1 Iowa Wesleyan About Iowa Wesleyan University University is a Our history: Iowa Wesleyan University is one of the most historic institutions in the United States. It is the second oldest co-educational university west of the transformational Mississippi and oldest independent, faith-based university in Iowa. Since its beginning in 1842, IW has been an institution of higher education proudly related to the United Methodist Church where Christian values learning are honored and all are welcome. The University has been a pioneer of innovative learning, social justice and service to community since its community beginning and continues that spirit today. Our values: Learning and Community: We value a love of learning, a desire for civility, whose passion and the release of human potential for the sake of the common good. Faith and Service: We honor spiritual values, social justice, and the welfare of the human community through civic engagement and service to one is to educate, another. Discovery and Action: We value the discovery of the self, the other, the empower broader world, and responsible action in response to those discoveries. Courage and Passion: We value learning in community and appreciate that these endeavors require bold risk-taking; and we value and celebrate that and inspire these endeavors are fueled by the passions, desires, and aspirations of our members. Together, the mission and values are aligned to cohesively guide the students to lead institution. The mission represents a holistic and forward-looking view of a student’s experiences at IW and reaches beyond curricular education meaningful lives to prepare students for meaningful and productive lives. and careers. 2 Accreditations Iowa Wesleyan University is a comprehensive regional University of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church. IW is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Commission is located at 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 606041413. Telephone: 1.800.621.7440. Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/. Iowa Wesleyan is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education and the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. The Nursing Program is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON, Riverpoint Business Park, 400 SW 8th St., Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50309; 515.281.3255) and has been accredited with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326; 404.975.5000. The University is approved by the government training program under the Veteran’s Bill (550 and 894). Iowa Wesleyan University is also approved by the Iowa Aid Commission, the Iowa Board of Nursing as well as the Iowa Department of Education. The university also has professional accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Articulation Agreements Eastern Iowa Community Colleges: Southeastern Community College: Human Services with Business Minor and Human Services Criminal Justice Minor Criminal Justice Human Services with Business Minor and Biology Psychology Minor Psychology Psychology Elementary Education Elementary Education Business Administration Criminal Justice Business Administration Biology 3 + 1 Programs Palmer College of Chiropractic Indian Hills Community College: Human Services Saint Luke’s College: Medical Laboratory Science Business Administration Des Moines Area Community College: RN to BSN Biology 3 + 2 Program Kirkwood Community College: Culver-Stockton College: Athletic Training Criminal Justice Biology 3 + 3 Program Business Administration University of Iowa: Law 3 Rankings 2017 - 2018 U.S. News and World Report: #1 Ethnic Diversity in Iowa #5 Regional Midwest College in Ethnic Diversity with 47% represented #1 Lowest Student Debt in Iowa #1 International Students in Iowa #2 Regional Midwest College for International Students #54 Top Colleges in the Midwest 2018 U.S. News and World Report: Online Programs: Best Online Bachelor Program (Top 340 Nationwide) Top School in Iowa for 100% Online Bachelor Degree Programs 2018 The Best Schools: Top ten ranking Best Online College in Iowa 2016 Military Friendly: Designated a 2016 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM JobsSM and Military Spouse. 2017 AffordableColleges.com Ranked 24th in Nation for Human Services Degree 2018 Wallet Hub: #1 Lowest Student Loan Debt Nationwide Memberships National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (IAICU) Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) 4 Academic Programs Traditional The Iowa Wesleyan mission and vision clearly articulate the commitment to a learning community that offers a broad array of educational opportunities. Currently, IW offers 14 bachelor level programs and two master’s degree programs - Management Leadership and a Master’s in Education Curriculum Instruction. Iowa Wesleyan University is structured into five academic divisions: Business, Education, Humanities, Sciences, and Nursing. These divisions and the programs each reflect the mission of the institution through a lens of nearly a half century of socially conscious commitment to service learning and civic engagement at the undergraduate level. Programs recently introduced, such as the Bachelor’s of Social Work, are developed to provide opportunities for students as well as serve critical needs in the region. Current degree programs offered: Criminal Justice Pre-Professional Programs Biology Digital Media Design Pre-Chiropractic • Biological Studies Educational Foundations Pre-Law • Chemistry Elementary Education Pre-Med Environmental Health • (with Endorsements: Early Childhood, Reading, Medical Sciences (Pre-Med Program) Minors • Special Education: Mild/Moderate, Basic Science) • Medical Technology Biology • Natural Resource Conservation English as a Second Language (ESL) & Law Enforcement Exercise Science and Wellness Chemistry • Occupational Therapy Human Services English Physical Therapy General Science • Humanities (Art (Studio), English, Music, • Veterinary Medicine Religion) Business Administration Business Administration Sport Management Music (with the option for Teacher Licensure) • Accounting Religion Applied Sciences Nursing (Pre-Licensure to BSN, LPN to BSN, • Criminal Justice • Criminal Justice or RN to BSN) Finance Studio Art • Physical Education (with Endorsements: • Health Care Administration Digital Media Design Health, Athletic Coaching) • Human Resource Management Exercise Science and Wellness Human Services Psychology • Juvenile Justice/Youth with • Management Secondary Science Education Marketing • (with Endorsement: All Science) Special Needs Music Business • Social Work International Studies • Sport Management Selected Studies Humanities Christian Studies Music Psychology 5 Academic Programs, Con’t ONLINE PROGRAMS The online program at Iowa Wesleyan University (IW Online) was established to provide degree programs for fully online students as well as courses in support of campus and non-degree seeking students. A variety of offerings are provided online as the majority of students are working adults who appreciate the convenience and flexibility of this modality for completing their educational goals. During the 2017-18 academic year, 47 percent of all IW students enrolled in at least one online class. Current degree programs offered fully online include: Criminal Justice Master of Arts in Management Leadership • Advanced Cyber Security Computer Forensic Investigations • Strategic Leadership concentration • Athletic Administration concentration • Cyber Security • Homeland Security Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction • Human Services • Effective Teaching and Instruction track Business Administration RN to BSN Nursing • Accounting • Digital Media Communication • Human Resources Management • Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Management Post Secondary Enrollment Options (Pseo) The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act was developed to allow high school students who have surpassed the highest level of specific subjects at their high schools to take college courses. The PSEO program is now offered through Senior Year Plus and is available to eligible high school juniors and seniors as well as freshmen and sophomores who are identified as gifted and talented according to the school district’s criteria and procedures. PSEO course options are available on campus, online, and at local high schools. IW offers PSEO opportunities to high school students through on campus and online classes. Student Life As a small campus, a majority of our students are actively engaged in campus life through student participation in clubs or organizations, Greek Life, student activities, music programs, intercollegiate athletics, and intramural sports. These programs and activities are designed to aid students in their personal growth and development. 6 Intercollegiate Athletics As a NCAA Division III institution, we offer 14 competitive athletic programs for men and women. Sports: Baseball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Football, Men’s & Women’s Golf, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Softball, Men’s & Women’s Track and Field, Women’s