SPARTANSSPARTANS 20072007 Women’sWomen’s GolfGolf andand TennisTennis Getting to AU Matches

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Table of Contents

Getting to AU Matches (maps) ...... Inside front cover AU Quick Facts ...... 1 AU Media Outlets ...... 2 Head Coach Chad Johansen ...... 3 2007 Golf Review ...... 4 2007 AU Golf Roster ...... 4 Golf Player Profiles ...... 5-6 Head Coach Mike McKenzie ...... 8 2007 Tennis Review ...... 9 2007 AU Tennis Roster ...... 10 Tennis Player Profiles ...... 11-13 AU Directory ...... 14 AU Administration ...... 15 This Is Aurora University ...... 16 Aurora University at a Glance ...... Back cover

AU Quick Facts

Location ...... Aurora, IL Founded ...... 1893 Enrollment ...... Approximately 4,000 Nickname ...... Spartans Colors ...... Royal blue/white National Affiliation ...... NCAA Division III Conference ...... (NAC) Northern Athletics Conference President ...... Rebecca L. Sherrick Director of Athletics ...... Mark Walsh Head Golf Coach ...... Chad Johansen Head Tennis Coach ...... Mike McKenzie Athletics Phone ...... 630-844-5110 Athletics Fax ...... 630-844-7809 Sports Information Director ...... Brian Kipley Sports Information Phone ...... 630-844-7575 Sports Information Fax ...... 630-844-3826 AU Spartan Sports Hotline ...... 630-844-3838

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 1 AU Media Outlets Local Print Aurora Beacon-News 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506 Todd Adams, Sports Editor 630-844-5911 Fax: 630-844-1043

Kane County Chronicle 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134 Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor 630-232-9222 Fax: 630-232-4962

Fox Valley Labor News P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507 Carter Crane, Editor 630-897-4022 Fax: 630-892-3873

Daily Herald 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174 630-587-8623 Fax: 630-587-8639

Kendall County Publications 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560 630-533-7034 Fax: 630-533-7085

Oswego Ledger-Sentinel Box #669, Oswego, IL 60611 630-554-8565 Fax: 630-554-7560 Regional Print Tribune 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611 Metro Sports 312-222-3474 Fax: 312-828-9392

Chicago Sun-Times 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654 College Sports 312-321-2247

Radio/TV WSPY (107.1 fm) 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545 WFXV (TV-30) 630-552-1000 Greg Burks, Sports Director Fax: 630-552-9000

Comcast (ch. 4) 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563 630-552-1000

Wire Services Associated Press 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601 Sports Desk 312-781-0500 Fax: 312-781-1989

All requests for interviews should be made through Brian Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575. Media should call in advance.

2 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis AU Women’s Golf

Meet the Head Coach

CHAD JOHANSEN Head Golf Coach Fourth Season

Johansen is in his fourth season as the Head Women's Golf Coach at Aurora University. Johansen comes to AU from Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol, IL, where he cur- rently serves as the PGA Head Golf Professional and helps with day-to-day course opera- tions and instructing juniors and adults in lessons. Johansen was an accomplished collegiate golfer at Augustana College, where he was a member of the col- lege's nationally recognized men's golf program. While at Augustana, Johansen was a four-time CCIW All- Conference selection and was named Team MVP. He was active in all aspects of Augustana's golf program, including assisting with tournament and practice schedules. Johansen also helped coordinate indoor workout routines during the winter and was heavily involved in the recruitment process. Johansen continues his golf career today; he was elected Class A PGA Membership in 2006. Additionally, Johansen was named 2006 and 2007 Northern Athletics Conference Coach of the Year. Johansen earned his B.A. in business administration from Augustana College in 2001.

