University of New Haven Visit www.newhaven.edu or call 1-800-DIAL-UNH (342-5864) QUICK FACTS RESIDENTIAL LIFE Founded: 1920 Making you feel at home is a priority at UNH. Our on-campus hous- Campus: Located in West Haven, Conn., 84 acres on a ing is available in eight residence halls. Residential Life staff mem- hilltop overlooking Long Island Sound and the culturally rich city of bers live in each hall and help promote an atmosphere conducive to New Haven. A southeastern branch is located in New London, study and social interaction among students. Residence Hall Conn. Councils, composed of students elected by their peers, plan social Enrollment: 3700 undergraduate fulltime, 6000 total enrollment and recreational activities and serve as representatives for students Student Ratio: 50% Male, 50 % Female living in each hall. Room accommodations range from traditional Geographic Distribution: 46 states and 28 countries residence halls (equipped with a fitness room and campus conven- Diversity: 31% from minority groups (all categories) ience store) to multi-bedroom, apartment-style residences. FACULTY Over 90% hold PhD’s or the highest degree in their fields. Many The David A. have backgrounds as working professionals and are consultants Beckerman to Connecticut businesses, bringing hands-on experience to the Recreation Center, classroom. UNH has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. opened Fall 2007. Made possible by a ACADEMIC PROGRAMS generous donation UNH offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degrees in 114 from alumnus David programs in Arts & Sciences; Business; Engineering; and Justice, A. Beckerman, the Safety and Security Studies. There are nearly 100 different Center includes undergraduate programs and 30 graduate programs. basketball courts; a multi-sport court for rollerblading, roller hockey, volleyball and indoor soccer; a fitness center with aerobic equipment, SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS weights and televisions; a multi-purpose room for yoga, step aerobics, Honors Program for highly-motivated students with high levels Pilates and other activities; an elevated running track; and a lounge area for relaxation. of academic achievement. Freshman-year program for all new fresh- men to help them make the transition into university life. Developmental Studies Program for students requiring strengthen- ing of basic academic skills. Center for Learning Resources offers free tutoring for students seeking extra help with their studies. For more information visit us online INTERNSHIPS at: www.newhaven.edu or call Our location in New Haven and proximity to New York City and ® 800-DIAL-UNH (800-342-5864) Hartford allow us to offer internships with a wide variety of busi- to speak with an admissions nesses, government, and non-profit agencies, including ESPN, MTV, representative. Disney, FBI Crime Labs, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, Unilever, and United Technologies Corporation, among others. Cha R g ER Footb A ll 2010 2010 Co ache s on September 5, 2009 the Charger Football team returned to the field for the first time since 2003. in the opening game of the season, the Chargers de- 2010 feated lincoln University (Pa.) 33-10. Above: the team celebrates the impressive victory. Pl A y E rs University OF NEW Haven AtHlEtiCs COmmUNICaTION President: ........................................................ dr. steven H. kaplan director: ................................................................ Andrew beardsley 2010 location: .......................................................West Haven, Ct 06516 Office Phone: ....................................................... (203) 932-7025 Founded: ....................................................................................1920 Cell Phone: ........................................................... (203) 887-5374 o Enrollment: ................................................... 5,200 total enrollment Fax: ........................................................................(203) 932-7470 utlook Colors: ............................................................................. blue & gold e-mail: ................................................ [email protected] Nickname:............................................................................Chargers graduate Assistant ................................................Anthony distasio Website: .............................................................www.newhaven.edu graduate Assistant ...................................................... lauren Hood sports Hotline: .........................................................(203) 932-7007 FOOTball Website: ............................................ www.NewHavenChargers.com Head Coach: ....................................................... Peter rossomando 2009 Record at uNH: .............................................5-5 (second season) ChaRgER AtHlEtiCs Collegiate record: ........................................5-5 (second season) director of Athletics: .................................................... deborah Chin rEV Office Phone: ....................................................... (203) 932-7023 i Athletic dept. Phone: ..............................................(203) 932-7016 EW e-mail: ............................................prossomando@newhaven.edu Athletic dept. Fax: ...................................................(203) 932-7470 2009 record: ............................................................................... 5-5 dir. of sports Medicine: .............................................. ivo Wesseling All-time record: ..................................................... 176-131-5 (.572) Office Phone: ........................................................(203) 932-7407 First year of Football: ..............................................1973 (32 years) Affiliation: ..................................................................NCAA division ii History defensive Coordinator: ..................................................scott James Web site: .................................................................www.ncaa.com special teams Coordinator: ......................................... daryl daleen Conference ...................................................................Northeast-10 Assistant Coaches: ........... Chris Anderson (Qb), scott benoit (db) Web site: ......................................................www.northeast10.org & ...................................Holman Copeland (db), ron digravio (rb) stadium: ..........................................ralph F. dellaCamera stadium rEC ........................ Charles Fowler (Wr), stan Holmes (High school) stadium Capacity: ....................................................................3,500 ords ............................................ John leible (ol), Wayne luciani (ol) surface: .................................................................Artificial Sprinturf ................................... Anthony Mortali (olb), dave Pagnetti (dl) ..........................................................................Hugh Villacias (tE) Managers: ............................................... garrett tofinchio, kayvona Th E uN i VE rsity UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 CHArgEr FootbAll 3 ll A Footb ER g R A WiNNiNg Cha TRadITION s ache Co 2010 2010 rs E y A Pl 2010 2010 the 2009 season marked the Charger football program's 32nd ranking second in rushing in 1993. uNH has had a player finish in season, and was the first year since the conclusion of the 2003 the top four in the Harlon Hill voting on five occasions. campaign that uNH has fielded a team. the return of the football utlook was of great interest and excitement to university of New Haven uNH has a proud tradition of coaches that have gone on to find o students, alumni, fans and friends of athletics. great success in the professional and college ranks as well. tony sparano, who led uNH to the 1997 national championship game 2010 2010 Charger football has a storied tradition of gridiron success, and is second all-time in victories at uNH, is currently the Head including four NCAA division ii playoff appearances in the 1990's. Coach for the NFl’s Miami dolphins. Chris Palmer (coach, 1986- the program posts an all-time record of 176-131-5 in 32 seasons, 87) has been an NFl head coach, NFl quarterback coach and including a 147-92-1 mark after moving to the division ii level in is currently the general Manager and Head Coach of the uFl’s 1982. Hartford franchise. the program’s all-time wins leader, Mark EW i Whipple (coach, 1988-93), piloted uMass rEV to a division i-AA national championship When the Charger football team advanced in 1998 and won a super bowl as 2009 to the NCAA Championship game in 1997, quarterbacks coach for the Pittsburgh with now head coach Peter rossomando steelers. Whipple is currently the serving as defensive line coach, uNH was offensive Coordinator at the university of at that time the smallest school in NCAA Miami. darren rizzi (coach, 1999-2001) history to play for a national title. uNH currently serves as assistant special ords also advanced to the NCAA semifinals in teams coordinator for the dolphins. rEC 1992 and the quarterfinals in 1993 and & 1995. the 2009 squad began right where the Charger football program left off in 2003. in addition to team success, many the team shocked the Northeast-10 History individuals in uNH Football history have Conference with a 4-4 conference record earned national and regional accolades. and a fifth place finish in its first year