4,960 4,549 Bachelors: 785 Graduate: 270 251 Masters: 90 Total Enrollment: 5,230 4,800 Total: 875 Fast Facts Full-Time Employees (FY 2011-2012) Founded in 1933 Full-time faculty: 193 Public, four-year university Full-time classified: 151 Located in Pueblo, Colorado Administrative/Professional staff: 177 Campus: 20 buildings, 279 acres Total: 521 President: Dr. Lesley Di Mare Operating budget: $44 million (E&G) Part-Time Employees (FY 2011-2012) Annual payroll: $33,251,096 million Part-time faculty: 188 Academic programs: 28 undergraduate, 8 graduate Part-time classified: 1 Known alumni of record: 39,000 Administrative/Professional staff: 12 Graduate assistants: 28 Library volumes: 350,000 + books and government Total: 229 documents Student housing capacity: 1438 Colleges Undergraduate resident full-time tuition per semester: College of Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies $2,296.00 (CEEPS) Undergraduate non-resident full-time tuition per College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) semester: $7,647.00 College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Graduate resident full-time tuition: $1,642.95 Hasan School of Business (HSB) Graduate non-residence full-time tuition per semester: $5355.00 Athletics: 9 women’s and 7 men’s varsity sports * On-Campus enrollment does not include Extended Studies or continue education programs, and is applied to the whole document. 6 | P a g e Colorado State University-Pueblo 2011-2012 UNIVERSITY HISTORY educational foundation for students seeking to transfer to Colorado State University-Pueblo has evolved from a three-room complete their higher education degrees at four-year junior college with 63 students and two instructors to a regional colleges and universities, and continued to offer a range of comprehensive university offering 28 baccalaureate and eight practical courses for those not seeking a higher education master’s degree programs, serving more than 5,000 students degree. from all 45 states and 30 countries. Over the past 78 years under five different names, the institution has graduated more than 1963 The 30th anniversary year saw the state enact legislation 38,000 students from 50 states and 32 countries. Today, more making the institution a four-year degree granting college than 21,000 graduates live in Colorado. and a member of the state system of higher education. The first juniors were enrolled in 1963, followed in 1964 by the first seniors and the first bachelor's degrees were awarded in 1965. The name change to Southern Colorado State College reflected recognition of the need for more advanced degrees and an increase in the number of students pursuing a four-year degree in the southeastern region of Colorado. 1975 As the demand for higher education programs increased, the number of academic degrees offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels also increased. The first graduate program to be offered was the Master of Arts in 1933 Southern Colorado Junior College provided two years of Teaching with an emphasis in industrial education, college instruction in the arts, literature, and science, adult beginning in 1972. In recognition of an expanded role and education and vocational opportunities, and coursework to scope, the institution was granted university status and complete a high school program. was renamed the University of Southern Colorado. 1937 Taking advantage of the Junior College Act of the General 2003 In May of 2002, Governor Bill Owens signed legislation Assembly, the Pueblo County Junior College District was changing the mission and the name to Colorado State formed, making the college part of the public school University-Pueblo effective July 1, 2003. Today, the system supported by county-wide taxes. The name change university is a regional, comprehensive institution with a to Pueblo Junior College brought with it a change in focus on professional studies such as business, nursing, mission. The institution offered the first two years of social work, and teacher education. general study at the college level, providing the 7 | P a g e Colorado State University-Pueblo 2011-2012 UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS Before joining NSC as provost, Di Mare held (1981), and a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts President Lesley Di Mare administrative positions at California State from California State University-Chico (1972). Lesley A. Di Mare University Los Angeles and at Arizona State became the 14th University, where she served as Department president of Colorado Chair of Communication Studies for 11 years, San Isabel Junior College 1933-1936 State University- Mr. E.T. Kelly, Dean and Director 1933-1936 Interim Dean of the College of Human Services Pueblo and the first Southern Colorado Junior College 1936-1937 for two years, and Associate Vice Provost of permanent female Mr. Leo Raymond Wren 1936-1937 Undergraduate studies for two years. In her president in the Pueblo Junior College 1937-1963 administrative capacity, Di Mare implemented Dr. Charles Haines 1939-1942 University’s history the Center for Violence Prevention and Ms. Lulu L. Cuthbertson, Acting 1942 on December 1, 2011 Community Safety, the Osher Lifelong Learning Dr. William A. Black 1942-1945 Southern Colorado State College 1963-1976 Before becoming CSU-Pueblo’s President, Di Institute, the Communication Learning Mr. Marvin C. Knudson 1945-1964 Mare served as the Interim President & CEO at Assessment Lab, and the Japan Business Library. Dr. J. Victor Hopper, Acting 1964-1965 Nevada State College (NSC) in Henderson after She has published articles on American and Dr. J. Victor Hopper 1965-1971 first serving for three years as the Provost and Japanese communication styles, gender and Dr. Harry P. Bowes 1971-1976 Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs. University of Southern Colorado 1976-2003 communication, and rhetoric and persuasion. Di While at NSC, Di Mare spearheaded a number of Dr. Gerald Caduff, Acting 1976-1977 Mare has worked closely with many community initiatives to enhance the college’s academic Dr. Richard E. Pesqueira 1977-1979 agencies and consulted with the Japan External Dr.