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 3 2007 Women’s Golf Review

The women’s golf team was successful in their efforts to repeat as the Northern Athletics Conference champi- ons and on the way to the title showed they were the toast of the NAC. On the season, the women’s golfers captured two tour- nament championships (AU Spartan Classic and NAC Championships) and two second-place finishes (Benedictine University Invitational and Edgewood College Invitational). Freshman Kristen Richardson was the individual medalist at three of the six tournaments: Edgewood College, where she shot a two-day score of 173 (87/86); the AU Spartan Invitational, where she shot a two-day score of 179 (91/88); and the NAC Championships where she shot a two-day score of 173 (84/89). For her efforts, she was named NAC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year as well as All-Conference. Joining Richardson on the NAC All-Conference team were Senior Brittany Butcher (second place at the AU Invitational and NAC Championships), sophomore Lindsey Pilmer (seventh at the AU Invitational and NAC Championships) and senior Allison Sperling (ninth at the AU Invitational and 13th at the NAC Championships). Freshman Erin Lapp and sophomore Emalee Lehr were vital in leading AU and Head Coach Chad Johansen (2007 NAC Coach of the Year) to a second Northern Athletics Conference championship. 2007 Official NCAA Roster

Name Yr. Hometown High School Brittany Butcher Sr. St. Charles, IL St. Charles East Allison Sperling Sr. Aurora, IL West Aurora Emalee Lehr So. Harvard, IL Harvard Lindsey Pilmer So. Aurora, IL West Aurora Erin Lapp Fr. Sugar Grove, IL Esperanza Kristen Richardson Fr. Shabbona, IL Indian Creek

Head Coach: Chad Johansen

4 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis Meet the Spartans

BRITTANY BUTCHER, 5′5′′,Sr, St. Charles, IL/St. Charles East HS College as a Senior (’07): She was named to the Northern Athletics All- Conference. In , she was named All-NAC and NFCA All-Region as a pitcher. She had a 13-3 record with a 1.51earned run average. College as a Junior (’06): Butcher was named Northern Athletics All-Conference. She also played softball for the Spartans and had a 17-5 record as a pitcher. She was named All-NIIC. She also had three hits in 16 at bats. College as a Sophomore (’05): Attended and played softball at Edgewood College. She was Team MVP and named All-Lake Michigan Conference. College as a Freshman (’04): Attended and played softball at Edgewood College. Named All-Lake Michigan Conference. High School: Attended St. Charles East High School. She played three years of softball under Coach Jeff Bolton and was named All-Conference three years, MVP three years, Academic All-Conference three years and Female Athlete of the Year as a senior. She also played one year of golf under Coach Rod Osborne. Personal: Born 6/7/85 in St. Charles, IL. Family: Rick and Becky Butcher. She has two brothers, Adam and Ryan. Hobbies: Running and working out. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health.

ERIN LAPP,5′4′′,Fr, Sugar Grove, IL/Esperanza HS College as a Freshman (’07): Was a member of the AU Women’s Golf Conference Championship team. High School: Attended Esperanza High School. Personal: Born 6/15/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Rae and Larry Lapp. Hobbies: Golf, softball and dance. Major: Criminal Justice.

EMALEE LEHR, 5′8′′,So, Harvard, IL/Harvard HS College as a Sophomore (’07): Was a member of the AU Women’s Golf Conference Championship team. College as a Freshman (’06): Was a member of the AU Women’s Golf Conference Championship team. High School: Attended Harvard Community High School and played four years of golf under Coach John Lagerhausen. She was named Honorable Mention All-Conference as a senior. She also played two years of softball. Personal: Born 8/19/88 in Rockford, IL. Family: Randall and Eileen Lehr. She has one brother, Justin. Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. Major: Political Science and Business Administration.

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 5 Meet the Spartans

LINDSEY PILMER, 5′9′′,So, Aurora, IL/West Aurora HS College as a Sophomore (’07): Named Northern Athletics Conference All- Conference. College as a Freshman (’06): Named Northern Athletics Conference All-Conference. High School: Attended West Aurora High School and played two years of golf under Coach Dave Zine. She was named Honorable Mention All-Conference as a junior and All-Conference as a senior. Personal: Born 7/27/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Jim and Karen Pilmer. She has one brother, Kyle. Hobbies: Working with kids and anything outdoors. Major: Elementary Education. Minor: Special Education.

KRISTEN RICHARDSON, 5′8′′,Fr, Shabbona, IL/Indian Creek HS College as a Freshman (’07): Named Northern Athletics Conference Women’s Golfer of the Year and NAC All-Conference. She won tournaments at the Aurora University and Edgewood College Invitational. High School: Attended Indian Creek High School and played four years of varsity golf under Coach Gary Richardson. She was named team MVP as a senior. She also played two years of varsity under Coach Paul Machmore and four years of varsity soccer under Coach Don Hunt. Personal: Born 4/4/89 in DeKalb, IL. Family: Rose and Gary Richardson. She has three sisters: Leah, Jodie and Lindsay. Hobbies: Golf, basketball, soccer, horseback riding, movies and music. Major: Health Science.

ALLISON SPERLING, 5′2′′,Sr, Aurora, IL/West Aurora HS College as a Senior (’07): Named Northern Athletics Conference All- Conference. College as a Junior (’06): Was a member of the AU Women’s Golf Conference Championship team. College as a Sophomore (’05): Attended AU and was a member of the golf team. College as a Freshman (’04): Attended AU and was a member of the golf team. Personal: Born 7/23/86 in Aurora, IL. Family: Marc and Judi Sperling. She has one brother, John. Hobbies: Working and being with friends. Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology.

6 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis The NAC

Past NAC Women’s Golf Champions

2006 Aurora University 2007 Aurora University

NAC Women’s Golf Coach of the Year

2006 Chad Johansen 2007 Chad Johansen

NAC All-Conference

2006 Brittany Butcher and Lindsey Pilmer 2007 Kristen Richardson, Brittany Butcher, Lindsey Pilmer and Allison Sperling

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Meet the Head Coach

MIKE MCKENZIE Head Tennis Coach First Season Mike McKenzie is in his first sea- son as the Head Women's Tennis Coach and fifth season overall at AU. He also serves as Head Softball Coach of the up-and-coming Aurora University softball program. At AU, McKenzie has compiled a 142-36-2 record, one NAC conference championship and three NIIC conference championships. McKenzie was named NAC Coach of the Year in 2007 and NIIC Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2006. He came to AU from Marian College in Indianapolis where he served as the Head Women's Softball Coach, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, and Director of Intramurals. Over six seasons at Marian, McKenzie posted a 171-80 record, including a 36-10 record and a NAIA national tourna- ment appearance in 2003. He was named Mid-Central Conference coach of the year in the 1998 and 2002 sea- sons. McKenzie began his coaching career as a basketball and coach at Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis from 1986 to 1995. As an athlete, he played both basketball and baseball at Beech Grove High School in Indianapolis where he was named MVP of his varsity basketball team. McKenzie continued his playing career at Marian College in Indianapolis. He was a three-year starter and captain of the men's basketball team. He received his B.S. in physical education from Marian College and his master's degree in kinesiology from Indiana University. He was named outstanding senior in physi- cal education at Marian College in 1986.

8 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 2007 Spartans Review The women’s tennis team concluded the 2007 fall season with an overall record of 5-8 and 5-5 in the Northern Athletics Conference. The Spartans, led by new head coach Mike McKenzie, defeated conference rival Benedictine 7-2 in their first NAC match-up of the year and went on to a sixth place finish at the NAC Championships. Freshman Siri Nelson was named NAC Rookie of the Year as she had a 7-3 record in the NAC play at No. 1 singles and a 5-5 record at No. 1 doubles with partner, senior Jalitza Colon.

9 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 9 2007 Official NCAA Roster

Name Yr. Hometown High School

Erin Anthony Sr. Tinley Park, IL Tinley Park

Jalitza Colon Sr. Aurora, IL East Aurora

Courtney Ksioszk Jr. Lake Villa, IL Antioch

Beth Okrie Jr. Lisle, IL Lisle

Raquel Schmitz Jr. Orland Park, IL Reavis

Siri Nelson Fr. Carpentersville, IL Dundee-Crown

Liz Pearlman Fr. Chicago, IL Von Steuben

Meagan Russe Fr. St. Charles, IL St. Charles North

Keyonnia Shaw Fr. Milwaukee, WI Custer

Head Coach: Mike McKenzie

10 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis Meet the Spartans

ERIN ANTHONY, 5′6′′,Sr, Tinley Park, IL /Tinley Park HS College as a Senior (’07): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Junior (’06): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’05): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Freshman (’04): Was a member of the AU women’s soccer team. High School: Attended Tinley Park High School. Played four years of varsity soccer under Head Coach Stacey Lane. Named All- Conference as a junior and senior. Personal: Born 2/14/86 in Tinley Park, IL. Family: Christine Anthony. She has two sisters, Kyla and Robyn. Hobbies: Writing. Major: Social Work. JOLLY COLON, 5′5′′,Sr, Aurora, IL/East Aurora HS College as a Senior (’07): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Junior (’06): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’05): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Freshman (’04): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. High School: Attended East Aurora High School and played four years of varsity tennis under Coach Sue Skeuey. Her junior year she finished second in the conference. She also played two years of varsity softball and was on the varsity dance team for two years as well. Personal: Born 5/3/86 in Kenosha, WI. Family: Susanna Quiles. She has two brothers, Noel Colon and Oscar Quiles. Hobbies: Pageantry, tennis and the saxophone. Major: Social Work. Minor: Psychology.

COURTNEY KSIOSZK, 5′7′′,Jr, Lake Villa, IL/Antioch HS College as a Junior (’07): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’06): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s soccer team. College as a Freshman (’05): Attended College of Lake County and played soccer. She was named All-Conference and All-State. High School: Attended Antioch High School. Played three years of varsity soccer under Coaches Ryan Estabrook and Charlie Trout. She has most assists and most goals as a senior. Personal: Born 7/18/86 in Libertyville, IL. Family: Mike and Mary Ksioszk. She has one brother, Luke, and two sisters, Cody and Devin. Hobbies: Music and working out. Major: Fitness and Health Promotion. Minor: Business. AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 11 Meet the Spartans SIRI NELSON, 5′0′′,Fr, Carpentersville, IL/Dundee-Crown HS College as a Freshman (’07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team and named Northern Athletics Conference Rookie of the Year. High School: Attended Dundee-Crown High School and played three years of varsity tennis under Coach Janet Maleecek. As a senior she was a state qualifier, All-Conference and named Northwest Herald Second-Place sectional. Personal: Born 4/25/89 in Elgin, IL. Family: Warren and Lynnea Nelson. She has one brother, Scott, and one sister, Analisa. Hobbies: Music, reading, theater, being with family and friends and movies. Major: English-Secondary Education.

BETH OKRIE, 5′6′′,Jr, Lisle, IL/Lisle HS College as a Junior (’07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’06): As a member of the AU softball team, started 40 of 41 games and hit .359 with five doubles, four triples, 27 runs scored and 27 runs batted in. College as a Freshman (’05): As a member of the AU softball team, started 26 games and hit .214 with three runs batted in. High School: Attended Lisle Senior High School. Played four years of softball under Coach Rick Beato. She also played basketball her sophomore and junior years under Coach Brian Stiles. Personal: Born 4/9/87 in Naperville, IL. Family: Ralph and Gail Okrie. She has one sister, Cara Richards and one brother, Mark. Hobbies: Sports, shopping, movies and hanging out with friends. Major: Accounting.

LIZ PEARLMAN, 6′0′′,Fr, Chicago, IL/Von Steuben HS College as a Freshman (’07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. High School: Attended Von Steuben High School and played varsity soccer under Coach Edstrom and was named Most Improved Player. She also played varsity basketball under Coach Hopson and received the Coach’s Award as a junior and the Leadership Award as a senior. Personal: Born 11/18/88 in Chicago, IL. Family: Richard and Cathy Pearlman. She has one brother, Loren, and one sister, Val. Hobbies: Playing the oboe, sports, laser tag, bike riding, working out, animals and working at a vet clinic. Major: Biology.

12 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis Meet the Spartans MEGAN RUSSE, 5′11′′,Fr, St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North HS College as a Freshman (’07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. High School: Attended St. Charles North High School and played two years of varsity basketball under Coach John Rutter and competed in two years of varsity track under Coach Sherri Hayes. Personal: Born 12/12/87 in Aurora, IL. Family: Tom and Sarah Russe. She has one brother, Tommy, and one sister, Hannah. Hobbies: Basketball, sailing, family and movies. Major: Criminal Justice. Minor: Psychology.

RAQUEL SCHMITZ, 4′11′′,Jr, Orland Park, IL/Reavis HS College as a Junior (07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (06): Attended Moraine Valley Community College. College as a Freshman (’05): Attended Moraine Valley Community College. High School: Attended Reavis High School and played three years of varsity tennis under Coach Sproner, competed in two years of varsity track and field under Coach Goolsby, participated in two years of varsity under Coach Zaccone, and played varsity badminton for one year under Coach Smith. During her junior year of tennis she was named Team MVP, received the Sportsmanship Award, and qualified for state. Her senior year she was named Team Captain. During her two seasons of track and field she received the Sportsmanship Award. Personal: Born 5/15/87 in . Family: Barbara Schmitz. She has two sisters, Erica and Veronica. Hobbies: Tennis. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health.

KEYONNIA SHAW, 5′2′′,Fr, Milwaukee, WI/Custer HS College as a Freshman (’07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. High School: Attended Custer High School and played three years of varsity tennis under Coach Lori Dingman. She received the Coach’s Award her sophomore year and Most Versatile her senior year. Personal: Born 5/16/89 in Milwaukee, WI. Family: Linda and Eddy Shaw. Hobbies: Reading and listening to music. Major: Health Science.

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 13 AU Directory (All numbers have a 630 area code)

Sport/Department Coach/Contact Phone Director of Athletics Mark Walsh 844-5111 Athletics Business Manager Lisa Wisniowicz 844-4574 Athletic Trainer Terry Smith 844-5114 Asst. Athletic Trainer Jen Wagner 844-6173 Baseball Shaun Neitzel 844-6515 Basketball (Men) James Lancaster 844-5144 Basketball (Women) Michelle Roof 844-5112 Cross Country and Track and Field James Kluckhohn 844-4573 Events/Equipment Manager Ryan Buchanan 844-6891 Football Rich Duncan 844-5115 Golf (Men) John Donofrio 844-3855 Golf ( Women) Chad Johansen 844-3849 Soccer (Men) Pete Watkins 844-5268 Soccer (Women) Kanute Drugan 844-4207 Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939 Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575 Tennis, Men Randy Fisher 844-5793 Tennis, Women Mike McKenzie 844-4939 Jamie Walters 844-5261

Other Important Numbers Admission 844-5533 Alumni Office 844-5486 Physical Education Office 844-6181 Campus Safety 844-6140 Training Room 844-4891 University Communications 844-5481 Wellness Center 844-5434

Brian Kipley Director of Sports Information 14 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis AU Administration

Rebecca L. Sherrick President Currently in her eighth year as Aurora University President, Rebecca Sherrick is a true Spartan booster and often attends athletic events. She earned her B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and her doctor- ate from Northwestern University.

Andrew Manion Provost Previously Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, Andrew Manion earned his B.A. from Saint Norbert College and his doctorate in experimental psychology from Adelphi University.

Mark Walsh Director of Athletics Mark Walsh was named Director of Athletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh was AU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992-2002 and an Assistant Coach from 1987-1992. Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIIC Conference Championships and nine NCAA Tournament appearances while posting a 320-85 (.790) won-lost record in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as an Assistant Football Coach at AU from 1986-1996 and was part of the coaching staff that reinstated football after it had been dropped in 1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Aurora University.

15 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 15 This Is Aurora University

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Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in the small town of Mendota, IL. Though established initially to prepare graduates for ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to a new campus on the western edge of the nearby community of Aurora. With this change came a different name and a growing enroll- ment. In 1985, the institution was rechristened Aurora University. In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended when the two insti- tutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for a merger eight years later. Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seeking students a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses. The Aurora campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and the College of Professional Studies (including the Dunham School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Social Work and School of Health and Physical Education.) The graduate programs offer areas of specialization, leading to master’s degrees in business administration, mathematics, recreation administration, teaching and social work, as well as a doctorate in education. At AU, academic programs are enhanced through learning opportunities. The Dunham Scholars Program incorporates service learning and extracurricular activities into its business curriculum. The Honors Program offers students advanced coursework, innovative seminars and participation in special events. May Term is a three-week program offering opportunities to study abroad, research a science topic on campus or travel to Chicago to explore the city’s culture. AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning experiences. Students participate in more than 60 musical, literary, religious, social and service organiza- tions and play active roles in campus governance. The university also fields 18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The Spartans boast a winning tradition with 52 conference titles in recent years and 28 regular appearances in national tournaments. The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbing wall, com- plete locker room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobic-activities room, classroom and coaches’ offices. Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive of Chicago and at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It is accessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.

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17 Aurora University At a Glance

Founding Master of Arts in Reading Instruction Founded in 1893, Aurora University is an independent, Master of Arts in Teaching private, comprehensive institution with an emphasis Master of Arts in Educational Leadership on traditional and pre-professional academic programs Master of Arts in Teaching with Certification rooted in the liberal arts. Master of Science in Mathematics Master of Science in Recreation Administration (GWC) Bi-lingual/ESL Endorsement Location A short train ride away from Chicago, Aurora University is on the west side of Aurora — Illinois’ second-largest Financial Aid and Academic city. The Illinois Research and Development Corridor, Scholarships only minutes away, provides excellent internship At least 95% of undergraduates receive financial aid. opportunities in virtually every discipline. The George More than $10.5 million in scholarships were awarded in Williams College campus sits 60 miles to the north 2007-2008. Along with merit awards, scholarships are Athletic teams have posted outstanding records and near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Both campuses offer given for talent in the fine arts. Graduate students who are recognized nationally. Since 1995, 27 teams have residential options. qualify may apply for the university’s graduate grant participated in NCAA championships and compiled program as well as need-based governmental loans. 49 conference titles. The men’s baseball and basketball teams are ranked nationally. Enrollment Coeducational with 2,000 undergraduates and more Applying to the University Upon graduation, 95% of students find employment than 1,800 graduate students. The Office of Admission and Financial Aid reviews or enroll in graduate school within six months. applications on an ongoing basis. Students at all levels can apply online at www.aurora.edu or call Academic Opportunities Campus the Office of Admission and Financial Aid at First-Year Program 30 acres in a tree-lined residential area in Aurora 800-742-5281 for a paper application. In addition Crouse Center for Student Success and 200 acres in Wisconsin. to the application, official high school and/or college Honors Program transcripts are required. Official ACT or SAT scores May Term (an intensive three-week term with special offerings) are required of freshman applicants. University Structure Service Learning The university is comprised of three colleges: Student Organizations (62) the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Freshman Visit Days Study Abroad Education and the College of Professional Studies Monday, October 8, 2007 University Chorale (including the School of Nursing, School of Social Saturday, November 3, 2007 University Theatre Work and Dunham School of Business). Tuesday, November 13, 2007 (nursing) Values Council Wednesday, January 23, 2008 (education) Faculty Saturday, February 2, 2008 Athletics Saturday, April 5, 2008 85% of the faculty hold the highest degree in their Aurora University belongs to the Northern Athletics Wednesday, July 23, 2008 field. Faculty are dedicated to teaching and have Conference (NAC) and NCAA Division III. committed their professional lives to students. Transfer Events There is a choice of 18 intercollegiate sports for men and women. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 (nursing) Student-Faculty Ratio Basketball (M,W) Soccer (M,W) Wednesday, November 14, 2007 16:1 Baseball (M) Softball (W) Monday, February 18, 2008 Cross-country (M,W) Tennis (M,W) Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Average Class Size Football (M) Track (M,W) 23 students Golf (M,W) Volleyball (W) Graduate Open Houses Indoor Track (M,W) Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Academic Calendar Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Semester calendar with academic terms beginning in Contact Information Office of Admission and Financial Aid late August and early January. Three-week May Term. Recognition Aurora University The only private college in Illinois chosen to participate 347 S. Gladstone Ave. Degree Programs in a national project to create a model of excellence for Aurora, IL 60506 Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in 40 majors, including the first college year, Aurora University has developed 800-742-5281 the B.A., B.S., B.S.N. and the B.S.W. The university an outstanding first-year program to help students www.aurora.edu awards eight master’s degrees, a number of graduate make the transition from high school to college. certificates in education and business, and a doctor of education (Ed.D.). Twelve degree programs are Aurora University’s teacher education students ranked offered at the Wisconsin campus. in the top quartile of the state with a 90% pass rate on the 2005-2006 Illinois state certification exams.

Master’s Degrees 2004 and 2005 graduates from AU’s nursing program Master of Business Administration achieved a 100% pass rate on the nursing licensure Master of Social Work exam (NCLEX-RN).

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